James L. Bell
CHICAGO -- James L. Bell, 61, Chicago, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, Ill.
Mr. Bell was born Nov. 30, 1938, at Niles, Kan., and was a resident of the Salina, Kan., area before moving to Chicago.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Leigh Bell.
Survivors include his wife, Teresita of the home; five sons, William, James Jr. and Andrew, all of Chicago, Steven of Hutchinson, Kan., and Jon of Amarillo, Texas; a daughter, Victoria Cramer of Wakefield, Kan.; a brother, Scotty Bell of Salina; three sisters, Bernie Berry and Pat Heath, both of Salina, and Lorraine Ross of Santa Rosa, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The inurnment service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greenville Cemetery, Niles, the Rev. Nilla Owen officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice or the donor's choice.
There will be no visitation.
The body was cremated.
Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina, KS 67401, is handling arrangements.

Elizabeth M. Boeh
JUNCTION CITY -- Elizabeth M. Boeh, 95, Junction City, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Valley View Professional Care Center, Junction City.
Mr. Boeh was born Elizabeth M. Shulz on Nov. 3, 1904, at Wathena. She was an upholsterer at Beech Aircraft, Wichita, from 1942 until retirement and attended All Saints Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Velma Mercer; and two sons, Gerald K. and Donald L.
Survivors include a son, Robert of White City; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Resurection Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Wichita.
A rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Thursday at Kendell Funeral Chapel, 102 N. Mission, Council Grove 66846.
Memorials may be made to Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. 

Beatrice Ida Boyd
Beatrice Ida Boyd, 91, Salina, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000.
Mrs. Boyd was born Beatrice Ida Woermbke on May 16, 1909, at Hammond, Ind.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Brown of Salina; a sister, Carolyn Bragg of Elmira, N.Y.; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be later.
Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W. Hwy. 54, Wichita 67209, is handling arrangements. 

Fern Burger
CLAY CENTER -- Fern Burger, 82, Clay Center, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Presbyterian Manor, Clay Center.
Mrs. Burger was born Fern Fowles on Nov. 1, 1917, at rural Clay County. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clay Center.
Her husband, Raymond, died in 1997.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Patterson of Clay Center and Sharon Roberts of Overland Park; four brothers, Earl Fowles of Mesa, Ariz., Wayne Fowles of Applevalley, Calif., Art Fowles of Clay Center and Donald Fowles of Grapevine, Texas; a sister, Nola Miles of Clay Center; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clay Center, the Rev. Richard Bruenger officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432. 

Mary Frances Clark
HOXIE -- Mary Frances Clark, 73, Hoxie, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Good Samaritan Home, Hays.
Mrs. Clark was born Dec. 4, 1926, at Missouri. She was a nurse's aide.
Survivors include three sons, James L. of Hoxie, Wendell of WaKeeney and Steve of Carlsbad, N.M.; three daughters, Sharon Kay Summers of Grandview, Mo., Cheri Day of Arkansas City and Christine Clark of Galva; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, the Rev. Stan Smith officiating. Burial will be in Hoxie Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and until the service Thursday at the funeral home, 1016 Sheridan, Hoxie 67740.

James A. Darnell
NEW CAMBRIA -- James A. Darnell, 56, New Cambria, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Darnell was born Feb. 18, 1944, at Salina and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was self-employed as a sporting equipment salesman and attended Kingdom Hall, Salina. He was a member of Saline County Birddog Association and was a former member of Saline County Rod and Gun Club.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth in 1965 and James Jr. in 1996.
Survivors include his wife, Fern V. of the home; a son, Brian of Salina; a daughter, Cynthia Graham of Grand Prairie, Texas; four brothers, Jerry of Challenge, Calif., LeRoy of Post Falls, Idaho, Marvin of Sacramento, Calif., and Robert; three sisters, Virginia Suelter of Salina, Donna Sites of Pasadena, Texas, and Marilyn Dodge of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and eight grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina. Private inurnment will be in Highland Cemetery, New Cambria.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday.

Lois V. Davis
Lois V. Davis, 76, Salina, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at Salina.
Mrs. Davis was born Lois V. Kendall on July 6, 1924, at rural Phillips County and was a resident of Salina since 1958. She was an inventory clerk for Kriz-Davis Electrical Supply.
Her husband, Otis Loyde, died in 1985.
Survivors include a son, O. Loyde of Colby; a daughter, Judith Lynn Moller of Richland, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating. Inurnment will be 2 p.m. Monday in Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated. 

Neita I. Dees
ELLSWORTH -- Neita I. Dees, 93, Ellsworth, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Ellsworth.
Mrs. Dees was born Neita I. Mehl on Dec. 12, 1906, at rural Ellsworth County and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and Ellsworth County Hospital Auxiliary, all of Ellsworth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, in 1992; and a great-grandson.
Survivors include two sons, Loren of Ellsworth and Gary of Garland, Texas; a daughter, Ila Mae Andersen of Morrison, Colo.; a brother, Harvey Mehl of Holyrood; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Lloyd Sprick officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Good Samaritan Retirement Village.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439 and 9 a.m. until the service Thursday at the church. 

Mae Diederich
SELDEN -- Mae Diederich, 85, Selden, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Citizens Medical Center, Hoxie.
Mrs. Diederich was born Mae Weaver on June 5, 1915, at Hoxie and was a former resident of Dresden and Leoville. She was owner and operator of Hi Way Cafe, Selden, for 17 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Selden.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius "Dulie," and a great-grandson.
Survivors include two sons, Dale of McCook, Neb., and Dennis of Colby; four daughters, Marlene Brin of Hays, Leona Clark of Colby and Janet Laevenstein and Darla Zerr, both of Hoxie; a brother, Orville Weaver of Jacksonville, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Selden, the Rev. James Hoover officiating. Burial will be in Selden Cemetery.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden 67757.
Memorials may be made in her name.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. 

Geneva Donovan
MORROWVILLE -- Geneva Donovan, 86, Morrowville, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Jefferson Community Health Center, Fairbury, Neb.
Mrs. Donovan was born Geneva Ricard on Sept. 21, 1914, at Barnes. She owned Clerk-Kiers Bakery at Hanover and attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Morrowville.
Her husband, Anthony J., died in 1994.
Survivors include four daughters, Caroline Applegarth of Morrowville, Angeline Beem of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Joyce Donovan of Hastings, Neb., and Helen Duncan of Overland Park; three sisters, Annabel Bierbaum of Riley, Rachel Clark of Barnes and Ruth Imhoff of Washington; a brother, Gerald Ricard of Barnes; a sister, Martha Sutton of Blue Rapids; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Morrowville, the Rev. Vincent Thu Laing officiating. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hanover.
A wake will be at 7 p.m. today at Ward Funeral Home, 115 W. Second, Washington 66968.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today. 

Phyllis Mary Freed
BRANSON, Mo. -- Phyllis Mary Freed, 80, Branson, formerly of Salina, Kan., died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at Beverly Health Care, Branson.
Mrs. Freed was born Phyllis Mary Cordill on Nov. 12, 1919, at Afton, Kan., and was a resident of Branson since April 2000, moving from Wichita, Kan. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George McDaneld, who was killed in action in the Philippines during World War II; and her second husband, Wallace Freed, in 1997.
Survivors include a son, Kent McDaneld of Branson; a sister, Arliss Proctor of Dodge City, Kan.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, rural Courtland, Kan., the Rev. Jolene Stephenson officiating.
A luncheon will follow the service Friday at Scandia (Kan.) United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society or the church.
Greenlawn Funeral Home, 708 State Hwy. 248, Branson, Mo. 65616, is handing arrangements. 

Arthur H. Frick
ATWOOD -- Arthur H. Frick, 89, Atwood, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Atwood Good Samaritan Center.
Mr. Frick was born Sept. 24, 1911, at rural Atwood and was a former resident of Ludell. He was an Army veteran of World War II, had been a mechanic at Beamgard Garage and Devine Motors, McCook, Neb., had worked for Niswonger Grain and later managed Ludell Hardware and Ludell Co-Op Oil for 18 years. He started a shoe repair business at Atwood in 1970, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church and American Legion Sam Hubbard Post 46, all of Atwood.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta of the home; two sons, James of Irvine, Calif., and Robert of Wichita; three granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Atwood, the Rev. Don White officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to The Lutheran Hour or Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Thursday at Williams Funeral Home, 109 N. Second, Atwood 67730 and after 9 a.m. Friday at the church. 

Lena M. Gier
SYLVAN GROVE -- Lena M. Gier, 102, Sylvan Grove, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln.
Mrs. Gier was born Lena M. Stroemer on March 12, 1898, at Sylvan Grove and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a homemaker, a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and a former member of Dorcas Society, Church Choir and Oak Creek Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin R., in 1971; and two infant daughters.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove, the Rev. Robert Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Sylvan Grove.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Second and Maryland, Sylvan Grove 67481, and 9 a.m. until the service Thursday at the church. 
Because of incorrect information provided to the Journal, her birthdate was incorrect in Tuesday's edition. 

Lena V. Gravino
KANOPOLIS -- Lena V. Gravino, 84, Kanopolis, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village-Villa Grace, Ellsworth.
Mrs. Gravino was born Lena V. Lamberta on Sept. 25, 1916, at Kanopolis and was a resident of Kanopolis most of her life. She was a homemaker and owner and operator of Quality Food Market, Kanopolis, from 1947 to 1961. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Kanopolis.
Her husband, Phillip, died in 1977.
Survivors include a son, Phillip Jr. of Miami; a daughter, Grace Arensman of Kanopolis; a sister, Vita Sciara of Plant City, Fla.; a brother, Steve Lamberta of Warsaw, Mo.; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis, the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial will be in Kanopolis Cemetery.
A vigil will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439.
Memorials may be made to St. Ignatius Catholic Church.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, Ellsworth and 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church, Kanopolis. 

Martha E. Harrison
GLEN ELDER -- Martha E. Harrison, 87, Glen Elder, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit.
Survivors include two daughters, Carma June Wright of Beloit and Winifred Ann Fox of Auburn; a son, George Robert of Grandview, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Glen Elder United Methodist Church, the Rev. Bill Brazil officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Glen Elder.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be at McDonald Funeral Home, 910 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420. 

Donna Dee Hawkins
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Donna Dee Hawkins, 79, Las Cruces, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at Providence Hospital, El Paso, Texas.
Mrs. Hawkins was born Donna Dee Chandler on March 28, 1921, at rural Jewell County, Kan., and was a former resident of Jewell County. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Clifford E., died in 1993.
Survivors include a son, Terrence G. Templeton of El Paso, Texas.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Esbon (Kan.) Cemetery, the Rev. Laura Fricker officiating.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Melby Mortuary, 402 N. High, Mankato 66956. 

William H. Hutchison
BUSHTON -- William H. Hutchison, 56, Bushton, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend.
Mr. Hutchison was born July 28, 1944, at Fort Stockton, Texas, and was a former resident of Olathe. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and a truck driver for several companies including Florolla Trucking of Iowa. He was a member of Assembly of God Church, Ellsworth, and Veterans of Foreign Wars and A.A., both of Olathe.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Ellen of Bushton; a daughter, Pam Farrington of Bushton; a stepson, William Joseph Bauer of Olathe; his mother, Hazel Simmons of Goldsboro, N.C.; two sisters, Bonnie Sue Gupton of Goldsboro and Deloris Thompson of Atlanta; a brother, Richard of Fort Worth, Texas; and a grandson.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church, Ellsworth, Pastor Exie Barber officiating.
Memorials may be made to Assembly of God Church, Ellsworth.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.
Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, is handling arrangements. 

Edith Landers Ingram
SOUTH HUTCHINSON -- Edith Landers Ingram, 96, South Hutchinson, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Mennonite Friendship Manor, South Hutchinson.
Mrs. Ingram was born Edith Jarvis on Sept. 16, 1904, at Isabella, Okla., and had lived in McPherson since 1932, moving to South Hutchinson in 1993. She was a retired home-health nurse and a member of First Baptist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, both of McPherson.
Her husband, Jesse Bryan Landers, died in 1969.
Survivors include two daughters, Kay Ferguson of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Sue Landers Wallace of Hutchinson; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle, Ark.
Memorials may be made to the Edith Landers Ingram Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson 67460.
More information is available at www.stockhamfamily.com 

Orville Leslie Knapp
McDONALD -- Orville Leslie Knapp, 82, McDonald, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Rawlins County Health Center, Atwood.
Mr. Knapp was born Oct. 31, 1917, at rural Rawlins County. He was a farmer and a member of Federated Church of McDonald and McDonald American Legion Post 396.
Survivors include his wife, Zelda of McDonald; a son, Jerry of McDonald; two daughters, Mavis Graff of Palms, Mich., and Doris Martin of Strasburg, Colo.; two sisters, Ann Ewing and Rena Pickett, both of St. Francis; seven grandchldren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Knodel Funeral Home, 202 S. Benton, St. Francis 67756, the Rev. Gregory Moyer officiating. Burial will be in Grace Cemetery, McDonald, with Navy military rites.
Memorials may be made to Federated Church of McDonald or McDonald Ambulance Fund. 

Carol E. Lundblad
TESCOTT -- Carol E. Lundblad, 56, Tescott, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Lundblad was born Carol E. Cline on Nov. 25, 1943, at Bennington and was a resident of Tescott since 1998, moving from Salina. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Robert A. of the home; three sons, James and David, both of Salina, and Eric of Boonville, Mo.; a daughter, Greta Thomas of Tescott; two sisters, Shirley Peterson of Bennington and Phyllis Kronmiller of Salina; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis, the Rev. Nancy McAdams officiating. Burial will be in Bennington Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation, in care of the funeral home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467.
Visitation will be after 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 

Veda V. Nelson
LINDSBORG -- Veda V. Nelson, 93, Lindsborg, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.
Mrs. Nelson was born Veda V. Magnuson on Sept. 19, 1907, at Smolan. She was a resident of Lindsborg since 1993, moving from Salina. She also had lived in Bridgeport. She was a homemaker and a former school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer A., in 1961; and a son, Dee W.
Survivors include a son, Dale of Columbus, Neb.; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Assaria Lutheran Church, the Revs. William Buschbom and Don Hawk officiating. Burial will be in Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery, rural Smolan.
Memorials may be made to Assaria Lutheran Church or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, in care of Hays-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg 67456.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today. 

Dagmar N. Pedersen
NELSON, Neb. -- Dagmar N. Pedersen, 90, Nelson, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at Good Samaritan Center, Nelson.
Mrs. Pedersen was born Dagmar N. Andersen on Jan. 8, 1910, at rural Nuckolls County and was a former resident of Hardy, moving to Nelson in 1993. She had farmed with her first husband and was a member of Hardy Union Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Never Idle Club.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Keith Lance, in 1984; her second husband, Art Pedersen, in 1986; and a grandson, Paul Otter.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Dondlinger of Shickley and Connie Otter of Milwaukee; six grandchildren; and five great-granchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hardy Union Church, the Rev. Robert Kraus officiating. Burial will be in Hardy Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home, 814 Idaho, Superior, NE 68978, is handling arrangements. 

Robert L. "Bob" Ploutz
KANOPOLIS -- Robert L. "Bob" Ploutz, 55, Kanopolis, died, Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth.
Mr. Ploutz was born Dec. 5, 1944, at rural Ellsworth County and was a lifetime resident of the Kanopolis area. He was an Army veteran and worked for the Ellsworth County Noxious Weed Department. He was a member of Kanopolis American Legion and Kanopolis Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include a son, Sid of Omaha, Neb.; two daughters, Tina Steinert of Gorham and Elizabeth Ploutz of Kanopolis; his parents, Carl and Alice Ploutz of Kanopolis; a brother, Karl of Kanopolis; two sisters, Anita Schwerdtfeger of Ellsworth and Linnea Beebe of Kanopolis; and two granddaughters.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial will be in Kanopolis Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Kanopolis Volunteer Fire Department.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until the service Thursday at the funeral home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. 

Andrew G. Protzman
HERINGTON -- Andrew G. Protzman, 78, Herington, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at Kansas Veterans Home, Winfield.
Mr. Protzman was born May 12, 1922, at Pittsburgh. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and was retired from the Civil Service. He was Episcopalian, a member of Masonic Lodge and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
He was preceded in death by two granddaughters.
Survivors include a son, Jon of Herington; three daughters, Kathleen "Kitty" Brockmeier of Yorktown, Va., Jane Dorsey of Sunnyside, Wash., and Rosemary Herrel of Dallas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington, the Rev. JoAnn Smith officiating.
Memorials may be made to Kansas Veterans Home, Winfield, in care of Brockmeier Funeral Home, 112 S. Broadway, Herington 67449.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. 

Eleaner F. Ratzloff
CANTON -- Eleaner F. Ratzloff, 80, McPherson, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, McPherson.
Mrs. Ratzloff was born Eleanor F. Nightengale on June 22, 1920, at Lehigh and was a lifetime resident of the Canton area. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Rolan D., died in 1981.
Survivors include a son, Gordon T. of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two daughters, Sondra D. Hoffer of Manheim, Pa., and Connie Colgin of Canton; seven sisters, Gladys Leatherman and Elsie Johnson, both of Scott City, Viola Wiggers of Halstead, Edna Franks of Copeland, Adalla Johnson of Sedgwick, Velma Decker of Lehigh and Virgie Koehn of West Point, Miss.; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Canton United Methodist Church, the Rev. Sandy DesPlas officiating. Burial will be in Canton Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to McPherson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room Renovation.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Olson's Mortuary, 139 N. Main, Canton 67428. 

Phil C. Rozean
DENSMORE -- Phil C. Rozean, 86, rural Densmore, died Oct. 2, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Rozean was born July 21, 1914, at rural Norton County and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a farmer and rancher.
Survivors include two sons, John of Blair, Okla., and Tillman of Clay Center; a daughter, Mary Scheideman of Ellinwood; two brothers, Wade of Plainville and William of Texas; a sister, Wilma Kittlehut of Bennett, Neb.; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
No services are planned. The body was cremated.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661, is handling arrangements. 

Earl Edwin Sapp
EAGLE NEST, N.M. -- Earl Edwin Sapp, 70, Eagle Nest, died Wednesday, October 4, 2000, his home.
Mr. Sapp was born on October 7, 1929, at Pickering, Mo., and was a resident of Eagle Nest since 1998, moving from Esbon, Kan. He was an Army veteran and worked for the State Bank of Esbon, later becoming president and retiring after 50 years with the bank. He was a member of the Esbon Perry A. Lamb American Legon Post 368 and a charter member of the Esbon Lions Club for 44 years.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kendall Edwin, in 1976.
Survivors include his wife Pat of Eagle Nest; two daughters, Debbie Sapp Murray of Olathe, Kan., and Angie Sapp Jensen of Lindsborg, Kan.; a brother, Carl of Esbon; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be noon Saturday at St. Mels Catholic Church, Eagle Nest. An memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 4 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Esbon. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Esbon, with military rites.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Foster Parents Mission, Eagle Nest, or Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Esbon, in care of the family, P.O. Box 107, Eagle Nest, N.M. 87718.
Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos, N.M., is handling arrangements. 

Valeria B. Schmoekel
ELLSWORTH -- Valeria B. Schmoekel, 84, Ellsworth, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at Geary County Hospital, Junction City.
Mrs. Schmoekel was born Valeria B. Pflughoeft on March 25, 1916, at rural Ellsworth County and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a homemaker and also worked in the kitchen at Ellsworth Good Samaritan Center. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, where she served on numerous church groups, was a member of the choir and taught Sunday school for many years.
Her husband, Fred, died in 1998.
Survivors include a son, Robert of Junction City; a daughter, Janet "Janie" Sundgren of Merced, Calif.; two brothers, Harvey Pflughoeft of Loveland, Colo., and Lester Pflughoeft of Ellsworth; a sister, Lorinda Stevens of Rupert, Idaho; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Good Samaritan Center of Ellsworth or Junction City.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, and 9 a.m. until the service Friday at the church. 

Jo Ann Smith
Jo Ann Smith, 59, Salina, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Smith was born Jo Ann Burnett on Feb. 18, 1941, at Elk City, Okla. She was a former housemother for St. Joseph's Children's Home, had worked for Leggs Inc. and was a sales representative for French, Nelson, Russell Food Brokers and Sunshine Biscuits. She was a member of Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, where she had been a parish home visitor and was a volunteer for the Cancer Support Group of Salina.
Survivors include her husband, Gerald of the home; three sons, Jud McClanahan and Monte McClanahan, both of Salina and Joel McClanahan of Seattle; a stepson, Dana Smith of Phoenix; a stepdaughter, Sandra Isaacson of Carlton; a sister, Judy Newberry of Woodland Park, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, Salina, the Rev. Dennis Patience officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, rural Culver.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Belmont Boulevard Christian Church or donor's choice.
Visitation will be after noon Thursday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Edward L. Unruh
OLATHE -- Edward L. Unruh, 56, Olathe, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Olathe Medical Center.
Mr. Unruh was born Aug. 10, 1944, at Hillsboro and was a resident of Johnson County the past six years, moving from Abilene. He was a broker for Realty Executives, Olathe. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of First United Methodist Church, Abilene.
Survivors include two sons, Kevin E. of Garden City and Joshua D. of Manhattan; his parents, Edward and Edith Unruh of Abilene; a sister, Judy Adams of Overland Park; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Abilene, the Rev. Rick Saylor officiating. Burial will be in Roxbury Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410.
Visitation will be at the funeral home, and the family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the service Friday at the church.

Nola Nettie Wilson
CLIFTON -- Nola Nettie Wilson, 82, Clifton, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000,
at Community Care Inc., Clifton.
Mrs. Wilson was born Nola Nettie Roberts on Sept. 8, 1918, at May Day.
She was a member of the Christian Church, Clifton. Her husband, Ernest Edwin, died in 1988.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald of Clifton, Donald of Wichita and James of Vining; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Oct. 10 at the Christian Church, Clifton. Burial was in Palmer Cemetery, Palmer.
Turner Funeral Home, 111 W. Parallel, Clifton 66937, handled arrangements.

Alva R. Hudson Bircher
KANOPOLIS -- Alva R. Hudson Bircher, 89, Kanopolis, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Good Samaritan Retirement Village, 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 Meyers of Felt, Okla.; a stepson, Leo of Johnston, 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 will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, Pastor Rodger Constable and the Rev. Al Hysom officiating. Burial will be in Buckeye Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church, Kanopolis, or Kanopolis Library.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Saturday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439.

Nola Frances Bressler
LONGMONT, Colo. -- Nola Frances Bressler, 89, Longmont, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Applewood Living Center, Longmont.
Mrs. Bressler was born Nola Frances Bane on Nov. 13, 1911, at Webster, Kan. She was a resident of Longmont since 1989 and a former resident of California and Kansas. She was a homemaker and a member of Mountain View (Calif.) Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the choir.
Her husband, Evan, died in 1993.
Survivors include a daughter, Deanna L. Tomac of Longmont; a sister, Veda Coppes of Salina, Kan.; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, Kan. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Our Center of Longmont in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, 326 Terry, Longmont, CO 80501.
Vistation will be from 9 a.m. until the service Saturday at the funeral home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.

Marie T. DesMarteau
DAMAR -- Marie T. DesMarteau, 81, Damar, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mrs. DesMarteau was born Marie T. Roberts on Feb. 5, 1919, at rural Damar and was a longtime resident of the area. She was a homemaker and worked at Damar Post Office. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and St. Ann Sodality, Damar.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide "Sid," in 1966; and an infant daughter, Sharon.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald of Golden, Colo., Alan of Denver and Steve of Englewood, Colo.; three daughters, Joyce Lee of Inwood, Iowa, Carolyn Bukowski of Omaha, Neb., and Michelle Pfeifer of St. Peter; a brother, Eugene Roberts of Hill City; two sisters, Irene Morin of Damar and Cecilia Thibault of Riverside, Calif.; and 16 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, the Revs. Donald McCarthy and Bill Killian officiating. Burial will in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar.
A wake will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church, Damar.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Restoration Fund, Graham County Chapter of the American Cancer Society or for Masses.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Spencer Chapel of Hill City, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642, and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, Damar.

Roy E. Dible
REXFORD -- Roy E. Dible, 86, Rexford, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Decatur County Hospital, Oberlin.
Mr. Dible was born Aug. 18, 1914, at rural Rexford. He was a farmer, a member of Rexford Community Church and a former member of Kansas Flying Farmers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen of Colby; a son, Ronald of Rexford; two daughters, Pat Williams and Mary Withers, both of Rexford; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Rexford Community Church, the Rev. Gary Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Rexford Community Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rexford Community Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden 67757, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, Rexford.

Helen M. Enghoff
LOUISVILLE, Neb. -- Helen M. Enghoff, 91, Louisville, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Louisville Care Center.
Mrs. Enghoff was born Helen M. Kane on Jan. 17, 1909, at rural Jewell County, Kan., and was a former resident of Superior, moving to Louisville in 1999. She was manager of the Corner Grocery and Plains Motel, both of Superior, and a member of First United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star Bociant (Masonic Workers Order), both of Superior.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Shackelton; her second husband, Theodor Enghoff; a daughter, Mary Louise Shackelton; and a stepson, Theodore Enghoff Jr.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Tangdall of Omaha and Mary Collins of Lincoln; a sister, Bertha Greenberg of Jewell, Kan.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home Chapel, Superior, the Rev. Harold Backus officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior.
Memorials may be made to Louisville Care Center in care of the family, 6223 S. 116th, Omaha, NE 68137.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 750 N. Commercial, Superior, NE 68978.

Robert Patrick Hayes
WAKITA, Okla. -- Robert Patrick Hayes, 15, Wakita, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Wakita.
Robert was born March 27, 1985, at Woodward. He was a sophomore at Wakita High School and a member of St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church, Wakita, where he was a member of the youth group and a Mass server. He was also involved in football, baseball, basketball, band and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Survivors include his parents, Richard and Patricia Hayes of Wakita; a brother, Richard S. of Wakita; four sisters, Claire D. Hulsey of Wichita, Kan., Deidre R. Cootz of Houston and Martha M. Hayes and Bunny Hayes, both of Wakita; and his maternal grandmother, Blanche Koetting of Salina, Kan.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church, Wakita, the Rev. Mike Wheelahan officiating. Burial will be in Short Springs Cemetery, rural Cherokee.
A wake will be at 7 p.m. today at Wakita High School Gymnasium.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Robert P. Hayes Education Endowment.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Fisher Funeral Home, 201 E. Second, Cherokee, OK 73728.

Sophia Hinds
NELSON, Neb. -- Sophia Hinds, 79, Nelson, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Good Samaritan Center, Nelson.
Mrs. Hinds was born Sophia Blanchard on Jan. 2, 1921, at rural Coon Rapids, Iowa, and was a former resident of Iowa, Virginia, Edgar and Angus. She was a member of Methodist Church and a member and past president of Golden Age Club, Nelson.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqualine Gail Casey.
Survivors include a daughter, Shirley A. Saar of Edgar; three sisters, Leila Theda of Glidden, Iowa, Lucille Lansman of Rippey, Iowa, and Shirley Williams of Leadville, Colo.; two brothers, Russell Blanchard of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Arden Blanchard of Nelson; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home Chapel, Nelson, the Rev. Jim Rodehorst officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 248, Edgar 68935.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 446 S. Main, Nelson, NE 68961.

Amelia W. "Minx" Hologa
MINNEAPOLIS -- Amelia W. "Minx" Hologa, 86, Minneapolis, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.
Mrs. Hologa was born Amelia Winchester on Nov. 6, 1914, at Minneapolis and was a resident of Portland, Ore., from 1940 until returning to Minneapolis in 1974. She was a loan officer at U.S. Bancorp, Portland, retiring in 1974. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Minerva Chapter 146 Order of the Eastern Star, both of Minneapolis. She also served on the Home Health Care Board and was a volunteer at Red Cross Bloodmobile.
Her husband, Harry J., died in 1979.
Survivors include a sister, Muriel Wing of Minneapolis.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis, the Rev. David Heikes officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ottawa County Health Center or Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and before the service Monday at the funeral home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467.

Alice Caroline Johnson
BRANSON, Mo. -- Alice Caroline Johnson, 90, Branson, died Nov. 20, 2000, at Branson.
Mrs. Johnson was born Alice Caroline Oberg on April 7, 1910, at Salina, Kan. She was a former resident of Brookville, Kan., 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, Mo.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, the Rev. Charles Aase officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, or Macular Degeneration Foundation.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, KS 67401.

Robert Kaup
PHILLIPSBURG -- Robert Kaup, 74, Phillipsburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Good Samaritan Health Center, Kearney.
Mr. Kaup was born April 28, 1926, at Portis, Kan., and was a longtime resident of the area. He had worked at John Deere Implement and Farmers National Bank, both of Phillipsburg. He was former mayor of Phillipsburg, president of the Chamber of Commerce, a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Elks Lodge and a member of Presbyterian Church, all of Phillipsburg.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Phillipsburg; two sons, Doug of Phillipsburg and Jeff of Plainville; a daughter, Elaine Jacobs of Stuttgart; two sisters, Roberta Wilson of Wamego and Ardis Woods of Smith Center; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, the Revs. Jim Hawthorne and Mark Simonds officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.
Memorials may be made to Hospice or Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be until the service today at the funeral chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661.

Jakie Max Keas
HAYS -- Jakie Max Keas, 63, Hays, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mr. Keas was born April 17, 1937, at Plainville and was a lifetime resident of Rooks County. He was a farmer-stockman and owner and operator of Keas Oil Treatment Service. He was an Army veteran and a member of Masonic Lodge, Plainville and Russell, Isis Shrine, Salina, Palco City Council and Christian Church, Plainville. He also served on the Rooks County Fair Board for 18 years and on the Methodist Church Board, Palco.
Survivors include his wife, Gena of the home; a son, Gordon Scott of Plainville; a daughter, Kimberly Cunningham of WaKeeney; a brother, Glenn "Buck" of Plainville; three sisters, Laverne Bair of Hutchinson, Farrell McClay of Springfield, Mo., and Kay Preston of Phillipsburg; and three grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church, Palco, the Rev. Pat Ault-Duell officiating. Inurnment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco, with rites by Plainville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8871 and Plainville Masonic Lodge.
Memorials may be made to Palco United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.

Lloyd D. Krehbiel
ABILENE -- Lloyd D. Kreh-biel, 90, Abilene, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Abilene Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Krehbiel was born Oct. 12, 1910, at Enterprise. He was an Army veteran of World War II, co-owner of Skelly Oil Co., Fourth and Spruce, Abilene, for more than 30 years and a member of First United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Dickinson County Historical Society.
Survivors include his wife, Nelda of Abilene; and two sisters, Alice Rowland of Pratt and Elberta Frey of Sacramento, Calif.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Abilene, the Rev. Rick Saylor officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, rural Enterprise.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Countryside Home in care of Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, 67410.

Geraldine L. Kuhn
RUSSELL -- Geraldine L. Kuhn, 56, Russell, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita.
Miss Kuhn was born Sept. 25, 1944, at Hays and was a former resident of Victoria and Denver, moving to Russell five years ago. She was a house maid at Denver for 10 years and later worked at St. John's Rest Home, Victoria, Ellis Good Samaritan Center and Home Health, Russell. She was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria.
Survivors include her father, Ralph E. of Victoria; a brother, Raymond E. of Russell; and a sister, Eileen Schmidt of Topeka.
The funeral will be at noon Saturday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria, the Rev. Frank X. Grinko officiating. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Cline's Mortuary, 412 Main, Victoria 67671.
Memorials may be made to St. Fidelis Cemetery Fund or for Masses.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary.

Vivian V. Brumbaugh
ARKANSAS CITY -- Vivian V. Brumbaugh, 87, Arkansas City, formerly of Portis, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Medicalodge East Health Care Center, Arkansas City.
Mrs. Brumbaugh was born Vivian V. Anderson on April 11, 1913, at Harlan. She was a homemaker and a nurse's aide at Osborne County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church, Portis.
Her husband, Dean, died in 1994.
Survivors include a son, Deloy of Oxford; a daughter, Delores Brew of Arkansas City; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Brethren Church, the Rev. Eric Eickhoff officiating. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery, Portis.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 First, Osborne 67473.

B. Paul Carlile
HOISINGTON -- B. Paul Carlile, 87, Hoisington, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Hoisington Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Carlile was born April 22, 1913, at Prairie Grove, Ark., and had lived in Hoisington for 67 years, moving from Prairie Grove. He was a retired employee of the City of Hoisington and a member of American Legion Post 286 and Odd Fellows Lodge, both of Hoisington. He was a World War II Navy veteran.
His wife, Dora Belle, died in 1986.
Survivors include a son, Jim of Colwich; two daughters, Jean Gnam of Lenexa and Paul Schwein of Overland Park; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hoisington Cemetery, the Rev. Paula Bell officiating. Military honors will be by VFW Post 7428 and American Legion Post 286.
Memorials may be made to Hoisington Rehabilitation Center.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and 12:30 p.m. until the service Sunday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington 67544, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today.

Opal Irene Gaster
OSBORNE -- Opal Irene Gaster, 80, Osborne, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne.
Mrs. Gaster was born Opal Irene Gleason on Dec. 27, 1919, at Glen Elder and had lived in Osborne for seven years, moving from Portis. She was a cake decorator at Dale's Super Market in Smith Center and also in Denver.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Heim, in 1988; and a daughter, Judith Heim, in 1963.
Survivors include a son, Gary Gaster of Woodward, Okla.; three daughters, Patricia Werthman of Alton, Sandra Lunders of Englewood, Colo., and Joan Kline of Smith Center; a sister, Maxine Karns of Englewood; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
There will be no service. The body was cremated.
Memorials may be made to Parkview Care Center, Osborne.
Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473, is handling arrangements.

Mark Neill Hood
HAYS -- Mark Neill Hood, 93, Hays, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at the Hays Medical Center.
Mr. Hood was born April 14, 1907, at Madison. He worked at Service Pipe Line Co., retiring in 1969. He was a member of Hays Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star and Hays Shrine Club and had attended First Presbyterian Church.
His wife, Helen, died in 1998.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne of Estes Park, Colo., Howard of Wichita and Stephen of Waterville; two daughters, Mary Armstrong of Fayetteville, N.C., and Ruth Hood of Westminster, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601, the Rev. Bill Miller officiating. There will be Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star services incorporated in the memorial services. Private inurnment will be in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis or the charity of the donor's choice.

Sylvia A. Kasl
BELLEVILLE -- Sylvia A. Kasl, 78, Belleville, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville.
Mrs. Kasl was born Sylvia A. Bruns on Feb. 1, 1922, at Byron, Neb., and was a longtime Belleville resident. She was a homemaker and retired licensed practical nurse and Republic County Hospital employee. She was a member of American Lutheran Church, Ophel Chapter 115 Order of Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary, all of Belleville.
Her husband, Harold L., died in 1997.
Survivors include two sons, Edward of Phoenix and Robert of Belleville; a daughter, Mary Ann Kasl of Lawrence; a brother, Loren Bruns of Loveland, Colo.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 p.m. Monday at American Lutheran Church, the Rev. Carol Willadsen officiating. Burial will be in Belleville.
Memorials may be made to North Central Kansas Health Care Foundation of Belleville.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today and Sunday at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935.

Delena Kenyon
BOGUE -- Delena Kenyon, 87, Bogue, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Dawson Place Nursing Home, Hill City.
Mrs. Kenyon was born Delena Conyac on April 27, 1913, in Graham County and was a longtime area resident. She was a homemaker and a teacher and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Ann's Sodality in Damar. She was a founding member of the Bogue Pinochle Club.
Her husband, Ivan R., died Sept. 24, 2000.
Survivors include two sons, Gary of Great Bend and Alan of Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Marilyn Kay Pozas of Glendale, Ariz., and Jolene Alexander of Ottawa; four sisters, Lillie Sliever of Mesa, Ariz., Zelia Brin and Genevieve Belisle, both of Damar, and Ida Conyac of Hill City; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, the Revs. Don McCarthy and Bill Kilian officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar.
A Christian wake will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Dawson Place.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Spencer Chapel, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642, and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.

Donald J. Meeker
ABILENE -- Donald J. Meeker, 61, Abilene, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Meeker was born Sept. 25, 1939, in Abilene. He had worked for Memorial Hospital and United Way in Abilene.
Survivors include a brother, Gene of Oskaloosa.
The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Abilene Cemetery, the Rev. Stan Norman officiating.
Memorials may be made to Kansas Elks Training Center.
Visitation will be until the service at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410.

Lela M. "MeMe" Pedersen
Lela M. "MeMe" Pedersen, 80, Salina, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Pedersen was born Lela M. Shirk on May 3, 1920, in Dickinson County and was a lifetime Salina area resident. She was a secretary for the St. Francis Boys Home general office and was a clerk for the City of Salina General Services. She was a member of First Christian Church, ABWA, Salina Crossroaders, Pinochle Club and the Eastern Star, all of Salina.
Her husband, Cecil A., died in 1976.
Survivors include a son, Jerry W. of Salina; two daughters, Patricia M. Arnold and Janice E. Doughman, both of Salina; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Revs. Greg Rea and Doug Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 2727 E. Crawford, Salina 67401.
Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and prior to the service Monday at the mortuary.

Paul T. Schmitz
STOCKTON -- Paul T. Schmitz, 89, Stockton, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.
Mr. Schmitz was born Jan. 31, 1911, in Beloit and had lived in Stockton since 1976, moving from the Woodston and Alton area. He was a farmer, retiring in 1976, and a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton. He was a past Co-op board member in Woodston.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia of Stockton; two sisters, Charlotte Stone of Pueblo, Colo., and Wanda Saunders of Mesa, Ariz.; and two brothers, Stanley of Lyons and Max of Norton.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Thomas Catholic Church, the Rev. James Grennan officiating.
Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Manor in care of Smith Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
There will be no visitation. The body was donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Martina Maria Staab
CATHERINE -- Martina Maria Staab, 90, Catherine, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.
Mrs. Staab was born Martina Marie Giebler on Sept. 25, 1910, at Catherine. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Catherine, and the church altar society, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and AARP, both of Hays, and Catholic Daughters of America 1306 of San Bernardino, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth L. Gamlowski, in 1952; her second husband, Francis Burns, in 1971; and her third husband, Joe Staab, in 1981.
Survivors include two sons, David Gamlowski of Lompoc, Calif., and Kenneth Gamlowski of Redlands, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Margie Staab of Nina, Wis.; five brothers, Roman Giebler, Don Giebler and Charles Giebler, all of Hays, Walter Giebler of Las Vegas and Marvin Giebler of Kansas City, Kan.; a sister, Lillian Meis of San Bernardino, Calif.; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, the Rev. Mike Scully officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery in Catherine.
A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be said at 6 p.m., a St. Catherine's Altar Society rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m., and a parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601.
Memorials may be made to the church or St. Catherine's Cemetery Fund.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Lula "Lu" VanHorn
Lula "Lu" VanHorn, 65, Salina, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. VanHorn was born Lula Beltz on Aug. 21, 1935, at Herington and had lived in Salina since 1978, moving from Dodge City. She was a homemaker, worked as a regional sales manager for Tupperware for six years while in Dodge City and worked for Nickerson Farms west of Salina for eight years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Salina and the Lutheran Women's Mission League and was a coordinator for the Board of Evangelism.
She was preceded in death by three children.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest of the home; a son, Gene of Dallas; two daughters, Ginger Lemaster of Salina and Gayela Cooper of Tahlequah, Okla.; two sisters, Phyllis Beisel of Salina and Connie Beltz of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Ted Beltz of Albuquerque, N.M., and Duane Beltz of Ramona; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, the Revs. Charles Adams and Robert Schaedel officiating. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Ramona.
Memorials may be made to the church organ fund, Hospice of Salina or a charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, 208 W. Fourth, Solomon 67480, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Bessie M. Birth
ABILENE -- Bessie M. Birth, 89, Abilene, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Birth was born Bessie M. Nelson on Jan. 10, 1911, at Kearney, Neb., and was a resident of Abilene for 41 years. She worked for Wagon Wheel Cafe for 16 years and retired from Brownies Bar. She was a member of Abilene Eagles Club.
Survivors include a stepson, Vincent of Aurora, Colo.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, the Rev. Virgil Eubanks officiating. Burial will be in Abilene Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County, in care of the funeral home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410.
Visitation will be at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Flora L. Butschle
Flora L. Butschle, 74, Salina, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. But-schle was born Flora L. Illingworth on Feb. 15, 1926, at Colorado Springs, Colo., and was a longtime resident of Salina. She worked in sales in the Montgomery Ward Catalog Department, Salina.
Survivors include her husband, William of the home; and a brother, Herbert Illingworth of Melbourne, Fla.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina 67401, the Rev. Glenn Davis officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Windsor Estates Activity Fund.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today and before the service Monday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, Salina, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. today.

Max Conzelman
SCANDIA -- Max Conzelman, 78, Scandia, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia.
Mr. Conzelman was born Jan. 27, 1922, at Republic and was a lifetime resident of the Scandia and Republic area. He was a mail carrier for the post office and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Amana Lutheran Church, Masonic Lodge, Scandia, NCK Shrine Club and Isis Temple, Salina Consistory.
His wife, Bernice, died in 1992.
Survivors include two sons, Mack Hawley of Concordia and Terry Hawley of Granger, Texas; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Amana Lutheran Church, Scandia, the Rev. Carol Willadsen officiating. Burial will be in Scandia Lutheran Cemetery with Masonic rites by Scandia Masonic Lodge.
Memorials may be made to Shriners' Children's Hospital.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th, Belleville 66935.

Mildred M. Holt
LINDSBORG -- Mildred M. Holt, 99, Lindsborg, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.
Mrs. Holt was born Mildred M. Fagerstrom on July 19, 1901, at Salina and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a retired social worker, working for Kansas State Division of Child Welfare. She also was a high school English and history teacher. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, WELCA and Rebekah Group of the church, Felicity Chapter 371 Order of the Eastern Star, Smoky Valley Retired Teachers Association and the former Round Table Club, all of Lindsborg. She had also served as president of Church Women and the former Round Table Club.
Her husband, Virgil W., died in 1978.
Survivors include a cousin, Bev Hess of McPherson.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethany Home Chapel, Lindsborg, the Revs. Don Hawk and Charles Humphrey officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or Bethany Home, both of Lindsborg, in care of Hays-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg 67456.
There will be no visitation.

Emery Johnson
BELLEVILLE -- Emery Johnson, 88, Belleville, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville.
Mr. Johnson was born Oct. 13, 1912, at Branfort Community, Washington County, and was a longtime resident of the area, moving to Belleville in September 2000. He farmed in the Branfort community most of his life and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lutheran Men and Mission.
Survivors include his wife, Laurene of Belleville; a son, Carrol of Apple Valley, Calif.; a daughter, Karen Tapphorn of Goleta, Calif.; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, Clyde, the Rev. Nile Buch officiating. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Washington County.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Turner Funeral Home, 111 W. Parallel, Clifton 66937.

Milo J. "Mike" Klima
BELLEVILLE -- Milo J. "Mike" Klima, 83, Belleville, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville.
Mr. Klima was born March 8, 1917, at Cuba and was a lifetime resident of the Cuba and Belleville area. He was owner and operator of Mike's Auto Body, Belleville, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a life member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a former member of Eagles, all of Belleville, a former member of Moose Lodge, Concordia, and a member of Republic County Czech Club, Cuba.
His wife, Arlene, died in 1988.
Survivors include a son, Curtis of Belleville; a special friend, Rhodonna Gleason of Belleville; and a grandson.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Belleville, the Rev. Paul Morris officiating. Burial will be in Belleville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Belleville High Banks Museum or Republic County Hospital.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th, Belleville 66935.

Henry "Hank" Kohlman
WOODLAND, Wash. -- Henry "Hank" Kohlman, 89, Woodland, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Woodland Care Center.
Mr. Kohlman was born April 25, 1911, at Grant Township, rural Marion, Kan., and was a resident of Washington for about 30 years. He was a farmer, owned a meat market and worked as a logger, rancher and carpenter. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, Battleground.
Survivors include his wife, Clara S. of Woodland; a son, Jerry of Wenatchee; two daughters, Etta Williams of Woodland and Karen Rice of Fort Collins, Colo.; three sisters, Lola Hammer of Marion, Kan., Verlea Clancey of Wichita, Kan., and Pauline Pester of Warrensburg, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Grant Township Cemetery, rural Marion.
There will be no visitation.
Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS 66861, is handling arrangements.

Jonathan R. "Rex" Mayo
HAYS -- Jonathan R. "Rex" Mayo, 76, Hays, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mr. Mayo was born March 25, 1924, at Lemming, Texas, and was a former resident of Plainville, Pratt and Great Bend, moving to Hays in 1994. He was a retired drilling superintendent and tool pusher for Red Tiger Drilling. Mr. Mayo was a World War II veteran.
His first wife, Mary W. "Billy," died in 1993.
Survivors include his wife, Eulalia of the home; two sons, Stephen of Hays and Philip of Olathe; a brother, Charles Merrill of Phillipsburg; a sister, Marjorie Moore of Bourbonnais, Ill.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, Hays, the Rev. Paul Abell officiating. Burial will be at noon Monday in Natoma Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Monday at the funeral home, 2509 Vine, Hays 67601.

Harold E. "Tom" Pickett
MONMOUTH, Ore. -- Harold E. "Tom" Pickett, 95, Monmouth, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000.
Mr. Pickett was born Sept. 13, 1905, at rural Lincoln County, Kan., and was a former resident of Hunter, Kan., moving to Oregon in 1936. He was a parts salesman for Caterpillar and John Deere Tractors and Farm Equipment and had attended First Church of the Nazarene, Salem, and First Baptist Church, Corvallis.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Collin.
Survivors include his wife, Frances M. of Monmouth; a daughter, Karen L. Cruise of Philomath; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. Private entombment will be in Belcrest Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice or Focus on the Family.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 605 E. Commercial S.E. at Oak, Salem, OR 97301.

Lucille M. Breault
VISTA, Calif. -- Lucille M. Breault, 87, Vista, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside.
Mrs. Breault was born Lucille M. Letourneau on Dec. 12, 1912, at Concordia, Kan., and was a resident of Vista for 13 years. She was a clerk at Coast Drug Store, Hermosa Beach, for 29 years and also was a machinist and a carpenter.
Survivors include a daughter, Regis Keefe of Vista; four grandchildren; two great-granchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, the Rev. Steven Heina officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Auroara, Kan.
An Altar Society rosary will be said at 5 p.m. and a vigil will be at 6 p.m. today at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia, KS 66901.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be after 9 a.m. today at the funeral chapel.

Sylvia A. Kasl
BELLEVILLE -- Sylvia A. Kasl, 78, Belleville, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville.
Mrs. Kasl was born Sylvia A. Bruns on Feb. 1, 1922, at Byron, Neb., and was a longtime Belleville resident. She was a homemaker and a retired licensed practical nurse and Republic County Hospital employee. She was a member of American Lutheran Church, Ophel Chapter 115 Order of Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary, all of Belleville.
Her husband, Harold L., died in 1997.
Survivors include two sons, Edward of Phoenix and Robert of Belleville; a daughter, Mary Ann Kasl of Lawrence; a brother, Loren Bruns of Loveland, Colo.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at American Lutheran Church, the Rev. Carol Willadsen officiating. Burial will be in Belleville.
Memorials may be made to North Central Kansas Health Care Foundation of Belleville.
Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935, is handling arrangements.

Clifford B. Kramer
McPHERSON -- Clifford B. Kramer, 86, McPherson, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Shiloh Manor, Canton.
Mr. Kramer was born Aug. 16, 1914, at Marquette and was a resident of McPherson since 1941, moving from Marquette. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and a painter and interior finisher, having worked for his father and for Oscar Lysell and Everett Pearson, both of Lindsborg, as a partner with Clifford Dahlsten and for himself. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of American Legion Post 24, both of McPherson.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel M. of the home; a son Darrell of McPherson; a brother, Amos of Topeka; a sister, Carrie Owens of Springfield, Ohio; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson, the Rev. Michael Fibranz officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Martha Esther Meyer
PALMER -- Martha Esther Meyer, 75, Palmer, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center.
Mrs. Meyer was born Martha Esther Haupt on Dec. 23, 1924, at Lincoln, Neb. She was a parochial schoolteacher and attended St. John's Lutheran Church, Palmer.
Survivors include her husband, Edwin of Palmer; two sons, Bruce of Palmer and Dudley of Overland Park; three sisters, Lydia Flohr of Dalton, Neb., Emma Mathewson of Sterling, Colo., and Dena Rose Staible of Denver; two brothers, Ed Haupt and Jerry Haupt, both of Sidney, Neb.; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Palmer, the Rev. Gene Holtorf officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Palmer.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Ward Funeral Home, 115 W. Second, Washington 66968.

Betty Ruth Nelson
Betty Ruth Nelson, 75, Salina, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.
Mrs. Nelson was born Betty Ruth Megli on Oct. 22, 1925, at Glen Elder and was a resident of Salina for many years. She was a homemaker and had worked as a saleswoman at Stiefel Department Store and Plainsman Supply, both of Salina. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Saline Ladies Elks, WELCA and Church Ladies Altar Guild.
Her husband, Raymond A., died in 1983.
Survivors include two sons, Kirk and Craig, both of Salina; two daughters, Debra Hansen of Forsyth, Ill., and Gail Frazier of Salina; three brothers, Harvey Megli of Kingston, Okla., Ernest Megli of Wichita and Robert Megli of Hutchinson; and eight grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina, the Revs. Loren Mai and Don Hawk officiating. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, Bethany Home or Salina Hospice.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Joseph J. Srna
MINNEAPOLIS -- Joseph J. Srna, 90, Minneapolis, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at Good Samaritan Center, Minneapolis.
Mr. Srna was born Dec. 7, 1909, at 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 was also 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, 2000.
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; two stepgrandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 255 S. Seventh, Salina, the Rev. Loren Mai officiating. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina, or Minneapolis Good Samaritan Center.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, and before the service Tuesday at the church.

Mildred Carpenter Tubbs
COLBY -- Mildred Carpenter Tubbs, 91, Colby, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Lantern Park Manor, Colby.
Mrs. Tubbs was born Mildred Kenefake on Jan. 26, 1909, at Robinson, Ill., and was a resident of Colby most of her life. She was a nurse's aide.
Survivors include a son, Charlie of Leoti; five daughters, Wilma Anderson, Norma Smith and Annie Brooks, all of Colby, Twila Berry of Trenton, Neb., and Laudine Weber of Atwood; two sisters, Dorothy Foix of Sioux City, Iowa, and Evelyn Matson of Ashtubula, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, the Rev. Galen Long officiating. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery.
A vigil-rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Harrison Chapel, 190 S. Franklin, Colby 67701.
Memorials may be made to Citizens Medical Center, Colby, in care of any Colby bank or the funeral chapel.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.

Leo W. Anschutz
WILSON -- Leo W. Anschutz, 82, Wilson, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Anschutz was born Dec. 18, 1917, at Dorrance and was a lifetime resident of the Wilson area. He was a farmer-stockman and an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, Wilson Lions Club, Russell Elks Club and Monsignor John F. McManus American Legion Post 262, Wilson.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne of the home; a son, Warren of Sioux Falls, S.D.; a daughter, Priscilla LoPresti of Leavenworth; two stepdaughters, Eileen Grauer of Hoisington and Linda Baker of Garden City; a brother, Paul of Russell; a sister, Frances Jackman of El Dorado; three grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, the Rev. James Wagner officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. today in Wilson City Cemetery with American Legion military rites.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490, is handling arrangements.

Larry Kay Baccus Sr.
ADA -- Larry Kay Baccus Sr., 54, Ada, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis, is handling arrangements.

Sean C. Bailey
RAMONA -- Sean C. Bailey, 37, Ramona, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, south of Hillsboro in a automobile crash.
Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, Hope, is handling arrangements.

Virgie L. Baldwin
HARLAN -- Virgie L. Baldwin, 87, Harlan, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Osborne County Hospital, Osborne.
Mrs. Baldwin was born Virgie L. Kalbfleisch on Feb. 13, 1913, at rural Smith County. She was a homemaker and a member of Harlan Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Gaylord, and American Legion Auxiliary, Concordia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John.
Survivors include a son John F. of Richmond, Va.; a daughter, Floy Bigam of Downs; a sister, Ada C. Caldwell of Harlan; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Osborne City Cemetery, the Rev. Dave Hardy officiating.
Memorials may be made in her name to the charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Simmons Mortuary, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967.

Leah L. Barton
RUSSELL -- Leah L. Barton, 78, Russell, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at Russell Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Barton was born Leah L. Strain on Oct. 16, 1922, at Lake City and was a former resident of California. She worked at Bankers Department Store for 33 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Russell.
Survivors include her husband, Athol of Russell; a son, Lonnie of Russell; a daughter, Valerie Brown of DeSoto, Texas; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel, Russell, the Rev. Glenn Tombaugh officiating. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.

Lavona Berrier
AGENDA -- Lavona Berrier, 91, Agenda, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville.
Mrs. Berrier was born Lavona Rand on July 26, 1909, at Clifton and was a lifetime resident of Republic County. She was a retired teacher and postal clerk. She was a member of Agenda United Methodist Church and a charter member of United Methodist Women and WSCS.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence, in 1992; a son, Don; and a daughter, Eleanor.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Hicks of Agenda and Lorene Chizek of Billings, Mont.; two sisters, Edna Mae Smith of Downs and Madline Gragg of Salina; seven grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agenda United Methodist Church, the Rev. Mary Cross officiating. Burial will be in Agenda City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or NCK Health Care Foundation.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th, Belleville 66935.

Thressa Eaton
OAKLEY -- Thressa Eaton, 83, formerly of Oakley, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at Heritage Senior Home, Grand Junction, Colo.
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley, is handling arrangements.

Roy R. Helas
HUTCHINSON -- Roy R. Helas, 74, Hutchinson, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Hutchinson Hospital.
Mr. Helas was born Feb. 26, 1926, at Salina and was a former resident of the Wilson area, moving to Hutchinson in 1969. He was an equipment supervisor for J.H. Shears & Co. and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, Monsignor John F. MacManus American Legion Post 262 and DDR Black Powder Society.
Survivors include his wife, Marie of Hutchinson; a son, Raymond of Milan; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. today in Wilson City Cemetery, Andy Heer officiating, with American Legion military rites.
Memorials may be made to Hutchinson Boys and Girls Club.
Visitation will be until the service today at Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490.

Leda Trecek Hyder
CHAPMAN -- Leda Trecek Hyder, 88, Chapman, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Hyder was born Leda Huncovsky on Sept. 25, 1912, at rural Agenda. She was a homemaker and a member of the Presbyterian Church, Homemakers Club and Beebe Club, all of Cuba.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Trecek, in 1986; and a son, Gary Charles Trecek, in 1972.
Survivors include her husband, Earl of Chapman; a stepson, Dave of Woodenville, Wash.; a daughter, Linda Rist of Abilene; a stepdaughter, Jan Felzien of Raytown, Mo.; a sister, Louise Nielsen of Escondido, Calif.; five grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cuba Presbyterian Church, the Revs. Bob and Sue Haseltine officiating. Burial will be in Kopsa Cemetery, rural Cuba.
Memorials may be made to Abilene Hospice, the church or Sherer Memorial Lutheran Church, Chapman.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today and Wednesday at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935.

LaVern Roland Langvardt
CHAPMAN -- LaVern Roland Langvardt, 88, Chapman, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at Geary Community Hospital, Junction City.
Mr. Langvardt was born Feb. 23, 1912, at rural Junction City. He was a farmer-rancher in the Wakefield, Manhattan and Junction City area, worked as a livestock dealer for Holton Sale Barn and later owned and managed Junction City Livestock with his son. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Junction City, a lifetime supporter of the Geary County 4-H program and an honorary member of Junction City Saddle Club.
His wife, Marie, died in 1990.
Survivors include a son, Howard of Chapman; a daughter, Audrey Riat of St. Mary's; three sisters, Hazel Barton of Enterprise, Faye Glidewell of Orlando, Fla., and Ardys Place of Lee's Summit, Mo.; two brothers, Harold of Clay Center and Arthur of Hastings, Neb.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Junction City, the Rev. Monty Fey officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Sage Road north of Kansas Highway 18.
Memorials may be made to the church, Geary County 4-H Foundation or Chapman Ball Complex.
Visitation will be Wednesday and before the service Thursday at Londeen Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 429, Chapman 67431, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Edith May Lytle
STOCKTON -- Edith May Lytle, 86, Stockton, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Lytle was born Edith May Foster on June 25, 1914, at Clyde. She was a retired school teacher and was a librarian at Stockton Public Library. She was a member of Stockton United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert G. "Bert" Eades, in 1966; and her second husband, Morris A. "Bud" Lytle, in 1985.
Survivors include a son Johnny Eades of Stockton; three stepsons, Jim of Stockton, Robert of Wichita and Jack of Charleston, S.C.; and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, the Rev. Tim Ault-Duell officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church, in care of the funeral home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Emil L. Makalous
CUBA -- Emil L. Makalous, 100, Cuba, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville.
Mr. Makalous was born June 9, 1900, at rural Cuba and was a lifetime resident. He was a retired farmer, a member of Cuba Masonic Lodge 362 AF&AM and a charter member of Cuba Lions Club and ZCBJ Lodge.
His wife, Eleanor, died in 1996.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Chapel, Belleville, Henry Strnad officiating. Burial will be in Kopsa Cemetery, rural Cuba, with Masonic rites.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today, Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935.

John Earl McMillan
John Earl McMillan, 84, Salina, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home, Salina.
Mr. McMillan was born June 27, 1916, at Fayetteville, Ark., and was a resident of Salina for several years. He was an Army veteran and a plumber.
Survivors include two sons, Tom of New York and Jared of Montana; and two daughters, Karen Angel and Kris Palmer, both of Glendale, Ariz.
The service, with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, the Rev. Roy Brotton officiating.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401.

Susanna Miller
RUSSELL -- Susanna Miller, 102, Russell, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at Russell Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Miller was born Susanna Dumler on Nov. 2, 1898, at Blumenfeldt, Russia, and was a former resident of the Sylvan Grove area and Hoisington. She was a homemaker and an in-home care giver for several years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Russell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl J., in 1954; three sons, Louis, Lawrence and Robert; and two grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Bill of Arvada, Colo.; a daughter, Elma DeWald of Russell; a brother, Paul L. Dumler of Russell; a sister, Nathalia "Dolly" Niedens of Hoisington; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, the Rev. Henry Hartman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Russell Regional Hospital, in care of Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary and 9:30 a.m. until the service Thursday at the church.

George W. Moors
McPHERSON -- George W. Moors, 73, McPherson, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, McPherson.
Mr. Moors was born Jan. 27, 1927, at rural McPherson County and was a lifetime resident of McPherson County. He was a retired farmer and a driver for Ferguson Production and Tooling, McPherson. He was a member of First Baptist Church, McPherson, YES Sunday school class of the church, and Kansas State University Alumni Association and was a former McPherson School Board member.
His wife, Marjorie J., died Feb. 1, 2000.
Survivors include a son, Winston of McPherson; a daughter, Mary Shaw of McPherson; a brother, Russel of McPherson; a sister, Ruth Hill of McPherson; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, McPherson, the Rev. Les Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Chapel, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Harold Dean O'Neal
HEBRON, Neb. -- Harold Dean O'Neal, 68, Hebron, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at Hebron.
Mr. O'Neal was born April 18, 1932, at rural Gilead. He was a truck driver for Union Pacific Railroad and a lifetime member of First Christian Church, Hebron.
Survivors include his wife, Doris of Hebron; a daughter, Linda O'Neal of Arvada, Colo.; three sons, Steven L. of Marysville, Kan., Michael C. of Hebron and Richard D. of Bruning; two brothers, Robert and Lonnie, both of Hebron; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church, Hebron, the Rev. John R. Walton officiating. Burial will be in Chester City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of the family.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Price Funeral Home, 210 S. Third, Hebron, NE 68370, and 10 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the church.

Stella M. Polansky
BELLEVILLE -- Stella M. Polansky, 76, Belleville, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Polansky was born Stella M. Spurney on May 15, 1924, at Belleville and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church, Belleville, Kansas Czech Club, Republic County Czech Club and Republic County Historical Society and worked with 4-H.
Her husband, John, died in 1998.
Survivors include a son, Adrian J. of Manhattan; a daughter, Andrea A. Rickert of Omaha, Neb.; two brothers, Frank Spurney of Belleville and Dr. Joe Spurney of Prairie Village; a sister, Ellen Joyce Becker of Blackwell, Okla.; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Chapel, Belleville, the Rev. John Moeder officiating. Burial will be in Belleville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935.

Norma Ermel Schniederjans
GREENLEAF -- Norma Ermel Schniederjans, 99, Greenleaf, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Washington County Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. Schniederjans was born Norma Ermel Quinn on Aug. 12, 1901, at Greenleaf. She was a country school teacher, attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a member of Sacred Heart Altar Society and two Greenleaf card clubs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben.
There are no immediate survivors.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf, the Rev. Edward Oen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ward Funeral Home, 304 Fifth, Greenleaf 66943.

Mary Gladys Sims
ELLSWORTH -- Mary Gladys Sims, 92, Ellsworth, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, 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, and 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 1977.
Survivors include two sisters, Thelma Rein of Kansas City, Kan., and Doretta Richardson of 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.

Alma Ruth Streeter
DOWNS -- Alma Ruth Streeter, 74, Downs, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Mitchell County Hospital Long Term Care, Beloit.
Miss Streeter was born Sept. 15, 1926, at Corsicana, Texas, and was a former resident of Midland, Texas, moving to Downs in 1996. She was a Navy veteran, retiring as a chief petty officer in 1978.
Survivors include a sister, Anna Joyce Streeter of Dallas.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Cawker City, the Rev. Merle Davis officiating. Her ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean.
Memorials may be made to the Mitchell County Hospice or Downs Memorial Park.
Domoney Funeral Home, 817 Morgan, Downs 67437, is handling arrangements.

Raymond E. Trecek
CUBA -- Raymond E. Trecek, 84, Cuba, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Belleville Health Care Center.
Mr. Trecek was born Dec. 22, 1915, at Cuba, and was a lifetime resident. He was a retired farmer-stockman and a member of Masonic Lodge 362 AF&AM, Cuba, the Soil Conservation board and Cuba School Board.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline of Cuba; four sons, John of Olathe, Jim of Tulsa, Okla., Tom of Cuba and Bill of Topeka; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cuba Presbyterian Church U.S.A., the Revs. Bob and Sue Haseltine officiating. Burial will be in Kopsa Cemetery, Cuba.
Memorials may be made to the church or Belleville Health Care Center.
Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th, Belleville 66935, is handling arrangements.

Robert J. Ubert
HAYS -- Robert J. Ubert, 90, Hays, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.
Mr. Ubert was born Jan. 14, 1910, at Catherine and was a lifetime resident of the Hays area. He was a farmer, retiring in the early 1980s and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.
His wife, Louise, died in 1998.
Survivors include a son, Bob of Overland Park; a daughter, Judy Carney of Augusta; two brothers, Victor of Kansas City, Kan., and Wilfred "Fritz" of Denver; two sisters, Sally Molleker and Lillian Staab, both of Hays; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, the Rev. Earl Befort officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A vigil will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cline's Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays 67601.
Memorials may be made to Hays Good Samaritan Center or for Masses.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

Edna Wildrix
PHILLIPSBURG -- Edna Wildrix, 88, Phillipsburg, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg.
Mrs. Wildrix was born Edna Hockman on Aug. 21, 1912, at Selden and was a longtime area resident. She was a homemaker and a member of Stockton Christian Church.
He husband, Newton, died in 1993.
Survivors include two daughters, Daisey Mann of Phillipsburg and Shirley Walker of Hays; a sister, Mary Williams of Kingman; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mount Vernon Cemetery, rural Rooks County, the Rev. Joel Hiesterman officiating.
Memorials may be made to LINK.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661.

Violet M. Barber
MARQUETTE -- Violet M. Barber, 96, Marquette, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Riverview Estates, Marquette.
Mrs. Barber was born Violet M. Zahater on July 20, 1904, at Woodard, Okla., and was a former resident of Denver, moving to Marquette in 1972. She was a nurse's aide for Bethany Home, Lindsborg, and Riverview Estates, Marquette, retiring in 1988.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 1970; three sons, and five daughters.
Survivors include a son, Daryl of Maquoketa, Iowa, and Roberta Schriner of Marquette; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Elmwood Cemetery, Brighton, Colo.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Olson's Funeral Home, 202 N. Jackson, Marquette 67464.

William E. Blake Jr.
HOPE -- William E. Blake Jr., 55, Hope, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Abilene.
Mr. Blake was born March 21, 1945, at Pittsfield, Mass. He was an Army veteran, retiring at Fort Riley in 1983. He was also a paper carrier for the Wichita Eagle-Beacon for 10 years and for the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle and was a member of American Legion Post 365, Hope.
Survivors include his wife, Carol of the home; a daughter, Catherine Zimmermann of Stafford Springs, Conn.; two sons, William E. III and Kenneth A., both of Abilene; a stepdaughter, Melanie Garner of Lincoln; four brothers, Edward, Bruce, Robert and Rockland, all of Pittsfield; three sisters, Gloria Lacey, Lynn Mahoney and Candice Dupratt, all of Pittsfield; and eight grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fort Riley Post Cemetery with military rites.
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410, is handling arrangements.

Frieda M. Blehm
SMITHVILLE, Mo. -- Frieda M. Blehm, 89, Smithville, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at Beverly Health Care, Smithville.
Mrs. Blehm was born Frieda M. Wallert on Oct. 11, 1911, at Russell, Kan., and was a lifetime resident of the Russell County, Kan., and Ellsworth County, Kan., area. She was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, Kan.
Her husband, Henry, died in 1970.
Survivors include two daughters, Alice Sanders of Salina, Kan., and Elain Anspaugh of Smithville; two sisters, Anna Betz of Wilson, and Alice Sheridan of Junction City, Kan.; four brothers, Edwin Wallert of Olathe, Kan., Albert Wallert and Leonard Wallert, both of Wilson, and Raymond Wallert of Kansas City; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wilson, the Rev. Jim Wagner officiating. Inurnment will be in Wilson City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, in care of Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490.
There will be no visitation.

Frances Jean Breon-Williams
Frances Jean Breon-Williams, 76, Salina, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Breon-Williams was born Frances Jean Breon on May 19, 1924, at Salina and was a lifetime resident. She was an optical dispenser for Atlas Optical and a member of First Christian Church, both of Salina.
She was preceded in death by a son, J.D., in 1962.
Survivors include a son, Randy of Whidbey Island, Wash.; and two grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina, the Rev. Loren Houltberg officiating. Private burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today.

Halee Nicole Cline
McPHERSON -- Halee Nicole Cline, infant daughter of Justin W. and Mary Elizabeth Cline, McPherson, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, McPherson.
Halee was born Nov. 24, 2000, at McPherson.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a sister, Cayla Smith of the home; her grandparents, Cindy and Gary Brenneman of McPherson, Harlan and Stephanie Smith of McPherson, Winnie Cline of Wichita and Kenneth Cline of McPherson; and her great-grandparents, Beulah Cline of Oklahoma City, Mary and Oza Dwain Shaw of Deming, N.M., and Harlan and JoAnn Smith of El Paso, Texas.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson, Chaplain Hubert Brown officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Halee Nicole Cline Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson 67460.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service Friday at the funeral home.

Ruth Cooper
OSBORNE -- Ruth Cooper, 74, Osborne, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne.
Mrs. Cooper was born Sept. 27, 1926, at Sterling and was a a former resident of rural Osborne, moving to Osborne in 1983. She taught home economics at Oberlin from 1948 to 1952 and was an Osborne County extension agent from 1952 to 1954. She was a member of United Methodist Women, Fidelia Club and Osborne Country Club.
He husband, Dale, died in 1998.
Survivors include a sister, Rosalie Mellies of Atlanta.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Alton United Methodist Church, the Rev. Gary Davison officiating. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery, Alton.
Memorials may be made to Alton United Methodist Church or Osborne County Hospital.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473.

Bonita Mae Copeland
LINCOLN -- Bonita Mae Copeland, 69, Lincoln, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln.
Mrs. Copeland was born Bonita Mae Menke on May 4, 1931, at Winner, S.D., and was a resident of the Salina and Lincoln areas since 1997, moving from Keyapha, S.D. She had worked for Cherry Todd Electric and was an elementary school teacher at rural schools in Nebraska and South Dakota and later at Valentine, Neb., for 14 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Lincoln United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Darrel R. of Lincoln; a daughter, Cindy Copeland-Branstetter of Salina; a brother, Ronald Menke of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Ruth Schafer of Valentine, Neb., and DeEtta Nicholas of Gladwin, Mich.; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 7 p.m. today at Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455, the Rev. Harry Cross officiating. An additional service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Valentine United Methodist Church, the Rev. Richard Melano officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Valentine.
Memorials may be made to Lincoln United Methodist Church.
There will be no local visitation.

Martin Wesley Cox
ALMENA -- Martin Wesley Cox, 97, Almena, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Aurora, Neb.
Mr. Cox was born April 3, 1903, at Long Island and was a resident of Almena since 1983. He farmed near Almena until 1957 and later worked for the State Hospital and Valley Hope, Norton. He attended United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma in 1996; a son, Elmer; a grandson; and a great-great-grandson.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois Winquest of York, Neb.; a son, Martin Jr. of Kearney, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Enfield Funeral Home, Norton, Kirk Kasson officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Almena.
Memorials may be made to the Wesley Cox Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, 215 W. Main, 67654.

I. Lyle Fackler
I. Lyle Fackler, 84, Salina, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Presbyterian Manor, Salina.
Mr. Fackler was born Nov. 5, 1916, at Abilene and was a resident of Salina for 56 years. He was a Navy veteran and stock broker for A.G. Edwards for 22 years, retiring in 1989. He attended First Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder, and was a member of Noon Optimist Club, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Salina.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of the home; two sons, Bob of Wichita and Neal of Lawrence; a daughter, Joyce Kuchar of Ottawa; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, Salina, the Rev. Tim Maguffee officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Eames I. Forsberg
CLINTON, Ill. -- Eames I. Forsberg, 25, Clinton, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at rural Mentor, Kan.
Mr. Forsberg was born June 18, 1975, at Salina, Kan., and was a resident of Clinton since 1980, moving from Valentine, Neb. He was a crop consultant for Ag-Alliance, Clinton.
Survivors include his parents, Roger E. and Pat Forsberg of Clinton; three brothers, Brett, Eric and Nelson, all of Clinton; a sister, Ingrid Forsberg of Clinton; and his grandparents, W.R. and Bernita Forsberg of Mentor and Dorothy Plummer of Topeka, Kan.
The service will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Eames Forsberg Memorial Fund, in care of Hays-Christians Funeral Home, P.O. Box 386, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Robert "Ed" Hackney Sr.
PURCELL, Okla. -- Robert "Ed" Hackney Sr., 71, Purcell, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at Cedar Creek Nursing Home, Norman.
Mr. Hackney was born April 29, 1929, at Purcell and was a resident of the Salina, Kan., area most of his life. He was an Army veteran and served in the Army Reserve. He was a supervisor of gas stations in the Salina area and later bought and sold antiques.
Survivors include three sons, Ed Jr. of Salina and Terry and Monty, both of Solomon, Kan.; a daughter, Pam Folken of Kansas City, Kan.; two brothers, Tom of Chickasha and James of Purcell; four sisters, Hazel Arnold of Dibble, Betty Vaughn and Cordelia Estes, both of Purcell and Imogene Sawyer of Enid; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel, 119 S. Canadian, Purcell, OK 73080, the Rev. Barry Clagg officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Purcell.

Troy D. Hostetler
HUTCHINSON -- Troy D. Hostetler, 30, Hutchinson, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Washington as the result of an automobile crash.
Mr. Hostetler was born Feb. 27, 1970, at Hutchinson and was a former resident of Inman, moving to Hutchinson in 1996. He was an area sales manager for Case Credit and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.
Survivors include his wife, Dana of Hutchinson; a son, Caden of the home; his parents, Shirley Hostetler of Hutchinson and Garry and July L. Hostetler of McPherson; a stepbrother, Kevin Ediger of Windom; two sisters, Cherie Chasteen of Great Falls, Mont., and Sonja Good of Hesston; his maternal grandmother, Doris Hjelmstead of Golden, Colo.; and his paternal grandmother, Odena Hostetler of Inman.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, the Revs. Nick Warner and Howard Wagler officiating. Burial will be in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.
Memorials may be made to the Troy Hostetler Memorial Fund, in care of Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, 300 E. 30th, Hutchinson 67502.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Margaret Viola Johnson
Margaret Viola Johnson, 93, Salina, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at Shalimar Health Center.
Mrs. Johnson was born June 18, 1907, at Salina and was a lifetime resident. She was a cook/dietician at Windsor Estates and a member of First Presbyterian Church and Busy Bee FCE.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvid, in 1976; and three sons, Lawrence, Donald and James.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Guthrie of Lenwood; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Memorial Chapel, 308 S. Eighth, Salina, the Rev. Timothy Maguffee officiating. Private burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Church.
There will be no visitation.
Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Alan E. Karlin
GREAT BEND -- Alan E. Karlin, 43, Great Bend, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Karlin was born March 13, 1957, at Hays. He was a sales representative and logging engineer for L-K Wireline and Acid for 26 years and was later an operations manager for Rains and Williamson Oil Company. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Great Bend, KIOGA, Oil and Gas Museum Hall of Fame, Knights of Columbus, Great Bend, and Golden Belt Country Club. He was also past president of API.
Survivors include a daughter, Erika Rae Karlin of Hays; a son, Matthew Alan of Great Bend; two brothers, Brian of Hays and Tom of Gardner; and three sisters, Kathy Boggs and Carol Fiedler, both of Schoenchen and Brenda Thomas of Houston.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Rev. Don Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.
A parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601.
Memorials may be made to Thomas More Prep-Marian High School.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Kim Elaine Helton Kenison
Kim Elaine Helton Kenison, 49, Salina, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Kenison was born Kim Elaine Helton on Dec. 8, 1951, at Wichita and was a resident of the Salina area for 40 years. She was a homemaker and owned and operated the Kenison Liquor Store, Salina, for more than 20 years. She was a member of Assaria Lutheran Church, Assaria, Board of Directors of the Saline County Rod and Gun Club, Salina Women's Bowling Association, Salina Parks and Recreation Commission and the "600" Bowling Club.
Survivors include her husband, A.G. of Salina; a son, Doug Hill of Salina; three daughters, Dusty Weis, Shannon Hill and Stacy Dougherty, all of Salina; her father and stepmother, Bill and Wanda Helton of Wellington; her mother and stepfather, Beth and Mack O'Dell of Assaria; six brothers, Don O'Dell of Wellington, David O'Dell of Rosehill, Devin O'Dell of Salina, Dennis O'Dell of Paola, Dana O'Dell of Lindsborg and Merritte Lee DeBuhr of Greenfield, Wis.; two sisters, Amy Mezzetta of Carson City, Nev., and Paulette Platt of Wellington; her grandmothers, Rachel Helton of Wellington and Rena Price of Assaria; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Assaria Lutheran Church, the Rev. William Buschbom officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Assaria Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401 and before the service Saturday at the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.

Clarence A. Kirby
Clarence A. Kirby, 84, Salina, formerly of Larned, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita.
Mr. Kirby was born Dec. 14, 1916, at Osborne and was a former resident of Larned, moving to Salina in September 2000. He was a retired teacher/principal for Larned School District 495, a member of Assembly of God Church and a past member of Fort Larned Lions Club, all of Larned.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel M. of Kanopolis; two daughters, Alberta Fitzpatrick of Salina and Clara Schraeder of Larned; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Morell Funeral Home, Larned, the Rev. Richard Martin officiating. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 124, Larned 67550.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Myrtle Kissick
TESCOTT -- Myrtle Kissick, 92, Tescott, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, Lincoln, is handling arrangements.

Clarence E. McDermott
ATWOOD -- Clarence E. McDermott, 79, Atwood, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita.
Brantley Funeral Home, Atwood, is handling arrangements.

Thelma C. Motz
OBERLIN -- Thelma C. Motz, 85, Oberlin, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Decatur County Hospital, Oberlin.
Mrs. Motz was born Thelma C. Blessman on Feb. 8, 1915, at Phillipsburg and was a former resident of rural Selden, moving to Oberlin in 1978. She taught school for more than 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1997; and an infant son, Gary Allen.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Jean Kuzman of Lapeer, Mich.; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden, the Rev. Gary Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Selden Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Oberlin Library, Museum, Decatur County Transportation Bus or American Heart Association.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749 and 8 a.m. until the service Saturday at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden 67757.

Adrian John "AJ" Polansky II
MANHATTAN -- Adrian John "AJ" Polansky, 21, Manhattan, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at rural Washington County.
Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, is handling arrangements.

Everett E. Quanz
PHILLIPSBURG -- Everett E. Quanz, 93, Phillipsburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Phillips County Hospital Long Term Care, Phillipsburg.
Mr. Quanz was born Aug. 7, 1907, at Glade and was a longtime resident of the area. He was owner and operator of Quanz Grain and a member of Phillipsburg Masonic Lodge 194 AF & AM, Pleides Chapter 168 Order of the Eastern Star and Glade United Methodist Church. He also was a former state representative and a former chairman of the Republic Party.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Phillipsburg; a son, Robert of Glade; a daughter, Jnell Ruetz of Denver; a sister, Marjorie Minton of Denver; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, the Rev. Ron Lowry officiating. Burial will be in Marvin Cemetery, Glade, with masonic rites by Phillipsburg Masonic Lodge 184 AF & AM.
Memorials may be made to Glade United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661 and 9 a.m. until the service Friday at the church.

Cecil Marvin Reid
SMITH CENTER -- Cecil Marvin Reid, 68, Smith Center, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center.
Mr. Reid was born Sept. 16, 1932, at Agra and was lifetime resident of the area. He was a track-layer for Rock Island Railroad.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Elizabeth of Smith Center; a brother, Basil Wayne of Clearwater, Fla.; and four sisters, Leota Altum and Verlamae Kostelecky, both of Newton, Nancy Keezer of Ansley, Neb., and Carolyn Thomas of Kearney, Neb.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Simmons Mortuary Chapel, Smith Center, Pastor Dale McCain officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.
Memorials may be made in his name.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967.

Anna Reidel
OSBORNE -- Anna Reidel, 92, Osborne, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Parkview Care Center, Tipton.
Mrs. Reidel was born Oct. 14, 1908, at Tipton and was a lifetime resident of Osborne County, moving to Osborne in 1970. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and Altar Society, Osborne.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, in 1972; and an infant son, Murl.
Survivors include two sons, Marc of Carterville, Ill., and Mike of Tipton; two daughters, Alice Havel of Mason City, Iowa, and Laurine Kreipe of Topeka; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Osborne, the Rev. Roger Hough officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery, Tipton.
A vigil/rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473.
Memorials may be made for Masses at St. Boniface Catholic Church or St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Merle Eugene "Gene" Snyder
Merle Eugene "Gene" Snyder, 61, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Abilene. Logan Funeral Home, Logan, is handling arrangements.

Margie Ann Throne
CHAPMAN -- Margie Ann Throne, 74, Chapman, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Chapman Valley Manor.
Mrs. Throne was born Margie Ann Walker on June 11, 1926, at the Carlton Community and was a longtime resident of Salina and Abilene. She worked for Abilene's J.C. Penney Store and was an Avon representative.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, in 1991; and a grandson.
Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Brown of Abilene; two sons, Dennis of Council Grove and Douglas Ray of Abilene; four sisters, Wanita Dalland of Minneapolis, Arliss Spears and Wilma Howie, both of Abilene, and Donna Griffiths of Salina; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Danner Funeral Home, Abilene, the Rev. Mike Eurit officiating. Burial will be in Abilene Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Dickinson Home Health Agency or Chapman Valley Manor, in care of the funeral home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Melvin J. Wagner
ELLSWORTH -- Melvin J. Wagner, 70, Ellsworth, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Wagner was born May 23, 1930, at Eureka and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth. He was a partner in Wagner Brothers Construction and a member of First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth, Ellsworth Masonic Lodge 146 and Order of the Eastern Star 44.
Survivors include three brothers, Jerome T. "Jerry" of Ellsworth, Ronald F. of Independence and Edwin L. of Fort Collins, Colo.; and two sisters, Norma J. Stangle of Russell and Mary E. Specht of Fort Collins.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, the Rev. John Snook officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery with Masonic rites.
Memorials may be made to Ellsworth Masonic Lodge.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439.

Florence Abrams
MILFORD, Neb. -- Florence Abrams, 86, Milford, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Milford.
Mrs. Abrams was born Florence Cook on Sept. 23, 1914, at Sutton. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Tom, died in 1989.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Haney of Ridgecrest, Calif., and Meridel Abrams of Louisville, Ky.; two sons, Thomas of Harvard and Herbert of Lincoln; two brothers, Harold Cook of Monroe and Samuel Cook of Lupton, Colo.; three sisters, Lillian Zoller of Berthoud, Colo., Dorothy Schmier of Canon City, Colo., and Norma Noyes of California; and two grandsons.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Little Blue Christian Fellowship, Nelson, the Rev. David Sellers officiating. Burial will be in Edgar Cemetery, Edgar.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Herb Abrams, 519 S. 30th, Lincoln, NE 68510.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 S. Main, Nelson 68961.

Howard Doyle "Speck" Burger
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Howard Doyle "Speck" Burger, 85, Colorado Springs, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs.
Mr. Burger was born July 30, 1915, at Blue Hill, Kan., and lived in Colorado Springs since 1952. He was a World War II Army veteran and a medic supply officer in California for 10 years. He was a chief engineer, retiring from the Civil Service after 35 years.
Survivors include his fiance, Gladys Webster of Colorado Springs.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Domoney Funeral Home, 817 Morgan, Downs, Kan., 67437, the Rev. David Hardy officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City, Kan.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Melosena D. "Sena" Dreiling
VICTORIA -- Melosena D. "Sena" Dreiling, 94, Victoria, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at St. John's Rest Home, Victoria.
Mrs. Dreiling was born Melosena D. Sander on Aug. 29, 1906, at Victoria and also had lived in Wheatridge and Arvada, Colo. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella, both of Victoria.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse, in 1956; and a grandson.
Survivors include two sons, Bob of Russell and Allen of Victoria; two daughters, Heraldine Kreutzer of Arvada, Colo., and Agnes Karlin of Wheatridge, Colo.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria, the Rev. Frank X. Grinko officiating. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday followed by a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 8 p.m. at Cline's Mortuary, 412 Main, Victoria 67671.
Memorials may be made to Cathedral of the Plains Charitable Fund, or Masses.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at the mortuary.

Twila J. Ehrsam
BENNINGTON -- Twila J. Ehrsam, 74, Bennington, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Ehrsam was born Twila J. Nichols on June 30, 1926, in Enterprise and lived in Bennington three years, moving from Solomon and Enterprise.
Her husband, William J., died in 1976.
Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Ehrsam-Quinn of Bennington and Elsbeth Mauceli of Tucson, Ariz.; two stepdaughters, Barbara LaPier of Los Angeles and Joan Kay Morley of Tucson; a brother, Neal Nichols of Phoenix; a sister, Delta Broadus of Houston; five grandchildren; and eight stepgrandchildren.
The service and inurnment will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Enterprise, the Rev. Max Froelich officiating.
Memorials may be made to Saline County Hospice in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410.

Emily Grace Grelk
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Emily Grace Grelk, infant daughter of Brian J. and Mary L. Jesch Grelk, Albuquerque, was born and died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at the University of New Mexico Medical Center in Albuquerque.
Survivors besides her parents include a sister, Hannah D. Grelk of Albuquerque; her grandparents, Thomas and Charlotte Grelk of Junction City, Kan., and Dan and Mary Lou Jesch of Chapman, Kan.; and her great-grandparents, Irene Price and Atlo and Annjean Grelk, all of Mason City, Iowa.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Chapman, the Rev. Richard Lutgen officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chapman.
A prayer vigil will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Londeen Funeral Chapel, 206 W. Fifth, Chapman 67431, followed by family visitation.

Henry E. Herrman
HAYS -- Henry E. Herrman, 70, Hays, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Herrman was born March 2, 1930, in Salina. He was an attorney for Boyer, Hondros and Donaldson Law Firm in Wichita, Sun Oil in Tulsa, Okla., and Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. in Liberal. He was an Army veteran and a member of St. Joseph's Church, American Legion, St. Joseph's Council 1325 of the Knights of Columbus and Bishop Cunningham Assembly of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, all of Hays. He was also a member of the American Bar Association and the Kansas Bar.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of the home; two sons, Henry of Los Angeles and John of Manila, Philippines; three daughters, Pat Hartman of Tulsa, Okla., Margaret Herrman of Columbus, Ohio, and Judy Kilpatrick of Kensington, Md.; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Church, Hays, the Rev. Mike Scully officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery with military honors by the Hays American Legion.
A parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday followed by a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays 67601.
Memorials may be made to the Ellis County Historical Society.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Bishop Cunningham Assembly of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard Sunday evening.

Mary Aline Jantz
NEWTON -- Mary Aline Jantz, 88, Newton, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Presbyterian Manor, Newton.
Mrs. Jantz was born Mary Sommerfeld on March 27, 1912, at Canton. She was a retired teacher and a member of First Baptist Church of Canton. She was also a member of Kansas State Teachers Association, McPherson County Area Retired Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Society and Business and Professional Women's Association of McPherson. She was founder of the Alpha Lambda Chapter of McPherson.
Her husband, Arnold, died in 1979.
Survivors include a sister, Rachel Sommerfeld of Canton; a stepson, Arlo Jantz of Prescott, Ariz.; two stepdaughters, Opal Hanson of McPherson and Olive Ubel of Topeka; seven stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Canton Township Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. at Olson's Mortuary, 139 N. Main, Canton 67428, the Rev. Charles Kaufman officiating.
Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Manor, Newton.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.

Susie Jost
HILLSBORO -- Susie Jost, 95, Hillsboro, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Hillsboro Community Medical Center Long Term Care Unit.
Mrs. Jost was born Susie Wohlgemuth on Feb. 18, 1905, at Hillsboro. She was a homemaker and a member of Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church.
Her husband, John B., died in 1994.
Survivors include two sons, Kenney of Hillsboro and John W. of Cedarville, Calif.; two daughters, Virginia Bestvater of Newton and Margaret Enns of Folsom, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, Hillsboro, Pastor Tim Sullivan and Rev. John Ratzlaff officiating. Burial will be in Gnadenau Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.
Memorials may be made to the church.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Hillsboro Memorial Chapel, 401 S. Washington, Hillsboro 67063.

Leonard H. Kuck
CLAY CENTER -- Leonard H. Kuck, 85, Clay Center, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center.
Mr. Kuck was born Nov. 5, 1915, at Hanover and lived in Clay Center since 1966, moving from the Linn area. He was a farmer and worked at Greenwood Cemetery for two years and then worked as the city parks superintendent until 1980. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the American Legion in Clay Center.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife, Arline of Clay Center; a son, Al of Clay Center; a daughter, Mary Trumble of Clifton; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
Memorials may be made to Clay Center City Zoo.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Howard Lane
LEONARDVILLE -- Howard Lane, 74, Leonardville, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Mercy Health Center-College Avenue in Manhattan.
Mr. Lane was born Feb. 2, 1926, at Walker. He was a World War II Army veteran and received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his companion, Ann Still of Leonardville; a brother, Marion of Topeka; and a sister, Betty Shortt of Belvue.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Holmes-Pfeifley Funeral Home, 303 S. Broadway, Riley 66531, Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. Burial will be in the Bellegard Cemetery, south of Blue Rapids, with full military honors.
Memorials may be made to research at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Visitation will be today and Sunday at the funeral home.

Norbert Miller
HAYS -- Norbert Miller, 86, Hays, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at the Hays Good Samaritan Center.
Mr. Miller was born Aug. 8, 1914, at Catherine. He was a farmer in the Emmeram and Walker areas and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Hays.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Roy Dean.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; two sons, Donald of Wichita and Pete of Hays; a daughter, Shirley Droegemeier of Hays; a brother, Robert of Stockton; a sister, Tillie Kuhn of Victoria; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Rev. Don Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be in the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.
A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. followed by a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601.
Memorials may be made to the Hays Good Samaritan Center, Alzheimer's Unit, 27th and Canal, Hays, or for Masses.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Kathy Leigh Morrow
CENTRALIA, Mo. -- Kathy Leigh Morrow, 39, Centralia, died Jan. 16, 2001.
Ms. Morrow was born Feb. 3, 1961, in Birmingham, Ala., and had lived in Lincoln, Kan. She was an accountant with Hubbell Power Systems, Inc., of Centralia and a member of the American Quarter Horse Association.
Survivors include a son, Matt Turner of Vernon, Ala.; her parents, Joyce and Kenneth Morrow of Fayette, Ala.; two sisters, Kenalyn Cromwell of Panama City, Fla., and Kandace Morrow of Knoxville, Tenn; and her grandmothers, Magro Morrow and Jewell Hannah, both of Vernon.
The funeral was at Chandler Funeral Home, Highway 18 West, Vernon, Ala., 35592, Dr. Bill Etheridge officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Pontotoc, Miss.

Elaine M. "Pat" Pelkey
OBERLIN -- Elaine M. "Pat" Pelkey, 77, Oberlin, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Decatur County Hospital, Oberlin.
Mrs. Pelkey was born Elaine Murphy on June 6, 1923, at McCook, Neb. She was a nurse and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oberlin and the Altar Society.
Survivors include a son, Gerry Shafer of Aurora, Colo.; and a sister, Peggy Murphy of Denver.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. James Hoover and Sister Marilyn Wall officiating. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery.
A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to service time Monday at the funeral home.

Reta F. Stirn
MINNEAPOLIS -- Reta F. Stirn, 93, Minneapolis, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.
Mrs. Stirn was born Reta F. Sechrist on March 8, 1907, northwest of Ada and was a lifetime Ottawa County resident. She was a homemaker and attended Salina Bible Church. She was a member of Sand Ridge Birthday Club, rural Minneapolis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, in 1968; and a granddaughter.
Survivors include a son, Darrel of rural Minneapolis; a sister, Doris Scott of The Dalles, Ore.; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Shields Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467, the Rev. Rodney Fox officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Ada.
Memorials may be made to Bible Impact Ministries or Minneapolis Good Samaritan Center.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and before the service Monday at the funeral home.

Agnes Vanek
CLAY CENTER -- Agnes Vanek, 97, Clay Center, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Medicalodge, Clay Center.
Miss Vanek was born Dec. 9, 1903, in Riley County and lived in Clay Center since 1960, moving from Garrison. She was a member of the Garrison Methodist Church.
Survivors include a brother, Karl Vanek of Marion.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432. Burial will be in Carnahan Creek Cemetery, Garrison.
Memorials may be made to Clay Center United Methodist Church.
There will be no visitation.

Merleon G. Walker
OSBORNE -- Merleon G. Walker, 72, Osborne, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne.
Mr. Walker was born May 15, 1928, at Woodston and lived in Osborne since 1951. He was a truck driver for Thompson Truck Line and Kaser Implement, was a World War II Air Force veteran and a member of American Legion 49 of Osborne. He was a member of the Christian Church of Osborne, where he was deacon and elder and received the Elder Emeritus Award.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda of Osborne; two sons, Ronald of Scranton and Donald of Glasco; three daughters, Janet Goble of Salina, Jaylene Bargman of Hastings, Neb., and Judy Brummer of Osborne; two brothers, Leo of Stockton and Verl of North Highland, Calif.; two sisters, Wanda Jo Walker of Stockton and Anita Cordill of Dallas; 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Christian Church, Osborne, the Rev. Robert Williams officiating. Burial will be in Osborne Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church, American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Clark-Gashaw Chapel, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473.

Emma Lorraine Clark
ABILENE -- Emma Lorraine Clark, 82, Abilene, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Clark was born Emma Gantenbein on Dec. 28, 1918, south of Abilene and was a longtime area resident. She worked at the Viola Grocery Store and the Boogaarts Supermarket and was a member of the New Basel United Church of Christ.
Her husband, Cecil, died in 1983.
Survivors include a sister, Anna Calhoun of Lakewood, Calif.
The service and inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the New Basel Cemetery, the Rev. Max Froelich officiating.
Memorials may be made to New Basel United Church of Christ in care of Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410.

Clara Eacret
RUSSELL -- Clara Eacret, 84, Russell, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at St. John Nursing Home, Victoria.
Mrs. Eacret was born Clara Karst on Oct. 10, 1916, at Russell. She worked as a waitress for many years.
Her husband, Charles, died in 1994.
Survivors include two sons, Don Parker and Dean Parker, both of Arab, Ala.; a brother, Herbert Karst of Newton; four sisters, Martha Brack, Elsie Brack, Elma Morgenstern and Esther Scheuerman, all of Russell; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665, the Rev. Keith Freitzer officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
The body was cremated. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. Johns Rest Home, Victoria, in care of Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell, 67665.

Robert L. Earnest
RUSSELL -- Robert L. Earnest, 73, Russell, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital, in Kansas City, Mo.
Mr. Earnest was born Aug. 31, 1927, in Chanute. He was City Attorney of Russell and a member of the Russell County Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association and the State City Attorneys Association of which he was a past president. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church of Russell and Isis Shrine, a life member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1715 of Russell. He was a World War II and Korean Conflict Navy veteran and a 50-year member of Russell Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores of Russell; a daughter, Sheila Lahmann of Blue Springs, Mo.; a brother, Gordon of Pleasanton, Calif.; a sister, Ellene Davis of Hays; and two grandsons.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Russell, the Revs. Jerry Jones and J.C. Emerson officiating. A reception will follow the services at the Russell Elks Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church or Russell BPOE 1715, both of Russell, or KETCH, Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped in Wichita.
Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 205 S. 17th, Blue Springs, MO 64105, is handling arrangements.

Mary Josephine "Jo" Elkins
WAKEFIELD -- Mary Josephine "Jo" Elkins, 94, Wakefield, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Wakefield Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Elkins was born Mary Stevensen on June 7, 1906, at Paola and lived in Wakefield since 1992, moving from east of Clay Center. She was a former member of the Madura Congregational Church and Wakefield Library Club. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clay Center and was active with the Clay Center Garden Club, Holiday Campers, Clay County 4-H and the Kansas Flying Farmers.
Survivors include her husband, Howard E. "Bud" Sr. of Wakefield; three sons, Howard E. "Bud" Jr. of Mankato, Robert S. of Clay Center and Richard N. "Dick" of Manhattan; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wakefield Chapel, 504 Birch, Wakefield 67487. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Wakefield.
Memorials may be made to Wakefield Museum.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel.

Arthur D. "Art" Harman
HAYS -- Arthur D. "Art" Harman, 80, Hays, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Harman was born March 21, 1920, at Hays. He was a World War II Army veteran, a farmer and the former owner of Harman's Water Service and Harman's Retail Liquor Store. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Hays.
His wife, Helen, died in 1990.
Survivors include two sons, Roger of Hays and Jim of Salina; a brother, Francis of Fayettville, Ga.; three sisters, Henrietta Jacobs of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mildred King of Plainville and Rose Baker of Hays; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays 67601, the Rev. William Miller officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Eloise Marie Hays
BELOIT -- Eloise Marie Hays, 87, Beloit, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at Westy Community Care Home, Westmoreland.
Mrs. Hays was born Eloise Carden on March 25, 1913, at Beloit where she lived since 1959, moving from Gaylord. She was a homemaker and a member of Beloit First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Sickels, in 1950; and her second husband, Harold "Bus" Hays, in 1998.
Survivors include two sons, Leroy Sickels of Manhattan and Paul Sickels of Beloit; a daughter, Lorraine Schulte of St. George; two sisters, Ruth Olisar and Dorothy Swatzel, both of St. George; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gaylord Community Church, Pastor Bob Williams officiating. Burial will be in Gaylord Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Monday at McDonald Funeral Home, 910 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420.

Ray Carl Henderson
TOPEKA -- Ray Carl Henderson, 73, Topeka, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Eisenhower VAMC in Leavenworth.
Mr. Henderson was born Sept. 29, 1927, at Bell City, Mo., and lived in Topeka for many years. He worked at Flemming Food, Meadow Gold Milk Co., and the VA Hospital in Topeka. He was a World War II Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta of Valley Falls; two brothers, Cliff of Topeka and W.H. of Downs; and three sisters, Margie Grittman of Beloit, Janet Wisehart of Downs and Luann Hamel of Hutchinson.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at West Lawn Memorial Gardens in Topeka with military honors by Fort Riley.
Memorials may be made to Salvation Army.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday morning at Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas, Topeka 66608.

Chester Earl Lawson
Chester Earl Lawson, 78, Salina, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at The Cedars, McPherson.
Mr. Lawson was born Feb. 26, 1922, at Beloit. He was a truck driver for Sunbeam Baker and a plumber for City Plumbing, both in Salina. He had owned and operated the Union Station Tavern in Salina for more than 45 years. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1432 and the American Legion, both of Salina. He was a past member of the Eagles Lodge in Salina.
His wife, Betty L., died in 1987.
Survivors include a son, Roger of Salina; three daughters, Carol Tacker of Inola, Okla., Barbara Erickson of Gypsum and Shirley Hardesty of Salina; a brother, Clinton Lawson; a sister, Lotti Millison of Salina; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln.
Memorials may be made to the Cedars Alzheimer's Unit in care of the family.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and prior to the service Tuesday at the mortuary.

Ray Dave Perez Jr.
HERINGTON -- Ray Dave Perez Jr., 73, Herington, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Perez was born March 25, 1927, at Pueblo, Colo. He retired from the Kansas National Guard in 1987, as a Sergeant First Class after 25 years of military service. He received temporary appointment as a training technician with Operations and Training Department of the Adjutant General, State headquarters in Topeka and later was appointed unit administrator of the Council Grove Armory until he retired. He also worked at Fort Riley with the civil service. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church of Herington and the Knights of Columbus. He was a life member of Dix-Day, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1281 and held the office of post adjutant. He was a 25-year member of Clarey R. McClaren and American Legion Post 12, both of Herington. In 1998, he received the Senior Citizen of the Year from the Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce for outstanding service in the community.
Survivors include his wife, Monica of the home; a son, Ray Tomas of Abilene; three sisters, Teresa Pace of Salem, Ore., Ruby Lombard of Okemah, Okla., and Lucy Perez; and two granddaughters.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John's Catholic Church, Herington, the Rev. Mark Wesely officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington, with full military honors.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at the Donahue Funeral Home Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington 67449.
Memorials may be made to the church or the Dickinson County Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Eldon A. Peterson
LINDSBORG -- Eldon A. Peterson, 90, Lindsborg, formerly of McPherson and Marquette, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Peterson was born Sept. 3, 1910, at Dresden. He was in the grocery business in Marquette, Lindsborg and McPherson for 42 years. He was a member of Evangelical Covenant Church and Lions Club, both of Marquette. He was a former member of the Marquette School Board, Lindsborg Kiwanis Club, Gideon's and Marquette City Council.
Survivors include his wife, Maybelle of the home; three daughters, Jolene Reiswig of Marion, Bernita Sveiven of Fairfax, Va., and Coralee Murray of Budapest, Hungary; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evangelical Covenant Church, Lindsborg, the Revs. Jeff Waugh and Don Hawk officiating. Burial will be in Marquette Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Marquette Evangelical Covenant Church and Gideon's International.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Olson's Funeral Home, 202 N. Jackson, Marquette 67464.

Joetta Nellie Pound
MANHATTAN -- Joetta Nellie Pound, 88, Manhattan, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Pound was born Joetta Alexander on Nov. 6, 1912, in Salina and lived in Manhattan since 1963, moving from Chanute, Herington and Council Grove. She and her husband operated Pound's Fabrics and Judy's Children's Store, and she also worked in The Yarn Shop, all of Manhattan. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Manhattan and attended the widows and widowers Sunday school class at First United Methodist Church.
Her husband, Ernest, died in 1984.
Survivors include three daughters, Loretta Lee Ross of Columbia, Mo., Judith Ann Hedeen of Abilene and Barbara Jo Risner of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and six granddaughters.
The body was cremated. Private services will be in Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorials may be made to KSU Foundation for the College of Human Ecology, Dept. of Apparel, Textiles and Interior Design.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz, Manhattan 66502.

George M. Rentschler
SMITH CENTER -- George M. Rentschler, 87, Smith Center, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at Smith County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit.
Mr. Rentschler was born Jan. 12, 1914, at Byron, Neb., and lived in Smith Center since 1996, moving from Jansen and Norton. He was a farmer until 1963 and then worked for Norton Unified School District as a custodian, retiring in 1975. He was a past member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura M., in 1972; his second wife, Evelyn, in 1996; a son, Vernon; and a granddaughter.
Survivors include a son, LaVern of Smith Center; a daughter, Ailene Phelps of Kingman; a brother, Bill of Atkinson, Neb.; two sisters, Margaret Peterson of Gretna, Neb., and Emma Goodin of Council Bluff, Iowa; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral home will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Enfield Funeral Home, 215 W. Main, Norton 67654, Pastor Chad Ecklels officiating. Burial will be in Norton City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Simmons Mortuary, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967, and 1 p.m. to service time Tuesday at Enfield Funeral Home, Norton.

Esther I. Smith
NATOMA -- Esther I. Smith, 80, Natoma, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Westview Manor, Derby.
Mrs. Smith was born Esther I. Eickhoff on July 28, 1920, at rural Natoma and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Natoma Cooperative Association for more than 30 years, retiring in 1985, and was a bookkeeper for the service station and elevator complex. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary, both of Natoma.
Her husband, Marvin, died in 1980.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth of Boulder, Colo., and Dwane of Derby; two daughters, Carol Gonzales and Linda Pelton, both of Houston; a brother, Harold Eickhoff of Trenton, N.J.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma, the Revs. L.J. McDermott and Ben Eickhoff officiating. Burial will be in Natoma Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or American Legion Auxiliary, Natoma.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Pohlman's Mortuary, 701 N. First, Natoma 67651, and 10 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the church.

Marion W. "Jack" Smith
CANTON -- Marion W. "Jack" Smith, 84, Canton, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at Hutchinson Hospital.
Mr. Smith was born Sept. 3, 1916, at Minneapolis and lived in Canton for eight months, moving from Galva. He was a retired McPherson County Road and Bridge Construction employee and a member of Galva Christian Church. He was a past member of Galva American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor of Hutchinson; three sons, Stuart Smith of Lincoln, Neb., Keith Fasnacht of Clifton, Colo., and Glen Fasnacht of Hutchinson; five daughters, Donna Swallow of Erie, Colo., Cheryl Groover of Noblesville, Ind., Jan Goering of Flagler, Colo., Shirley Brumbaugh of Grand Junction, Colo., and Ann Bartholomew of Hutchinson; a brother, Keith of Waseca, Minn.; two sisters, Violet Peters and Faye Jean Smith, both of Canton; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Canton Christian Church, the Rev. Jack Smith officiating. Burial will be at Canton Township Cemetery with military rites by Canton American Legion Post 192.
Memorials may be made to the church or the World War II Veterans Memorial in care of Olson's Mortuary, 139 N. Main, Canton 67428.

Reta F. Stirn
MINNEAPOLIS -- Reta F. Stirn, 93, Minneapolis, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.
Mrs. Stirn was born Reta F. Sechrist on March 8, 1907, northwest of Ada and was a lifetime Ottawa County resident. She was a homemaker and attended Salina Bible Church. She was a member of Sand Ridge Birthday Club, rural Minneapolis.
Her husband, Ray, died in 1968.
Survivors include a son, Darrel of rural Minneapolis; a sister, Doris Scott of The Dalles, Ore.; and a granddaughter.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Shields Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467, the Rev. Rodney Fox officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Ada.
Memorials may be made to Bible Impact Ministries or Minneapolis Good Samaritan Center.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and before the service Monday at the funeral home.

Darrell Tyler
Darrell Tyler, 71, Salina, died Saturday Feb. 3, 2001, at his home.
Roselawn Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Gladys Ona Wells
MILTONVALE -- Gladys Ona Wells, 87, Miltonvale, died Dec. 31, 2000, at Park Villa Care Home in Clyde.
Mrs. Wells was born Gladys Woodworth on Jan. 16, 1913, in Miltonvale and was a lifelong resident. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Stewart, died in 1993.
Survivors include a son, Ray of Castle Rock, Colo.; a daughter, Sondra Strait of Englewood, Colo.; a sister, Maxine Monty of Concordia; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Miltonvale Cemetery. 
The body was cremated.
Memorials may be made to Miltonvale Assisted Living Center.
Family and friends will be gathering at Kountry Cafe for lunch following the service.
Phelps Funeral Home, Miltonvale, is handling arrangements.

John A. "Dude" Henke
OSBORNE -- John A. "Dude" Henke, 54, Osborne, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne.
Mr. Henke was born March 7, 1946, at Beloit and was a lifelong Osborne resident. He worked at various jobs and was a volunteer firefighter for the city of Osborne. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church of Osborne, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, former member of Osborne Lions Club and Whole-in-the-Wall Gang Car Club.
Survivors include five sisters, Betty Stokes of Midwest City, Okla., Janice Fuller and Rosemary St. Clair, both of Ellsworth, Leona Clavette of Olathe and Dorothy Heatwale of Warrensburg, Mo.; and a brother, Bernard of Beeville, Texas.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Osborne, the Rev. Roger Hough officiating. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery.
A vigil and rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473.
Memorials may be made to Osborne County Memorial Hospital or Knights of Columbus.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

Ida Mae Jording
McCOOK, Neb. -- Ida Mae Jording, 65, McCook, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Community Hospital, McCook.
Mrs. Jording was born Ida Mae McGuire on March 16, 1935, at Logan County, Kan. She was a school secretary and a member of Peace Lutheran Church, McCook.
Survivors include her husband, Elwood of McCook; a son, Gregory of McCook; and a brother, Harlyn McGuire of Perry, Iowa.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Oberlin, Kan., the Revs. Chad Eckles and Carl Pullman officiating. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name.
The body was cremated. Friends may sign the book from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749.

Bernice L. Klotz
WILSON -- Bernice L. Klotz, 88, Wilson, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Wilson Nursing Center.
Foster Mortuary, Wilson, is handling arrangements.

Henry H. Siemsen
HOLYROOD -- Henry H. Siemsen, 93, Holyrood, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, 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. Pauls 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 will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Holyrood, the Rev. Mary Lou Klein officiating. Burial will be in St. Pauls United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service today at the church.
Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, is handling arrangements.

Raymond James Studer Sr.
DODGE CITY -- Raymond James Studer Sr., 79, Dodge City, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Dodge City.
Mr. Studer was born Jan. 22, 1922, at Scott City and had lived in northwest Kansas. He was a farmer, carpenter and truck driver. He was an Army veteran and a member of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Lowell Coleman Post 1133.
He was preceded in death by a son, Keith.
Survivors include two daughters, Janet Fikan and Jeanie Studer, both of Oklahoma City; five sons, Raymond James Jr. of Sarasota, Fla., John of Yuma, Ariz., Marvin of Colorado Springs, Colo., Larry of Parker, Colo., and Danny of Lake Stevens, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Goodland, the Rev. Daryl Olmstead officiating. Burial will be in Goodland Cemetery.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Mountain time today at Koons Chapel, 211 N. Main, Goodland 67735.
Memorials may be made to VFW Lowell Coleman Post 1133.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Mountain time today at the funeral chapel and before the service Tuesday at the church.

Howard E. Vacek
ELLSWORTH -- Howard E. Vacek, 78, Ellsworth, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, 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 will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, Sister Diane Wagner and Dr. John Snook officiating. Burial will be 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.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ruth G. Andrews
Ruth G. Andrews, 98, Salina, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home, Salina.
Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Violet M. Barber
MARQUETTE -- Violet M. Barber, 96, Marquette, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Riverview Estates, Marquette.
Mrs. Barber was born Violet M. Zahnter on July 20, 1904, at Woodard, Okla., and was a former resident of Denver, moving to Marquette in 1972. She was a nurse's aide at Bethany Home, Lindsborg, and Riverview Estates, Marquette, retiring in 1988.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 1970; three sons; and five daughters.
Survivors include a son, Daryl of Maquoketa, Iowa; a daughter, Roberta Schriner of Marquette; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
The service was Saturday in Elmwood Cemetery, Brighton, Colo.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association.
Olson's Funeral Home, 202 N. Jackson, Marquette 67464, handled arrangements.

Paul Benda
LINCOLNVILLE -- Paul Benda, 74, Lincolnville, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Alterra Sterling House, Salina.
Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion, is handling arrangements.

Hazelle R. Cole
Hazelle R. Cole, 84, Salina, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at Windsor Estates, Salina.
Mrs. Cole was born Hazelle R. Pettit on Feb. 29, 1916, at Henryetta, Okla., and was a resident of Salina since 1964, moving from Junction City. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sgt. Odean E. Lee in 1945; and her second husband, Master Sgt. Charles G. Cole in 1985.
Survivors include a son, John Lee of San Diego.
There will be no service. Inurnment will be in Fort Riley Post Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Windsor Estates Nursing Home or Americal Lung Association.
There will be no visitation.
The body was cremated.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Nancy Kay Cook
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Nancy Kay Cook, 40, Kansas City, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at her home.
Miss Cook was born May 22, 1960, at McPherson, Kan., and was a resident of the Kansas City area since 1988, moving from Oskaloosa, Kan. She was a registered nurse at Salina, Kan., McPherson, Abilene, Kan., Oskaloosa and Fort Kent, Maine, and worked in the cardiology department for a medical agency in the Kansas City area since 1988. She was a member of Abilene United Methodist Church and the state boards of nursing in Kansas and Missouri.
Survivors include her parents, Patsy and Jose "Joe" Dominguez of Abilene; a sister, Kathy Rariden of McPherson; and her adopted family, James and Wanda Sullivan and Catlyn Sullivan, Dylan Sullivan and Jakey Sullivan, all of Abilene.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, McPherson, the Rev. Michael Marion officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital Cardiology Department, McPherson.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Maurice "Bill" Drake
Maurice "Bill" Drake, 79, Salina, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at his home.
Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Vera Pauline Dreiling
OAKLEY -- Vera Pauline Dreiling, 70, Oakley, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Logan County Hospital, Oakley.
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley, is handling arrangements.

Elsie H. Eulert
NATOMA -- Elsie H. Eulert, 94, Natoma, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Main Street Manor, Russell.
Mrs. Eulert was born Elsie H. Reich on March 27, 1906, at York, S.D., and was a former resident of rural Fairport, moving to Natoma in 1998. She was a homemaker and farmed with her husband. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and Ladies Guild, Natoma.
Her husband, Otto, died in 1983.
Survivors include three sons, Lewis and Harold, both of Paradise, and Donald of San Ysabel, Calif.; three daughters, Irene Schmidtberger of Corpus Christi, Texas, Eleanor Laubhan and Joyce Gillett, both of Russell, and Lynda Koelling of Alton; a brother, Ed Reich of Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Irma Saum of Salina and Louise Pettle of Gypsum; a stepbrother, Walter "Bill" Eulert of Russell; 20 grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma, the Rev. L.J. McDermott officiating. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Natoma.
Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or Lutheran Hour.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Pohlman's Mortuary, 701 N. First, Natoma 67651, and 1 p.m. until the service Thursday at the church.

Lettie E. Fraser
BELLEVILLE -- Lettie E. Fraser, 81, Belleville, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Belleville Health Care Center.
Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, is handling arrangements.

Ronald W. "Ronnie" Gibbs
IOWA PARK, Texas -- Ronald W. "Ronnie" Gibbs, 54, Iowa Park, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Gibbs was born Dec. 24, 1946, at Abilene, Kan., and was a former resident of Augusta, Kan., moving to Iowa Park in 1995. He worked for Wal-Mart.
Survivors include a special friend, Sue Maness of Iowa Park; a daughter, Mindi Chance of Wichita, Kan.; his mother, Viola Gibbs of Abilene; a sister, Nicki Dolton of Chapman, Kan.; and a brother, Kent of Abilene.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Abilene Cemetery, the Rev. Rick Saylor officiating.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Fund in care of Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410.

Clarence L. Howard Sr.
GOODLAND -- Clarence L. Howard Sr., 78, Goodland, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Goodland Regional Medical Center.
Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland, is handling arrangements.

Mary Agnes Lang-Wagner
ELLIS -- Mary Agnes Lang-Wagner, 72, Ellis, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita.
Mrs. Lang-Wagner was born Mary Agnes Seidel on May 23, 1928, at Hays. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ellis, Daughters of Isabella, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Hays, and Bukovina Society of the Americas.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe G. Lang, in 1987; and a son, James, in 1961.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Wagner of the home; six sons, Gerald Lang of Durham, N.H., Dr. Robert Lang of Bedford, Ind.; Ernest Lang of Douglas, Wyo., Edward "Al" Lang of Sycamore, Ill., Brian Lang of Ness City and Clyde Lang of Ellis; four daughters, JoAnn Hohman of Wakefield, Marilyn Stueve of Olpe, Donna Scarbrough of Austin, Texas, and Velma Jackman of Ronake, Texas; a stepson, Dwayne Wagner of Great Bend; two stepdaughters, Ellen Prescott of Manhattan and Brenda Horton of Lindale, Texas; a half brother, Terry Barber of Great Bend; a half sister, Donna Ryder of Burrton; 27 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; a great-grandchild; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ellis, the Rev. Kevin Weber officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ellis.
An Eagles rosary will be said at 4:30 p.m. today, and a parish rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Wasinger Funeral Home, 400 E. 17th, Ellis 67637.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or Bukovina Society of the Americas.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Robert F. Meysenburg
ABILENE -- Robert F. Meysenburg, 69, Abilene, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Meysenburg was born Jan. 25, 1932, at Bellwood, Neb. He was an Army veteran and a buyer for Duckwall-Alco stores for many years. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, Abilene.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; two daughters, Pat Ellis of Boerne, Texas, and Kay Judson of Kansas City, Mo.; three sons, Michael of Oceanside, Calif., and Daniel and David, both of Abilene; and three grandchildren.
Private family inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Abilene, the Rev. Randall Weber officiating.
Memorials may be made to Dickinson County Hospice in care of Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410.

Noreene L. Muir
MENTOR -- Noreene L. Muir, 74, Mentor, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Vivian D. Osborne
SMITH CENTER -- Vivian D. Osborne, 87, Smith Center, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Infinia Health Care, Smith Center.
Mrs. Osborne was born Vivian D. Shaffer on Oct. 18, 1913, at Kansas City, Mo., and was a resident of Smith Center for 13 years, moving from Kingsburg, Calif. She was a homemaker and a member of 60 Plus Club, Smith Center, and Smith County Senior Citizens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence H.; and a daughter, Clarise Elaine Osborne.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald of Visalia, Calif., and Kenneth of Kingsburg; a daughter, Thelma Costa of Smith Center; two brothers, Don Shaffer of Salinas, Calif., and Larraine Warburton of Milford, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The private family service will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to SPCA or in her name.
There will be no visitation.
The body was cremated.
Simmons Mortuary, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967, is handling arrangements.

Levonn Arthur "Pete" Peterson
OAK, Neb. -- Levonn Arthur "Pete" Peterson, 77, Oak, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Oak.
Mr. Peterson was born Dec. 30, 1923, at Ruskin and was a lifetime resident of the Ruskin and Oak area. He was a road grader operator for Nuckolls County Road Maintenance Department for 47 years. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lions Club, Danish Brotherhood and American Legion.
He was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Lowell; and a grandson.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine of the home; two sons, Randall Levonn of Hastings and Lorrell Eugene of Nelson; two daughters, Rhonda Sue Brubacher of Crete and Sondra Renee Peterson of Lincoln; a sister, Mary Evelyn Kaldahl of Chardonnay, Ore.; a brother, Kendall August of Courtland, Kan.; and 10 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Ruskin, the Rev. Bill Waterman officiating. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, Ruskin, with military rites by American Legion Kolling Post 242.
Memorials may be made in care of the family, Route 1, Box 71, Oak, NE 68964.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 S. Main, Nelson, NE 68961.

Grace L. Seems
SMITH CENTER -- Grace L. Seems, 84, Smith Center, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Smith County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, Smith Center.
Mrs. Seems was born Grace L. Maddocks on Sept. 8, 1916, at rural Smith County and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a waitress, a homemaker and a past member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Smith Center.
She was preceded in death by a son, Merlin D. Duntz; a granddaughter; and a stepgranddaughter.
Survivors include her husband, Glen of Smith Center; a son, Gerald Duntz of Smith Center; a stepdaughter, Jeanette Seems-Adkins of Independence, Mo.; three brothers, Clyde Maddocks of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Fred Maddocks of Seneca and Merrill Maddocks of Denver; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Simmons Mortuary Chapel, Smith Center, the Rev. Joan McGregor officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.
Memorials may be made to Smith County Hospice or Smith County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967.

Robert L. "Bob" Snell
Robert L. "Bob"Snell, 84, Salina, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Kenwood View Nursing Home, Salina.
Mr. Snell was born Sept. 5, 1916, at rural Cloud County and was a resident of Salina since 1948. He had been associated with Larson Lumber Co. in home construction for nine years and later owned and operated Snell Construction Co. for 14 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Adalene of the home; a son, Ron of Amherst, Mass.; a daughter, Sheliah Halderman of Hot Springs, Ark.; a brother, Lyle Kinkead of Marion; three sisters, Peggy Just and Addie Staab, both of Mayfield, Ky., and Ethel Ward of Camp Verde, Ariz.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina 67401, the Revs. Greg and Kim Rea officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, Salina, where the family will receive friends from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

David O. Stout
MAYFLOWER, Ark. -- David O. Stout, 84, Mayflower, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Salem Place Nursing Center, Mayflower.
Mr. Stout was born Aug. 12, 1916, at Minneapolis, Kan. He was a heavy equipment mechanic and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Viretta of Mayflower; a son, Ron of Mayflower; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Easterwood Baptist Church, Mayflower, the Rev. Harold Conrad officiating. Burial will be in Mayflower Cemetery.
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Eighth and Vine, Conway, AR 72032, is handling arrangements.

Helen E. Tacha
OBERLIN -- Helen E. Tacha, 95, Oberlin, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Cedar Living Center, Oberlin.
Mrs. Tacha was born Helen Hess on Aug. 27, 1905, at rural Jennings and was a resident of Oberlin since 1967, moving from rural Jennings. She was a homemaker and managed the Brookwood Apartments, Oberlin, for 20 years. She attended Jennings United Methodist Church and Oberlin United Methodist Church and was a past member of Order of the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer of Oberlin; a daughter, Judy Vaughn of Westminster; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, the Rev. Glenn Krebs officiating. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the funeral home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749.

Darrell P. Tyler
Darrell P. Tyler, 71, Salina, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Tyler was born March 20, 1929, at Ada and was a resident of Salina for 42 years. He was a manager for Hudson Oil for 15 years, for Wasinger Construction Co. for many years and for Federal Mogul for 17 years.
His first wife, Virgilene, died in 1983.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy of the home; a son, Marty of Salina; three daughters, Linda King, Gloria Chilen and Sheryl Wagoner, all of Salina; two stepsons, Mike Levi of Los Angeles and Larry Nely of Abilene; two stepdaughters, Sharon Hensley of Lansing, Mich., and Mary Severonsen of Salina; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina 67401, the Rev. Jack Ropp officiating. Private burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, Salina, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today.

Wallace Weaver
MILFORD -- Wallace Weaver, 80, Milford, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Mercy Health Center, Manhattan.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Milford Congregational Church, the Rev. Steward Smith officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Milford Congregational Church, Box 308, Milford 66514.
Mass-Hinitt Funeral Chapel, 805 Caroline, Junction City 66441, is handling arrangements.

Kathy Zeman
OSBORNE -- Kathy Zeman, Osborne, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne.
Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Osborne, is handling arrangements.

Robert M. Ziegler
Robert M. Ziegler, 83, Salina, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Matthew R. Applegate
OSBORNE -- Matthew R. Applegate, 1, Osborne, died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, from injuries received in an automobile crash.
Matthew was born Aug. 31, 1999, at Osborne and was a lifetime resident. He attended Bible Baptist Church Sunday school.
Survivors include his mother, Anna Applegate of Osborne; his maternal grandparents, Jack Applegate of Osborne and Susan Applegate of Hays; and his maternal great-grandparents, Dail and Joyce Applegate of Osborne and William and Gertie Goodwin of Scandia.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473, the Rev. Bill Neumann officiating. Burial will be in Cheyenne Cemetery, rural Luray.
Memorials may be made to Osborne County Ambulance or Osborne County Memorial Hospital.
There will be no visitation.

John "Johnny" Blank Jr.
HOLYROOD -- John "Johnny" Blank Jr., 86, Holyrood, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend.
Mr. Blank was born Jan. 11, 1915, at Chase and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth and Rice counties. He was a farmer and a carpenter. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Holyrood.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bernard John.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret F. of Holyrood; two daughters, Marcia Hendrix of Springfield, Mo., and Iris Ogden of Great Bend; two sons, Daniel of Halstead and Merle Dean of Madison, Ala.; a brother, Lawrence of Lyons; two sisters, Aline Dole of Wichita and Evelyn Shadduck of Holyrood; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Holyrood, the Rev. Mary Lou Klein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, and 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Shirley F. Booher
CULVER -- Shirley F. Booher, 64, Culver, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Booher was born Shirley F. Deeds on Sept. 1, 1936, at Salina and was a resident of Culver for 23 years. She was a pharmacy technician at Salina Regional Health Center for 15 years, working first in the hospital pharmacy and later in the employee pharmacy.
Survivors include her husband, Donald W. of Culver; four sons, Mark of Bavaria, Richard of Ellsworth, Lee J. of Junction City and Bruce L. of Salina; two sisters, Donna Deeds of California and Kathy Sperduto of Sarasota, Fla.; and 12 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Harry Tysen officiating. Inurnment will be in Crown Point Cemetery, rural Culver.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.

Arthur J. "Arty" Cronk Sr.
HERINGTON -- Arthur J. "Arty" Cronk Sr., 49, Herington, died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at Geary County Hospital, Junction City, as the result of a work-related accident.
Mr. Cronk was born Oct. 7, 1951, at Morristown, N.J. He was a lift operator for the Venator Group, Junction City, and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include a son, Arthur J. "A.J." Jr. of Great Falls, Mont.; two daughters, Angel Ankerman of Easton, Pa., and Sabra Cronk of the home; a stepdaughter, Elaine Grover of New Milford, Pa.; his father, Arthur R. Cronk of Welaka, Fla.; his mother, Marion Blasenhauer of Herington; three brothers, Lawrence of Herington, Kenneth of Burdick and Martin of Boonton, N.J.; four sisters, Lucille Cronk of Budd Lake, N.J., Genevieve Cronk of Hackettstown, N.J.; Helen Cronk of Boonton and Debbie Chisam of Katy, Texas; a stepbrother, John Blasenhauer of Herington; his fiance, Melissa Dawn Halterman and her daughter, Ginger of Herington; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Donahue Funeral Home, Herington, the Rev. Lorenzo Jackson officiating.
Memorials may be made to a fund established in his memory in care of the funeral home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington 67449.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service today at the funeral home.

Michael Ray Davis
COLBY -- Michael Ray Davis, 51, Colby, died March 15, 2001, at Tucson, Ariz.
Mr. Davis was born May 23, 1949, at Topeka. He was a caretaker for the elderly.
Survivors include a son, Troy Ray; and a sister, Terri Giebler of Colby.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Beulah Cemetery, Colby, the Rev. Terry Turner officiating.
Harrison Chapel, 190 S. Franklin, Colby 67701, is handling arrangements.

Leona Irene Frodin
GOODLAND -- Leona Irene Frodin, 95, Goodland, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Good Samaritan Center, Goodland.
Mrs. Frodin was born Leona Irene Stothard on April 9, 1905, at rural Cheyenne County. She had been a cook at Porter Hospital, Denver, and Good Samaritan Center, St. Francis. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, St. Francis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin, in 1972; and a granddaughter.
Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Elvira Jones of Clovis, N.M., Emilee Vada Schroeder of Westminster, Colo., and Mary Jo Whitely of Phoenix; two sons, Alvin Keith of Goodland and Wayne of Longmont, Colo.; two sisters, Hilda Terrell of Chico, Calif., and June Stellberg of Beloit, Wis.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Mountain time Saturday at Koons Chapel, Goodland, the Rev. Arlin Cochran officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Good Samaritan Center.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Mountain time Friday and 10 a.m. Mountain time until the service Saturday at the funeral home, 211 N. Main, Goodland 67735.

Virris William "Bill" Hunter
KINSLEY -- Virris William "Bill" Hunter, 93, Kinsley, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Hunter was born June 9, 1907, at Cookeville, Tenn., and was a former resident of Kinsley. He was a retired Realtor, a member of Kinsley United Methodist Church and a 32nd Degree Mason.
His wife, Esther Mabel, died in 1996.
Survivors include two daughters, Dolores Taylor of Derby and Donita Blackwell of Salina; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Kinsley United Methodist Church, the Rev. David Bell officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Haviland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
McKillip Funeral Home, 623 Marsh, Kinsley 67547, is handling arrangements.

Mary Edith Laflin
CLAY CENTER -- Mary Edith Laflin, 88, Clay Center, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Medicalodge, Clay Center.
Mrs. Laflin was born Mary Edith Nye on Sept. 27, 1912, at Riley County and was a resident of Clay Center since 1940, moving from Wakefield. She owned and operated Laflin Electrical and Refrigeration with her husband for several years and later owned and operated the former Laflin Floral, now Clay Center Floral, with her husband. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Clay Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, in 1986; three sons; and two grandchildren.
Survivors include three daughters, Julia Lippert of Clay Center, Roberta Hall of Topeka and Mary Dawn Watchous of Burlingame; a son, Frank of Pomona; five sisters, Agnes Williams of Napa, Calif., Frances Hamilton of Gleneden, Ore., Alice Laflin of Clay Center, Ethel Laflin of Hutchinson and Wilma Carman of Colorado; 15 grandchildren; 24 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Clay Center, the Rev. Robert Baer officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Wakefield.
Memorials may be made to the church or Medicalodge.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432.

Marjorie Isabelle Mayo
HUTCHINSON -- Marjorie Isabelle Mayo, 89, Hutchinson, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson.
Miss Mayo was born Oct. 15, 1911, at Claflin and was a former resident of Hutchinson. She was homemaker and had worked at Claflin Flour Mill during World War II. She was a member of United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, both of Claflin, People to People International, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Daughters of the Union Veterans and Barton County Historical Society.
Survivors include a sister, Harriet Mayo of Hutchinson; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Claflin, the Rev. Janet Myers officiating. Inurnment will be in Claflin Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Claflin Community Scholarship Fund.
There will be no visitation.
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington 67544, is handling arrangements.

Raymond P. Nunn
MINNEAPOLIS -- Raymond P. Nunn, 75, Minneapolis, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.
Mr. Nunn was born Aug. 7, 1925, at Niles and was a resident of Minneapolis since 1968, moving from Solomon. He was a retired grain elevator manager and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Minneapolis.
He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond "Pat" Jr., in 1994.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred R. of the home; a son, Martin E. of Bennington; a daughter, Bonnie J. Neubrand of Salina; two brothers, Frank of Wichita and Charles of Abilene; three sisters, Mary Toothman and Lavina Daily, both of Salina, and Cora Herrington of Minneapolis; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis, the Rev. Ken Lohrmeyer officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Greenville Cemetery, Niles.
A vigil will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467.
Memorials may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Cancer Fund or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Visitation will be after 9 a.m. today and before the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Nell Riffel
ABILENE -- Nell Riffel, 83, Abilene, formerly of Woodbine, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Abilene.
Mrs. Riffel was born Nell Moore on April 30, 1917, at Frederick, Okla. She was a secondary school teacher and taught business and was a principal at Woodbine School until 1947. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Woodbine, where she was active in United Methodist Women, was a member of church boards and a Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of Woodbine Study Club, Kansas Teachers Association, Retired Teachers Association of Abilene and Jolly Jayhawkers 4-H Club of Woodbine.
Her husband, Ephra Nolan, died in 1993.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Funston of Abilene and Brenda Kay Dreier of Harveyville; three sisters, Mildred Louise Archer and Marjorie Jo Paris, both of Fort Worth, Texas, and Mary Tenny Black of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church, Woodbine, the Rev. Linda Toms officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington 67449, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
The casket will remain closed Thursday at the church.

Opal L. Sieger
MARION -- Opal L. Sieger, 94, Marion, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Hillsboro Community Medical Center Long Term Care.
Mrs. Sieger was born Opal L. Dawson on July 25, 1906, at Mulvane and was a former resident of Wichita, Tulsa, Okla., Colorado Springs, Colo., Sun City, Ariz., and Marion, moving to Hillsboro in 1993. She worked with her husband in Sieger Produce, Wichita, and was a member of Westwood Presbyterian Church, Wichita.
Her husband, Harry, died in 1994.
Survivors include a son, Harry "Skip" of Marion; a brother, John Dawson of Wichita; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion, the Rev. Marilyn Cox officiating. Burial will be in Grant Township Cemetery, rural Marion.
Memorials may be made to Hillsboro Community Medical Center Long Term Care Unit or Kansas Humane Society.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion 66861.

Johnnie D. Thompson
PORTIS -- Johnnie D. Thompson, 83, Portis, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Downs Nursing Center.
Mr. Thompson was born April 28, 1917, at Gaylord and was a lifetime resident of the Portis area. He was a retired Co-Op service station manager at Portis and a member of Portis United Methodist Church and K-9 Coonhunters.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Mitchell, on Jan. 27.
Survivors include his wife, Vonda of the home; a son, Johnnie D. Jr. of Texas City, Texas; two daughters, Donna Tichota of Coweta, Okla., and Carol Hartman of Osborne; three sisters, Aletha Nienke and Stella Thornburg, both of Ellsworth, and Frances Cox of Alton; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Osborne. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Portis.
Memorials may be made to Osborne County Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67671.

Victor Tullar
BELOIT -- Victor Tullar, 91, Beloit, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Mitchell County Hospital Long Term Care, Beloit.
Mr. Tullar was born April 8, 1909, at rural Jewell County and was a resident of Jewell most of his life, moving to Beloit in 1997. He was a Jewell County commissioner for 12 years, owner of Jewell Variety Store for seven years and a farmer. He was a former school board member and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge 11 and Order of the Eastern Star, all of Jewell.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 2000; and a son, Vaughn, in 2000.
Survivors include three daughters, Myrth McDonald of Victoria, Texas, and Shirley Simmelink and Marilyn Griest, both of Jewell; seven grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Jewell, the Rev. Terry Mayhew officiating. Burial will be in Wallace Cemetery, rural Jewell.
Memorials may be made to the church or Mitchell County Hospital Long Term Care.
Visitation will begin today at Kleppinger Funeral Home, 409 Broadway, Jewell 66949.

Agnes Weed
LIMON, Colo. -- Agnes Weed, 78, Limon, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hugo.
Mrs. Weed was born Agnes Wolf on Jan. 9, 1923, at Plainville, Kan., and was a former resident of Cheyenne Wells. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Meis, in 1949 and her second husband, Leonard Weed, in 1983.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Dowen of Solomon, Kan., Wanda Larmon of Perryton, Texas, and Norma Churchwell of Limon; a son, Leonard of Boulder, Colo.; a sister, Catherine "Katie" Lovenstein of Texline, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cheyenne Wells, the Rev. Tom Kloppenborg officiating. Burial will be in Sharon Springs (Kan.) Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lincoln County Hospital, P.O. Box 248, Hugo, CO 80821.
Love Funeral Home, 225 F. Ave., Limon, CO 80828, is handling arrangements.

Donald Ross Anderson
MAIZE -- Donald Ross Anderson, 81, Maize, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001.
Mr. Anderson was a retired custodial supervisor for Northwest Wichita Area Schools.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma L. of Maize; two daughters, Gwen Kingery of Austin, Texas, and Coleen Klatt of Kimberling City, Mo.; a brother, Bill of Roxbury; a sister, Betty Hutchins of El Dorado; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Maize United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or Maize United Methodist Church.
Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W. Kellogg, Wichita 67209, is handling arrangements.

Viola Gentry Bulleigh
SIMPSON -- Viola Gentry Bulleigh, 80, Simpson, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Bulleigh was born Viola Beasley on Aug. 13, 1920, at Beloit and was a lifetime resident of the area. She was postmaster at Simpson and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star and Simpson Senior Citizens.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde L. Gentry, in 1992; and a son, Jerry L. Gentry in 1999.
Survivors include her husband, Leo of Simpson; a son, Terry Gentry of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Jolene Reed of Salina; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Simpson Community Church, the Rev. John Grummon officiating. Burial will be in Glasco Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Simpson Community Church or Senior Center.
Visitation will be at McDonald Funeral Home, 910 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420.

Floyd Eiler
OBERLIN -- Floyd Eiler, 82, Oberlin, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Decatur County Hospital, Oberlin.
Mr. Eiler was born Jan. 6, 1919, at Oberlin. He was a farmer and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Oberlin American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Mary of Oberlin; three sons, Roger Perkins of Laurel, Md., Ron of Lawrence and Dan of Oberlin; a brother, Harry of McCook, Neb.; two sisters, Pauline Loomis of Denver and Phyllis Metcalf of Oberlin; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749, the Rev. Nolan Pierce officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and Hospice of Decatur County.

Nina Jeanette Fabin
Nina Jeanette Fabin, 70, Salina, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Fabin was born Nina Jeanette Ruggles on April 23, 1930, at Dallas, Iowa, and was a resident of Salina since 1996. She worked as a drug and alcohol counselor at several institutions in Kansas and Oklahoma for more than 20 years. She served in the Women's Army Corps during the Korean War.
Survivors include five sons, Mark of Salina, Brad of Fort Wayne, Ind., Ross of Ellinwood, Craig of Columbia, Mo., and Robert Jessin of Onawa, Iowa; a brother, Gene Ruggles of San Diego; a sister, Dorothy Gibson of Hemet, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating.
There will be no visitation.
The body was cremated.

Edward Robert Green
HAYS -- Edward Robert Green, 56, Hays, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Green was born July 21, 1944, at Regina, Canada. He was an EMT in the Anthony and Wichita areas for many years and a courier for Central Plains Laboratories for the past seven years.
Survivors include a daughter, Brandy Green of Reno, Nev.; a son, Tanner of Oklahoma; his mother, Eva M. Green-Zachman of Hays; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Hays, Brandy Green officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601.
Visitation will be from noon until the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Laurence Phillip Jones
DENVER -- Laurence Phillip Jones, 91, Denver, formerly of Oakley, Kan., died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Rocky Mountain Health Care Center, Denver.
Mr. Jones was born Nov. 6, 1909, at rural Gove County, Kan., and was a former resident of rural Oakley, moving to Oakley in 1964 and later to Denver in 1989. He was a farmer and a school bus driver for the Oakley School District.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona, in 2000; and three sons, Jerry, Jesse and Gene.
Survivors include five sons, Larry, Wayne and Tommy, all of Denver, Terry T. of Goodland, Kan., and Terry Lee of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 11 daughters, Ernestine Kendrick of Kansas City, Kan., Billie Gardenhire, Donna Bouknight, Darlene Kendrick, Margaret Kirtley, Valerie Coley, Cindi Houston and Kris Ukoha, all of Denver, Phyllis Gardenhire of Salina, Kan., Jewell Emanuel of Boulder, and Roxanna Johnson of Ypsilanti, Mich.; 38 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Pipkin Chapel of Peace, Denver. An additional service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley, the Revs. Veda Patterson and W.E. Omberg officiating. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice, in care of the Kennedy-Koster Funeral home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, Denver.

Eldon Carl Meyer
LINCOLN -- Eldon Carl Meyer, 69, Lincoln, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Veterans Administration Hospital, Topeka.
Mr. Meyer was born Nov. 20, 1931, at rural Lincoln County and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a farmer-stockman and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Disabled American Veterans and National Rifle Association.
Survivors include three sons, Jesse C. and Jeffery E., both of Lincoln, and John R. of Salina; three daughters, Judy Lenherr of Windom, and Jo Lisa Frye and Janna Sue Gunckle, both of Topeka; a brother, Raymond of Winfield; three sisters, Doris Brodin, Florence Winter and Gladys Reinert, all of Wichita; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, the Rev. Gerald Radtke officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Lincoln.
Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455.
The casket will remain closed.

Dorothy N. Sommers
POTWIN -- Dorothy N. Sommers, 85, Potwin, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Newton.
Mrs. Sommers was born Dorothy N. Mead on June 28, 1915, at Richland and was a lifetime resident of the Potwin area. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church, Potwin, where she served as choir director of a adult and children's choir and as a deaconness. She also was a member of Golden Age Club, past president of PTA and served on Board of Equalization for the protested land acquisitions when the Kansas Turnpike was built.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; a son, John; and two grandchildren.
Survivors include three sons, Richard L. of Emporia, Paul M. of Salina and Bill G. of Greenville, Texas; a daughter, Sue Jackson of Potwin; a sister, Wilma Sommers of Potwin; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Potwin Christian Church, the Rev. Rick McNary officiating. Burial will be in Potwin Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to King Park, Potwin.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Bob Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater.

Della M. Wright
WOODBINE -- Della M. Wright, 79, Woodbine, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Wright was born Della M. Cummings on Jan. 24, 1922, at Ogden and was a former resident of Ogden, Junction City, Dunlap, Dwight, Council Grove and Woodbine.
She was a member of the Methodist church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elisha Jack, in 1978; and a daughter, Sally McGinnis, in 1999.
Survivors include a son, Jim of Junction City; three daughters, Carol Scott of Navarre, Esther Whittman of Blue Rapids and Patricia Wright of Woodbine; two sisters, Esther Williamson of Ogden and Lettie Nations of Manhattan; 23 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Danner Funeral Home, Abilene, the Rev. Jack Craig officiating. Burial will be in Navarre Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to The Heart Fund, in care of the funeral home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Lela Rae "Lamer" Hinkson
Lela Rae "Lamer" Hinkson, 87, Salina, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Hinkson was born Lela Rae Oldfield on Aug. 16, 1913, at Canton and was a longtime Salina resident. She was fountain manager for Crown Drug Store for more than 15 years, a waitress for Neisner's Five and Dime and Casa Bonita Restaurant and was a clerk for DAV Thrift Store, all in Salina. She was a member of the Grand Avenue Methodist Church of Salina and Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She was also an avid bingo player.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Cecil Hinkson in 1984 and Emil L. Lamer in 2001; and a son, Larry Lamer in 1998.
Survivors include two sons, Jay Hinkson of Bakersfield, Calif., and Gary Lamer of Abilene; four daughters, Delores Medick of Hillsboro, Cecelia Hinkson and Terry Pinnell, both of Salina, and Jeri Keener of Hinkley, Calif.; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating.
Memorials may be made to Fraternal Order of Eagles Max Baer Heart Fund.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.

Lyle Benjamin "L.B." Hoover
McPHERSON -- Lyle Benjamin "L.B." Hoover, 81, McPherson, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Hutchinson Hospital.
Mr. Hoover was born Sept. 24, 1919, at Abilene and lived in McPherson since 1962, moving from El Dorado. He was a station agent for Santa Fe Railroad in Conway. He was a World War II Army veteran and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715 and American Legion Post 24, both of McPherson.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Laura of the home; a stepson, Jack D. Smith of Conway, Ark.; a stepdaughter, Ila Marie Laxson of Federal Way, Wash.; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460, the Rev. Paul Oborny officiating. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Restlawn Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Newton.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715, both of McPherson.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday

Alvin G. Miles
ABILENE -- Alvin G. Miles, 80, Abilene, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Miles was born July 21, 1920, at Topeka and had lived in Abilene since 1961. He worked for Kansas Power and Light for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He was a World War II veteran and a life member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife, Jane of the home; a brother, Gale of Topeka; and two sisters, Iva Kruger and Virginia Lynn, both of Topeka.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410, the Rev. Ken Mostue officiating. Burial will be in Abilene Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Ernst A. Pedersen
Ernst A. Pedersen, 80, Salina, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Pedersen was born April 15, 1920, at 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 will be at 2 p.m. Monday 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.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.

William Quick
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- William Quick, 79, Thousand Oaks, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Quick was born Aug. 31, 1921, at Ellsworth, Kan. He was a design engineer and retired from Northrup in Thousand Oaks in 1987.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; four sons, Doug Quick, Bob Quick and Bill Quick, all of California, and Bill Fountain of Pennsylvania; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Conego Valley, 80 W. Hillcrest, Ste. 204, Thousand Oaks 91360.
Neptune Society of Santa Barbara handled arrangements.

Harold R. "Buss" Root
WASHINGTON -- Harold R. "Buss" Root, 70, Washington, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Hanover Hospital, Hanover.
Mr. Root was born April 9, 1930, at Washington. He worked in criminal investigation for the federal government and was a member of American Legion 91 of Washington.
Survivors include his wife, Julia of Washington; a son, Randy of Glen Carbon, Ill.; a daughter, Susan Schindler of O'Fallon, Ill.; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Ward Funeral Home, 115 W. Second, Washington 66968, Pastor Jeri Dexheimer officiating. Burial will be in Washington City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Janet Faustine Rowe
SENECA, Mo. -- Janet Faustine Rowe, 55, Seneca, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Seneca House.
Mrs. Rowe was born Janet McColley on Aug. 24, 1945, at Titonka, Iowa. She was a co-driver for Packard Trucking Co. of Neosha.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Survivors include a daughter, Shamra Cole of Texaco, N.M.; a son, Matt Carr of Neosha; three sisters, LaVonne Copas of Salina, Kan., Darene Gould of Tulsa, Okla., and Rozene Helms; two brothers, Eldon McColley of Amarillo, Texas, and Jerry McColley of Owasso, Okla.; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Mowery Funeral Home, 9110 Mingo Valley, Owasso, OK 74055.

Gertrude Lena Schakel
Gertrude Lena Schakel, 91, Salina, formerly of Bavaria, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Schakel was born Gertrude Lena Schrader on April 1, 1910, at Bavaria and was a former resident of Bavaria and Wichita, returning to Bavaria in 1978 and moving to Salina in 1997. She was a bookkeeper for Ark Bakery and Buck's Inc., both of Wichita, and a homemaker. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, Bavaria Extension Unit and Saline County Historical Society and a former member of Rebekah Lodge, Salina.
Her husband, Arie, died in 1984.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Maxine Allen of Knoxville, Iowa; a sister, Elsie Bieber of Bavaria; and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, the Rev. Wendell Berggren officiating. Burial will be in Bavaria Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Bavaria Community Cemetery.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Cora M. Vaughn
COLBY -- Cora M. Vaughn, 88, Colby, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby.
Mrs. Vaughn was born Cora M. Bremser on Oct. 30, 1912, at Rawlins County and was a longtime area resident. She was a retired telephone operator.
Her husband, Melvin M., died May 1, 2000.
Survivors include nephews and nieces.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, 745 Country Club Drive, Colby 67701, the Rev. Bruce Burfield officiating. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.
Memorials may be made to Colby Community College Endowment Association.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Martha L. Vignery
CONCORDIA -- Martha L. Vignery, 74, Concordia, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Mount Joseph Senior Community, Concordia.
Mrs. Vignery was born Martha L. Hanson on Dec. 6, 1926, northwest of Concordia. She had worked for Wilcox Business Service and was a bookkeeper for Ad's Tire & Gas. She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, where she taught Sunday School and managed the Episcopal Thrift Shop and Rummage Sales. She was also a member of St. Ann's Guild, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Ladies of the Elks and AARP.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adelore L., in 1988; and a daughter, Terry Lynn Vignery.
Survivors include five sons, Del and John, both of Lincoln, David of Concordia, Richard of Salina and Bill of Honolulu; a brother, Larry "Bud" Hanson of Hot Springs, S.D.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia 66901, Wendell Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.
Memorials may be made to Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, American Diabetes Association or Mount Joseph Senior Community.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.

Ethel Marie Wilson
CANTON, Ohio -- Ethel Marie Wilson, 76, Canton, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Aultman Hospital.
Mrs. Wilson was born Ethel Yonally at Wells, Kan. She was a retired bookkeeper at Canton Electronic Center and Sandy's Landscaping.
Her husband, Robert K. Wilson, died in 2000.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Smith of Virginia and Nila Stillion of Massillion; a son, Ronald of North Canton; a brother, Roy Yonally of Kansas; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
The funeral was at Welch-Sekeres-Lewis Funeral Home, 2523 Tuscarawas, West Canton 44708. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Carl Cecil Bennett
Carl Cecil Bennett, 90, Salina, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Shalimar Health Center, Salina.
Mr. Bennett was born March 12, 1911, at Tescott and was a resident of Salina most of his life, moving from Tescott. He worked in road maintenance for Saline County for over 15 years, retiring in 1972, and was a member of Belmont Boulevard Nazarene Church.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Harry in 1999 and Robert in 1962.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy L. of Salina; two sons, Rodger of Salina and Gerald of Kansas City, Kan.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, the Rev. Paul Long officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and before the service Tuesday at the mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Charles Buxton
KANOPOLIS -- Charles Buxton, 78, Kanopolis, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Ellsworth County Medical Center.
The service is pending until mid-April.
Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, is handling arrangements.

Arthur L. Couch
CONCORDIA -- Arthur L. Couch, 82, Concordia, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia.
Mr. Couch was born Feb. 13, 1919, at Phillipsburg and was a former resident of Phillipsburg and Soldotna, Alaska. He was a pipeline welder.
His wife, Darlene B., died in 1995.
Survivors include a son, Frank A. of Soldotna; three daughters, Carman Davis of Concordia, Carol Ann Livingston of Mesquite, Nev., and Darlene Gregory of Glenrock, Wyo.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, the Rev. Mark Simonds officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.
Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661.

Howard D. "Shorty" Funk
WICHITA -- Howard D. "Shorty" Funk, 104, Wichita, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Medicalodge, Wichita.
Mr. Funk was born July 1, 1896, at rural Abilene and was a former resident of Valentine, Neb., Spokane, Wash., Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Abilene. He was a hotel night clerk at Valentine, worked at an air base at Spokane during World War II and later layed pipe for Diamond Engineers in several states. He also worked at a lumberyard at Council Bluffs, retiring in 1962, and later working at Eagles Lodge and Elks Lodge, both of Abilene, until 1982.
His wife, Mae, died in 1962.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Danner Funeral Home, Abilene, the Rev. John Brasfield officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs.
Visitation will be at the funeral home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410.

Lela Rae "Lamer" Hinkson
Lela Rae "Lamer" Hinkson, 87, Salina, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Hinkson was born Lela Rae Oldfield on Aug. 16, 1913, at Canton and was a longtime Salina resident. She was fountain manager for Crown Drug Store for more than 15 years, a waitress for Neisner's Five and Dime and Casa Bonita Restaurant and was a clerk for DAV Thrift Store, all in Salina. She was a member of the Grand Avenue Methodist Church of Salina and Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She also was an avid Bingo player.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Hinkson, in 1984; her former husband, Emil L. Lamer, in 2001; and a son, Larry Lamer, in 1998.
Survivors include two sons, Jay Hinkson of Bakersfield, Calif., and Gary Lamer of Abilene; four daughters, Delores Medick of Hillsboro, Ore., Cecelia Hinkson and Terry Pinnell, both of Salina, and Jeri Keener of Hinkley, Calif.; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating.
Memorials may be made to Fraternal Order of Eagles Max Baer Heart Fund.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.

David Wyman Hobson
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- David Wyman Hobson, 56, Sacramento, died Dec. 1, 2000, at Sacramento.
Mr. Hobson was born Feb. 19, 1944, at Salina, Kan. He was a Navy veteran and had worked as a police agent for the Lakewood (Colo.) Police Department and later as a self-employed law enforcement consultant in the area of criminal justice staffing and scheduling.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy of Sacramento; a daughter, Kimberly Hobson of Seattle; a stepson, Christopher of the home; a stepdaughter, Stephanie Delle of the home; and a sister, Patricia Law of Overland Park, Kan.
Inurnment was private.

Raymond Holaday
GRINNELL -- Raymond Holaday, 84, Grinnell, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter.
Mr. Holaday was born July 13, 1916, at rural Gove County and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a retired farmer-stockman and a member of United Methodist Church, Grinnell.
Survivors include his wife, Loree of the home; four sons, Rick of Oakley, Jim and Ray, both of Grinnell, and Tom of Garfield; a daughter, Doris Head of Bartlett, Tenn.; two brothers, Dennis of Oakley and William of Haviland; two sisters, Viola Evans of Quinter and Beulah Brown of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Grinnell, the Revs. Elin Colglazier and Lenard Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in Grinnell Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society or Gove County Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main, Quinter 67752.

Patrick A. Miller
Patrick A. Miller, 46, Salina, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Salina.
Mr. Miller was born Feb. 19, 1955, at Salina. He worked in pest control.
Survivors include six brothers, James, Phillip, Daniel and Michael, all of Salina, Donald of Topeka and Elmer of Stockton; and five sisters, Shirley Jensen and Lana Weberg, both of Salina, Pamela Williams of Atchison, Dorothy Trouslot of Newton and Jayne Jaimes of Overland Park.
The service will be at 3 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating. The body was cremated.
Memorials may be made to the Patrick Miller Memorial Fund.

Floyd E. Neptune
CONCORDIA -- Floyd E. Neptune, 90, Concordia, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend.
Mr. Neptune was born Oct. 14, 1910, at Huscher. He farmed in the Clyde and Concordia area most of his life and was a member of First Christian Church, Concordia.
His wife, Ruby Viola, died on Feb. 10, 2001.
Survivors include a son, Steven of Great Bend; a daughter, Eva Riggs of Fosston, Minn.; two sisters, Sylvia Huber of McPherson and Ina Mae Parratt of Hastings, Neb.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, Concordia, the Rev. John States officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery, Huscher.
Memorials may be made to Concordia Senior Citizens Center or Life Line at Cloud County Health Center, both of Concordia.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia 66901.

Ruth Marie Rathbun
SUPERIOR, Neb. -- Ruth Marie Rathbun, 92, Superior, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Brodstone Memorial Nuckolls County Hospital, Superior.
Miss Rathbun was born Jan. 23, 1909, at rural Webster County. She had taught at rural schools at Webster County, Nuckolls County and Jewell County, Kan., retiring from an elementary grade school at Jewell County in 1971. She also worked at Farmer's Union Creamery Office, Superior, and Newhouse Porter Insurance, Nelson, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Centennial Lutheran Church, Superior and Valley View Club, past president of B.P.W., Superior, a charter member of Superior Retired Teacher's Association, and a member of NSTA, NEA, AARP and NU Alumni Association.
Survivors include a brother, Waldon, address not listed; and two sisters, Rose Czirr, address not listed, and Naomi Mueller of Nelson.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Centennial Lutheran Church, Superior, the Rev. Paul Albrecht officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, rural Jewell County.
Memorials may be made to Superior EMTs or Centennial Lutheran Church.
Williams Funeral Home, 814 Idaho, Superior, NE 68978, is handling arrangements.

Levi Vernon Steinert
HOISINGTON -- Levi Vernon Steinert, 78, Hoisington, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Rehabilitation Center, Hoisington.
Mr. Steinert was born April 19, 1922, at rural Russell County and was a longtime resident of Hoisington. He was a retired self-employed painter and an Army veteran of World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. He was a Lutheran and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7428, Hoisington.
She was preceded in death by a son, Franklin, and a great-grandchild.
Survivors include a son, Doug of Hoisington; a daughter, Ramona Cousins of Hoisington; two brothers, George L. of Grove, Okla., and Loren C. of Junction City; a sister, Elvera Humphrey of Chula Vista, Calif.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, the Rev. Kelly Taylor-Schaus officiating.
Memorials may be made to donor's choice, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington 67544.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Duane E. Svoboda
OMAHA, Neb. -- Duane E. Svoboda, 60, Omaha, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Fairbury.
Mr. Svoboda was born Aug. 12, 1940, at Narka, Kan. He was a retired elementary school teacher and a member of First Christian Church, Omaha.
Survivors include a brother, Marion "Butch" of Narka; and a sister, Shirley Achtemeier of Fairbury.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Presbyterian Church, Narka. Burial will be in National Cemetery, rural Narka.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935.

Frank H. Wesley Jr.
GIRARD -- Frank H. Wesley Jr., 75, Girard, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Mount Carmel Medical Center, Pittsburg.
Mr. Wesley was born Sept. 28, 1925, at Topeka and was a former resident of Kansas City, Kan., and Palestine, Texas, moving to Girard in 1991. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of Farlington United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge 31 AF & AM, Palestine, a member and past patron of Chapter 395 Order of the Eastern Star, Palestine, a life member and past patron of Tennessee Colony 102 Order of the Eastern Star and a former member of Rosedale Congregational Church, Kansas City.
His wife, Geneva Annabelle, died in 1997.
Survivors include a daughter, Radonna Wesley of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; and three sisters, Elnora Cochran of Harrison, Mo., Frances Puckett of Topeka and Mable Hill of Wichita.
The service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Rochester Cemetery, Topeka.
Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W. St. John, Girard 66743, is handling arrangements.

Nels Willison
TOPEKA -- Nels Willison, 51, Topeka, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Administration Medical Center, Topeka.
Mr. Willison was born Dec. 11, 1949, at Hutchinson and was a former resident of Wichita and Hutchinson, moving to Topeka in 1983. He was an Army veteran and worked as a sheet metal fabricator for Boeing, Lear and Cessna, all of Wichita.
Survivors include his wife, Alene of the home; a son, Christopher Nels of Libby, Mont., a daughter, Carrie Mae Moore of Wichita; two stepsons, Rick Blazier of Topeka and Steve Blazier of Salina; a stepdaughter, Susan Summers of Salina; two brothers, Dan of Littleton, Colo., and Knute of Topeka; a sister, Judy Everhart of Gypsum; and 12 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Funeral Chapel, Topeka. Burial will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Wadsworth, Leavenworth County.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 837 S. Hillside, Wichita 67211.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 245 N.W. Independence, Topeka 66608, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Clara Louise Willson
BUNKER HILL -- Clara Louise Willson, 87, Bunker Hill, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Salina.
Mrs. Willson was born Clara Louise Marsh on Feb. 17, 1914, at Bunker Hill and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and a cook for Bunker Hill Schools for many years. She was a member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star, Bunker Hill.
Her husband, Emery, died in 1993.
Survivors include a son, Charles of Shawnee; a sister, Fairy Brown of Salina; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pohlman's Mortuary Chapel, Russell, the Rev. Earl Haggard officiating. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Pheasants Forever or Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, in care of the mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the mortuary.

Doris K. Barber
HERINGTON -- Doris K. Barber, 35, Herington, died Friday, April 6, 2001, as the result of an automobile crash south of Salina.
Mrs. Barber was born Doris K. Burkhead on June 15, 1965, at Wilson, and was a resident of Herington since 1978. She was a homemaker and also helped her husband at Rod's Body Shop, doing secretarial work, bookkeeping, estimates and helping with the restoration work. She was active with the local craft and social club.
Survivors include her husband, Rodney W. of the home; two sons, Robert and Ryan, both of the home; and a sister, Caroline Stark of Rogers, Ark.; and two brothers, Tim Burkhead and James Burkhead, both of Wilson.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Donahue Funeral Home Chapel, Herington, the Rev. Edward J. Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Delavan Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First National Bank, Herington for her sons' education fund or sent to the funeral home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington 67449.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Max D. Baugh
BENNINGTON -- Max D. Baugh, 83, Bennington, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Baugh was born Nov. 17, 1917, at Texhoma, Okla., and lived in Bennington since 1935. He was a union carpenter and worked for Marvin and Darrell Hills and Johnson Builders, Salina, retiring in 1979. He was a World War II Army Air Corp veteran.
A son, Lynn, died in 1964.
Survivors include his wife, Avis K. of the home; three sons, Scotty J. of Dodge City, Glenn E. of Minneapolis and Greg L. of Bennington; a brother, Wayne E. of Monument, Colo.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Shields Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467, the Rev. Nilla Owen officiating. Burial will be in Bennington Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bennington Ambulance Fund.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and before the service Monday at the funeral home.

June F. Bean
McPHERSON -- June F. Bean, 73, McPherson, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at McPherson.
Mrs. Bean was born June F. Moreton on June 8, 1927, at Montreal, Canada, and lived in McPherson for 11 years. She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Lindsborg.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Rogers of McPherson; a sister, Lillian Kimball of Chaster, Mass.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Valleyview Cemetery, Roxbury, the Revs. Jeff Waugh and Darrell Cooper officiating.
Memorials may be made to Evangelical Covenant Church in Lindsborg or Hospice of Newton.
The body was cremated. There will be no visitation.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Klara Louise Beaver
McPHERSON -- Klara Louise Beaver, 71, McPherson, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Beaver was born Aug. 3, 1929, at Delaware County, Ind., and lived in McPherson since 2000, moving from Muncie, Ind. She was a homemaker and a registered nurse at the Chateu Nursing Home in Muncie. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of McPherson and a former member of First Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1995; and a grandson.
Survivors include a son, Ted Holdren of McPherson; two daughters, Judy McGreevy of Larned and Leslie Peters of Meridian, Idaho; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the New Gottland Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural McPherson, the Rev. Michael Sharp officiating.
Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, McPherson.
There will be no visitation.
Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460, is handling arrangements.

Velma I. Blankenship
SAPULPA, Okla. -- Velma I. Blankenship, 88, Sapulpa, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at The Gardens, Sapulpa.
Mrs. Blankenship was born Velma I. Lowry on July 8, 1912, at Webster, Kan., and was a former resident of Denver, Sun City, Ariz., and Bartlesville. She had taught in Webster area schools and worked for the Coleman Co. and for the federal government in Denver. She also was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Bartlesville.
Her husband, Carl, died in 1991.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Anderson of Tulsa and Carla Ann Blankenship of Chicago; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, Kan., the Rev. Elton Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service today at the funeral home.

Virgil Boatman
HEBRON, Neb. -- Virgil Boatman, 81, Hebron, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Hebron.
Mr. Boatman was born Dec. 8, 1919, at Almena, Kan. He was owner and operator of Boatman Electric and Hebron Laundromat and was also a milkman for Hebron Dairy and worked at Deshler Broom Factory, Standard Market, Miller Appliance and Deshler Lumber. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a past commander and district commander of Thayer County Veterans of Foreign Wars Goldstar Post 5328 and a member of American Legion Post 180. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge 43 and Hebron Rotary Club. He was a volunteer fireman and a 50-year member of United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gary.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Hebron; two sons, John of Beatrice and Richard of Hebron; two daughters, Margaret Hyman and Janice Fentress, both of Beatrice; three brothers, Wayne of Forest Grove, Ore., Lloyd of Akron, Colo., and Melvin of Paonia, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Hebron, the Rev. Warren Schoming officiating. Inurnment will be in Hebron City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.
Price Funeral Home, 210 S. Third, Hebron 68370, is handling arrangements.

Andrew Michael Boden
Andrew Michael Boden, 68, Salina, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Boden was born Aug. 7, 1932, at Tipton and lived in Salina for five years, moving from Assaria. He was a line worker at John Mansville for 23 years and also farmed. He was a member of Lions Club of Assaria.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael.
Survivors include his wife, Corazon T. "Sonie" Boden; four daughters, Kathy Patterson and Jeanne Henke, both of Osborne, Debbie Draffen of Junction City and Kelley Grabast of Norton; two sons, Rick of Waianae, Hawaii, and John of Portland, Texas; three sisters, Eleanor Bachand of Clyde, Barbara Hubert of Tillamook, Ore., and Delores Lesperance of Escondido, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 230 E. Cloud, Salina, the Rev. Kerry Ninemire officiating.
Rosary will be said and a vigil service held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina 67401.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Norman E. Burandt
BELLEVILLE -- Norman E. Burandt, 88, Belleville, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville.
Mr. Burandt was born Oct. 25, 1912, at Belleville and was a lifetime resident. He was a rural school teacher for eight years and a carman for Rock Island Railroad for more than 25 years.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a former member of American Legion, Belleville.
His first wife, Georgia, died in 1987.
Survivors include his wife, Grace of Belleville; a daughter, Diedra Lussow, Toronto, Canada; a son, Douglas of San Antonio; two stepdaughters, Kathy Jensen of Belleville and Karen Jensen of Meeker, Colo.; a stepson, Donald Moorehead of Alliance, Neb.; two grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; and 17 stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Robert Hovorka officiating. Burial will be in Belleville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made Golden Bell Haven, Belleville.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 1104 20th, Belleville 66935.

Jessie Chandler
OBERLIN -- Jessie Chandler, 91, Oberlin, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Decatur County Good Samaritan Center, Oberlin.
Mrs. Chandler was born Jessie Lincoln on Sept. 2, 1909, at rural Cedar Bluffs. She taught elementary school for 42 years, retiring in 1972, and was a member of United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. "Dick".
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749, the Rev. Gary Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Oberlin City Library or Decatur County Good Samaritan Center.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to service time today at the funeral home.

William O. "Bill" Chatt
William O. "Bill" Chatt, 65, Salina, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Marjorie Belle Cooper
ATWOOD -- Marjorie Belle Cooper, 87, Atwood, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Decatur County Hospital, Oberlin.
Mrs. Cooper was born Marjorie Lindsey on Oct. 3, 1913, in Clay County, Texas. She was a homemaker and a registered nurse. She was a member of Atwood United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women and a former member of Eastern Star Radiant Chapter 229 and Rebekah Lodge 331. She lived most of her life on a farm northwest of Atwood.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, in 1971; and two infant children, Karen and Randall.
Survivors include a son, W. Lindsey of Grand Junction, Colo.; a daughter, Juleta Jo Cook of Olathe; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Atwood, the Rev. James Larson officiating. Private burial will be in Atwood Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rawlins County Ambulance Fund.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at Brantley Funeral Home, 215 S. Fourth, Atwood 67730.
A private burial will be in Atwood Fairview Cemetery, Atwood.

Louis H. Deneault
Louis H. Deneault, 69, Salina, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Kenwood View Nursing Home, Salina.
Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Vera A. Johnson
MORGANVILLE -- Vera A. Johnson, 91, Morganville, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Medicalodge, Clay Center.
Mrs. Johnson was born Vera A. Walker on April 8, 1910, at Enid, Okla. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Priscilla Club, both of Morganville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, in 1991; and two stepdaughters.
Survivors include two brothers, George Walker and Don Walker, both of Clay Center; a sister, Carol Griffiths of Overland Park; and four stepgrandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Morganville, the Revs. Michael Graber and Gerald Martin officiating. Burial will be in Norwegian Cemetery, Clay Center.
Memorials may be made to Morganville United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432.

Janet Jones
STOCKTON -- Janet Jones, 76, Stockton, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg.
Mrs. Jones was born Janet Fenton on May 4, 1924, at Hunter and was a resident of the Stockton area since 1933. She worked for Beech Aircraft, Wichita, during World War II and was a telephone operator at Stockton.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mike, in 1996.
Survivors include her husband, Herb of the home; two daughters, Virginia Hamilton of Overland Park and Kay Lawrence of Wichita; her twin sister, Janeva Jones of Stockton; a brother, Raleigh Fenton of Stockton; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, the Rev. Tim Ault-Duell officiating. Burial will be in Woodston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Josephine E. Kinser
CLAYTON -- Josephine E. Kinser, 78, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at her farm home near Clayton.
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, is handling arrangements.

Rita Faye Kubick
CLAY CENTER -- Rita Faye Kubick, 85, Clay Center, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Medicalodge, Clay Center.
Mrs. Kubick was born Rita Faye Wilson on May 3, 1916, at Clifton and lived in Clay Center since 1944. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 1984; a daughter; and two great-grandsons.
Survivors include two daughters, Roxann Nigh and Norma Lee, both of Clay Center; a son, Floyd Rogge of Washington; 18 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432, the Rev. Robert Baer officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
Memorials may be made to the organization of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Ella Mae Laas
BROOKVILLE -- Ella Mae Laas, 64, Brookville, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at her home.
Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Alice A. Luthi
ABILENE -- Alice A. Luthi, 98, Abilene, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Beverly Healthcare, Abilene.
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, is handling arrangements.

Wallace Lee Mansfield Jr.
WYMORE, Neb. -- Wallace Lee Mansfield Jr., 70, Wymore, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Beatrice Community Hospital, Beatrice.
Mr. Mansfield was born June 8, 1930, at Beatrice. He worked for the Kansas Army National Guard, retiring in 1970, and owned and operated W.L. Mansfield Antique Cars and Trucks in Clay Center, Kan. He was a World War II Air Force veteran and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, D.A.V., Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Retired Enlisted Association, Clay Center City Band, Vintage Chevrolet Club, Model A Restorers Club, Horseless Carriage Club of America and the Union Pacific Junior Oldtimers.
Survivors include his mother, Rose Printz of Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Christine Winkley and Laurie Bauman, both of Wichita, Catherine Weber of Rose Hill, Kan., and Lisa Klee of Steele City; two brothers, Charles of Derby, Kan., and Hubert "Hub" of Overland Park, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432, the Rev. Robert Baer officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, with Fort Riley military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Wymore Rescue Unit.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to service time today at the funeral home.

Rose G. Olson
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Rose G. Olson, 95, Cheyenne, died May 23, 2001, at Cheyenne Health Care.
Mrs. Olson was born Dec. 7, 1905, at Brookville, Kan. She was a homemaker and member of St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral Guild, Union Pacific Old Timers Club, Retired Railroad Employees and Retarded Children's Association, local, state and national.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence G.; and three sons, Harry, Gary and Donald.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Rose Olson of Cheyenne, Lois Olson Phillips of Burns and Alice Olson of Virginia Beach, Va.; a sister, Geraldine Erickson of Salina, Kan.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The service was in Olivet Cemetery, the Rev. Gary Ruzicka officiating.
Memorials may be made to Relay for Life in care of American Cancer Society, Magic City Enterprises, 1750 Westland Road, Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Schrader Funeral Home, Cheyenne, handled arrangements.

Janice J. O'Reagan
VICTORIA -- Janice J. O'Reagan, 49, Victoria, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at St. John Nursing Home, Victoria.
Mrs. O'Reagan was born Janice J. Jacobs on Nov. 28, 1951, at Spokane, Wash. She was a homemaker and a nurse's aid.
Survivors include her husband, Tom of the home; two daughters, Jeanie Lee of Wasilla, Alaska, and Amy Chaffin of Seattle; a son, Brian of Spokane; and a brother, Vern Jacobs of Spokane.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton, the Rev. James Grennan officiating. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church, in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Robert H. "Bob" Parsons
OAKLEY -- Robert H. "Bob" Parsons, 95, Oakley, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Logan County Hospital Long Term Care Unit, Oakley.
Mr. Parsons was born March 18, 1906, at Collyer and was a lifetime area resident of Gove and Logan Counties. He was a farmer and rancher.
Survivors include his wife, Donna L. of Oakley; two sons, Lawrence E. of Westminster, Colo., and Max of Oakley; two daughters, Roberta Thornburgh of Highland, Calif., and Beverly E. Smith of Englewood, Colo.; a sister, Eva Gurley of Saratoga, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, 217 Freeman, Oakley 67448, Pastor Jon Shonebarger officiating. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Logan County EMS, Oakley.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

James C. "Jim" Rose
LURAY -- James C. "Jim" Rose, 62, Luray, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.
Rodrick and Minear Funeral home, Luray, is handling arrangements.

Robert A. Row
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- Robert A. Row, 72, Idaho Falls, formerly of Davenport, Neb., died May 11, 2001, at Earp, Calif.
Mr. Row was born Aug. 13, 1928, at Davenport. He followed the harvest and farmed, and he worked for Kiester and Walker Construction and had a repair shop in Davenport. He was a Korean War Army veteran and a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife, Donnis of Idaho Falls; three stepdaughters, Cheryl Erickson of Vancouver, Wash., Jannis Affleck of Westminster, Colo., and Bridget Frame of Rock Springs, Wyo.; a brother, Douglas of Bruning, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, Davenport. Inurnment will be in Davenport City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family's choice.
There will be no visitation.
Urbauer-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 69, Davenport 68335, is handling arrangements.

Jessie Chandler
OBERLIN -- Jessie Chandler, 91, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Decatur County Good Samaritan Center.
Paul's Funeral Home, Oberlin, is handling arrangements.

Brenda Callahan Fechter
Brenda Callahan Fechter, 49, Salina, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001.
Mrs. Fechter was a retired Terrace Gardens Care Center housekeeper.
Survivors include her husband, Donald of the home; a son, Peter of the home; a daughter, Jeanie Toledo of Dayton, Ohio; her mother, Abbie Callahan of Wichita; two brothers, Harvey Callahan of Gulf Port, Miss., and Billy Joe Callahan of Wichita; three sisters, Linda Vick of Gulf Port and Sharon Sistanich and Diane Belden, both of Wichita; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W. Kellogg, Wichita 67209.
Memorials may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association or Right to Life of Kansas.

Vada C. Fick
CONCORDIA -- Vada C. Fick, 83, formerly of Concordia, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, in Colorado.
Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, is handling arrangements.

Natividad "Nancy" Garibay
MANHATTAN -- Natividad "Nancy" Garibay, 82, Manhattan, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at St. Joseph's Senior Community, Manhattan.
Mrs. Garibay was born Natividad Silva on Sept. 8, 1918, at Madison. She was a supervisor of the nutrition department at Wesley Hospital, Wichita, and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Ignacio O. of the home; two stepsons, Anthony of Wichita and Paul of Denver; two stepdaughters, Aster Hernandez of Salina and Victoria Lowry of Union, Mo.; four sisters, Maclovia Wofford of Wichita, Sister Bernadette Silva of Denver, Virginia Granada of Salina and Leonor Castaneda of Wichita; and four brothers, Louis Silva and Angel Silva, both of Emporia, and Filimon Silva and Paul Silva, both of Wichita.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Seven Dolores Catholic Church, Manhattan, the Rev. Lawrence Grennan officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
A wake will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz, Manhattan 66502.
Memorials may be made to the Natividad "Nancy" Garibay Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.

Josephine A. "Josie" Jellison
LINCOLN -- Josephine "Josie" A. Jellison, 93, former resident of Sylvan Grove, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Mid-America Nursing Center in Lincoln.
Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home, Sylvan Grove, is handling arrangements.

Josephine E. Kinser
CLAYTON -- Josephine E. Kinser, 78, rural Clayton, died Thurday, May 31, 2001, at her home.
Paul's Funeral Home, Oberlin, is handling arrangements.

Helen L. Lough
Helen L. Lough, Salina, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Roselawn Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Wallace Lee Mansfield Jr.
BEATRICE, Neb. -- Wallace Lee Mansfield Jr., 70, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Beatrice Community Hospital.
Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kan., is handling arrangements.

Michelle Lynn Poteet
LIBERTY, Mo. -- Michelle Lynn Poteet, 32, Liberty, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Poteet was born on Aug. 30, 1968, at Fort Scott. She was an operations manager for Wal-Mart and later for Bed Bath and Beyond.
Survivors include her husband, Kevin; her mother and stepfather, Esther and Bob Lightwine; her maternal grandparents, George and Mary Connolly; and her paternal grandmother, Josephine Graves.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. Highway M-291, Liberty. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Greenfield Cemetery, Morrowville, Kan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.

Lawrence R. Sanders
MANKATO -- Lawrence R. Sanders, 92, Mankato, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Jewell County Hospital.
Melby Mortuary, Mankato, is handling arrangements.

Ruben Schneider
WaKEENEY -- Ruben Schneider, 76, WaKeeney, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.
The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney, the Rev. Randy Gibbs officiating. Burial will be in WaKeeney Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Oncology Unit of Hays Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Russell S. Troyer
LINDSBORG -- A memorial service for Russell S. Troyer will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Andover Lutheran Church, Windom, the Rev. Chris Bjerke-Ulliman officiating. Inurnment will be in Andover Lutheran Cemetery, Windom.
Mr. Troyer died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Lindsborg Community Hospital.
Memorials may be made to the Russell Troyer family, in care of Hays-Christians Funeral Home, P.O. Box 386, Lindsborg 67456.

Marian E. Vincent
LONG ISLAND -- Marian E. Vincent, 88, Long Island, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at Colorado Springs, Colo.
Mrs. Vincent was born Marian E. Parker on Feb. 1, 1913, in Phillips County and was a longtime Long Island area resident. She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper at Kansas State University. She was a member of Long Island Methodist Church and Eastern Star and was a former 4-H leader.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin, in 1997; and two grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, Rodney of Lincoln, Neb., and Loyal of Omaha, Neb.; a daughter, LaRita Archibald of Colorado Springs; a brother, Bernard Parker of Venetian, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Long Island United Methodist Church, the Revs. Jerry Vincent and Rich Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be in Long Island Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Heartbeat.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661.


Mabel A. Lowry
HAYS -- Mabel A. Lowry, 85, Hays, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.
Mrs. Lowry was born Mabel A. McCormick on Feb. 22, 1916, in Webster and lived in Hays since 1968. She taught in country schools in the Webster area and opened Fabrics Unique in Hays, retiring in 1988. She was a member of Assembly of God Church in Hays.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Vee, in 1955, and two grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Marilynn Van Tyson of Hays and BuAnna Phillips of Dallas; three sons, Wayne of Topeka, and Everett and Harold, both of Stockton; three sisters, Beulah Waters of Stockton, Neva Holcombe of Woodston and Ruth Miller of Hays; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669, the Rev. Jason W. Pickerng officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Stockton Assembly of God Church or Gideon International.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

E. Leroy Maggard
HOISINGTON -- E. Leroy Maggard, 75, Hoisington, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.
Mr. Maggard was born Feb. 21, 1926, at Quinlan, Okla., and lived in Hoisington since 1999, moving from Liberal. He was a retired farmer and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Liberal.
Survivors include his wife, Melba of Hoisington; a daughter, Debbie Hatcher of Plattsmouth, Neb.; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 425 N. Main, Hoisington 67544, the Rev. Gary Clark officiating. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or American Heart Association.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Virgil Lee Schneider
BELOIT -- Virgil Lee Schneider, 81, Beloit, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Mitchell County Long Term Care.
Mr. Schneider was born Nov. 1, 1919, in Marion County and was a longtime area resident. He worked for the city of Beloit Power Plant and was a member of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
His wife, Neva, died in 1978.
Survivors include two sons, Leon of Parkville, Mo., and Tom of Kansas City, Kan.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Beloit, the Rev. John R. Binder officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.
Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Hospice, Beloit.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harrison Funeral Home, 302 N. Hersey, Beloit 67420, and 10:30 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the church.

Wilhelmenia "Minnie" E. Stussy
HUNTER -- Wilhelmenia "Minnie" E. Stussy, 102, Hunter, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.
Mrs. Stussy was born Wilhelmenia Elizabeth Deiter on Aug. 18, 1898, near Hunter and was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker and school teacher and a member of Bethany Baptist Church near Hunter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob; a daughter, Violet Wirth; and a grandson.
Survivors include a daughter, Gloria Lang of Huntsville, Ala.; a brother, Adolph Deiter of Hunter; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Baptist Church near Hunter, the Revs. Bill Matney and Richard Curtis officiating. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Linn Community Nursing Home.
Visitation will be at McDonald Funeral Home, 910 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420, and after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

Albert J. Younger
HOISINGTON -- Albert J. Younger, 77, Hoisington, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Hoisington Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Younger was born Jan. 1, 1924, at Gorham. He was a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7428, both of Hoisington. He was also a member of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Carpenters Union 61 and 40 & 8 Club, all of Kansas City, Mo., and Elks Lodge and Eagles Lodge, both of Great Bend.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Hoisington; a stepson, Rickey Schwein of Walterboro, S.C.; five daughters, Kathi Dorsey of Blue Springs, Mo., Barbara Weaver and Karen Dyche, both of Shawnee, and Judy Younger and Peggy Flanagan, both of Kansas City, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Kim Spickard of Wichita; a brother, Jerome of Emporia; three sisters, Martina Luebbers of Claflin, Mary Ann Funk of Galatia and Betty Shafer of Royce City, Texas; and eight grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery.
A vigil will be at 6:30 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington 67544.
Memorials may be made to the church or the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Richard E. Anderson Jr.
CONCORDIA -- Richard E. Anderson Jr., 83, rural Concordia, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Republic County Hospital Long Term Care, Belleville.
Mr. Anderson was born Nov. 16, 1917, at Lincoln Township. He was a Navy veteran and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose Lodge, American Legion and Fleet Reserve Association. He was past district commander of American Legion and past department commander of American Legion of Washington D.C.
Survivors include his wife, Rose of Belleville; a daughter, Anita Rogge of Manhattan; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Talmo.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Nutter Mortuary, 116 E. Sixth, Concordia 66901.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

L.F. "Jap" Boling
CLYDE -- L.F. "Jap" Boling, 71, Clyde, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Clyde.
Mr. Boling was born Sept. 18, 1929, at Garden City. He was an Armed Forces veteran and worked for Northern Natural Gas from 1954 until retirement in 1985. He was a lifetime member and past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7515, Clyde, and a member of Clifton American Legion Post 3070, 40 & 8 Voiture, Clay Center, and United Methodist Church, Clyde.
He was preceded in death by a stepson.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine of the home; a daughter, Alane Smith of Dodge City; two sons, Shane Herron of Salina and the Rev. Blaine Herron of Ponca City, Okla.; two stepdaughters, Kathy Douglas Zahm of Narka and Carol Douglas of Manhattan; a stepson, Scott Douglas of Clyde; two sisters, Jean Benge of Topeka and Betty Swihart of Concordia; six grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a stepgreat-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Clyde United Methodist Church, the Revs. Blaine Herron and Mary Cross officiating. Burial wil be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Clyde.
Memorials may be made to the L.F. "Jap" Boling Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today at Chaput Mortuary, 310 Washington, Clyde 66938, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Edna M. Carlson
ENTERPRISE -- Edna M. Carlson, 98, Enterprise, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Enterprise Estates Nursing Center.
Mrs. Carlson was born Edna M. Damkroger on Sept. 12, 1902, at DeWitt, Neb., and was a resident of Wakefield most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Machmer, in 1966; her second husband, Leonard Carlson, in 1970; and a grandson.
Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Faulkner of Abilene; two stepdaughters, Leona Woellhof of Clay Center and Naomi Leonard of Junction City; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Highland Cemetery, Wakefield, the Rev. Todd Britt officiating.
Memorials may be made to Wakefield United Methodist Church.
There will be no visitation.
Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432, is handling arrangements.

Vernon Wilhelm Dankenbring
BIRD CITY-- Vernon Wilhelm Dankenbring, 84, Bird City, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Cheyenne County Hospital, St. Francis.
Mr. Dankenbring was born Jan. 30, 1917, at rural Republic County and was a resident of the Bird City area most of his life. He was a farmer and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bird City.
Survivors include his wife, Meta of Bird City; three sons, Milford of Wheeler, and Keith and Victor, both of St. Francis; a daughter, Phyllis Wright of Bird City; a sister, Leona Charles of Florida; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at St. John Lutheran Church, Bird City, the Rev. Ron Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Bird City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Cheyenne County Hospital or Hospice Services.
Knodel Funeral Home, 202 S. Benton, St. Francis 67756, is handling arrangements.

Frances May Dibble
GERING, Neb. -- Frances May Dibble, 47, Gering, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Regional West Medical Center, Scottsbluff.
Mrs. Dibble was born Frances May Roenne on April 2, 1954, at Concordia, Kan. She was a former resident of Hays, Kan., moving to Scottsbluff in 1976, and later to Gering. She had worked at Heritage Savings, Hays, and St. Mary's Hospital business office, Scottsbluff, and was a claims supervisor at Regional Care Incorporated. She was active in Gering Zion Church.
Survivors include her husband, Joe of Gering; her mother, Stella Roenne of Osborne, Kan.; three brothers, Gerhardt Roenne of Channelview, Texas, John Roenne of Osborne and Larry Roenne of Alton, Kan.; and four sisters, Dorlyn Workman and Teresa Roenne, both of Osborne, Connie Harris of Hastings; and Jane Moore of McPherson, Kan.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Mountain time Wednesday at Gering Zion Church, the Rev. Paul Hebbert officiating. An additional service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church, Osborne, the Rev. Gary Davison officiating. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery, Alton.
Memorials may be made to Circle of Friends.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Gering Memorial Chapel, 1755 11th, Gering, NE 69341.
Gering Memorial Chapel and Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne, KS 67473, are handling arrangements.
The casket will remain closed.

Abraham "Abe" Dieck
WHITEWATER -- Abraham "Abe" Dieck, 82, Whitewater, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Newton Medical Center.
Mr. Dieck was born Oct. 6, 1918, and was a lifetime resident of Whitewater. He was a retired farmer and a member of Emmaus Mennonite Church, rural Whitewater.
Survivors include four sisters, Ann Dieck and Marguerite Dieck, both of Colorado Springs, Colo., Helen Fryhover of Hutchinson and Elsie Hiebert of Galva.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emmaus Mennonite Church. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Wheat State Manor.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Lamb-Nutter Mortuary, Whitewater, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Evelyn Alyce Edwards
CRESCENT CITY, Calif. -- Evelyn Alyce Edwards, 82, Crescent City, died May 14, 2001, at Crescent City.
Mrs. Edwards was born May 6, 1919, at Salina, Kan., and was a resident of California since 1944, moving to Crescent City in 1982. She was a supervisor for Pacific Bell Telephone Co., Fresno.
Survivors include her husband, Dan; a son, Dan Jr.; a daughter, Diane Duran; two sisters, Marge McCarty and Mildred Andrews, both of Kansas; and three grandchildren.
A family service was held.
Wier's Mortuary Chapel, Crescent City, handled arrangements.

Betty J. Long
VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Betty J. Long, 75, Vancouver, died May 19, 2001, at Clackamas Hospital.
Mrs. Long was born Betty J. Powers on Jan. 22, 1926, at Vesper, Kan. She taught at St. Joseph Catholic School and Hockinson Heights, retiring in 1991. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Vancouver.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph of Vancouver; three daughters, Sandra Kadow of Vancouver, Leslie Arnold of Palm Desert, Calif., and Jan Long of Phoenix; a brother, Bob Powers of Lincoln, Kan.; a sister, Lavone Dugan of Seattle; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The memorial service was May 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Vancouver.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Davies Cremation and Burial Services, Vancouver, handled arrangements.

Helen L. Lough
Helen L. Lough, 87, Salina, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001.
Mrs. Lough was born Helen L. Mellor on March 5, 1914, at Chicago. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John H., in 1996; and a son, James T., in 1979.
Survivors include three sons, Jay M. of Manassas, Va., John P. of Cameron Park, Calif., and Jeffrey D. of McPherson; two daughters, Jeanette Jackman of Cupertino, Calif., and Joelyn Sturgess of Findley, Minn.; a sister, Ernestine Boyd; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina 67401. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Visitation with family receiving friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, Salina.

Elsie G. Lowell
CONCORDIA -- Elsie G. Lowell, 89, Concordia, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia.
Mrs. Lowell was born Elsie G. Ulrich on Dec. 24, 1911, at Wilson. She worked at Wilson Abstract Co., Ellsworth, International Harvester Co., Salina, and Abstract Department. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a 50-year member of P.E.O., and a charter member of E.V.P.E.O.
Her husband, Arthur V., died in 1999.
Survivors include a son, J. Bradley of Concordia; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church, Concordia.
Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Church, Sunset Home or Continuing Education Fund-Cottey College, Nevada, MO 64772.
Nutter Mortuary, 116 E. Sixth, Concordia 66901, is handling arrangements.

Edwin C. Lundberg
LINDSBORG -- Edwin C. Lundberg, 92, Lindsborg, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Infinia Health Care, McPherson.
Mr. Lundberg was born Feb. 5, 1909, at New Gottland. He was a retired quality control inspector in the aircraft industry for the federal government. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, and Masonic Lodge.
His wife, Virginia M., died in 1997.
Survivors include three daughters, Joan L. Kern of Lindsborg, Joyce L. DaCosta of Seattle and Marlene Burriss of Lakeland, Tenn.; two brothers, Elton and Earl, both of McPherson; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, the Rev. Charles Humphrey officiating. Burial will be in Smoky Hill Cemetery, Lindsborg.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society in care of Hays-Christians Funeral Home, Box 386, Lindsborg 67456.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg 67456, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today.

Mildred H. Neel Odette
JAMESTOWN -- Mildred H. Neel Odette, 91, Jamestown, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Jamestown.
Mrs. Odette was born Mildred H. Palmquist on Feb. 16, 1910, at rural Cloud County. She was a homemaker and a clerk at Duckwalls and Jamestown State Bank. She was a member of United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Four Corners Senior Citizens, all of Jamestown.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, James W. Neel, in 1965; and her second husband, Aldimore Odette in 1994.
Survivors include a son, Wayne Neel of Jamestown; a stepson, Dennie Odette of Phoenix; two stepdaughters, Sonia Nelson of Kingman, Ariz., and Janette Sanchez of Salina; three grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia, the Rev. Russell Gottschall officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.
Memorials may be made to Cheyenne Lodge of Jamestown or Jamestown United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia 66901.

Norman E. Petty
COLBY -- Norman E. Petty, 70, Colby, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Mr. Petty was born May 16, 1931, at Wichita, Kan. He was a teacher and also worked with radio stations KXXX, Colby and Goodland, where he was known as "The Golden Voice of the Plains," and KWYD, Colorado Springs, where he was known as Don Hayes.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Vetha; four daughters, Yvonne Short, Yolanda Kelso, Teresa Graham and Victoria Stroud; a brother, Bruce; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Beulah Cemetery, Colby, the Rev. Reed Hartford officiating.
Memorials may be made to Dollars For Scholars, 6651 Metropolitan, Security, CO 80911.
Harrison Chapel, 190 S. Franklin, Colby 67701, is handling arrangements.

Ervin E. Slick
BENNINGTON -- Ervin E. Slick, 82, Bennington, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.
Mr. Slick was born Oct. 11, 1918, at Bennington and was a lifetime resident. He was a farmer-stockman and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1432, Salina, and a former member of Bennington Volunteer Fire Department.
His wife, Opal M., died in 1994.
Survivors include two sons, Jan of Chapman and Evan of Bennington; a brother, Aubrey of Salina; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis. Entombment will be in Bennington Mausoleum with military rites.
Memorials may be made to Bennington Ambulance Fund.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and before the service Thursday at the funeral home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467.

Kenneth W. Uhrich Sr.
OAKLEY -- Kenneth W. Uhrich Sr., 65, Oakley, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Uhrich was born Dec. 13, 1935, at rural Logan County and was a lifetime resident of the Oakley area. He was a farmer and rancher.
His wife, Peggy, died in 1999.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Wayne Jr. of Aurora, Colo., and Timothy Wayne of St. Louis; two daughters, Rebecca Lynn Aschenbrenner of Oakley and Deborah Sue Siruta of Brewster; two brothers, Leroy of Oakley and Loyd of Greeley, Colo.; two sisters, Catherine Burris of Vista, Calif., and Darlene Salisbury of Oakley; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley, the Rev. Bob Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Kenneth Uhrich Sr. Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home, 217 Freeman, Oakley 67748.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The body was cremated.

Kerri L. Whittlesey
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Kerri L. Whittlesey, 35, Clarksville, formerly of Kensington, Kan., died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
Mrs. Whittlesey was born Kerri L. Wisinger on May 5, 1966, at Phillipsburg, Kan. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Jim; three daughters, Meagan K. Whittlesey, Ashley N. Whittlesey and Brittany M. Whittlesey, all of Clarksville; her father, Paul Wisinger Sr. of Nelson, Neb.; a brother, Paul Wisinger Jr. of Phillipsburg; and two sisters, Christy Fink and Ann Garrison, both of Salina, Kan.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Kensington, the Rev. Frank Pekarek officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to her children's education fund.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today.

James Claude Allen
SMITH CENTER -- James Claude Allen, 39, rural Smith Center, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Allen was born Sept. 2, 1961, at Smith Center. He was an alignment technician at Athol Co-op and a member of First St. Johns Lutheran Church, Kensington.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia of rural Smith Center; two sons, Marcus and Austin, both of the home; his parents, Claude and Sharleen Allen of Lebanon; a brother, John of Topeka; and his grandmother, Laura Holthus of Smith Center.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First St. Johns Lutheran Church, Kensington, Pastor Dave Huntson officiating. Burial will be in Price Cemetery, Lebanon.
Memorials may be made to Smith County Hospice.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Simmons Mortuary, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967, and until the service Saturday at the church.

Violet A. Bennett
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Violet A. Bennett, 83, Arlington, formerly of Russell, Kan., died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Arlington.
Mrs. Bennett was born Violet A. Luerman on June 22, 1917, at rural Dubuque, Kan., and was a resident of Arlington since 1970, moving from Russell. She had been a cosmetologist and was a homemaker and a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Fort Worth.
Survivors include her husband, Meade M. of Arlington; a son, Larry of Kennedy, Texas; a daughter, Joan Forshee of Grand Prairie, Texas; four sisters, Vergie Heffel of Luray, Florence Cook and Gloria Waymaster, both of Bunker Hill and Blanche Hilgenberg of Ellis; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel, Russell, the Rev. Henry Hartman officiating. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.

Richard W. Brauer
McPHERSON -- Richard W. Brauer, 66, McPherson, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, McPherson.
Mr. Brauer was born Sept. 13, 1934, at rural Inman and was a resident of McPherson since 1965, moving from Inman. He had worked for Colladay Hardware, Hutchinson, and was an auto mechanic for Hutcherson Safety Lane, McPherson, Marshall Turner Chevrolet Oldsmobile, McPherson, and Wallace Chevrolet-Olds, McPherson, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Church of Christ, McPherson, McPherson Lions Club and 3 p.m. Wendy's Coffee Club, McPherson.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. "Pat" of the home; a daughter, Lori Unruh of McPherson; a son, Richard A. of McPherson; two sisters, Nadine Willems of Windom and Carolyn Johnson of Walton; a brother, Gary of Derby; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson, the Rev. Neil Engle officiating. Burial will be in North Inman Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or the Leader Dog of Michigan.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Eleanor C. Cade
Eleanor C. Cade, 86, Salina, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Cade was born Eleanor Cline on May 10, 1914, at Salina and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and had been a self-employed housekeeper. She was a former member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
Her husband, William, died in 1980.
Survivors include two brothers, Charles Cline of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Bob Cline of Salina; and a sister, Betty Cochran of Salina.
The service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Highland Cemetery, New Cambria, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, New Cambria.
There will be no visitation.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Janet Ann Cahill
CLIMAX SPRINGS, Mo. -- Janet Ann Cahill, 60, Climax Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center, Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Cahill was born Janet Ann Proffitt on March 12, 1940, at Lyons. She was a secretary for Ashland Chemical and Marion Labs.
Survivors include her husband, Patrick of Climax Springs; two sons, Greg Link and Robert Link; two stepsons, Steve Cahill and Michael Cahill; a stepdaughter, Diana McAnally; a brother, D. Robert Proffitt; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Amos Family Chapel, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee 66203. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hilltop Cemetery, Raymond, Kan.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. 

James A. Darnell
NEW CAMBRIA -- James A. Darnell, 56, New Cambria, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Darnell was born Feb. 18, 1944, at Salina and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was self-employed as a sporting equipment salesman and attended Kingdom Hall, Salina. He was a member of Saline County Birddog Association and was a former member of Saline County Rod and Gun Club.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth in 1965 and James Jr. in 1996.
Survivors include his wife, Fern V. of the home; a son, Brian of Salina; a daughter, Cynthia Graham of Grand Prairie, Texas; four brothers, Jerry of Challenge, Calif., LeRoy of Post Falls, Idaho, Marvin of Sacramento, Calif., and Robert; three sisters, Virginia Suelter of Salina, Donna Sites of Pasadena, Texas, and Marilyn Dodge of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and eight grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina. Private inurnment will be in Highland Cemetery, New Cambria.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. 

Mae Diederich
SELDEN -- Mae Diederich, 85, Selden, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.
Mrs. Diederich was born Mae Weaver on June 5, 1915, at Hoxie and was a former resident of Dresden and Leoville. She was the owner-operator of Hi Way Cafe, Selden, for 17 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Selden.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius "Dulie"; a son, Jerry; and a great-grandson.
Survivors include two sons, Dale of McCook, Neb., and Dennis of Colby; four daughters, Marlene Brin of Hays, Leona Clark of Colby, and Janet Laevenstein and Darla Zerr, both of Hoxie; a brother, Orville Weaver of Jacksonville, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Selden, the Rev. James Hoover officiating. Burial will be in Selden Cemetery.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden 67757.
Memorials may be made in her name.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. 

Lucille Erbert
LEWISVILLE, Texas -- Lucille Erbert, 74, Lewisvlle, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Lewisville, Texas.
Mrs. Erbert was born Lucille Leikam on Feb. 20, 1926, at Hays, Kan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, in 1993; and two sons.
Survivors include three daughters, Renee, Rachelle and Rhonda; three sons, Mike, John and Dwayne; a sister, Alice Staab of Hays; and two brothers, Edgar of Hays and Vernon of Ponca City, Okla.
The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. today at Lewisville.
Dalton and Sons Mortuary, 1550 Lewisville, TX 75067, is handling arrangements. 

Arthur H. Frick
ATWOOD -- Arthur H. Frick, 89, Atwood, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Atwood Good Samaritan Center.
Mr. Frick was born Sept. 24, 1911, at rural Atwood and was a former resident of Ludell. He was an Army veteran of World War II, was a mechanic at Beamgard Garage and Devine Motors, McCook, Neb., worked for Niswonger Grain and later managed Ludell Hardware and Ludell Co-op Oil for 18 years. He started a shoe repair business at Atwood in 1970, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church and American Legion Sam Hubbard Post 46, all of Atwood.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta of the home; two sons, James of Irvine, Calif., and Robert of Wichita; two brothers, Cloyd of San Diego and Harry of Emporia; three granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Atwood, the Rev. Don White officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to The Lutheran Hour or Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Williams Funeral Home, 109 N. Second, Atwood 67730, and after 9 a.m. Friday at the church. 

Junior "Cotton" Hunziker
PHILLIPSBURG -- Junior "Cotton" Hunziker, 75, Phillipsburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Good Samaritan Home, Hays.
Mr. Hunziker was born Dec. 16, 1924, at Rexford and was a longtime resident of the area. He was an equipment operator for Kansas Department of Transportation and a member of Bennie R. Slick American Legion Post 252, Phillipsburg, IOOF and First Christian Church, Phillipsburg.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry.
Survivors include his wife, Faye of Phillipsburg; a son, Kurtis of Hays; two daughters, Jolene Bay of Kansas City, Mo., and Jacque Ausmus of Carrollton, Texas; two brothers, John of St. Louis and Hal of Sun Valley, Nev.; a sister, Emma Bandt of Reno, Nev.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, the Rev. Roger Miller officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with military rites.
Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Home Special Unit or Veterans of Foreign Wars Kids Ball Program.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and until the service Friday at the funeral home, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661. 

Margaret K. Killingsworth
BUSHTON -- Margaret K. Killingsworth, 67, Bushton, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Lyons Hospital.
Mrs. Killingsworth was born Margaret K. Feist on Aug. 19, 1933, at Bushton and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and was a waitress and cook at Bushton Cafe. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton, Rice County EHU and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Bushton.
Her husband, Roy, died in 1977.
Survivors include a son, Tim of Geneseo; two daughters, Kathryn Phillips and Sharon Habiger, both of Bushton; a brother, Wayne Feist of Lyons; three sisters, Barbara Hughes of Wichita, Mary Doeden of Lyons and Leone Hartman of Salina; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton, the Rev. Steven Scheier officiating. Burial will be in Bushton Community Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rice County or Hospice of Reno County.
Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, is handling arrangements. 

Michael "Lefty" Langhofer
RUSSELL -- Michael "Lefty" Langhofer, 35, Russell, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Oakley.
He was a longtime resident of Russell. He had a farming and hay business and was a member of Russell Elks Lodge.
Survivors include a sister, Jody Bebermeyer of Wichita.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel, Russell, the Rev. Glenn Tombaugh officiating. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association in care of the mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Friday at the mortuary. 

Nathaniel James Lawrence Larsen
BEVERLY -- Nathaniel James Lawrence Larsen, infant son of James and Nora Larsen, Beverly, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City.
Nathaniel was born May 8, 2000, at Salina.
Survivors in addition to his parents include two brothers, Jarrett and Dylan, both of Beverly; his grandparents, Faye Larsen and Sarah Spears, both of Lincoln; and his great-grandparents, Dwight and Gladys Williams of Sylvan Grove.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, Lincoln, the Rev. Jerry Wickline officiating. Burial will be in St. Patricks Cemetery, Lincoln.
Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service Friday at the funeral home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455. 

Alvina E. Miller
RUSSELL -- Alvina E. Miller, 84, Russell, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Russell Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Miller was born Alvina E. Nuss on Dec. 6, 1915, at rural Barton County and was a resident of Russell since 1979. She had farmed with her husband in the Paradise and Waldo area and operated the Paradise Cafe for about 15 years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary, all of Russell.
Her husband, Godfred, died in 1986.
Survivors include four sons, Roger and Fred, both of Salina, Myron of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gary of Montgomery, Ala.; three daughters, DiAnn Becker of Sylvan Grove and Sharon Miller and Marilynn Dinkel, both of Russell; a brother, Wayne Nuss of Russell; two sisters, Florence Mai of Great Bend and Corraine Dutchman of Hutchinson; 22 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday 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 Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Helena Marie Streit
TIPTON -- Helena Marie Streit, 83, Tipton, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Osborne City Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Streit was born Helena Marie Eilert on April 5, 1917, at Scottsville and was a lifetime resident of Mitchell County. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and St. Ann's Altar Societ, and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Beloit. She was a former 4-H community and project leader, a former leader of the Salina Diocese Council of Catholic Women for more than 40 years, a former president of the Deanery and the East-Central Vicariate and was diocesan president of SDCCW. She also was a lobbyist for Catholic Women and served on the Tipton School Board.
Survivors include a son, Jim of Boise, Idaho; three daughters, Carol Bennett of Thornton, Colo., Judy Barron of Topeka and Jane Giroux of Salina; two brothers, Brother Lawrence Eilert of St. Louis, and Eugene Eilert of Beloit; four sisters, Sister M. Frederick and Sister M. Redempta, both of Concordia, Cecilia Streit of Tipton and Rita Mans of Osborne; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Tipton, the Rev. Albert DeSanctis officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Tipton.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Tipton, the Rev. Albert DeSanctis officiating.
Memorials may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, Streit Memorial Fund or for Masses.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Harrison Funeral Home, 302 N. Hersey, Beloit 67420, and after 4 p.m. Friday at the church. 

Betty Ann Youse
Betty Ann Youse, 74, Salina, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Youse was born Betty Ann Mauk on March 17, 1926, at Concordia and was a resident of Salina since 1984. She was a nurse's aide at hospitals in Clay Center and Belleville and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Don of the home; a son, Robert of Topeka; two daughters, Dawn Shivers of Abilene and Joi Ann Hayes of Salina; four sisters, Bonnie Wood of Lincoln, Neb., Pat Martin of Horton, Carolyn Powell of Bennington and Judy Forney of Eskridge; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina 67401, the Rev. Glenn Davis officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio, Salina 67401.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and before the service Sunday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, Salina, where the family will receive receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Rosa "Rose" Younker
HAYS -- Rosa "Rose" Younker, 97, Hays, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.
Miss Younker was born Oct. 16, 1902, at Munjor and was a resident of Hays since 1999. She was a quilter and a housecleaner most of her life and a member of St. Frances Church, Munjor.
Survivors include two sisters, Clara Younker of Hays and Sister Mary Rapheal of Fond du Lac, Wis.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Frances Church, Munjor, the Revs. Bill Surmeier and Michael Suchnicki officiating. Burial will be in St. Frances Cemetery, Munjor.
A parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays 67601.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.

Alice Rose Cossaart
BOISE, Idaho -- Alice Rose Cossaart, 92, Boise, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Life Care Center, Boise.
Mrs. Cossaart was born Alice Rose Donohue on Sept. 3, 1908, at Haddam, Kan. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Wilmer, died in 1985.
Survivors include a son, Darrel D. of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho; two daughters, Rosemarie Pearson of Mojave Valley, Ariz., and Joyce A. Tollins of Los Angeles; four sisters, Marjorie Haggler of Arnold, Neb., Nellie White of Santa Ana, Calif., Josephine Barba of Kansas City, Mo., and Audrey Miller of Cave Junction, Ore.; 22 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Maple Grove Cemetery, rural Narka, the Rev. Bob Haseltine officiating.
Memorials may be made to Maple Grove Cemetery Association or Presbyterian Church of Mahaska.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9:30 p.m. today at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935.

Francis C. Deckard
COUNCIL GROVE -- Francis C. Deckard, 79, Council Grove, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Morris County Hospital, Council Grove.
Mr. Deckard was born May 15, 1921, at Council Grove. He was an Air Force veteran and retired from Raytheon Aircraft, Salina, after more than 20 years of service.
Survivors include two brothers, Claude Jr. and Doyle, both of Council Grove.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kendall Funeral Chapel, Council Grove. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove.
Memorials may be made to Council Grove Senior Citizens Center.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral chapel, 102 N. Mission, Council Grove 66846.

Walter Eugene Holloway
JEWELL -- Walter Eugene Holloway, 94, Jewell, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Hilltop Lodge, Beloit.
Mr. Holloway was born Jan. 20, 1906, at rural Jewell County and was a resident of Jewell since 1980, moving from Athens Township. He farmed and worked for Athens Township Road Maintenance Department for several years and on a Federal Soil Conservation Project. He was a member of the former Mayview Christian Church, serving as deacon, elder, treasurer and chairman of the board, and had served as elder of the Jewell Christian Church. He had been a school board member and treasurer of Columbia Grade School District, a school board member and treasurer for Athens School District and sexton of the Athens Cemetery for 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma; an infant grandson; and an infant great-grandson.
Survivors include Don of San Diego, Merlin of Fort Worth, Texas, and Leon of Dallas; a daughter, Jeneane Chartier of Loma Linda, Mo.; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at First Christian Church, Jewell, Pastor Dan Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery, rural Jewell.
Kleppinger Funeral Home, 409 Broadway, Jewell 66949, is handling arrangements.

Bob Janzen
SYLMAR, Calif. -- Bob Janzen, 73, Sylmar, died Aug. 3, 2000, at Mission Hills.
Mr. Janzen was born April 6, 1927, at Topeka, Kan., and was a former resident of Salina. He retired from GTE.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; and a sister, Ilene Georges of Westerville, Ohio.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina, KS 67401, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating. Private inurnment was in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Heart Association or Leukemia Society.
There will be no visitation.

Michael "Lefty" Langhofer
RUSSELL -- Michael "Lefty" Langhofer, 35, Russell, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Oakley.
Mr. Langhofer was born Oct. 30, 1964 at Russell and was a longtime resident of Russell. He had a farming and hay business and was a member of Russell Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his parents, Larry and Margaret Langhofer of Russell; a sister, Jody Bebermeyer of Wichita; and his paternal grandmother, Ella Langhofer of Lucas.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel, Russell, the Rev. Glenn Tombaugh officiating. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.
Visitation will be after 9 a.m. today at the mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.

Clyde Dean McCormick
WICHITA -- Clyde Dean McCormick, 79, Wichita, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Wichita.
Mr. McCormick was born June 5, 1921, at Lincoln.
Survivors include his wife, S. Lucile of the home; six sons, Ronald, Donald, Clyde, Charles and Gale, all of Wichita, and Byron of Whitewater; a daughter, Ina Joyce Blackway of Wichita; and 17 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita.
Memorials may be made to DUI Victims Center of Kansas Inc., 334 N. Topeka, Wichita 67202, or MADD Butler County, P.O. Box 332, El Dorado 67042.

Alvina E. Miller
RUSSELL -- Alvina E. Miller, 84, Russell, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Russell Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Miller was born Alvina E. Nuss on Dec. 6, 1915, at rural Barton County and was a resident of Russell since 1979. She had farmed with her husband in the Paradise and Waldo area and operated the Paradise Cafe for about 15 years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary, all of Russell.
Her husband, Godfred, died in 1986.
Survivors include four sons, Roger and Fred, both of Salina, Myron of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gary of Montgomery, Ala.; three daughters, DiAnn Becker of Sylvan Grove and Sharon Miller and Marilynn Dinkel, both of Russell; a brother, Wayne Nuss of Russell; two sisters, Florence Mai of Great Bend and Corraine Dutchman of Hutchinson; 22 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday 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 Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665, and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Charles Jay Myers
TOPEKA -- Charles Jay Myers, 65, Topeka, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at a local memory care facility from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Mr. Myers was born Feb. 11, 1935, at Horton. He taught high school social studies at Glasco, Strong City, Syracuse and Topeka public high schools. He was also head women's basketball coach at Topeka West High School from 1975 to 1982 and later at Topeka High School from 1984 to 1991. He was a nominee for U.S.D. 501 Master Teacher in 1983 and a member of NEA, KNEA, American Legion, F.C.A., Lions Club, Glasco, Kansas Council of Social Studies and United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Beth Elaine of Topeka; a son, William Ira of Topeka; three daughters, Michelle Renee Bersbach of Overland Park, Janelle Renee Hamilton of Topeka and Paige Renee Noss of Omaha, Neb.; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Topeka West High School Gymnasium.
Memorials may be made to Creighton University for Brain Research, 601 N. 30th, Suite 2850, Omaha, NE 68131; Alzheimer's Association Topeka Chapter, P.O. Box 1427, Topeka 66601; or Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka 66606.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka, and at 10 a.m. Saturday at the high school.

Lenard F. Reeh
ATWOOD -- Lenard F. Reeh, 68, Atwood, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Rawlins County Health Center, Atwood.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood.
A parish vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Brantley Funeral Home, 215 S. Fourth, Atwood 67730.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home.

Bonifacio "Barney" Sarmiento Jr.
HERINGTON -- Bonifacio "Barney" Sarmiento Jr., 93, Herington, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Sarmiento was born June 5, 1907, at Macaene, Mexico. He was a laborer on track maintenance for Rock Island Railroad, retiring in 1971 after 50 years of service. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and Railway Maintenance of Way Union, both of Herington.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora A., in 1988; and an infant daughter, Joaquina Sarmiento.
Survivors include a son, Richard of Kansas City, Kan.; a daughter, Ruth Ann Long of Bloomington, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; eight grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church, Herington, the Rev. Mark Wesely officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
A wake will be at 7 p.m. today at Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington 67449.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Catholic Church, Herington.

Edna Mae Smith
MINNEAPOLIS -- Edna Mae Smith, 91, Minneapolis, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.
Mrs. Smith was born Edna Mae Myers on May 14, 1909, at Minneapolis and was a lifetime resident. She owned and operated a locker plant at Minneapolis with her husband and later worked as a cook at Minneapolis Grade School and High School. She attended Community Bible Church and Golden Wheel Senior Center, Minneapolis.
Her husband, Myrll E., died in 1984.
Survivors include two sons, Eldin of Minneapolis and Marlan of Hesston; two daughters, Dixie Cross of Salina and Erma Zuker of Minneapolis; a brother, Lloyd Myers of Waupaca, Wis.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis, the Rev. David Heikes officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.
Memorials may be made to Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and before the service Monday at the funeral home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467.

Frank Everett Walker
NORTON -- Frank Everett Walker, 95, Norton, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Andbe Home, Norton.
Mr. Walker was born Nov. 8, 1904, at rural Edmond and was a resident of Norton since 1940. He farmed and ranched in the Edmond and Lenora areas and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Norton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva, in 1997; a son, Raymond; a daughter, Sherry; and two grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Darrell of Peru, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Norton, the Rev. Lew Van Der Wege officiating. Burial will be in Norton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Methodist Church Youth Group.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Enfield Funeral Home, 215 W. Main, Norton 67654.

Lea Loraine Berry
BREWSTER -- Lea Loraine Berry, 70, Brewster, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.
Mrs. Berry was born June 2, 1931, in rural Thomas County, and was a resident of the area for many years. She was a retired business owner.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Clayton Blaine, in 1954.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis of Brewster; a son, Gordon L. of Brewster; three daughters, Glenda D. Thummel of Scott City, Collette B. Friess of Brewster and Shirley A. Raile of Goodland; four brothers, Fendol Bowen of Baird, Colo., Larry Bowen of Rocky Face, Ga., Troy Bowen of Kelso, Wash., and Melvin "Whitey" Bowen of Brewster; two sisters, Zeda Pounds of Fort Morgan, Colo., and Bobby Doty of Meridian, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Brewster Methodist Church, the Rev. Dorine Chambers officiating. Burial will be in Brewster Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, in care of Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, 745 S. Country Club, Colby 67701, Brewster Methodist Church or Brewster Bank.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.

Lee Roy Burge
Lee Roy Burge, 46, Salina, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Burge was born March 7, 1955, at Concordia. He participated in residential and day services at Occupational Center of Central Kansas, Salina.
There are no immediate survivors.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Private burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Occupational Center of Central Kansas, in care of the mortuary.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Will C. "Bill" Chaffee Jr.
Will C. "Bill" Chaffee Jr., 75, Salina, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Chaffee was born July 27, 1925, at Topeka, and was a resident of Salina for 45 years. He owned the Ford dealership at Wamego from 1948-1952 and was manager of the Buick dealership, Topeka, from 1953-1955. He owned the Buick Agency, Salina, from 1955-1967 and later worked as a real estate broker and developer until retirement. He was a Navy veteran and a member of Salina Elks, Salina Noon Kiwanis, Salina Country Club and Salina Masonic Lodge, Salina Consistory, Isis Shrine and Isis Patrol. He was director of Salina Chamber of Commerce, a trustee of St. John's Military School, a board member of Salina YMCA and a member and warden of Christ Cathedral, Salina.
Survivors include his wife, Pattie Lou of the home; two sons, Will C. III of Wilmington, Del., and Richard Allen of Overland Park; a daughter, Judith Ann Bakalar of Overland Park; a sister, Grace Peterson of LeNoir, N.C.; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ Cathedral, 138 S. Eighth, Salina, the Very Rev. Timothy Kline and the Rev. Cannon Bruce E. LeBarron officiating. Inurnment will be in Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. Michael's Columbarium.
Memorials may be made to the church, any Shriner's organization or Hospice of Salina.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

William "Bill" Chapman
OAKLEY -- William "Bill" Chapman, 92, Oakley, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Logan County Hospital, Oakley.
Mr. Chapman was born Oct. 19, 1908, at The Deans, Bathgate, Scotland. He came to the United States in 1909 and was a former resident of Phillipsburg and Ness City, moving to Oakley in 1940. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He had worked for Farm Security Administration, was an officer and director of Farmers State Bank, Oakley, from 1948 until retiring in 1974, and remained the director until 1990. He was a member of United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge 253 and Logan County Shrine Club, all of Oakley, Isis Shrine Temple and Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, both of Salina, Oakley Lions Club, Logan County Hospital Board, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2981 and American Legion Post 339, both of Oakley. He also was a Boy Scout Troop Scoutmaster, a past member of Oakley City Council, served on the Mental Health Board and was a volunteer and contributor of Fick Fossil Museum, Oakley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudine, in 1994; and a son, William Jr., in 1999.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen Kay Hlavacek of Kansas City, Mo.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Oakley, the Revs. Glenn and Barbara Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery with masonic rites by Masonic Lodge 253, Oakley.
Memorials may be made to Fick Fossil Museum or United Methodist Church, Oakley, in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Box 221, Oakley 67748.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 217 Freeman, Oakley 67748.

George Clemison
SMITH CENTER -- George Clemison, 88, Smith Center, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center.
Mr. Clemison was born Feb. 2, 1913, in rural Smith County, and was a lifetime resident of the area. He worked in road maintenance for Smith County.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, and a daughter, Bernice Clemison.
Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Gibson of Smith Center; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Simmons Mortuary, Smith Center, the Rev. Joan McGregor officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, Smith Center.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. until the service Friday at the mortuary, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967.

Ruth A. Fair
RIDGECREST, Calif. -- Ruth A. Fair, 81, Ridgecrest, died Thursday, May 30, 2001, at Ridgecrest.
Mrs. Fair was born Ruth Artina Farrar on June 11, 1909, in Salina, Kan., and was a resident of California since the early 1940s. She worked at the former Stiefel's Department Store, Salina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John.
Survivors include a daughter, Ann Burdett of Ridgecrest; a brother, Harley Farrar of Salina; a sister, Edna Jones of Salina; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The body was cremated. There will be no service or visitation.

Winifred S. Goetsch
SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. -- Winifred S. Goetsch, 90, Sun City West, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Delwebb Hospital, Sun City West.
Mrs. Goetsch was born Winifred S. Roseman on April 7, 1911, in New Cambria, Kan., and was a former resident of Manhattan, Kan., moving to Sun City West in 1981. She was a school nurse in Manhattan for 25 years, a member of Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church, Sun City West, and a former member of Order of the Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma and P.E.O., all of Manhattan.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Johnson in 1940; a son, Eldon Johnson; and a grandson.
Survivors include her husband, Lee of Sun City West; a son, Lowell Johnson of Denver; a stepdaughter, Joan Falk of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four granchildren; three stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz, Manhattan, KS 66502, the Rev. R. Kenneth Wills officiating. Inurnment will be in Sunset Cemetery.

Lawrence Dean "Larry" Hapke
REPUBLICAN CITY, Neb. -- Lawrence Dean "Larry" Hapke, 56, Republican City, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Harlan County Reservoir.
Mr. Hapke was born Aug. 12, 1944, at Richmond, Calif., and was a former resident of Bassett. He was a mechanic at Loar-Leffler Ford Garage, Holdrege, until 1976 and later worked for Peter Kiewit Construction, Omaha, for 24 years.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene of Republican City; children and stepchildren, Joy Bezona of Syracuse, Kan., Faye Foster and Liza Waddington, both of Colorado Springs, Colo., Teresa Stephens of Grinnell, Kan., Laura Atchison of Lakewood, Colo., Lawrence Dean "Bucky" Hapke II of Colby,Kan., Jennifer Prochazka of Arvada, Colo., Janna Dutton of Owasso, Okla., Rick Holen of Aurora, Colo., and Monty Holen of Holdrege; his mother, Evelyn Hapke, Visalia, Calif.; two sisters, Faye Wehrli of Visalia, and Orlene Moore of Sargent, Neb.; two brothers, Vernon of Visalia and Bill of Colorado; and 28 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Holdrege, the Revs. Melva Tranmer and Jean Clayton officiating.
A memorial has been established in his name.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.
Nelson-Harris Funeral Home, 401 Burlington, Holdrege, NE 68949, is handling arrangements.

Berniece Ellen Hoke
HOLDREGE, Neb. -- Berniece Ellen Hoke, 81, Holdrege, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Phelps Memorial Health Center, Holdrege.
Mrs. Hoke was born Berniece Ellen Smith on Sept. 15, 1919, in Gorham, Kan., and was a former resident of Hays, Kan., moving to Nebraska in 1993. She worked for Gorham Grocery Store and later for Kessler Cleaning and Suburban Cleaners, both of Hays. She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Hays, Rebeccah Lodge and Eastern Star.
Her husband, Guy, died in 1972.
Survivors include a son, Robert of Hays; two daughters, Wanda Hunt of Funk and Patricia Hoke of Lincoln; two brothers, Lawrence Smith of Gorham and William J. Smith of Hoxie, Kan.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hays, the Rev. James A. Strasen officiating. Burial will be in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens, Hays.
A memorial has been established in her name.
The casket will be open before the service Thursday at the church.
Nelson-Harris Funeral Home, 401 Burlington, Holdrege, NE 68949 and Cline's Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays, KS 67601, are handling arrangements.

Verna Lenora Jensen
ABILENE -- Verna Lenora Jensen, 79, Abilene, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Jensen was born Verna Lenora Edmonson on Dec. 1, 1921, in Michigan Valley. She was retired and a member of First Christian Church, Herington.
Her husband, Kenneth, died in 1980.
Survivors include a son, Maurice of Omaha, Neb.; two brothers, Charles Edmonson and Fred Edmonson, both of Herington; and two sisters, Vera Stiles of Herington and Jessie Schmidt of White City.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brockmeier Funeral Chapel, Herington, the Rev. Ruth Ann Claerhout officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrews Catholic School, Abilene.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today and 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel, 112 S. Broadway, Herington 67449, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today.

Iver A. "Bill" Knudson
SENECA -- Iver A. "Bill" Knudson, 77, Seneca, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, as the result of injuries received in an automobile crash.
Mr. Knudson was born Sept. 9, 1923, at Zearing, Iowa, and was a former resident of Popular, Wis., Seneca and Washington. He was an Army veteran of World War II and had worked at and later owned and operated a Gambles Store. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, St. Joseph Society of the church, Knights of Columbus 1769, Earle W. Taylor Post 21 American Legion and Seneca Memorial Post 7458 Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Seneca.
Survivors include his wife, Vera of Seneca; four sons, Gary of Mayetta, Robert of Belleville, Tom of Augusta and Eugene of Seneca; two daughters, Sandy Feldkamp of Aurora, Colo., and Diane Morton of Salina; a brother, Adrian Apple of Popular; two sisters, Edna Riveland of Fortuna, N.D., and Inez Carlson of Popular; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Seneca. Burial will be in St. Bede's Cemetery, Kelly.
Rosaries will be said at 7 p.m. today and Thursday at Lauer Funeral Home, 212 S, Fourth, Seneca 66538.
Memorials may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Church, in care of the family.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mabel E. Miller
HERINGTON -- Mabel E. Miller, 94, Herington, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Lutheran Care Home, Herington.
Mrs. Miller was born Mabel E. Hartman on Oct. 23, 1906, at rural Ramona, and was a resident of Herington since 1973. She was a cook at Tampa schools for more than 10 years and a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington, and Tabatha Society of the church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand "Fred" C., in 1980; a son, Merle, in 1982; and two daughters, Gloye Surrette, in 1991 and Kathryn Kroupa, in 1971.
Survivors include a daughter, Margie Schlesener of Hope; a sister, Lola Spinks of Paradise, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington, the Rev. K.C. Dehning officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, in care of Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington 67449.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Edward R. Miller
PHILLIPSBURG -- Edward R. Miller, 88, Phillipsburg, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg.
Mr. Miller was born June 26, 1912, in rural Phillips County and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a farmer and a charter member of Zion Lutheran Church.
His wife, Emma, died in 1986.
Survivors include a son Dick of Phillipsburg; a daughter, Sandra Lott of New Harmony, Utah; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, the Rev. Lorna Paulus officiating. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Phillips County Hospital, Hospice Services or Zion Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Thursday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661, and noon until the service Friday at the church.

Richard S. "Rick" Moses
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Richard S. "Rick" Moses, 49, Scottsdale, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Moses was born Sept. 6, 1951, at Torrington, Wyo., and was a former resident of Salina, Kan., moving to Arizona in 1992. He was a salesman, working for Hanschu Shoes, Mid-West T.V. and Appliance, Sears and Radio Shack, all of Salina, and for Micro Age, Tempe. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina.
Survivors include a son, Justin of Salina; his parents, Richard E. and Vida I. Moses of Oklahoma City; and two sisters, Cheryl Konzem of Salina and Janet Moody of Mesa.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, the Revs. Robert Schaedel and Charles Adams officiating. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Child Abuse Prevention Services or the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Paul Dale Raber
CANTON -- Paul Dale Raber, 93, Canton, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Shiloh Manor Nursing Home, Canton.
Mr. Raber was born Jan. 13, 1908, in Eureka, and was a resident of Canton since 1978, moving from Roxbury. He was a retired oil field pumper and a member of Canton United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star, both of McPherson.
His wife, Sarah, died in 1999.
Survivors include a son, Merle G. of Winfield; a daughter, Barbara A. Hubele of Lindsborg; a brother, Darrel J. of Hermitage, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Canton Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Olson's Mortuary, 139 N. Main, Canton 67428.

Alice W. Self
BURR OAK -- Alice W. Self, 86, Burr Oak, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Self was born Alice W. Wilkins on July 16, 1914, at Chariton, Iowa, and was a resident of Kansas since 1933, moving to Burr Oak in 1987. She farmed with her husband in Jewell County and worked as a librarian at Burr Oak Public Library for many years.
Her husband, Sheridan, died in 1987.
Survivors include two sons, James of Rathdrum, Idaho, and Charles of Smith Center; a sister, Margaret Williams of Red Cloud, Neb.; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Christian Church, Burr Oak, the Rev. Mike Garst officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, 241 W. Fourth, Red Cloud, NE 68970, is handling arrangements.

Dayna D. Soellner
GOODLAND -- Dayna D. Soellner, 25, Goodland, died May 29, 2001, at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital, Denver.
Miss Soellner was born Jan. 6, 1976, at Burlington, Colo., and was a longtime Goodland resident.
Survivors include her mother, Della of the home; her maternal grandmother, Margaret Borgeman of Laramie, Wyo.; and her paternal grandmother, Colletta Soellner of Goodland.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Mountain time Thursday at Bateman Funeral Home, 11th and Broadway, P.O. Box 278, Goodland 67735.
Memorials may be made in her name, to be designated later.

Mildred Dorothy Craig
MINNEAPOLIS -- Mildred Dorothy Craig, 84, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.
Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis, is handling arrangements.

Gertrude B. Epler
HOXIE -- Gertrude B. Epler, 100, Hoxie, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Sheridan County Long Term Care Unit, Hoxie.
Mrs. Epler was born Gertrude B. Burton on Nov. 1, 1900, and was a resident of East Saline Township until moving to Hoxie in the 1940s. She was a waitress, a piano teacher and a homemaker. She was a member of Christian Church of Hoxie.
Her husband, Ralph, died in 1989.
Survivors include cousins.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at the Christian Church, Hoxie, the Rev. George McClelland officiating. Burial will be in Hoxie Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Long Term Care Unit or Christian Church, both of Hoxie.
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1024 Sheridan, Hoxie 67740, is handling arrangements.

Catherine Muehlschuster Fligg
Catherine Muehlschuster Fligg, 94, Salina, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Salina.
Mrs. Fligg was born July 25, 1906, at Kansas City, Mo., and was a resident of Salina since 1978.
Her husband, Kenneth I., died in 1955.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy F. Hampton of Salina; a son, Kenneth I. Jr. of Kansas City, Mo.; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A family service will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Salina Presbyterian Manor Endowment Scholarship Fund at Salina Presbyterian Manor, 2601 E. Crawford, Salina 67401.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Beulah M. Frohreich
HOLYROOD -- Beulah M. Frohreich, 85, Holyrood, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson.
Mrs. Frohreich was born Beulah M. Bennett on Aug. 27, 1915, at Bridgeport, Ill., and was a longtime resident of Holyrood. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood.
Her husband, Victor, died in 1983.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Ann Kempke of Hutchinson and Barbara Reid of Overland Park; a brother, Ralph Bennett of Holyrood; a sister, Mildred Hughes of Holyrood; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood, the Rev. John Sharp officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

Mabel Grove
SUPERIOR, Neb. -- Mabel Grove, 81, Superior, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Good Samaritan Center, Superior.
Mrs. Grove was born Mabel West on March 31, 1920, at Norton, Kan., and was a former resident of Beloit, Kan. She was a homemaker and was a nurse at Brodstone Memorial Hospital, Superior, for eight years. She was active in St. James Lutheran Church, Edgar.
Survivors include her husband, Eldon of Edgar; a son, Dennis Way of Superior; a daughter, Darla Brungardt of Byron; a sister, Frankie Gladow of Manhattan; a stepson, Lee of Superior; a stepdaughter, Judy Schrock of Elm Creek; 12 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Edgar, the Rev. Jon Albrecht officiating. Burial will be in Edgar Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, Third and C, Edgar, NE 68935.

Ora Lee Hauck
BELOIT -- Ora Lee Hauck, Beloit, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Mercy Health Center, Manhattan.
McDonald Funeral Home, Beloit, is handling arrangements.

Wilma J. Hixson
Wilma J. Hixson, 77, Salina, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Everett L. Morrison
OSBORNE -- Everett L. Morrison, 83, Osborne, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne.
Mr. Morrison was born Dec. 5, 1917, at Osborne and was a lifetime resident. He was a farmer, an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and a member of Free Methodist Church, Osborne.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma of the home; a son, Mark of Osborne; a daughter, Judi Bigham of McPherson; and five grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Free Methodist Church, Osborne, the Revs. Roberta Ganzer and Robert Walter officiating.
Memorials may be made to Parkview Care Center or Free Methodist Church, both of Osborne.
The body was donated to University of Kansas Medical Center for research.
Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473, is handling arrangements.

John M. Riedel Jr.
John M. Riedel Jr., 61, Salina, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Holiday Resort Care Center, Salina.
Mr. Riedel was born May 7, 1940, at Walker and was a resident of Salina since 1981. He taught and coached at Brewster from 1962-1966, taught at several Hays schools and was principal at Lincoln Elementary School, Hays. He later worked for School Specialty Supply Co., Salina, retiring as general manager in 1999. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Salina, National School Supply and Equipment Association and Breakfast Bandits Ambucs, where he was chosen Mr. Ambuc in 1989-1990. He was a past member of several educational organizations and Toastmasters.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of the home; a son, J.L. of Salina; two daughters, Amy Riedel-O'Brien of Salina and Ann Riedel of the home; two brothers, Frank of Walker and Celly of Shawnee; four sisters, Maggie Johnston of Osawatomie, Aggie Leiker of Hays, Katie Windholz of Quinter and Josie Braun of Victoria; and a grandson.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Walker, Sister Rose Walters officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Walker.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Salina.
Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Building Fund, 1000 Burr Oak, Salina 67401, or Breakfast Bandits Ambucs, Box 1952, Salina 67401.
The family will receive friends after the vigil Sunday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Salina, and before the service Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Walker.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

William Russell "Bill" Simpson
QUINTER -- William Russell "Bill" Simpson, 76, Quinter, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.
Mr. Simpson was born Jan. 17, 1925, at Deer Creek Township, Allen County, and was a resident of Quinter for two years, moving from Williamsburg, N.M. He was a self-employed electrician, an Army veteran of World War II and a past member of Good Sam Camping Club.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife, Eula Mae of Park; two daughters, Peggy Withers of Larned and Bonna Wheeler of Quinter; a brother, Forrest of Garden City; a sister, Willena Boehn of Pomona; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel, Colony. Burial will be in Colony Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Quinter Senior Citizen Center.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main, Quinter 67752.

Albert W. Weeks
HOXIE -- Albert W. Weeks, 66, Hoxie, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Weeks was born Jan. 19, 1935, at rural Hoxie and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a farmer and a member of the Presbyterian Church, Hoxie.
Survivors include his wife, Judith of the home; a son, David of Ellsworth; three daughters, Marilyn Carder of Hoxie, Donna Simpson of Gilbert, Ariz., and Debra Shugart of Parker, Colo.; two brothers, William of Hoxie and Murl of Towanda; two sisters, Marjorie Thaden of Hastings, Neb., and Alice Pratt of Hoxie; and eight grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Presbyterian Church, Hoxie, the Rev. Larry Booth officiating. Burial will be in Hoxie Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice at Phillipsburg or Oncology Department at Hays Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1024 Sheridan, Hoxie 67740.

Rosemary Pearl Williams
LINCOLN -- Rosemary Pearl Williams, 68, Lincoln, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.
Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, Lincoln, is handling arrangements.

Leslie A. Belshe
COLBY -- Leslie A. Belshe, 51, Colby, died Monday, July 23, 2001.
Mr. Belshe was born Feb. 11, 1950, at Scott City. He was a geophysicist.
Survivors include his wife, Gayle of Houston; a son, Sean of Houston; a daughter, Rebecca Belshe of Houston; his parents, Claude and Doris Belshe of Goodland; two brothers, Brent of Rowatan, Honduras, and Dana of Goodland; and two sisters, Susan Belshe of Gilbert, Ariz., and Deanna Neville of Meridian, Miss.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Colby United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Harrison Chapel, 190 S. Franklin, Colby 67701.

Carol A. Blake
HOPE -- Services for Carol A. Blake, 57, Hope, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Fort Riley Post Cemetery.
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, is handling arrangements.

Raymond W. Brown
GLASCO -- Raymond W. Brown, 83, Glasco, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mr. Brown was born Aug. 27, 1917, near Beloit. He was a trackman for Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby of Glasco, and a sister, Louise Taylor of Partridge.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Nicol Home in Glasco. Burial will be in Glasco Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Nicol Home.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Dean Funeral Home, 301 E. Main, Glasco 67445.

Lola Mae Dawes
HOXIE -- Lola Mae Dawes, 94, Hoxie, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Miss Dawes was born Aug. 12, 1906, near Hoxie. She was a caretaker.
Survivors include a niece, Marilyn Riggs-Rowlison of Morland.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1034 Sheridan, Hoxie 67740. Burial will be in Bow Creek Cemetery near Hoxie.
Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Rural Fire District No. 1.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Chester Dewey
MINNEAPOLIS -- Chester Dewey, 93, Minneapolis, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mr. Dewey was born Aug. 11, 1907, northeast of Minneapolis. He was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Flossie, in 1993; and a son, Fred, in 1951.
Survivors include two sons, Dean of Abilene and Gary of Minneapolis; a daughter, Gay Geisen of Minneapolis; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a stepgrandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Shields Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ottawa County Health Center or Highland Cemetery, both of Minneapolis, or Tescott United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Ethel L. Fiest
JUNCTION CITY -- Ethel L. Fiest, 90, Junction City, died Monday, July 23, 2001.
Mrs. Fiest was born Ethel L. Morgan on Sept. 16, 1910, in Geary County. She was a secretary and clerk at Kamm's Carpet and Linoleum store for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, in 1985; and a son, William.
Survivors include three sons, Richard of Topeka, David of Paris Crossing, Ind., and Darrell of Salina; a sister, Neda Kamm of Junction City; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Junction City. Burial will be in Dwight Cemetery, Dwight.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Mass-Hinitt Funeral Chapel, 805 Caroline, Junction City 66441, is handling arrangements.

Elaine D. Herl
PLAINVILLE -- Elaine D. Herl, 66, Plainville, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mrs. Herl was born Elaine D. Kuhn on Aug. 18, 1934, at Emmeram. She had worked for Rooks County Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Laurin "Stub" of the home; three daughters, Pamela Arrambidez of Dallas, Brenda Miller of Stockton and Marla Plante of Plainville; two sons, Stan of Oklahoma City and Barney of Dallas; a sister, Mary Flax of Hutchinson; 10 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; a great-grandchild; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
A parish vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the church, House Calls of Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice, Plainville, or Pain Management Center, Hays.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663, and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church.

Willis G. Hockersmith
OAKLEY -- Willis G. Hockersmith, 83, Oakley, died Friday, July 27, 2001, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care Facility, Quinter.
Mr. Hockersmith was born Jan. 11, 1918, at Gove County. He was a farmer, trucker and avid pilot. He was a member and deacon of Oakley Christian Church, member of Oakley Lions Club and a charter member of Kansas Farmers Union and Northwest Kansas Groundwater Management District 4.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Nora Hockersmith; a son, Roger Hockersmith; a brother, Harold Hockersmith; and a sister, Marie Mendenhall.
Survivors include his wife, Elta Louise of Quinter; two sons, Lanny and Terry, both of Oakley; four daughters, Julie Kite of Bullhead City, Ariz., Connie Markle of Ellis, Kathy Van Kirk of Sarasota, Fla., and Debbie Hall of Wichita; two brothers, Joe of Oakley and Charley of Quinter; two sisters, Wilma Doxon of Gove and Wanda Wildeman of Grainfield; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Oakley Christian Church, Pastor Bob Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Logan County Emergency Medical Service or Logan County Fire Department.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, 217 Freeman, Oakley 67748.

Max W. Hudson
MUNDEN -- Max W. Hudson, 86, Munden, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001.
Mr. Hudson was born April 27, 1915, at Narka. He was a railroad section crewman.
His wife, Dixie, died in 1980.
Survivors include four sons, Wayne of Idaho Springs, Colo., James of Courtland, Frederick of Aurora, Colo., and Albert of Clifton; four daughters, Rachel Hoffmeyer of Deshler, Neb., Brenda Keim of Delphos, Roberta Craig of Munden and Iva Jane Rodgers of South Roxanna, Ill.; 27 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at United Methodist Church, Munden. Burial will be in Ida Cemetery, rural Munden.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th, Belleville 66935, is handling arrangements.

Walter H. McCrea
McPHERSON -- Walter H. McCrea, 91, McPherson, died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Mr. McCrea was born Sept. 9, 1909, at Winchester. He was a retired electrician and car salesman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred O., in 1996; and a daughter, Marcia, in 1953.
Survivors include a son, Wyatt of Wichita; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, McPherson. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to McPherson Opera House Preservation Co. or Kiwanis Club of McPherson.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson 67460, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Kelly Anne Roberts
MANHATTAN -- Kelly Anne Roberts, 32, Manhattan, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001.
Mrs. Roberts was born Kelly Anne Nelson on June 17, 1969, at Milwaukee. She had been a radio broadcaster for several Kansas radio stations.
Her husband, Tyler, died in 1996.
Survivors include her parents, Donna Frodsham, Charles Frodsham and Douglas Allen Nelson; a sister, Kimberly Lynn Brown of Lawrence; a brother, Eric C. Frodsham of Manhattan; and her grandmother, Elaine Nelson of Milwaukee.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Sabetha City Cemetery.
A Christian wake will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel, 1616 Poyntz, Manhattan 66502.
Memorials may be made to the Kelly Roberts Memorial in care of the funeral home.

Charles Pearl Rogers
FLORENCE -- Charles Pearl Rogers, 90, Florence, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mr. Rogers was born May 14, 1911, at rural Roxbury. He was a Santa Fe Railroad employee for 41 years, retiring in 1965.
A son, Duane, died in 1942.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie of Florence; two sons, LaVerne of Emporia and Daryl of Kansas City, Kan.; a daughter, Verla Mansfield of Carabelle, Fla.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Church, Florence. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence.
Memorials may be made to the church and Masonic Lodge 114 of Florence.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Zeiner Funeral Home, 104 W. Fifth, Florence 66851.

Maudie M. Snyder
LOGAN -- Maudie M. Snyder, 86, Logan, died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Mrs. Snyder was born Maudie M. Kincaid on Dec. 22, 1914, near Kirwin. She was a cook at Logan Manor Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Guy, in 1976; and two sons, David Gayle in 1988 and Merle Eugene in 2001.
Survivors include a son, Elmer Lee of Centralia, Wash.; two daughters, Ferma Kahle of Topeka and Pauline Thaut of Rosemont, Neb.; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.
Memorials may be made to Logan Christian Church.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Logan Funeral Home, First and Church, Logan 67646.

Evelyn Colson Swinton
MANKATO -- Evelyn Colson Swinton, 90, Mankato, died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Mrs. Swinton was born Evelyn Warne on Oct. 27, 1910, at Franklin, Neb. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Warne Colson and Richard Colson, both of Mankato; a sister, Roberta West of Superior, Neb.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Harmony United Methodist Church, Mankato. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato.
Memorials may be made to the Harmony United Methodist Church Music Fund or Mankato City Library.
The casket will remain closed.
Melby Mortuary, 402 N. High, Mankato 66956, is handling arrangements.

Nora Mae Todd
Nora Mae Todd, 74, Salina, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001.
Mrs. Todd was born Nora Mae Clemence on Jan. 6, 1927, at Woodward County, Okla. She was an assembly worker for Federal Mogul Bearing Manufacturer.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael.
Survivors include her husband, Dwight O. of Salina; a son, Isaac of Salina; three brothers, Lee Clemence, Max Clemence and Kirk Clemence, all of Texas; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
There will be no service. The body was cremated.
Memorials may be made to Salina Hospice.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at 1437 Kiowa, Salina.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

W. John "Johnny" Apt
W. John "Johnny" Apt, 93, Salina, died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Mr. Apt was born April 9, 1908, at Kunkle, Ohio. He had been a promoter for boxing and wrestling shows, brought many orchestras and Broadway dramas and musicals to the Salina area during the Big Band Era, owned and operated the "Blue Pacific" tavern, Salina, from 1954 to 1961 and also promoted and ran special train trips to Kansas City Athletics baseball games. He also owned and operated Kansas Student Tour Council with his wife, was a district court reporter at Salina for 35 years, retiring in 1976, and later worked at Owens and Brake Court Reporting Service until 1995. He was a member of Kansas National Shorthand Reporters Associations, Eagle's Lodge, Salina Country Club and First Christian Church, all of Salina.
His wife, Thelma, died in 1999.
Survivors include two sons, Larry W. Apt of Parma, Ohio, and John Burton Reynolds of Salt Lake City; and a daughter, Kimberly Apt Beckham of Beeville, Texas.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church, Salina, the Revs. Greg Lombard Rea and Kim Blakely Rea officiating.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church or Salina Community Theater.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Shirley Ann Beardslee
HAYS -- Shirley Ann Beardslee, 66, Hays, died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Mrs. Beardslee was born Shirley Ann McElfresh on June 23, 1935, at Lebanon.
Survivors include her husband, Carroll of the home; two daughters, Kelly Ludlow of Victoria and Nancy Beardslee of Philadelphia; a son, Mark of Hays; her mother, Irene McElfresh of Smith Center; a brother, Don McElfresh of Sutton, Neb.; and two grandchildren.
The family memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays 67601. Private inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to an educational fund for the grandchildren.

Lawrence A. Cordel
CAWKER CITY -- Lawrence A. Cordel, 79, Cawker City, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mr. Cordel was born July 4, 1922, at Tipton. He was a farmer-stockman.
His wife, Virginia Ann, died in 1998.
Survivors include a son, Larry of Cawker City; a daughter, Diana Lee Feldhausen of Topeka; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cawker City.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cawker City.
Domoney Funeral Home, 817 Morgan, P.O. Box 127, Downs 67437, is handling arrangements.

Donald "Punk" Dodd
HILL CITY -- Donald "Punk" Dodd, 75, Hill City, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mr. Dodd was born Feb. 5, 1926, at Hill City. He was a retired service technician for Kansas Nebraska Gas.
Survivors include his wife, Carole of Hill City; a son, Gene of St. Francis; a daughter, Linda Campbell of Hill City; a sister, Monie Steeples of Hays; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel of Hill City, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642. Private family burial will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Graham County Hospital.
There will be no visitation.

Ralph Fose
WaKEENEY -- Ralph Fose, 68, WaKeeney, died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Mr. Fose was born March 13, 1933, at Bazine Township, Ness County. He was a retired feedmill operator for Farmland Industries.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry, in 1984.
Survivors include three sons, John and Jay, both of WaKeeney, and Joel of Hays; three daughters, Lorna Scheffe of Liberal and Lana Dinkel and Lisa Fose, both of Ellis; a brother, Bobby Foos of Ellis; six sisters, Velma Durham of Farmington, N.M., Donna Corp of Wichita, Lorrine Butterfield of Laurel, Mont., Lillian Tickle of Carmel, Ind., Doris Allen of Indiana, and Betty Kraft of Dodge City; and 15 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney. Burial will be in WaKeeney City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship Fund.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672.

Edith M. Gordier
OAKLEY -- Edith M. Gordier, 78, Oakley, died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Mrs. Gordier was born Edith M. McDonald on May 21, 1923, at Onaway, Mich. She was a retired bookkeeper for Farmington (Mich.) Public Schools.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Cassie, in 1974; and her second husband, Norman A. Gordier, in 1999.
Survivors include four stepsons, Frank G. Gordier of Lenexa, Gerald L. Gordier of Fort Collins, Colo., Steven L. Gordier of South Kansas City, Mo., and Larry Muse of Heber Springs, Ark.; three stepdaughters, Brenda D. Beringer of Sharon Springs, Linda Holland of Heber Springs and Judy Lamerson of Westland, Mich.; and seven stepgrandchildren.
The memorial service will be at a later date at Community of Christ Church, Onaway, Mich. Burial will be at a later date in Elwood Cemetery, Onaway.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley 67748.

Richard D. "Rich" Keeling
OBERLIN -- Richard D. "Rich" Keeling, 50, Oberlin, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mr. Keeling was born May 6, 1951, at Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was a farmer and an equipment operator in Decatur County.
Survivors include his wife, Tracy of Oberlin; and a son, Jason of Oberlin. The service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Decatur County or Northwest Kansas Organ Donor Group.

Dominique McNabb
Dominique McNabb, infant son of George IV and Kriscina McNabb, Salina, was stillborn Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Survivors in addition to his parents include two brothers, John and George, both of Salina; his grandparents, George III and Deborah McNabb of Salina and John and Martha Perret of Salina; his great-grandparents, Lois Perret of Salina, John and Grace Wisniewski of Michigan and Myra McNabb of McPherson; and his great-great-grandmother, Dorothy McNabb of Michigan.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to the Dominique McNabb Memorial Fund in care of Bennington State Bank.
There will be no visitation.
Roselawn Mortuary, 1307 S. Santa Fe, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Ruby Lena McNabb
SUPERIOR, Neb. -- Ruby Lena McNabb, 100, Superior, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mrs. McNabb was born Jan. 13, 1901, at rural Reubens, Kan. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; two sons, Dallas Wayne and John; and two grandsons.
Survivors include three daughters, Pauline Zoberst of Fort Morgan, Colo., Donnis Melzer of Moclip, Wash., and Rose Asbury of Denver; two sons, Larry Dean of Mankato, Kan., and Billie of Denver; a brother, Woodrow Wilson of Mankato; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato.
Memorials may be made to Superior Good Samaritan Center.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Monday at the funeral home, 750 N. Commercial, Superior, NE 68978.

Minnie Reva Berkley Rosser
ROSSVILLE -- Minnie Reva Berkley Rosser, 89, Rossville, died Saturday, July 28, 2001.
Mrs. Rosser was born Minnie Reva Berkley on April 19, 1912, at rural Lincoln County. 
Her husband, Frank Louis, died in 1984.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen Heidebrecht of Wichita and Marilyn Campbell of Rossville; two sisters, Ruth Sulter of Salina and Helen Webb of Solomon; four granchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Edward "Don" Truan
RUSSELL -- Edward "Don" Truan, 91, Russell, died Saturday, July 28, 2001.
Mr. Truan was born Feb. 14, 1910, at rural Ellis County. He worked as a state well plugger for Kansas Corporation Commission for 16 years, retiring in 1975.
His wife, Bernadine, died in 1990.
Survivors include a brother, Floyd of Gorham.
The service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Winterset Cemetery, Gorham.
Memorials may be made to Winterset Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Cline's Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays 67601.

Alvin B. VanDusen
ABILENE -- Alvin B. VanDusen, 81, Abilene, died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Mr. VanDusen was born Nov. 24, 1919, at Manhattan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Harriet, in 1981.
Survivors include a brother, Roy of Manhattan.
The service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Valley View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Manhattan.
There will be no visitation.
Chaput Mortuary, 310 N. Washington, Clyde 66938, is handling arrangements.

Verla C. Cooley
OSBORNE -- Verla C. Cooley, 83, Osborne, died Sunday, July 29, 2001,
Mrs. Cooley was born March 16, 1918, in rural Cedar. She was a homemaker and a former cook at Osborne County Memorial Hospital.
Her husband, Everett, died in 1993.
Survivors include a son, Evans of Alton; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery, Alton.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Services Inc.
There will be no visitation. The casket will remain closed.

Gertrude M. Gibson
KENSINGTON -- Gertrude M. Gibson, 87, Kensington, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mrs. Gibson was born Gertrude M. Billings on Aug. 21, 1913, in rural Smith County. She was a retired homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, in 1988; and a son, Joseph, in 1975.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Gibson of Loomis, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at United Church of Kensington. Burial will be in Germantown Cemetery, Kensington.
Memorials may be made to United Church of Kensington.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Simmons Mortuary, 117 N. Main, Kensington 66951.

Doris M. Monty
Doris M. Monty, 84, Salina, died July 29, 2001.
Mrs. Monty was born Doris M. Kindlesparger on March 14, 1917, in rural Lincoln County. She was a bank officer and loan officer at First National Bank, St. Joseph, Mo., for 33 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcid E., in 1994; and a son, William Joseph, in 1964.
Survivors include two brothers, Dean Kindlesparger of Salina and John L. Kindlesparger of Lindsborg.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at University United Methodist Church, Salina. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Richard L. Ruddell
GOODLAND -- Richard L. Ruddell, 63, Goodland, died Sunday, July 29, 2001.
Mr. Ruddell was born July 28, 1938, at Burlington, Colo.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy.
Survivors include his wife, Donna of Goodland; a son, David of Goodland; a daughter, Sandra Murray of St. Francis; three sisters, Loretta Beachley and Bonnie Wachs, both of Burlington, and Patricia Campbell of Trenton, Neb.; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Mountain time Wednesday at First Christian Church, Goodland. Burial will be in Goodland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Mountain time Tuesday at Koons Funeral Home, 211 N. Main, Goodland 67735-1555.

Everett Dean Shuler
OAKLEY -- Everett Dean Shuler, 72, Oakley, died Monday, July 23, 2001.
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley, is handling arrangements.

Johnnie Thomas
Johnnie Thomas, 74, Salina, died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
Mr. Thomas was born Feb. 26, 1927, in Monroe, La. He retired in tire service for Saline County.
Survivors include a son, Wayne of Wichita; four daughters, Frankie Thomas, Georgaleen Thomas and Joyce Edwards, all of Salina and Norma Wright of Salinas, Calif.; and two sisters, Gracie Thomas of Dayton, Ohio, and Georgia Lena Harris of Oakland, Calif.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Missionary Baptist Building Fund, in care of the funeral home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Hetty Lou Brooks
MORLAND -- Hetty Lou Brooks, 68, Morland, died Saturday, July 28, 2001.
Mrs. Brooks was born Hetty Lou Shughart on Sept. 9. 1932, at Eustace, Texas. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Dale of rural Morland; three sons, Larry Crayton of Peabody, Lewis Crayton of Morland and Lester Crayton of Hays; a daughter, Leann Crayton of Salina; a brother, George Shughart of Climax Springs, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel, Hill City. Burial will be in Morland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Salina Regional Health Center Skilled Nursing Unit, Penn Campus.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the funeral chapel, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67542.

Elizabeth F. Burt
LINCOLN -- Elizabeth F. Burt, 86, Lincoln, died Sunday, July 29, 2001.
Miss Burt was born Aug. 17, 1914, at Lincoln. She was an abstractor and a teacher.
Survivors include a sister, Bonnie Riddle of Topeka.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church, Lincoln. Burial will be in Lincoln City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mid-America Health Care or Lincoln Girls Basketball Team.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455.

Fronie A. Freeborn
FLORENCE -- Fronie A. Freeborn, 89, Florence, died Saturday, July 28, 2001.
Mrs. Freeborn was born Fronie A. Scobee on Oct. 12, 1911, at rural Chase County. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Ellis "Jack" of rural Florence; a son, Jackie D. of rural Florence; two daughters, Ruth E. Hodges of Ponca City, Okla., and Mary Lee Wineinger of Marion; a brother, Tom Scobee of Cedar Falls, Iowa; a sister, Rosie Murphy of Monett, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Florence Christian Church. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, rural Florence.
Memorials may be made to Florence Christian Church or Marion Manor.
Zeiner Funeral Home, 104 W. Fifth, Florence 66851, is handling arrangements.

Wilbur Dean "Bill" Gott
MISSION, Texas -- Wilbur Dean "Bill" Gott, 77, Mission, died July 23, 2001.
Mr. Gott was born Sept. 23, 1923, at St. Louis. He was a World War II veteran, a prisoner of war and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a retired supervisor for Kansas Power and Light at Salina, Kan., and Topeka, Kan., and had coached Graves and Marymount Softball Teams in the Salina area.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Gott in 1970; and a brother, Don in 1983.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie of Mission; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Evelyn of Salina; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Keith Tannehill of Assaria, Kan.; a sister, Lillian McIntosh of Salina; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The inurnment service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church or Sacred Heart Cathedral, both of Salina.
Ric Brown Family Funeral Home, Mission, handled arrangements.
The body was cremated.

Edythe Ida Hawkins
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Edythe Ida Hawkins, 93, Asheville, formerly of Delphos, Kan., died Thursday, July 26, 2001.
She was born Edythe Ida Koeppen on Dec. 5, 1907, at Attica, Kan. She was a farm wife.
Her husband, Clifton E., died in 1975.
Survivors include a son, Marvin of Asheville; a daughter, Donna Rice of Livingston, Texas; two sisters; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The entombment service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Delphos Mausoleum.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Shields Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Rich Keeling
OBERLIN -- Rich Keeling, 50, Oberlin, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mr. Keeling was born June 6, 1951, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He attended Clarion Grade School and graduated from Clarion High School and the University of Florida. 
He married Tracy L. Sell, May 17, 1987, at Piper. 
He farmed and later worked for Decatur County as an equipment operator. He was a member of the Oberlin Arts and Humanities, Tri-State Festival Organization and was a Hospice Volunteer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Jean Keeling.
Survivors include his wife, Tracy; a son, Jason Berry; two honorary daughters, Kristina and Brandy Dean, and a honorary granddaughter, Mikayla Dean. 
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749, Sister Marilyn Wall officiating. 
Memorials may be made to Northwest Kansas Organ Donor Group or Hospice of Decatur County.

William M. "Bill" Kendall
HERINGTON -- William M. "Bill" Kendall, 81, Herington, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Kendall was born May 12, 1920, at Herington. He was a retired farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, Lu of the home; a daughter, Carolyn Haden of Topeka; three sons, Larry of St. Louis, Jim of Vienna, Austria and Dave of Dover; a sister, Helen Haage of Herington; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church, Herington. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington, with military rites.
Memorials may be made to Kansas SmokeLess Kids Initiative, 4300 S.W. Drury Lane, Topeka 66604, or in care of Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington 67449.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Douglas W. Lang
WaKEENEY -- Douglas W. Lang, 57, WaKeeney, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Lang was born Aug. 4, 1943, at Wahoo, Neb.
Survivors include a son, Jeff, address unknown; a daughter, Tina Lang, address unknown; his mother, Beulah Lang of WaKeeney; two sisters, Marian Kiefer of Pleasanton, Iowa, and Bonnie Joslin of WaKeeney; and four grandchildren.
Private burial will be at a later date in WaKeeney City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses, in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the funeral home.

Dolores Ann Shanahan
Dolores Ann Shanahan, 78, Salina, died Saturday, July 28, 2001.
Mrs. Shanahan was born Dolores Ann Myers on Feb. 24, 1923, at Commerce, Okla. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Patrick W. of Salina; three daughters, Nancy Shanahan and Linda Beneke, both of Salina, and Susan Rothwell of Wichita; a sister, Barbara Nelson of Santa Maria, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.
A vigil will be at 6:30 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral or Saline County Humane Society.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.

George W. Tugwell III
George W. Tugwell III, 62, Salina, died Sunday, July 29, 2001.
Mr. Tugwell was born Aug. 5, 1938, at Baltimore. He was was a self-employed carpenter in home construction and a retired officer for the Ellsworth County Police Department. He was a member of Grand Avenue Methodist Church, American Legion Post 62 and the National Rifle Association.
He was preceded in death by a stepson, Frank Berkman, in 1994.
Survivors include his wife, Frances L. of Salina; a daughter, Connie Harder of Belleville; a brother, Bill of Baltimore; a sister, Freda Suter of Baltimore; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, with military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1432.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Carolyn S. Woddell
McPHERSON -- Carolyn S. Woddell, 62, McPherson, died Sunday, July 29, 2001.
She was born Carolyn S. Gard on May 4, 1939, at Independence. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Lynn.
Survivors include her husband, Wilford of Beloit; a son, Kevin of McPherson; three daughters, Debbie Adams and Kim Woddell, both of McPherson, and Tina Woddell of Newton; two brothers, Kenny Gard of Winfield and Jim Gard of Colorado; a sister, Pat Richey of Enid, Okla.; and four grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at McPherson First Church of the Nazarene.
Memorials may be made to the Carolyn S. Woddell Memorial Fund.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Wayne N. Belles
BELOIT -- Wayne N. Belles, 45, Beloit, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
Mr. Belles was born Sept. 20, 1955, at Beloit. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy of the home; two sons, DuWayne of Lawrence and Dwight of the home; his mother, Charlotte Belles of Beloit; a brother, Edwin of Blair, Neb.; and two sisters, Cynthia Efken of Tipton and Delores White of Omaha, Neb.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, Beloit. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.
Memorials may be made to the Wayne Belles Scholarship Fund.
Visitation will be the funeral home, 910 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420.

Calvin L. Brizendine
LAS VEGAS -- Calvin L. Brizendine, 79, Las Vegas, died April 9, 2001.
Mr. Brizendine was born Feb. 25, 1922, at Salina, Kan. He was a retired construction engineer.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine M. of Las Vegas; and a sister, H. Arline Ewald of Boulder, Colo.
The service was April 12 at Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 69119.

Mabel Arbuthnot Carpenter
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Mabel Arbuthnot Carpenter, 87, Colorado Springs, died Friday, July 27, 2001.
Mrs. Carpenter was born Mabel Arbuthnot on April 13, 1914, in Lincoln, Colo. She was an elementary school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd.
Survivors include a sister, Mary Louise Nevins of Colorado Springs; and a brother, Warren Arbuthnot of Ordway.
The service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Haddam (Kan.) Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family's choice.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.
Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th, Belleville 66935, is handling arrangements.

Joseph Franklin "Joe" Fleckenstein
DRESDEN -- Joseph Franklin "Joe" Fleckenstein, 57, Dresden, died Saturday, July 28, 2001.
Mr. Fleckenstein was born Aug. 23, 1943, in McCook, Neb. He was a laborer.
Survivors include two sons, Leonard of Sterling, Colo., and Christopher of Limon, Colo.; two daughters, Michelle Fleckenstein of Arvada, Colo., and Lorraine Fleckenstein of Glendale, Colo.; his mother, Gertrude Fleckenstein of Dresden; a brother, Leonard of Jennings; two sisters, Geraldine Lampe of St. Francis and Delores Rohr of Goodland; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Leoville. Inurnment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leoville.
Memorials may made in his name.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.
Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749, is handling arrangements.

Ruth C. Hobson
MARION -- Ruth C. Hobson, 95, Marion, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mrs. Hobson was born Ruth C. McCarty on March 13, 1906, in Marion. She was a homemaker and had worked at Seymour Packing House, Marion.
Her husband, Sidney, died in 1975.
Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Starkel and Delores Lee, both of El Dorado; a brother, Jerry McCarty of Wichita; a sister, Cora Call of Kansas City, Kan.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke Living Center.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion 66861.

Mary Lou Jensen
BROOKVILLE -- Mary Lou Jensen, 74, Brookville, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
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 will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brookville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Brookville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Brookville United Methodist Church or Brookville Senior Citizens Center. 
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401.

Gladys Ann McGatlin
HOXIE -- Gladys Ann McGatlin, 99, Hoxie, died Saturday, July 28, 2001.
Mrs. McGatlin was born Gladys Ann Johnson on Dec. 18, 1901, in rural Hoxie. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Verne Sr., in 1959; two sons, Verne Jr. and Gail W.; and a daughter, Gladys DeeVee Carlton.
Survivors include a sister, Myrtle Carter of Hoxie; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at the Methodist Church, Hoxie. Burial will be in Hoxie Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Hospital Long Term Care, Hoxie, in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1024 Sheridan, Hoxie 67740.

Frank O. Scheibeler
MINNEAPOLIS -- Frank O. Scheibeler, 90, Minneapolis, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Scheibeler was born June 6, 1911, at Cheyenne Wells, Colo. He retired in 1982 as a state grain inspector.
His wife, Letha M., died in 1995.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Farrington of Salina; three sisters, Marie Morgan and Elva Siegel, both of Hillsboro, Ore., and Edith Lynch of Fall Creek, Ore.; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The private family service will be in Mausoleum Williamsburg, Salina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Twilight Years Adult Care Home, First United Methodist Church or Love Inc., all of Minneapolis.
There will be no visitation.
Shields Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467, is handling arrangements.

Hazel Costella Storer
LENEXA -- Hazel Costella Storer, 87, Lenexa, died Sunday, July 29, 2001.
Mrs. Storer was born Oct. 2, 1913, in Alton. She was a homemaker and a nursing assistant at KU Med Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin, in 1994; and two sons, Everett and James.
Survivors include a son, Morris of Shawnee; a daughter, Corinne Shaw of Kansas City, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Osborne. Burial will be in Osborne Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice or Roanoke Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473.

Howard Tave
Howard Tave, 67, Salina, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Tave was born April 20, 1934, at Fort Worth, Texas. He was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Fears and Joseph Fears, both of Salina; three daughters, Katheryn Fears, Mary Irvin and Pamela Kency, all of Salina; a sister, Ruby Tave of Fort Worth, Texas; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401.

Muriel B. Thurston
CANTON -- Muriel B. Thurston, 97, Canton, died Sunday, July 29, 2001.
Mrs. Thurston was born Muriel B. Dougherty on Feb. 1, 1904, in rural Rooks County. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil, in 1967; a daughter, Bonnie Lou Netherland; and two sons, Walter Jo Thurston and Bobbie Dean Netherland.
Survivors include a son, Martin James Netherland of Huntington, Texas; five daughters, Pattie Wright of West Harrison, Ind., Bernetha Letsch of Klamath Falls, Ore., Rita Peterman and Gladys Brockway, both of McPherson and Alda Lawrence of Onawa, Iowa; a sister, Ada Wannamaker of Russell; 19 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Shiloh Manor, Canton. Private family inurnment will be later in Greenwood Cemetery, Hunter.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh Manor, Canton.
Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460, is handling arrangements.

Fred R. Williams
FIRCREST, Wash. -- Fred R. Williams, 58, Fircrest, died July 18, 2001.
Mr. Williams was born July 26, 1942, at Little River, Kan. He was a 20-year veteran of the Air Force, retiring as a major and later managed a flight simulator at McCord Air Force Base.
Survivors include his wife, Susan of Fircrest; a son, Bradley of Kent; a stepson, Kevin Jensen of San Francisco; a stepdaughter, Erin Campbell of Fircrest; his parents, Lester and Rosalie Williams of Marquette, Kan.; a brother, Robert of Little River; a stepbrother, Ronald Shriner of Azel, Texas; a granddaughter; and five stepgrandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Marquette Methodist Church. Inurnment will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Langley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Marquette Methodist Church.
There will be no visitation.
Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, is handling arrangements.

Viola Adamson
POTWIN -- Viola Adamson, 95, Potwin, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
Mrs. Adamson was born Viola Dexter on May 15, 1906, at Longton. She was a retired schoolteacher.
Her husband, Bill, died in 1988.
Survivors include a son, Joe of Salina; a daughter, Marilyn Coats of Potwin; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Potwin Christian Church. Burial will be in McGill Cemetery, Potwin.
Memorials may be made to Wheat State Manor Nursing Home or Potwin Christian Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Lamb-Nutter Mortuary, 120 S. Main, Whitewater 67154.

Rance A. Craig
TOPEKA -- Rance A. Craig, 35, Topeka, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Craig was born Sept. 11, 1965, at Salina. He worked in construction.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Janice and Don Travis of Auburn; three sisters, Laura Jeffries of Topeka, Glenda Marple of Auburn and Sharyl Nelson of Wichita.
The service will be at 11 a.m. today in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka.
Memorials may be made to Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas, Topeka 66608-0350.
Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 S.W. 10th, Topeka 66604, is handling arrangements.

Robin F. Fazel
CASPER, Wyo. -- Robin F. Fazel, 41, Casper, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Miss Fazel was born April 6, 1960, at Salina, Kan. She graduated from Kansas State School for the Visually Handicapped in 1981 and served as a volunteer for Special Olympics, Veterans of Foreign Wars, St. Jude's Children and Feed the Children. She also wrote poetry and short stories, receiving awards for poetry from the Writer's Guild.
She was preceded in death by her father, Danny Dale Sr., in 1998.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Phannitta and Bruce Brugger of Casper; three brothers, Danny Dale Jr. and David, both of Salina, and Floyd of Mesquite, Texas; three sisters, Angie Self and Lori Brown, both of Salina, and Carolyn Beard-Guffy of Casper; her close friend, Dixie Brown, of Salina; and her best friend, Forrest, her dog.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, the Rev. Bob Aills officiating.
Memorials may be made to Five Trails Adult Day Center, 112 S. Beech, Casper, WY 82601.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today.

Lily Bell Holden
WaKEENEY -- Lily Bell Holden, 93, WaKeeney, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
Mrs. Holden was born Sept. 21, 1907, at Miami, Okla.
Survivors include a daughter, Billi Zeman of WaKeeney.
No service is planned. The body was cremated.
Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672, is handling arrangements.

C.E. "Gene" Kibler
TOPEKA -- C.E. "Gene" Kibler, 85, Topeka, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Kibler was born at rural Bellaire. He worked for Martin's Lumber for 17 years and for Whelan's for 24 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mary C. of Topeka; two daughters, Catherine Lawson of Topeka and Barbara Feyn of Martinez, Calif.; three sisters, Florence Gardner and Faith Kibler, both of Smith Center, and Mary Shaneyfelt of St. George; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka.
Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 S.W. 10th, Topeka 66604, is handling arrangements.

M. June Latimer
McPHERSON -- M. June Latimer, 80, McPherson, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
Miss Latimer was born June 4, 1921, at Newark, N.J. She was a medical lab technologist at Memorial Hospital, McPherson, for 32 years.
Survivors include her friend and companion, Lois Snyder of McPherson.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, McPherson. The body was donated to University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Memorials may be made to McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson 67460.
More information is available at www.stockhamfamily. com.

Louis C. Lyda
OZAWKIE -- Louis C. Lyda, 70, Ozawkie, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001.
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, is handling arrangements.

Gertrude Mary McNeive
LOGAN -- Gertrude Mary McNeive, 95, Logan, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001.
Mrs. McNeive was born Gertrude O'Connor on Aug. 23, 1905. She was a retired homemaker.
Her husband, Thomas, died in 1977.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Ricardi of Olathe; a sister, Loene O'Connor of Edmond; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Densmore.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Enfield Funeral Home, Norton, 215 W. Main, Norton 67654.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Cemetery Fund or Logan Manor.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Royce Allen Mong
BAVARIA -- Royce Allen Mong, 62, Bavaria, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Mong was born March 15, 1939, at Salina. He was an eight-year veteran of the Navy and a 13-year veteran of the Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1977. He was a retired instructor for Salina Area Technical School and had operated Mong Appliance Service, Bavaria, for 23 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; two sons, Bob D. of Salina and Roger D. of Bavaria; his father, Raymond Royce of Bavaria; a brother, Darrell of Salina; two stepsisters, Norma Cain of Wichita and Gwen Latham of Quinter; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hill City.
Memorials may be made to Isis Temple.
Roselawn Mortuary, 1307 S. Santa Fe, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Edith E. Porter
ABILENE -- Edith E. Porter, 92, Abilene, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001.
Mrs. Porter was born Aug. 13, 1908, at Abilene. She was a housekeeper.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond.
Survivors include a daughter, Matilda Jane Scott.
The service will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Abilene Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410, is handling arrangements.

Homer E. Sanneman
WAKEFIELD -- Homer E. Sanneman, 81, Wakefield, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
Mr. Sanneman was born April 14, 1920, at rural Clay County. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Wilene of Clay Center; three sons, Dudley of Palmer, Dewey of Goddard and Dan of Larned; a sister, Hazel Lloyd of Green; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Clay Center. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
Memorials may be made to the Homer Sanneman Memorial Fund to be designated later.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432.

Edwin Lynn Toll
HAYS -- Edwin Lynn Toll, 40, Hays, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Toll was born Nov. 9 1960, at Hoxie. He was disabled.
Survivors include two brothers, Doren of Overgaard, Ariz., and Sidney of Hays; and two sisters, Virginia Hinsley of Golden Valley, Ariz., and Mickey Toll of Zurich.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel of Hill City. Burial will be in Morland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hays.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Friday at the funeral chapel, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642.

George William Wineinger
BELOIT -- George William Wineinger, 88, Beloit, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Wineinger was born April 10, 1913, at Alton. He was a retired bread salesman.
His wife, Marry, died in 1996.
Survivors include two sons, Bill of Alvin, Texas, and Barry of Cuero, Texas; a daughter, Rosie Butler of Overland Park; a sister, Thelma Brightbill of Salina; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Beloit. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.
Memorials may be made to Methodist Church or Beloit Senior Center.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today at Harrison Funeral Home, 302 N. Hersey, Beloit 67420-2315.

Carl R. Adkins
GLASCO -- Carl R. Adkins, 79, Glasco, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001.
Mr. Adkins was born Aug. 3, 1921, at Glasco. He was a plant foreman for Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, in 2000; and a daughter, Susan Adkins, in 1949.
Survivors include a son, Mark of Parker, Colo.; two daughters, Penelope Davis of Bald Knob, Ark., and Robyn Erickson of Scandia; a sister, Ida Studt of Glasco; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Glasco United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Glasco Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Glasco United Methodist Church or Glasco Ambulance Service.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Dean Funeral Home, 301 W. Main, Glasco 67445.

Phyllis Booth
BELOIT -- Phyllis Booth, 69, Beloit, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2001, at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
McDonald Funeral Home, Beloit, is handling arrangements.

George Bray
COLBY -- George Bray, 73, Colby, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2001.
Kersenbrock Funeral Home, Colby, is handling arrangements.

Marjorie Grace Hamilton
Marjorie Grace Hamilton, 80, Salina, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001.
Mrs. Hamilton was born Marjorie Grace Graves on June 2, 1921, at Salina. She retired as a Civil Service stenographer in 1975.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Curtis; four sons, Ron Bullock of Colleyville, Texas, Bruce Bullock of Genesee, Colo., Brian Hamilton of Grand Island, Neb., and Raymond Hamilton Jr. of Salina; two brothers, William H. Graves of Salina and "Jim" Lowell Graves of Shawnee Mission; four sisters, Ada Bennett, Ruth Green and Alice Ely, all of Salina, and Louise Murdock of Mesa, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina 67401. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Hospice of Salina or charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, Salina.

Lawrence H. Henry
HOISINGTON -- Lawrence H. Henry, 92, Hoisington, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2001.
Mr. Henry was born July 23, 1909, at rural Ellsworth County. He was a farmer-stockman in the Carneiro area.
He was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Earl.
Survivors include his wife, Amelia of Hoisington; a daughter, Marilyn Lindsay of Hoisington; six grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren.
The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Buckeye Cemetery, rural Kanopolis.
Memorials may be made to J.H. Robbins Memorial Library.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439.

Doris Jones
McCRACKEN -- Doris Jones, 82, McCracken, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001.
Mrs. Jones was born Doris Poe on Nov. 27, 1918, at Wichita. She was a bank teller.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jim; and a daughter, Marjean Gilbert.
Survivors include a son, Roy of Lyons; two sisters, Betty Henry of Ness City and Dorothy Hopper of Wichita; a brother, Bob Poe of Milton; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, McCracken. Burial will be in McCracken Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 207 N. Penn, Ness City 67560.

Dr. Robert Gene Ryan
SPRINGSBORO, Ohio -- Dr. Robert Gene Ryan, 47, Springsboro, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
Dr. Ryan was born at Hastings, Neb. He served in the U.S. Navy and graduated from Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced veterinary medicine for 20 years, practicing at Springsboro for a year. He was a member of Springboro Lions Club and a current officer and Third Degree Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bradley Ryan; and an aunt, Helen Mulloy.
Survivors include his wife, Victoria; his mother, MaryAnne Ryan of Salina, Kan.; three brothers, Dr. Fred of Lima, Ray of Burlington, Kan., and Mark of Fargo, S.D.; and several nieces, nephews and aunts.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church, Franklin, the Rev. Lee Sciarrotta officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Marjorie M. Sterling
CANTON -- Marjorie M. Sterling, 88, Canton, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001.
Mrs. Sterling was born Marjorie M. Brown on Feb. 11, 1913, at Larned. She was a retired teacher and former owner of Sterling Press and The Canton Pilot.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis F. "Bud" in 1998; and an infant son in 1950.
Survivors include a brother, Don Brown of McPherson.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Canton United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Canton Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Canton United Methodist Church, Canton Senior Center or Shiloh Manor Nursing Home, in care of Olson's Mortuary, 139 N. Main, Canton 67428.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Myrl O. Tidball
SYLVAN GROVE -- Myrl O. Tidball, 90, Sylvan Grove, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
Mr. Tidball was born June 19, 1911, at rural Osborne County. He was a retired automobile salesman.
Survivors include his wife, Emily of Sylvan Grove; a brother, Pershing of Van Nuys, Calif.; and two sisters, Doris Diers of Hunter and Audrey Henry of Mesa, Ariz.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove. Inurnment will be in Lucas Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Sylvan Grove Public Library.
There will be no visitation.
Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home, Second and Maryland, P.O. Box 66, Sylvan Grove 67481, is handling arrangements.

Edwin Lynn Toll
HAYS -- Edwin Lynn Toll, 40, Hays, died Monday, July 30, 2001.
Mr. Toll was born Nov. 9, 1960, at Hoxie. He was disabled.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Everett Rowan of Hays; two brothers, Doren of Overgaard, Ariz., and Sidney of Hays; and two sisters, Virginia Hinsley of Golden Valley, Ariz., and Mickey Toll of Zurich.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel of Hill City. Burial will be in Morland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hays.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service today at the funeral chapel, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642.

Nora H. VanEaton
KENSINGTON -- Nora H. VanEaton, 96, Kensington, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2001.
Mrs. VanEaton was born Nora H. Chance on Aug. 8, 1904, at rural Phillips County. She was a retired school cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, in 1990; and a son, Merton, in 1997.
Survivors include a son, Burton of Agra; two daughters, Carmen Rice of Kensington and Doris Pruitt of Salina; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at United Church, Kensington. Burial will be in Germantown Cemetery, Kensington.
Memorials may be made to United Church of Kensington or Kensington Senior Center.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Simmons Mortuary, 117 N. Main, Kensington 66951.

Rose Marion Archer
QUINTER -- Rose Marion Archer, 84, Quinter, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.
Mrs. Archer was born Rose Marion Acrea on Oct. 12, 1917, at Kansas City, Mo. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Homer Martz, in 1958; her second husband, Charles Archer, in 1986; and a granddaughter in 1996.
Survivors include a son, Robert Martz of Wichita; two stepsons, Carey Archer of Burlington and Dennis Archer of California; a sister, Louise Wiberg of Irvine, Calif.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Quinter. Burial will be in Quinter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Quinter Golf Association.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main, Quinter 67752.

Regina A. Augustine
Regina A. Augustine, 91, Salina, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. 
Geisendorf Rush Smith Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Beulah Covert
BELOIT -- Beulah Covert, 83, Beloit, died Saturday Dec. 15, 2001.
McDonald-Roberts Funeral Service, Beloit, is handling arrangements.

Marjorie Joy Friederich
GREEN -- Marjorie Joy Friederich, 76, Green, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001.
Mrs. Friederich was born Marjorie Joy Sylvester on Dec. 8, 1925, at Riley. She had been a ward clerk at Clay County Hospital for two years and worked in the office of Dr. Richard Carleton, Clay Center, for 13 years.
Survivors include her husband, Armin of Green; a son, Randall of Arvada, Colo.; two daughters, Julie Yarrow of Glendale, Ariz., and Marla Pearson of Emporia; a sister, Gladys Jahnke of Powhattan; two brothers, Lyle Sylvester and Elgene Sylvester, both of Wamego; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, rural Clay County. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, rural Clay County.
Memorials may be made to the church or Gideon International Bible Fund.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday.

Edna G. Grasch
HAYS -- Edna G. Grasch, 94, Hays, formerly of Natoma, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001.
Mrs. Grasch was born Edna G. Hartman on May 5, 1907, at rural Natoma. She was a local telephone operator at Natoma for several years before the dial system.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, in 1974; a son, Donald D.; and a grandson.
Survivors include a daughter, Janet Williams of Hays; a sister, Irene Lowe of Hays; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Natoma.
Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma, or Messiah Lutheran Church, Hays, in care of Pohlman's Mortuary, 701 N. First, Natoma 67651.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the mortuary and 9:30 a.m. until the service T

Anna Henry
NORTON -- Anna Henry, 94, Norton, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.
Mrs. Henry was born Anna Dolezal on May 6, 1907, at rural Ellsworth County. She was a retired cook at NCHS.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Henry, in 1988.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Stillwell and Marvin of Maywood, Neb.; a daughter, Songie McCall of Minneapolis; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be Tuesday at Enfield Funeral Home, Norton. Burial will be in Norton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Anna Henry Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 215 W. Main, Norton 67654.uesday at the church.

Orville Hill
WICHITA -- Orville Hill, 84, Wichita, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.
McDonald-Roberts Funeral Service, Beloit, is handling arrangements.

Charles M. Horn
Charles M. Horn, 59, Salina, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001.
Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Mary Kaiser
COLLYER -- Mary Kaiser, 93, Collyer, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.
Mrs. Kaiser was born Mary Knoll on March 11, 1908, at Odessa, Canada. She was a homemaker and ran Mary's Cafe, Collyer, for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in 1977.
Survivors include two sons, Phillip J. of Abilene and Ralph J. of Garden City; two daughters, Frances M. Belleau of Hill City and Betty Ann Geschwenter of Denver; five brothers, Joe Knoll, Walter Knoll, Phillip Knoll, Raymond Knoll and Jake Knoll, all of Canada; three sisters, Margaret Klien, Kate Deck and Anastasia Weisgerber, all of Canada; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer. Burial will be in the church Cemetery, Collyer.
A wake will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Nell Lynch
ATCHISON -- Nell Lynch, 92, Atchison, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001.
Miss Lynch was born Nov. 19, 1909, at rural Delphos. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Miltonvale. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Meredith.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Phelps Funeral Home, 217 W. First, Miltonvale 67466.
Memorials may be made to Omaha Boys Home.

Ethan H. Mahon
Ethan H. Mahon, infant son of Audra Mahon, Salina, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001.
Ethan was born Sept. 27, 2001, at Salina.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his grandparents, George and Carla Mahon of Salina; and his great-grandparents, Mike and Marge Rothfuss of Hastings, Neb.
The service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to SIDS Foundation.
There will be no visitation.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Stella L. McConchie
PLAINVILLE -- Stella L. McConchie, 94, Plainville, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.
Mrs. McConchie was born Stella L. Carmichael on Dec. 12, 1907, at rural Ellis County. She was a teacher and a homemaker and helped run the family farm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" in 1964; and a daughter, Delma Shoulders, in 1997.
Survivors include a son, Dale of Plainville; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Plainville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rooks County Nursing Home or House Calls of Hays Medical Center, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral chapel and 9:30 a.m. until the service Monday at the church.

Mary K. Redetzke
CLAFLIN -- Mary K. Redetzke, 84, Claflin, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.
Mrs. Redetzke was born Mary K. Tinkel on April 30, 1917, at rural Barton County. She retired from the USD 354 school lunch program.
Survivors include three sisters, Elizabeth Zorn of Claflin, Ann Urban of Hoisington and Bernice Zorn of Smith Center; and a brother, Albert Tinkel of Claflin.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin. Burial will be in Claflin Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Daughters of Isabella, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington 67544.
Visitaiton will be from 10 a.m. until the service today at the funeral home.

Laverne Reinhardt
RUSSELL -- Laverne Reinhardt, 86, Russell, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001.
Mrs. Reinhardt was born Laverne Shaver on July 26, 1915, at rural Bunker Hill. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold L., in 2000.
Survivors include a son, Donald J. of Russell; a daughter, Sandra Kay Shea of Colwich; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Russell City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Second Floor, Russell Regional Hospital, in care of Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday.

Doyne P. Smith
ELLIS -- Doyne P. Smith, 77, Ellis, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.
Mr. Smith was born May 23, 1924, at Sycamore, Mo. He was the retired president of Triangle Well Service, Ellis.
Survivors include his wife, Norene of the home; a son, Rick of Buhler; a brother, Theodore of Springfield, Mo.; three granchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Wasinger Funeral Chapel, Ellis. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Ellis.
Memorials may be made to Ellis United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service Monday at the funeral chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis 67637.

Clara Lucille Sweetman
GREAT BEND -- Clara Lucille Sweetman, 78, Great Bend, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.
Mrs. Sweetman was born Clara Lucille Kreutzer on Dec. 21, 1922, at Liebenthal. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T.D., in 1985; and a daughter, Donna J. Kern.
Survivors include a son, Gary Dino of Great Bend; a daughter, Tammy Scheuerman of Great Bend; three brothers, John Kreutzer of Wichita, Joe Kreutzer of Lenexa and George Kreutzer of Midland, Texas; two sisters, Melvina Francis of Great Bend and Geneva Sweetman of Wichita; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Great Bend Humane Society, in care of Bryant-Christians Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend 67530.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Laura Vade
AUSTIN, Texas -- Laura Vade, 95, Austin, formerly of Olpe, Kan., died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001.
Mrs. Vade was born Laura Moellman on July 18, 1906, at Olpe. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John E., in 1982.
Survivors include a son, John E. Jr. of Texas; five daughters, Delores Johannessen and Jacalyn Clerk, both of California, Marie McDuffee of Kansas, Virginia Patterson of Texas and Rosemary Woods of Colorado; and 28 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kan. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Pfeifer.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Cline's Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays, KS 67601, is handling arrangements.

Joe E. "Peppy Joe" Vocasek
WILSON -- Joe E. "Peppy Joe" Vocasek, 88, Wilson, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001.
Mr. Vocasek was born June 5, 1913, at Wilson. He was a retired barber.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 1987.
Survivors include his caretaker, Jean T. Kingston.
Inurnment will be at a later date in Wilson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Wilson Opera House.
There will be no visitation.
Rodrick and Minear Funeral Home, P.O. Box 188, 111 S. Fairview, Lucas 67648-0188, is handling arrangements.

Leonard B. Weatherman
HERINGTON -- Leonard B. Weatherman, 91, Herington, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001.
Mr. Weatherman was born April 20, 1910, at Pocatello, Idaho. He was the owner of Child's Clothing Store, Herington, retiring in 1975.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura L., in 1982.
Survivors include his wife, Naoma of Herington, and a son, Bill of Culpeper, Va.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Herington. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington, with military rites by a special funeral detail from Fort Riley.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, in care of Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington 67449-3038.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ruby G. Albers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Ruby G. Albers, 75, Colorado Springs, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs.
Mrs. Albers was born Jan. 7, 1926, at Schoenchen, Kan., and was a former longtime resident of Grinnell, Kan., moving to Quinter, Kan., in 1985 and to Colorado Springs in 1994. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Alvin, died in 1989.
Survivors include three sons, Larry of Weir, Kan., Fred of Grinnell and Robert of Wichita, Kan.; three daughters, Patricia Oelke of Topeka, Kan., Shirley Sharma of Wichita and Eileen Duysen of Colorado Springs; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The memorial service was Saturday at Harrison Chapel, Colby. Burial was in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society in care of the funeral chapel, Box 634, Colby 67701.

Evan Ward Czirr
SUPERIOR, Neb. -- Evan Ward Czirr, 57, Superior, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Bergen Mercy Hospital, Omaha.
Mr. Czirr was born Aug. 3, 1943, at Hardy. He had served in the National Guard, owned and operated Evan Czirr Construction and was a partner in Smith-Czirr Construction Co.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Superior; two daughters, Paula Czirr of Omaha and Genelle Wissing of Hastings; a brother, Alan of Superior; and a sister, Irene Dunbar of Hastings.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Union Church, Hardy, the Rev. Danny Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Rosemound Cemetery, rural Hardy.
A memorial has been established.
Williams Funeral Home, 814 Idaho, Superior, NE 68978, is handling arrangements.

Myra J. DeWitt
McPHERSON -- Myra J. DeWitt, 81, McPherson, died Friday, March 23, 2001, 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.
More information is available at www.stockhamfamily.com

Joseph Allison Diehl
JUNCTION CITY -- Joseph Allison Diehl, 94, Junction City, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Valley View Professional Care Center, Junction City.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Junction City, the Rev. Bert Buurman officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Enterprise.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson, Junction City 66441.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington, Junction City 66441.

Edward D. Goosen
COLBY -- Edward D. Goosen, 91, Colby, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.
Harrison Chapel, Colby, is handling arrangements.

Sheryl CoLeen Jones
WICHITA -- Sheryl CoLeen Jones, 44, Wichita, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at her home.
Hillsboro Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

Lawrence Ellwood Kern
TOPEKA -- Lawrence Ellwood Kern, 82, Topeka, died Friday, March 23, 2001.
Mr. Kern was born June 26, 1918, at rural Cedar. He had farmed near Cedar and was a farmer-stockman at rural Smith Center until 1991. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, receiving the Bronze Star. He was a former member of First Christian Church, Smith Center, and a member of First Christian Church, Topeka. He also was a member of several Barbershop Quartets.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude of Topeka; three sons, Douglas Alden of Denton, Texas, William Earl of Wamego and Gregory Lynn of Manhattan, Ill.; a daughter, Donna Marie Tibbetts of Berryton; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church, Smith Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lawrence and Gertrude Kern Scholarship Fund at Kansas State University or Heifer Project in care of First Christian Church, Topeka.
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Topeka, is handling arrangements.

Otto F. Kobler
HILL CITY -- Otto F. Kobler, 92, Hill City, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Dawson Place Nursing Home, Hill City.
Mr. Kobler was born Aug. 30, 1908, at rural Penokee. He was a farmer-stockman and a member of Hill City United Methodist Church, Penokee School Board, Graham County Hospital Board, Graham County ASCS Committee and Consolidated State Bank Board of Directors. He also was a member of Masonic Lodge for more than 65 years and was a charter member of BPOE Lodge 1995.
Survivors include his wife, Helen of Hill City; a son, Jerry of Hill City; a daughter, Ann Solomon of Livermore, Calif.; a brother, Raymond of Hays; a sister, Marie Steeples of Hays; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hill City United Methodist Church, the Rev. Mehl Cruit officiating. Private family burial will be in Penokee Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hill City United Methodist Church, Graham County Hospital or the donor's choice.
There will be no visitation.
Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel of Hill City, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642, is handling arrangements.

Vera L. Nuss
WILSON -- Vera L. Nuss, 88, Wilson, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at Wilson Nursing Center.
Foster Mortuary, Wilson, is handling arrangements.

Gertrude E. Platz
LEONARDVILLE -- Gertrude E. Platz, 90, Leonardville, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Platz was born Gertrude E. Hoerman on June 22, 1910, at rural Leonardville and was a former resident of Abilene and Hutchinson. She was a homemaker and a registered nurse, serving as student health nurse at Hutchinson Community College until retiring in 1979. She was a member of Leonardville United Methodist Church.
Her husband, Charles R., died in 1988.
Survivors include two sons, Charles E. of Iowa City, Iowa, and Robert D. of Frederick, Md.; a sister, Gladys Llewelyn of Leonardville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Leonardville United Methodist Church, the Revs. Harlan Nonhof and Darlene Nonhof officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Holton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Leonardville United Methodist Church or Homecare Hospice of Manhattan.
Visitation will be anytime today at Holmes-Pfeifley Funeral Home, 303 S. Broadway, Riley 66531, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today.

Alfred R. Russell
CHESTER , Neb.-- Alfred R. Russell, 52, Chester, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at Hardy.
Mr. Russell was born May 28, 1948, at Mays Landing, N.J., and was a former resident of Fort Worth, Texas, Eugene, Ore., Rockvale, Tenn., and Superior. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 3101, Superior.
Survivors include a daughter, Dee Anne Porter of Nelson; a son, Keith of Harrisburg, Mo.; five sisters, Debbie Dutty of Paradise, Calif., Julia Barber of Dexter, Ore., Joyce Klopp of Eugene, Ore., Brenda Overall of Richmond, Calif., and Pattie Williams of Tucson, Ariz.; his stepmother, Esther Fontecchio of Fort Worth; a stepbrother, Patrick Fontecchio, address not listed; three stepsisters, Elizabeth Fontecchio, Louisa Fontecchio and Alicia Hill, all of Fort Worth; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Superior, the Rev. John Copenhaver officiating.
Memorials may be made in care of the family, Route 2, Box 156B, Nelson, NE 68961.
The guest book may be signed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 740 N. Commercial, Superior, NE 68978.

Melvin Anthony Schumacher
OVERLAND PARK -- Melvin Anthony Schumacher, 76, Overland Park, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Villa St. Joseph Nursing Center, Overland Park.
Mr. Schumacher was born Dec. 7, 1924, at Victoria and was a resident of Salina for 40 years, moving from Victoria. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, owned an International Harvester dealership at Selden and Schumacher Furniture Store, Victoria. He also worked for Federal Mogul Manufacturing and Beech Aircraft. He was a member of St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include three daughters, Kathleen White of Overland Park, Karen Mize of Salina and Karla Raupp of Leawood; two sons, Ronald of Fairway and Dr. Richard of Evansville, Ind.; two brothers, Norman and Leland, both of Victoria; two sisters, Jeannette Younger of Victoria and Paula Palermo of Kansas City, Mo.; and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 230 E. Cloud, Salina, the Most Rev. George K. Fitzsimons officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.
A vigil and rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Gail Harry Shoemaker
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- Gail Harry Shoemaker, 74, Big Rapids, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at Medilodge, Howell.
Mr. Shoemaker was born July 22, 1926, at Glen Elder, Kan., and was a former resident of Glen Elder and Aberdeen, S.D. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a college professor at Ferris State University, Big Rapids.
Survivors include his wife, Carla JaNean of the home; two sons, Randy of Wichita, Kan., and Brad of Ludington; two daugthers, Sue Abraham of Brighton, Mich., and Jill Rolstone of Kalamazoo; a sister, Carol Porter of Beloit, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Glenwood Cemetery, Glen Elder, the Rev. Elwin Bergstaesser officiating.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 910 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420.

Ronald Jesse Snyder
TOPEKA -- Ronald Jesse Snyder, 41, Topeka, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at St. Lukes Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.
Mr. Snyder was born Dec. 2, 1959, and was a resident of Topeka most of his life. He worked for Hallmark Cards, Topeka, for more than 25 years and was a member of YMCA, Topeka.
Survivors include his companion, Lynda Martin of Topeka; his mother, Doris J. Snyder of Topeka; his father, James F. of Topeka; and a sister, Kim T. Crook-Snyder of Topeka.
The service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Hope Mausoleum Chapel, 4700 S.W. 17th, Topeka.
Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri, 1900 W. Fourth, Suite 107, Westwood 66205.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary, 245 N.W. Independence, Topeka 66608, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Darrell W. Steel
ELLIS -- Darrell W. Steel, 88, Ellis, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Steel was a resident of Ellis most of his life and owned and operated Steel Barber Shop, Ellis. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Christ Lutheran Church, Ellis.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of Ellis; a daughter, Sally Keyte of Salina; and two grandchildren.
The service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Hope Cemetery, Ellis.
A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today at Wasinger Funeral Home, 400 E. 17th, Ellis 67637, the Rev. Lyle Knuth officiating.
Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Ellis.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Adelia Lavonne Strand
Adelia Lavonne Strand, 95, Salina, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Beverly Health Care, Abilene.
Mrs. Strand was born Adelia Lavonne Walker on Feb. 20, 1906, at WaKeeney and was a resident of Salina since 1926, moving from Manhattan. She was a social worker for the Saline County Welfare Office for 25 years and was a 75-year member of First Presbyterian Church, Salina. She also was a member of Lady Elks, Retired Social Workers, Salina Regional Health Care Auxiliary and Sewing Circle. She was an elder and moderator for Presbyterian Women's Circle 1, organized the first Brownie Troop in Salina and had worked for the driver's license office and Saline County Treasurer's Office before becoming a social worker.
Her husband, Paul S., died in 1965.
Survivors include a son, Paul W. of Leavenworth; a daughter, Dannette E. Schmidt of Salina; two sisters, Diantha Weber of Memphis, Tenn., and Vera Anderson of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Eighth, Salina, the Rev. Thomas P. Reid officiating. Private burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401.

Edward A. Strasser
WHITEWATER -- Edward A. Strasser, 100, Whitewater, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at Wheat State Manor Nursing Home, Whitewater.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Potwin Christian Church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today at Lamb-Nutter Mortuary, 120 S. Main, Whitewater 67154, where the family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.

Gary Ellis Willis
Gary Ellis Willis, 60, Salina, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Willis was born Aug. 26, 1940, at Fort Riley and was a resident of Salina since 1998, moving from Las Vegas. He was an Army LPN, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, retiring in 1971. He later was a security guard at the Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, for 15 years and was a former member of First Presbyterian Church, Solomon.
Survivors include a daughter, Dina Kalmbach of Redding, Calif.; his mother, Rachel Willis of Solomon; a brother, Rex of Abilene; and a sister, Judith Brown of New Cambria.
The service will be private.
Memorials may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1432.
There will be no visitation.
The body was cremated.
Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

LaRie Youngdahl
LaRie Youngdahl, 80, Salina, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Youngdahl was born LaRie Tucker on Dec. 23, 1920, at Culver and was a lifetime resident of the Culver and Salina area. She owned and operated Tucker Grocery Store and Save More Salvage, both of Salina, with her husband and later worked as matron of both Salina South Junior High and Salina South High School, serving as the first matron of South High School. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and St. John's Altar Guild, where she helped with the St. John's Sunday Bulletin and monthly newsletter. She also was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, American Business Women, Native Daughters, Saline County Geneological Society, Eastern Star, Clover Leaf 4-H Club and Mustard Seed 4-H Club, where she served as a sewing leader.
Her husband, Francis M., died in 1988.
Survivors include a son, Corkie of Salina; a daughter, Shirley Miller of Salina; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, the Rev. Charles Aase officiating. Burial will be in Culver Union Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

James E. Oldham, 69, of Marquette and formerly of McPherson & Lindsborg, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at Lindsborg Community Hospital. 
He was born December 11, 1931, at Wakeeney, the son of Allen G. and Ida May (Nulton) Oldham. Jim was a Marquette resident since 1994, formerly residing in Lindsborg and McPherson. He was a retired truck driver for McPherson County and a worker at Certainteed Plastics, McPherson. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1964. 
JIm was a member of the McPherson SOS Group and the Loving Life Group, Lindsborg. 
On August 24, 1968, he married Jean S. (Weaver) Johnson at McPherson. She died January 27, 1984. 
Survivors include six nieces & nephews; Mark Oldham of Salina, Tony Oldham of Dodge City, Andy Oldham of Wakeeney, Cheyenne J. Oldham of Berea, KY, Karen Williamson of Manhattan, Sonya Dreiling of Salina, Royce Mong of Salina, and Darrell Mong of Salina. 
He was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. 
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001, at Marquette United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Larry Brock officiating. There was no visitation. 
Memorials may be sent to the S.O.S. Group, McPherson, the Loving Life Group, Lindsborg, or to Riverview Estates, Marquette, all in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Hazel A. Whitteker, 85, of San Jacinto, CA and formerly of McPherson, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at the Manor Care Convalescent Hospital in Hermet, CA. 
A private committal service was held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 13, 2001, in McPherson Cemetery. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: two sons, Roy D. Whitteker and George Whitteker, both of San Jacinto, CA; two daughters, Patricia Cone of Berwyn, MA and Beulah Bryant of Bridge, OR; a sister, Helen Leavitt of Weymouth, MA; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Mildred M. Siek, 95, of McPherson, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at The Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson. 
She was born July 18, 1905, near Woodbine, KS, the daughter of Edward J. and Anna M. (Henning) Siek. Prior to retirement she taught in the home economics department at McPherson College. She has been a McPherson resident since 1943. 
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dickinson County and attended the Church of the Brethren, McPherson. 
Survivors include: two brothers, Kenneth of Abilene and Raymond of Lawrence; and a sister, Nadine Williamson of Salina. 
She was preceded in death by two brothers and eight sisters. 
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at the Church of the Brethren, McPherson, with the Rev. Irven Stern officiating. Grabeside service was conducted at 2:30 Tuesday, in the Mount Zion Baptist Cemetery, Woodbine. 
Visitation was held from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorials donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society or the Arthritis Foundation. 

Theodore Leroy Sellberg, 84, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita. 
He was born November 1, 1916, at McPherson, the son of Arthur and Ellen (Olson) Sellberg. He was a lifetime McPherson resident, and a retired farmer and truck driver for Farmland Industries, McPherson. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. 
He was a life member of VFW Post No. 2715 and American Legion Post No. 24, both at McPherson. 
On October 20, 1954, he married Maxine (Dodge) Brennan in rural McPherson. She survives. 
Other survivors include: a son, Tom Brennan of Kansas City, MO.; a daughter, Rhonda Wild of Overland Park; a brother, Robert of McPherson; four sisters, Rosalie Borg of Lindsborg, Marie Larson of McPherson, Adeline Schafer of McPherson, and Grace George of Denver, CO; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Brennan. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2001, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Michael Fibranz officiating. Burial with Military Honors was in McPherson Cemetery. 
Visitation was held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorials donations may be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. 

Anne Frances Alexich, 78, of McPherson, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at Hutchinson Hospital. 
She was born Jan. 18, 1923, at Eveleth, MN, the daughter of Frank and Ursula (Prasnikar) Mervich. She had been a McPherson resident since 1979, moving from Tempe, AZ. She and her husband were the former owners and operators of the Wheat State Motel in McPherson. 
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson. 
On Aug. 17, 1946, she married Robert Alexich in New York, NY. 
Survivors include: husband, Bob Alexich of the home; two sons, Robert D. Alexis of Los Angeles, CA and Jeffrey M. Alexich of Denver, CO; a daughter, Dianne C. McCormick of Millmont, PA; a brother, Ed Mervich of Arcata, WA; two sisters, Ursula Altobelli of Virginia, MN and Rose O'Korn of Eveleth, MN; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and John Mervich. 
Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson, with Father Paul Oborny as Celebrant. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. 
Memorials may be sent to St. Joseph Catholic Church, in care of the funeral home. 

Dolores E. Hedrich, 68, of Inman, died Monday, May 14, 2001, at Hutchinson Hospital. 
She was born April 29, 1933, in Mitchell, KS, the daughter of Sheldon E. and Glesnor M. (Bergstrand) Bolton. Dolores was a retired registered nurse and Inman resident since 1978. 
She was a member of Andover Lutheran Church and served as a volunteer for Hospice of Reno County. 
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 22, 2001, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
The funeral service took place on Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at 10:30 AM at Andover Lutheran Church, Windom Rev. Kris Bjerke-Ulliman conducted the service. Burial was at the Andover Cemetery. 
Memorial donations may be given to Andover Lutheran Church. 
Survivors include: her husband, Emil Hedrich of Inman, KS; four sons, Alan Hedrich of Inman, KS, E. John Hedrich of Lindsborg, KS, Eric Hedrich of Newton, KS, and Glen Hedrich of Hutchinson, KS; a sister, Betty Bengston of Wichita, KS; two brothers, Arnold Bolton of Yokosuka, Japan and Norman Bolton of Aurora, CO; father, Sheldon Bolton of Oregon; and six grandchildren.

Carolyn K. Swemke, 55, of McPherson and formerly of Wausau, Wisconsin, died Friday, May 11, 2001 at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a homemaker. 
She was born March 27, 1946, at Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Virgil LaVerne and Betty Dean Evinger England. She moved to McPherson from Wasau, Wisconsin in 1996. She attended Grace Bible Church, McPherson. 
On July 19, 1980, she married William K. Swemke at Wasau. He survives. 
Other survivors include: two sons, Don Wills of Wasau, WI and Nathan Swemke of Windom, KS; two daughters, Dana Brunet of Boulder, MT, and Devra McClintock of Windom, KS; father, Virgil England of McPherson; mother, Betty Osborne of Fort Myers, FL; a sister, Theresa Capshaw of Colorado Springs, CO; and five grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, James Roscoe Phillips; and a sister, Sherry Lynn England. 
The memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson, with the Rev. Richard Duerksen officiating. Scattering of the cremains will take place in the Bull Mountain Range in Montana at a later date. 
Memorials donations may be sent to the Carolyn Swemke Memorial Fund, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Helen L. Finney, 91, of Edmond, OK and formerly of McPherson, Hays, and Great Bend, died Friday, May 11, 2001, at the Edmond Medical Center in Edmond, OK. She was a homemaker and former Barton County Register of Deeds. 
She was born December 2, 1909, at Canton, Kansas, the daughter of William L. and Elta Maude (Powers) Ganson. She was a former resident of Hays and Great Bend and had lived in McPherson from 1981 until 1996, when she moved to Edmond, Oklahoma. 
On November 19, 1929, she married Kenneth W. Finney at Salina. He died November 26, 1980. 
Survivors include: a son, Jack Finney of Henderson, NV; a brother, Leslie Ganson of Vergennes, VT; three sisters, Lois Koffel of Lake Placid, FL, Marjorie Arnold of Valley Center, KS, and Pat “Shirley” Cain of Valley Center, KS; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a son, Don; three brothers, Wayne, Elton and Ralph Ganson; two sisters, Sue Wintersteen and Maxine Blevins; and a granddaughter, Stephanie Finney. 
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2001, at First Presbyterian Church, McPherson, with the Rev. William Nelsen officiating. Visitation was from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. 
Memorial donations may be given to First Presbyterian Church, McPherson. 

Myrtle H. Johnson, 89, of McPherson, died Saturday, May 5, 2001, at The Cedars Health Care Center. 
She was born May 3, 1912, at Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John Victor and Anna (Johannsen) Johnson. Myrtle had been a McPherson resident since 1964, and was employed as a cook for Central Christian College until her retirement in 1982. 
She was a member of the Free Methodist Church and the Light & Life Sunday School Class. 
Survivors include: a brother-in-law, John Green of McPherson; two nephews, Larry Green and family of Emporia and Rod Green and family of McPherson; a niece, Cindy Ostrander and family of Lawrence; other relatives and many friends. 
She was preceded in death by a half-sister, Dorothy (Pearson) Green, in 1990. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at the Free Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Mayse & Rev. Mike Hambley officiating. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial donations may be given to Central Christian College of Kansas. 

Benjamin R. "Benny" Paden, 82, of Galva, died Thursday, May 3, 2001, at The Cedars Health Care Center. 
He was born February 16, 1919, at Fairland, Oklahoma, the son of Russell and Italy Marie (Bennett) Paden. He worked at the National Cooperative Refinery Association in the insulation department from 1952 to 1984 and was also a plaster and drywall contractor. 
He was a resident of the McPherson area since 1945, and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. 
He was a member of Countryside Covenant Church and VFW Post No. 2715, both at McPherson, and the Moose Lodge and Jolly Mixers, both at Salina. 
On September 3, 1944, he married Virginia Maxine Decker at Phoenix City, Alabama. She survives. 
Other survivors include: two daughters, Cheryl Stieben, McPherson, and Charmaine Graham, Salina; and four grandchildren. 
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2001, at Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson, with the Rev. Rob Bloss officiating. Visitation took place from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was in Empire Cemetery, Galva. 
Memorial donations may be given to Countryside Covenant Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Betty J. Cannell, 74, died April 9, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, McPherson. 
She was born September 9, 1926, at Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clyde Vernon and Millie May (Simpson) Davis. She had been a resident of McPherson since September 2000, moving from Phoenix, Arizona. She was a retired nurse's aide in a hospital at Phoenix. 
Betty was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Phoenix. 
Survivors include: a son, Edwin D. Biddlecome of McPherson; a daughter, Wanda J. Dunnagan of Peoria, Arizona; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Riley Cannell, and a grandson, Howard Lynn Dunnagan. 
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The cremains will be interred in Bountiful City Cemetery, Bountiful, Utah. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Betty J. Cannell Memorial Fund, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

John F. Fattig, Jr., 62, died April 1, 2001, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Campus, Wichita. 
He was born June 21, 1938, at St. Joseph, MO., the son of John Franklin Sr. and Fern Norene (Braman) Fattig. He had been a resident of McPherson since 1969, and was manager of the Conoco Service Station, McPherson. 
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, McPherson. 
On Dec. 8, 1976, he married Mary L. Pliler at Midland, Texas. She survives. 
Other survivors include: five sons, Larry Henry of Amarillo, TX, Mickey Henry of Elwood, KS, Duke Fattig of Moundridge, KS, Robbie Fattig of St. Joseph, MO, & Michael Fattig of St. Joseph, MO; two daughters, Kathy Madinger and Phyllis Hayes, both of St. Joseph, MO; two sisters, Fern “Sissy” Walker of St. Joseph, MO and Elizabeth Hutchison of Joplin, MO; 16 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Ferguson; and three grandchildren. 
Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2001, in McPherson Cemetery, with the Rev. Robert Park officiating. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorials donations may be given to the John F. Fattig memorial fund, in care of the Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Harrison Bartel, 80, of McPherson, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Hutchinson Hospital. He was a retired farmer/stockman and former resident of Lehigh, KS. 
He was born October 21, 1920, at Hillsboro, the son of Jacob G. and Ida (Unruh) Bartel. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, McPherson, was a three-year district supervisor of the Marion County Conservation District, was the Sunday school treasurer at Johannestal and Lehigh Men-nonite churches, and was on the board of trustees at the Mennonite Church, Lehigh. He was also on the board of directors of the Lehigh Co-Op. 
On September 13, 1946, he married Luella Schmidt at Hillsboro. 
Survivors include: his wife, Luella of the home; a son, Franklin Bartel of McPherson; two daughters, Harriet Woelk of Goessel, and Debra Shorman of McPherson; two brothers, Walter Bartel of Lehigh, and Richard Bartel of Valley Center; a sister, Mabel Plett of Wichita; and two grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur. 
The memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, at First Mennonite Church, McPherson, with the Rev. Neil Amstutz officiating. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 30, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson. Burial was in the Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery, Lehigh. 
Memorials donations may be given to First Mennonite Church, McPherson. 

Myra J. DeWitt, 81, of McPherson and formerly of Wilson, KS, died Friday, March 23, 2001. She had worked in a dry cleaning business and as a CMA at the Wilson Nursing Home. 
A private family committal of the cremains will be held at a later date in the Wilson Cemetery. There is no visitation. 
Survivors include: three sisters, Marian Cunningham, Ida Gertrude Snell, and Jane Smith, all of McPherson. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Wilson Nursing Home, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Bernena B. Giunta, 76, of McPherson, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO. 
She was born July 18, 1924, at McPherson, the daughter of Charles Loren and Ethel Clarissa (Hamrick) Swick. She was a lifetime resident of McPherson and a retired mail carrier for the McPherson Post Office. 
She was a member of First United Methodist Church, McPherson. 
On January 3, 1943, she married James Frank Giunta at Salina. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1961. 
Survivors include: her daughter, Marcia Meacham of Warrensburg, MO; a brother, Dean Swick of McPherson; a sister, L. Fern Gustafson of McPherson; 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Brown; and two brothers, Galen and Don. 
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial was in the McPherson Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be given to the American Lung Association. 

George William Collett, Jr., 87, of McPherson, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. He was a retired dairy farmer, TV repairman, sheep-shearer, and also worked in the maintenance department at Central College. 
He was born March 5, 1914, at Cashion, Oklahoma, the son of George W. Sr. and Annie Angeline (Hart)Collett. 
He was a member of the Free Methodist Church, McPherson. 
On May 26, 1938, he married Geraldine C. DeBoard at Covington, Oklahoma. 
Survivors include: his wife, Geraldine C. Collett of the home; three sons, Johnny D. Collett of Goodland, KS, Gerald W. Collett of Rushville, IL, and Elvon D. Collett of Mount Pleasant, IA; a daughter, Coletta Steers of McPherson; three sisters, Mamie Martin of Cashion, OK, Pearl Triplett of Cashion, OK, and Nell Catron of McPherson, KS; nine grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Bonnie Jean and Judith Elaine Collett; three brothers, Walter, Riley and Melvin; and a granddaughter, Anna Steers. 
The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2001, at the Free Methodist Church, McPherson, with the Revs. Mike Hambley and Tom Mayse officiating. Visitation was from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. Monday in Cashion Cemetery, Cashion, Oklahoma, with the Rev. Hugh Wayman presiding. 
Memorial donations may be given to Oakdale Christian High School, Jackson, Kentucky in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Louise A. Speer, 80, of McPherson, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at Infinia Health Center in McPherson. 
She was born Nov. 22, 1920, at Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Milton T. and Clara A. Bruce Winter. She had been a resident of McPherson since 1927 and was a retired police dispatcher for the McPherson Police Department. 
On Nov. 30, 1943, she married Brintnel D. "Brint" Speer at Wichita. He died April 2, 1969. 
Survivors include: several nieces and nephews, including Caryl R. Scales, McPherson. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Leslie W. Winter. 
A graveside services was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2001, in Crestwood Memorial Park, McPherson, with the Rev. Michael Marion officiating. 
Visitation was scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial donations are suggested to the McPherson Police Depart-ment K-9 Unit. 

James R. Burns, 82, of McPherson, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, McPherson. 
Mr. Burns was born July 6, 1918, at Bendena, Kansas and had lived in McPherson since 1951, moving from St. Joseph, MO. He was a truck driver for Kansas Transport, Thompson Transport, and Kit Manufacturing. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a Life Member of McPherson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715. 
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Imogene, in 1967; a daughter, Sharon Palmer; and a granddaughter, Stacey Culver. 
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ilene of the home; a daughter, Judy Pennington of McPherson; a son, James E. Burns of St. Joseph, MO; three sisters, Margaret Osteen, Nina May Boatwright and Agnes Christy, all of St. Joseph, MO; four stepsons, Ronnie Robinson of Norton, KS, Donald Robinson of Norfolk, NE, Carl Robinson of Blue Springs, MO, and Robert Robinson of Overland Park, KS; two stepdaughters, Sheryl Grindle of Glenwood, IA, and Alice Marie Keenen of Turpin, OK; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 3:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Ilene of the home; a daughter, Judy Pennington of McPherson; a son, James E. Burns of St. Joseph, MO; sisters, Margaret Osteen, Nina May Boatwright, and Agnes Christy, all of St. Joseph, MO; step-sons, Ronnie Robinson of Norton, KS, Donald Robinson of Norfolk, NE, Carl Robinson of Blue Springs, MO, and Robert Robinson of Overland Park, KS; step-daughters, Sheryl Grindle of Glenwood, IA and Alice Marie Keenen of Turpin, OK; 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 step-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society. 

Lexie L. Roberts, 55, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Infinia Health Center in McPherson. 
She was born November 21, 1945, at Cushing, OK., the daughter of LeGrande and Lexie Ruth (Starkey) Stinson. A McPherson resident since 1966, she was a homemaker and a health care provider. 
She was a member of the Word of Faith Fellowship, McPherson. 
She was married to Eugene Ragle. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1967. 
Survivors include: three sons, Danny Ragle of North Platte, NE., Mike Anderson and Wayne Anderson, both of McPherson; three daughters, Cristie Karber of Wichita, Donnie Truitt of Henryetta, OK., and Amber Cooley of Overland Park; her mother, Lexie Decker of Broken Arrow, OK.; two brothers, Jeff Stinson of Missouri City, TX., and Doug Stinson of Sacramento, CA.; a sister, Jamie Knoy of Broken Arrow, OK.; and 10 grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Virginia Stinson. 
The memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the Revs. Peggy Holloway and Dale Christiansen presiding. There was no visitation. Burial of the cremains was in Crestwood Memorial Park, McPherson. 
Memorials may be sent to Word of Faith Fellowship, in care of the Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Wilma L. Swabby, 85, died March 9, 2001, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River. 
She was born April 5, 1915, at Windom, the daughter of William F. and Lola M. (Schriner) Hailings. She was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of the Little River-Windom area. 
She was a member of Andover Lutheran Church, WELCA, and the Andover Ladies Quilting Group, all at Windom. 
On Feb. 12, 1952, she married Hiram Ford Swabby at McPherson. He died May 11, 1987. 
Survivors include: a stepdaughter, Doris Ann Miller of Windom; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a step-great-granddaughter. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Hailings; an infant sister; and another sister, Margaret Hailings. 
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at Andover Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Kris Bjerke-Ulliman officiating. Visitation took place from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 12, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was in Excelsior Cemetery, rural Marquette. 
Memorial donations may be given to Andover Lutheran Church, Sandstone Heights Nursing Home or the American Cancer Society. 

Martha H. Penner, 85, died March 9, 2001, at The Cedars in McPherson. 
She was born June 2, 1915, at Inman, the daughter of George and Marie (Hildebrand) Ensz. She was a homemaker and McPherson resident since 1979, moving from Inman. 
She attended Inman Mennonite Church. 
On April 24, 1938, she married David N. Penner at Inman. He died Aug. 1, 1997. 
Survivors include: a daughter, Lila Jean Wiens of McPherson; two brothers, Al and Bud Ensz, both of Hutchinson; three sisters, Esther Neufeld and Luie Neufeldt, both of Inman, and Bert Bowman of Larned; and a grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Mel; and two sisters, Kate Martens and Mary Jane Ensz. 
The memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2001, at Inman Mennonite Church, with the Rev. Jerry Kaiser officiating. A private family committal service took place in the North Inman Cemetery prior to the memorial service. 
Memorials donations may be given to the Sunflower Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Violet E. Peters, 91, died March 5, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. 
She was born March 27, 1909, at Minneapolis, Kansas, the daughter of Will C. and Emma Katherine (Linsenmayer) Smith. She was a homemaker 
and had been a Canton resident since 1993, formerly residing in Galva. 
She was a member of Galva Christian Church, the Order of Eastern Star, both at Galva, and the Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No. 86 of McPherson. 
On Jan. 1, 1928, she married Arthur Peters at Hillsboro. He died April 10, 1984. 
Survivors include: three sons, Wesley Peters of Topeka, Marvin Peters of McPherson, and Richard Peters of Iola; a brother, Keith Smith of Waseca, MN.; a sister, Faye Jean Smith of Canton; 10 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Wanetta Miller and Barbara Mahaffey; a brother, Marion "Jack" Smith; and two sisters, Freda Rhodd and Wanda Nightingale. 
The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, at the Galva Christian Church, with the Rev. James Lorensen officiating. Visitation was held from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was at the Empire Cemetery near Galva. 
Memorials contributions may be given to the Galva Christian Church. 

Glenn R. Strouse, 85, of Little River and formerly of Hutchinson, McPherson, and Windom, died Monday, February 26, 2001. He was a retired farmer & stockman. 
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 1, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at Crestwood Memorial Park, McPherson. Visitation is scheduled from 3:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: a son, Ron Strouse of Hutchinson; a daughter, Elaine Strouse of Overland Park, KS; a brother, Jack Strouse of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. 
Memorial contributions may be given to the Sunflower Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Kurtis F. Naylor, 84, died Feb. 17, 2001, at his home in McPherson. 
He was born March 31, 1916, at Portis, KS the son of Lewis and Virginia (Friend) Naylor. Previously of Mountain Grove, MO., he moved to McPherson in 1994. He was a retired clergyman of the Church of the Brethren in Denver, Co., Wenatchee, WA., and Pomona, CA. 
He was a member of the McPherson Church of the Brethren. 
On May 10, 1942, he married Gladys Shank at Navarre, KS. She survives. 
Other survivors include: four daughters, Merylee Ortmayer of St. Louis, MO, Cherylin Peniston of Denver, CO. Mariza Naylor of Alta Loma, CA., and Illana Naylor, Manassas, VA.; two brothers, Kirk Naylor of Omaha, NE., and Kent Naylor of McPherson; and seven grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Church of the Brethren, McPherson, with the Revs. Charles Whitacre and Chris Whitacre officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be in Navarre Cemetery, Navarre, KS. 
Memorials may be sent to McPherson Church of the Brethren, the McPherson College Scholarship Fund, Heifer Project International or On Earth Peace, all in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson. 

Helen L. Nelson, 85, died Feb. 21, 2001, at The Cedars in McPherson. 
She was born March 15, 1915, at Stockton, the daughter of Ray and Ida (Borin) Leighty. She had been a McPherson resident since 1942. Helen was a homemaker, retired school teacher, piano teacher and secretary. 
She was a member of Countryside Covenant Church. 
On June 1, 1938, she married Norris W. Nelson at Stockton. He survives. 
Other survivors include: two sons, John of Las Vegas, NV and David of Topeka, KS; a daughter, Margaret Krehbiel of, McPherson; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Pauley and Florence McKown. 
Cremation has taken place. Interment of the ashes will was at 2 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2001, in McPherson Cemetery. The memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2001, at Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson, with the Rev. Rob Bloss officiating. 
Memorials donations may be given to Countryside Covenant Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Melvin Lee Lolling, 64, of rural McPherson, died Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at his home. He was a leadman in the maintenance department at Certainteed Corporation and McPherson resident since 1956. 
He was born December 5, 1936, at Hutchinson, KS, the son of Jacob E. and Lela G. (Zimmerman) Lolling. On December 22, 1957, he was united in marriage to Neva Lee Shenefelt at Navarre, KS. She preceded him in death on January 10, 1994. 
Melvin was a graduate of McPherson College, receiving a BA degree in Industrial Arts Education. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, Treasurer for the Philo Sunday School Class, member of the Lads & Plaids Square Dance Club, Life Member of the American Jersey Cattle Assn., the Kansas Jersey Cattle Assn., and a former leader of the Empire Best 4-H Club. 
The funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 23, 2001, at the McPherson Church of the Brethren. Reverends Chris and Charles Whitacre officiated the service. Burial was at Crestwood Memorial Park, McPherson. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: two sons, Steven Lolling of McPherson and Bruce Lolling of McPherson; four daughters, Deborah Lolling of Chicago, IL, Sheryl Schrag of McPherson, Melva Ingalls of Wichita, KS, Paula Herbel of Durham, KS; and fourteen grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Louise Milton. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Church of the Brethren, McPherson College, the 4-H Foundation, or Hospice & Home Care Services of Hutchinson. 

Halee N. Cline, 2 months, died January 30, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. 
She was born Nov. 24, 2000, at McPherson, the daughter of Justin W. Cline and Mary Elizabeth Smith. 
Survivors include: her parents, of the home; a sister, Cayla Smith, of the home; grandparents, Gary and Cindy Brenneman of McPherson, Harlan and Stephanie Smith of McPherson, Winnie Cline of Wichita, and Kenneth Cline of, McPherson; great-grandparents, Beulah Cline of Oklahoma City, OK, Oza Dwain and Mary Shaw of Deming, NM, and Harlan and JoAnn Smith of El Paso, TX. 
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Chaplain Hubert Brown officiating. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. 
Memorials may be sent to the Halee Nicole Cline Memorial Fund, in care of the Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Robert S. McIntyre, 22, died Friday, January 5, 2001, in Phoenix, Arizona. 
A graveside service was held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 26, 2001, at McPherson cemetery. 
Local survivors include his grandmother, Barbara (White) Patrick of McPherson. 
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Sue (Marler) McIntyre, and his sister, Katherine Gwen McIntyre. 

Lorene D. Bennett, 65, of McPherson, died Thursday, January 18, 2001, at Infinia Health Care Center in McPherson. She was employed at Multi-Community Diversified Services and had been a McPherson resident since 1993. 
She was born Jan. 5, 1936, at Ashland City, TN, the daughter of Willy and Pauline (Sanders) Bennett. She had lived in Lindsborg from 1990 until 1993, when she moved to McPherson. 
Survivors include: two brothers, Bob Bennett of Moline, KS and Wesley Bennett of Mount Hope, KS; and a sister, Alma Bennett of Nashville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Bennett. 
The memorial service was held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 25, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. There was no visitation. Burial of the cremains will take place at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Sun City, Kansas at a later date. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Lorene Bennett memorial fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Lucile Marie Miller, daughter of Almon R. and Nellie A. (Gray) Fairchild, was born May 20, 1915, in McPherson, Kansas. She was a lifetime McPherson resident. Lucile served two terms as McPherson County Treasurer from 1963 to 1967. She also was the secretary and treasurer for Millers Automotive Electric, a business owned by Lucile and her husband. 
On June 1, 1941, she was united in marriage to Wade Ward Miller in McPherson. 
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Life Member and Past President of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #24, Passe Chapeau of the 8 & 40, Life member of the McPherson County Historical Society, Life Member of the McPherson Memorial 
Hospital Auxiliary, member and Past Noble Grand of Myrtle Rebekah Lodge #86, and member and Past President of the Soroptimist Club.
Lucile passed away on Friday, January 12, 2001, at Hutchinson Hospital. She was eighty-five. 
Survivors include: her husband, Wade W. of the home; two sons, Gerald W. Miller of McPherson and Warren Miller of Colorado Springs, CO; a daughter, Sharon Bosley of Shoreacres, TX; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and seven step-great-grandchildren. Lucile was preceded in death by a brother, Don Fairchild.
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 15, 2001, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Les Cantrell officiating. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial donations may be given to the First Baptist Church, McPherson County Teen Center, or the American Lung Association.

Minnie L. Thiessen, 87, died January 2, 2001, at Dillon Living Center, Hutchinson. 
She was born December 13, 1913, at Inman, Kansas, the daughter of Isaac B. and Mary (Neufeldt) Regier. She was a homemaker and had been a McPherson resident since 1944, formerly residing at Inman.
She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Christian Women's Club, and the McPherson Garden Club.
On November 19, 1933, she married Peter E. Thiessen at Meade, Kansas. He died June 30, 1990. 
Survivors include: a son, Donald J. Thiessen of Chino, AZ; two daughters, Elsie Schmidt of Topeka, and Bernice Perkins of Marietta, GA; a brother, Roy Regier of Meade; three sisters, Agnes Loewen of Plano, TX, Lydia Nickel of Medora, and Ruth Loewen of Meade; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Ed, and August Regier.
The funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Glover officiating. Visitation was scheduled from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was in North Inman Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to First Church of the Nazarene, McPherson.

Margaret June Latimer, 80, of McPherson, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a retired Medical Technologist and had worked in the lab at Memorial Hospital for 32 years. 
She was born June 4, 1921, at Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Thomas Elmer and Bertha Irene (Jones) Latimer. She had been a McPherson resident since 1948, moving from Emporia. 
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fidelis Sunday School Class, the church mission board and memorial committee, American Baptist Women's Ministry and Oriental Chapter #58, Order of the Eastern Star. She held many positions in the Order of Eastern Star including treasurer, Past Matron, and Grand Page. 
The memorial service was held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 5, 2001, at the First Baptist Church. There was no visitation. In accordance with Ms. Latimer’s wishes, the body was bequeathed to the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Following the medical study, her cremains will be inurned at the Maplewood Cemetery in Emporia. 
Survivors include; her friend and companion, Lois Snyder of McPherson. She was preceded in death by a brother, William. 
Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Walter H. McCrea, 91, of McPherson, died Thursday, July 27, 2001, at Lakewood Heights in Wichita. 
He was born, September 9, 1909, at Winchester, Kansas, the son of William Henry and Margaret (McKemey) McCrea. He grew up on a farm near Winchester where he attended a one-room country school. In 1938, he graduated from Winchester Rural High School. He briefly attended Kansas State University but had to return home to help on the family farm. Although farming was rough during the dust bowl days, Walter remained there until he was 25 years old. 
On December 22, 1934, Walt married Mildred O. Owen of Valley Falls, Kansas. They lived in Winchester for 3 years until 1937, when Walt moved to McPherson to run a Chevrolet garage. Six months later, Walt went to work for the Globe Refinery where he remained for ten years. Walt later went into the farm implement business with William Janssen, selling and repairing farm implements. Following this, he opened his own electrical business. In the early 60's, Walt went into automobile sales as used car manager for a couple of local auto dealers. In the early 70's, he worked for Reimer Ford as the new car manager, until his retirement in January of 1975. Even after retirement, Walt continued to drive cars for Lacy-Regehr Motors. 
Walt has continuously been an active member of his community. He served two terms (6 years) as the Street and Utilities Commissioner for the City of McPherson. He has been an active member of the Baptist Church where he served for several years as the Secretary of Trustees and Chairman of Trustees. In September of 1947, Walt joined the McPherson Kiwanis Club and has been Program Chairman and President of the club, as well as Lieutenant Governor. Both Walter and Mildred were on the Board of Directors for the McPherson Opera House Preservation Company. 
Survivors include: a son, Wyatt of Wichita; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcia, his wife, Mildred, two brothers, and a sister. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, July 30, 2001, at the First Baptist Church. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was held 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Opera House Preservation Company or the Kiwanis Club, both in care of the funeral home. 

Trinidad C. Jimenez, 92, of Puerto Rico, died Friday, July 20, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. 
The funeral service was held week in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. Burial was in the Gurabo Cemetery. Visitation and Rosary was held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, July 22, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: eleven children, including a daughter and son-in-law, Iris and Ron Peterson, of McPherson; and numerous grandchildren, including a granddaughter, Virginia Spohn, of Little River. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arturo, two brothers, and three sisters. 
Memorial donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association. 

Ralph C. Standafer, 84, of McPherson, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at The Cedars in McPherson. He was a retired farmer and truck driver and had been a McPherson resident since 1988, moving from Worthington, Minnesota. 
He was born June 6, 1917, at Havre, Montana, the son of Alonzo and Bessie (Free) Standafer. On June 10, 1942, he married Bettie J. Woods at Worthington. 
He was a member of McPherson Church of the Brethren. 
Survivors include: his wife, Bettie of the home; two sons, Timothy of Belle Plaine, MN and Matthew of Apple Valley, MN; three daughters, Lynn Dee Gingrich of Rosemont, MN, Leslie Hochwender of Longmont, CO, and Lori Furth of New Ulm, MN; a brother, Lloyd Standafer of Worthington, MN; two half-sisters, Dora Anderson of Hoffman, MN and Della Trieschel of Port Angeles, WA; a step-sister, Ada Griener of Morris, MN; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis; a daughter, Leah Kingery; and a brother, Earl. 
The memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Chris Whitacre officiating. Cremains will be interred at the Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Worthington, Minnesota, at a later date. 
Memorial contributions may be given to The Cedars Health Care Center, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

John J. Kaloupek, 88, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001. He sold insurance and real estate in Tama County, Iowa for 60 years. He was a resident of McPherson since August 2000, formerly of Belle Plaine, Iowa. 
He was born February 18, 1913, at Chelsea, Iowa, the son of Frank and Julia (Hach) Kaloupek. 
On February 12, 1938, he married Mabel Elston at St. Joseph, Missouri. She died May 3, 2000. 
Survivors include: two sons, Leighton Kaloupek of McPherson, KS and Mahlon Kaloupek of Maroa, IL; a daughter, Kay Long of Riverside, CA; a sister, Esther Hrabak of Fort Dodge, IA; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard. 
The graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, in the Rector Cemetery, rural Chelsea, Iowa. 
Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hrabak Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa. 
Memorials may be sent to Infinia Health Center, McPherson, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Edith M. Grimes, 90, of McPherson and formerly of Canton, died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at Angel Arms in McPherson. She was a homemaker and a resident of McPherson County since 1951, moving from Longview, Washington. 
She was born February 4, 1911, at Centralia, Kansas, the daughter of John H. and Carrie (Foster) Barber. 
On November 2, 1951, she married Cecil E. Grimes at Longview, Washington. He died September 17, 1992. 
Survivors include: a son, Gallan E. McCullough of Anthony, KS; a daughter, Edie Lamar of McPherson, KS; a brother, Russell Barber of West Memphis, AR; a sister, Pauline Christiansen of Longview, WA; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a son, DeWayne and a brother, Buford. 
The graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, in McPherson Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Marion officiating. 
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorials may be sent to Meals on Wheels program of McPherson, in care of the funeral home. 

Susan Nikkel Eason, 100, died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at the Moundridge Manor in Moundridge. She was a homemaker and a resident of Moundridge, formerly residing at Inman and Hillsboro. 
She was born March 6, 1901, at Houston, Texas, the daughter John D. and Helena (Loewen) Nikkel. 
She was a member of Zion Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Inman. 
On Nov. 19, 1937, she married David R. Loewen at Winton, California. He died July 10, 1958. On June 12, 1959, she married Tom Eason at Winton, California. He died October 8, 1979. 
Survivors include: two stepsons, David Lloyd Eason of, Salem, Oregon and Thomas Gene Eason of Atwater, California; a stepdaughter, Edna Jantz of Atwater, California; a brother, Tony Nikkel of Moundridge; and a sister, Eva Ensz of Inman. 
She was preceded in death by two stepsons, Jacob and Raymond Eason. 
The funeral service was held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 7, 2001, at Zion Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Inman). Burial was in the Zion Church Cemetery. Visitation was conducted from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial contributions may be given to Moundridge Manor in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Bonnie D. Mogenson, 77, formerly of McPherson, died Thursday, June 28, 2001, at her home in Yukon, Oklahoma. She had been a resident of Yukon since 1995. Prior to retirement, she was the manager of the Beau Mart beauty salon in McPherson. 
She was born June 24, 1924, at McPherson, the daughter of Harry A. and Gladys M. (Cunningham) Ek. On November 23, 1941, she married Harry L. Mogenson at McLouth, KS. He died February 22, 1986. 
Bonnie was a member of First United Methodist Church, McPherson. 
A private family graveside service was held on Monday, July 2, 2001, at Crestwood Memorial Park, McPherson. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: a son, Phil W. Mogenson of McPherson; a daughter, Jo Lynn Burch of Yukon, OK; two sisters, Phyllis Shoemaker and Marjorie Hawkinson, both of Galva; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Mercy at Home Hospice, Oklahoma City, OK, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Horton E. Presley, 77, of McPherson, died Friday, June 22, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. 
He was born May 24, 1924, at Akron, Ohio, the son of Gilbert E. and Amy N. (Phipps) Presley. Horton was a resident of McPherson since April 2000, moving from Dalton, Georgia. He served as a pastor for ten years before becoming an English Professor, teaching at Ottawa University, Hong Kong Baptist College, and Dalton College (Dalton, GA). 
On April 13, 1946, he married Lorena A. Perry at Rockford, Michigan. Mr. Presley was a member of First Baptist Church, McPherson. 
A memorial service was held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 30, 2001, at the First Baptist Church, McPherson, with the Rev. Les Cantrell officiating. Inurnment of the cremains took place on Friday, June 29, in the Columbarium at McPherson Cemetery. 
Survivors include: his wife, Lorena of the home; two sons, John of Lindsborg and Ken of Rochester, MN; and four grandchildren. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the National Parkinson Foundation Inc. (P.O. Box 02-5163, Miami, FL 33102-5163) or to a college scholarship fund of the donor’s choice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Mabel A. Peterson, 99, of McPherson and formerly of Lindsborg, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001, at Infinia Health Center in McPherson. 
She was born June 29, 1902, in McPherson County, the daughter of Joseph and Alfrieda Olson Peterson. She was a resident of McPherson since 1930, and worked as a silk finisher at McPherson Laundry, housekeeper, and cake baker/decorator. 
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson. 
Survivors include: two sisters, Clara Carhart of Portland, Oregon and Hanna Flesche of Tacoma, Washington; and numerous nieces & nephews. 
She was preceded in death by: four brothers, Albin, Art, Eben and Melvin; and three sisters, Alice Krohn, Vera Jensen and Myrtle Strouse. 
The funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 17, 2001, at Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson. Burial was in the Freemount Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Lindsborg. Visitation took place from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial donations to the Trinity Lutheran Church may be sent in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Ilamae Quinlan, 72, of Little River, died Thursday, November 8, 2001, at her home in Little River. She was former a hospital 
lab technician and homemaker. 
She was born October 8, 1929, at Little River, the daughter of Sidney Earl and Jesse Pearl (Troy) Loughridge. A resident of Little River since 1988, she had also lived in Wichita, Hays and Lyons. 
She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of the Queen Esther Chapter #32, Order of Eastern Star, both of Little River. 
On July 17, 1947 she married Calvin H. Colle at Little River. On July 15, 1979 she married Norman Quinlan at Hays. 
Survivors include: two daughters, Deborah Snyder of Verona, MO, and Cecily Colle of Phoenix, AZ; two sons, Britt Colle of McPherson and Brad Colle of Houston, TX; four brothers, Everett Loughridge of Lyons, KS, Raymond Loughridge of Little River, KS, Robert Loughridge of La Puente, CA, and Harley Loughridge of Carson City, NV; a sister, Bernice Adams of Des Moines, IA; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Judith Ann Colle; her former husband, Calvin H. Colle; and four brothers, Delmar, Eugene, Ross and Sidney Edwin Loughridge. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2001, at the United Methodist Church in Little River. Burial was in Bean Cemetery, Little River. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the United Methodist Church in Little River. 
Memorial donations to the Little River Senior Center may be sent in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Delbert L. Drinen, 89, of McPherson, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. He was a retired farmer & stockman. 
He was born November 1, 1912, at Home City, Kansas, the son of William Amos and Nancy Jane (Green) Drinen. He was a resident resident of McPherson County since 1934, and a graduate of Friends Bible Academy, Haviland. 
He was a member of Countryside Covenant Church and volunteered many hours at the Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, and the Senior Center. 
On August 22, 1936, he married Velma Lucille Mohan at Hutchinson. She preceded him in death on January 25, 1994. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 10, 2001, at Countryside Covenant Church. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: a brother, Delmer G. Drinen of Sun City, AZ; a sister, Nellie Ethel Diggs of Castle Rock, CO; and several nieces & nephews. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Jessie Drinen; and five sisters, Eliza Houston, Martha Keck, Minnie Keck, Della Dotson and Bobbie Carrie Slater. 
Memorial donations may be given to Countryside Covenant Church or Barclay College in Haviland, KS, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Clarence A. Frederick, 79, of Lindsborg and formerly of McPherson, died Monday, November 5, 2001, at his home in Lindsborg. 
He was born December 8, 1921, at Emporia, Kansas, the son of Mike and Lillian Frances (Torrens) Frederick. He was a retired farmer and newspaper carrier and had lived in McPherson County since 1994. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and a stepfather, Ralph Garrett. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 8, 2001, at Stockham Family 
Funeral Home. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Clarence A. Frederick Memorial Fund. 

Beverly J. Fleenor, 71, died Thursday, October 25, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a former schoolteacher & homemaker and had been a McPherson resident since 1994, moving from Clay Center, KS. 
She was born February 16, 1930, in Decatur County, Kansas, the daughter of Gilbert and Opal (Swisher) Bryan. She was united in marriage to Robert M. Fleenor on December 22, 1951, at Herndon, Kansas. 
Mrs. Fleenor was a member of First United Methodist Church, McPherson. 
The funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 29, at the First United Methodist Church, McPherson. A second funeral service was held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 30, at the United Methodist Church in Oberlin, KS. Burial was in the Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation took place from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: husband, Robert of the home; three daughters, Debra Babcock of Holton, KS, Pam Wright of Wichita, KS, and Gwen Pepper of Topeka, KS; five sisters, Detta Anderson of Oberlin, KS, Donna Kelley of Oberlin, KS, Helen Jaderborg of Longmont, CO, Janice Sauvage of Edwards, CO, and Cheryl Stull of Solomon, KS; step-mother, Eva Bryan of Oberlin, KS; step-brother, Dennis Barratt of Lincoln, NE, and seven grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation or a United Methodist Church of the donor’s choice. 

Charles E. "Chuck" Williams, 80, of McPherson, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001, at The Cedars Health Care Center, McPherson. He was a retired flour packer & floor supervisor for W-R Milling Company and a lifetime McPherson County resident. 
He was born December 21, 1920, in Galva, Kansas, the son of Albert A. and Elvira M. (Peterson) Johnson. On October 27, 1940, he was united in marriage to Vivian N. Shafer at Lindsborg. 
Mr. Johnson was a lifetime McPherson County resident and a member of First United Methodist Church, BPOE #502, American Legion Post #24, VFW Post #2715, and Moose Lodge #982. He was also a US Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater of Operations. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 27, 2001, at the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Michael Marion officiated the service. Burial was at Crestwood Memorial Park, McPherson. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: his wife, Vivian of the home; a son, Kevin Johnson of McPherson; two daughters, Sharyl Miller of McPherson and Sheila Freidenberger of Rogers, AR; two sisters, Lenora Breeden of Quinter, KS and Evelyn Elvin of Lee’s Summit, MO; nine grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Clarence, and two sisters, Mildred Johnson and Edith Alexander. 
Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church American Heart Association, or a charity of the donor’s choice. 

Sonja E. McIntyre, 63 of Longmont, Colorado and formerly of Windom, KS, died Friday October 19, 2001, at the Hospice of Boulder County Care Center in Louisville, Colorado. 
Sonja was born February 6, 1938, in Hutchinson, KS, to Dave and Myrtle (Mattson) Anderson, a wheat farming family in central Kansas. She attended Alpha Elementary School and Windom High School before receiving her BA in Elementary Education, with a Music minor, from Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS. 
She taught one year in Topeka before coming west to Colorado and teaching eight years in Englewood, CO. It was during this time that she met her husband Bob, and they were married on December 22, 1963, in the Andover Lutheran Church, Windom, KS. They then made their home in Littleton, CO and were blessed with two wonderful daughters; Sheri, born March 16, 1970, and Boni, born April 19, 1973. 
After a four-year assignment in San Jose, CA, the family returned to Colorado in 1977 and settled in Longmont. In 1978, Sonja started teaching in the St. Svrain Valley School District, retiring in June 1999. Most of her time was spent at Indian Peaks and Niwot Elementary schools. She was the epitome of an elementary school teacher and well respected by her peers. 
Sonja was active in the First Lutheran Church choirs, the Longmont Chorale, and the Longmont Chorale Singers. She was also a member of NEA, CEA, CRSEA, MU chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the American Legion Auxiliary of Post 32. 
She is survived by her husband; daughter Sheri and husband, Robert Short, and grandson Matthew, of Longmont; daughter Boni of Denver; brother Rodney Anderson, and his wife CeCelia, of Salina, KS; brother-in-law Rev. Allen J. McIntyre, of St. Paul, MN. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, October 24, 2001, at at Andover Lutheran Church, Windom, with Rev. Kris Berjke-Ulliman officiating. Internment will be in the Andover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Andover Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home. 

Charles William "Bill" Gatz, 70, of McPherson, died Thursday, October 18, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. He was a farmer and retired Vice President of the commercial loan department at McPherson Bank & Trust. 
He was born May 17, 1931, at McPherson, the son of Samuel Peter and Helen Ada (Babb) Gatz. He graduated from McPherson College and Madison School of Banking, Madison, Wisconsin. He was a lifetime resident of McPherson County and U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. 
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2715, American Legion Post #24, BPOE #502, Rotary Club and McPherson Shrine Club, and was past president of McPherson Country Club. 
On December 13, 1953, he married Kay Ann Goforth at McPherson. On April 19, 2000, he married Emily Katherine Collins at McPherson. 
Survivors include: his wife: Emily of the home; a son, C. Mark Gatz of Black Forest, CO; two daughters, Charla K. Gatz Johnston of McPherson and Julia K. Hughes of Denver, CO; a sister, Jerry L. Odle of Birmingham, AL; and three grandchildren. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Monday, October 22, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Marion officiating. 
Burial with Military Honors by VFW Post #2715 was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial contributions may be given to the Memorial Hospital ER 2000 Project or the Chalmers Cancer Center in Hutchinson. 

Peggy J. Sellberg, 73, died Tuesday, October 9, 2001, at her home in rural McPherson. 
She was a retired schoolteacher and lifetime resident of McPherson County. 
She was born February 3, 1928, near Groveland, the daughter of Roy T. and Mabel (Morse) Sitts. 
On November 4, 1953, she married Robert D. Sellberg at McPherson. 
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, WELCA, McPherson Area Retired Teachers Association, the National Education Association, and was a graduate of McPherson College. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 13, 2001, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. Michael Fibranz officiated the service. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: her husband, Robert Sellberg of the home; two daughters, JoEllen Barnard of Blue Springs, MO and Roxanne Sellberg of Skokie, IL; a sister, Jean Hassman of McPherson; and four grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson County Humane Society or Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of the funeral home. 

William Glen Seitz, 93, of McPherson, died Monday, October 8, 2001, at The Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson. 
He was born October 4, 1908, at Mound City, Missouri, the son of George and Ferby (Cline) Seitz. He was a retired farmer and had lived in McPherson since 1987, moving from Nickerson, KS. 
He was a member of McPherson Church of Brethren, and had received several soil conservation awards in Reno County. 
In 1935, he married Beulah Blickenstaff. She died in 1975. On May 22, 1976, he married Viola Jane (Lloyd) Edwards at Nickerson. 
The funeral service was be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 12, at the McPherson Church of the Brethren. Rev. Chris Whitacre officiated the service. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: his wife, Viola of the home; a daughter, Virginia Switzer of Nickerson, a brother, Fred Seitz of Sun City West, AZ; a step-daughter, Pamela Watson of Toronto, Canada; a step-son, Frank Edwards of Westwood, Ontario, Canada; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by: a brother, Lloyd; and a sister, Thelma Smith. 
Memorial donations may be given to The Cedars Special Care Unit or the McPherson Church of the Brethren in care of the funeral home. 

Terry L. Coker, 63, of Lindsborg, died Sunday, October 7, 2001, at Lindsborg Community Hospital. He was a retired truck driver and Lindsborg resident, formerly of Canton. 
He was born September 30, 1938, at Ness City, the son of Fred Lawrence and Emma Irene (Ferking)Coker. 
Mr. Coker was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1956 to 1958. 
The graveside service and inurnment of cremains was held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at the Ness City Cemetery in Ness City, Kansas. Visitation was held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: a son, Lawrence Lyle “Larry” Coker of Canton; two daughters, Terri Lea Lindholm of Lindsborg and DeAnna Jones of McPherson; two brothers, Wesley Coker of Dighton, KS and Gary Coker of Chase, KS; four sisters, Arlene Cline of Wakeeney, KS, Connie Wagoner of Ellis, KS, Frona Nikkel of McPherson, and Linda Chambers of Washington, CA; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by three brothers, William, LaVern and Tom; and three sisters, Freida Coker, Henrietta Wilkison and Irma Morath. 
Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home. 

Mary Grace Webb, 79, of McPherson, died Wednesday, September 19, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. 
She was born June 23, 1922, in McPherson, the daughter of Guss T. and Darl (Sitts) Webb. She worked all her life as a Registered Nurse, working in numerous hospitals around the country including Denver Children's Hospital, Wesley Hospital in Wichita and Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She had been a McPherson resident since 1984, moving from Cleveland, Ohio. 
She was a member of the McPherson Church of the Brethren and the Retired Nurses Association. 
The funeral service was held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 22, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Whitacre officiated the service. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: brothers, Kenneth Webb of Albuquerque, NM and Galen Webb of Wichita, KS; sisters, Bonnie Bishop of Canton, KS and Darlene Carlson of Kinsley, KS; half-sister, Martha Webb of Goessel, KS, a sister-in-law, Laura Webb of McPherson; and several nieces & nephews. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Webb, and a sister, Doris Lorene Webb. 
Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Church of the Brethren in care of the funeral 
home. 

Carrie Alice "Kaye" Yoder, 84, died Friday, September 7, 2001, at The Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson. She was a homemaker and former bookkeeper for Graves Truck Line, a freight delivery company in McPherson that was owned by Kaye and her husband, Russell. 
She was born April 20, 1917, at rural Roxbury, the daughter of Carl "Charles" Julius and Emma Ella (Young) Hanson. She was a lifetime resident of McPherson County and was a 1947 graduate of McPherson College. 
She was a member of Church of the Brethren, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and was a former 4-H leader. 
On March 28, 1941, she married Russell Lowell Yoder at McPherson. He died December 9, 1996. 
Survivors include: two sons, Joe Yoder of McPherson and Harold Yoder of Caney, OK; a daughter, Susan Schechter of Wichita; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Hanson, and a sister, Lorine Overholser. 
The memorial service was held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 7, 2001, at the Church of the Brethren. There was no visitation. The body was donated to the University of Kansas School of Medicine in accordance with the deceased’s wishes. Inurnment of the cremains will take place in the Monitor Church of the Brethren Cemetery upon completion of the medical study. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Church of the Brethren in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Lavana L. Chrislip, 66, died Monday, September 3, 2001 at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a homemaker, Avon Representative, and employee of the McPherson Sentinel & Mac Shopper. She had been a McPherson resident 1955, moving from Cambridge, Nebraska. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 6, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was conducted from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: son, John Chrislip of McPherson; three daughters, Linda Born of McPherson, Pam Unruh of McPherson, and Barb Nowak of Hillsboro; two brothers, Red Hiatt of McCook, NE and Phillip Hiatt of San Antonio, TX; fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society, the Friends of Maxwell, or the First Southern Baptist Church of Augusta in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Maynard N. Esau, 65, died Friday, August 31, 2001, at his home in McPherson. He was a retired farmer and construction & maintenance worker and had been a McPherson resident since 1959. 
He was born November 15, 1935, in Lyons, Kansas, the son of Neal C. and Mary (Borth) Esau. On April 26, 1959, he was united in marriage to Eleanor J. Decker at McPherson. 
Maynard was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, McPherson. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 4, 2001, at the Grace Lutheran Church. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was conducted from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Monday at Grace Lutheran Church. 
Survivors include: his wife Eleanor of the home; a daughter, Christina Whitmer of Wichita, KS; two sisters, Joyce Gordon of Columbia, MO and Jeanne Hapgood of McPherson, KS; a step-sister, Nola Unruh of Clay Center, KS; step-brothers, Tom Kruse of Millersville, PA and Richard Kruse of Galva, KS; and one granddaughter. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Grace Lutheran Church Elevator Fund or the American Heart Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Howard H. Kittell, 83, died Saturday, August 25, 2001. He was a resident of Weslaco, Texas and was a former McPherson resident. He was the owner & operator of Kittell Printing, McPherson. 
He was born January 29, 1918, ijn McPherson, Kansas, the son of Henry A. and Edna S. (Stromquist) Kittell. On January 6, 1943, he was united in marriage to Mary Kathryn Wile in McPherson. 
Howard was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, B.P.O.E. #502, VFW Post #2715, Masonic Lodghe #172, and the Scotich Rite of Free Masonry, Wichita. 
The graveside service and inurnment was held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 31, 2001, at McPherson Cemetery. 
Survivors include: his wife, Kathryn of the home; a son, Howard “Kit” Kittell of Montrose, CO; a daughter, Kay Bechtel of Overland Park, KS; a brother, Henry A. Kittell of Irvine, CA; three sisters, Isobel Davis of Albuquerque, NM, Helen Lang of Albuquerque, NM, and Mary Budd of Rosemount, MN; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or a charity of the donor’s choice, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Kathleen M. Johnston, 85, died Friday, August 24, 2001 at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a homemaker and McPherson resident since 1955. 
She was born September 28, 1915, at McPherson, the daughter of Charles John and Pearle (Marston)Kittell. 
She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was an Honorary Life Member of United Methodist Women. 
On November 1, 1936, she married Elmer T. Keck at McPherson. He died July 26, 1965. On December 26, 1970, she married Ralph O. Johnston at McPherson. 
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2001, at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Michael Marion and Bob Fleenor officiating. A private family committal service was held in McPherson Cemetery following the funeral. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: her husband, Ralph O. Johnston of the home; two sons, Marvin C. Keck of Wichita and Stanley M. Keck of Wichita; two daughters, Shirley J. Martin of Overland Park and Marjorie L. Martin of Ottawa; a step-daughter, Sharon M. Blank of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Buel M. Bledsoe, Jr., 62, of McPherson, died Sunday, August 12, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. He was a retired school bus driver for Kansas Transit, former owner/operator of Daylight Donut Shop, and also worked as a highway maintenance person for the Kansas Dept. of Transportation. He had been a McPherson resident since 1962, moving from Newton. 
He was born February 27, 1939, at Marion, the son of Buel Monroe Sr. and Mattie Ellen (Bastin) Bledsoe. On September 2, 1961, he married Patricia A. Sieg at Newton. 
Mr. Bledsoe was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson. 
Survivors include: his wife, Patricia of the home; a son, John of McPherson; a daughter, Kimberly Bruner of McPherson; a sister, Dixie Ewert of Great Bend; and 10 grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a son, Allen; a daughter, Crystal; a brother, Wallace; a sister, Dorothy Giggy; and a grandson, Alex Bruner. 
The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 15, 2001, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 6:00 PM Tuesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The Rosary service was conducted at 8:00 PM Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. 
Memorial donations may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of the funeral home. 

Mary E. Rucksdashel, 90, of McPherson, died Friday, August 10, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a retired librarian assistant for McPherson Public Library and had been a McPherson resident since 1961, moving from Lexington, Nebraska. 
She was born February 28, 1911, at Auburn, Nebraska, the daughter of Howard and Josephine (Henning) Wrightsman. On September 19, 1935, she married Rex N. Rucksdashel at Falls City, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1989. 
Mary was a member of First United Methodist Church, Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No. 86, and Business and Professional Women's Club, all at McPherson. 
The funeral service was held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, August 15, 2001, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was in Crestwood Memorial Park, McPherson. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: her son, Neil Rucksdashel of Bellevue, WA, two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church in care the funeral home.

Larry R. Sams, 65, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, December 8, 2001, at his home in Hutchinson. 
He was born November 23, 1936, at Simpson, Kansas, the son of Oran Elmer and Ethel Helen (Thompson) Sams. He was an Industrial Engineer, Plant Manager, and/or Vice President for several companies in Kansas including Johns Manville Corp., Collins Inc. Mobile Tech Division, and Collins Professional Cars. He had been a resident of Hutchinson since 1985, formerly of Winder, Georgia. He was a graduate of McPherson College and Kansas State University. 
Larry was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Moose Lodge #982, both at Hutchinson, and the Jaycees. 
On August 6, 1960, he married Janis O. Emswiler at Friend, Kansas. 
There were two memorial services. The first service was held at 5:30 PM, Thursday, December 13, 2001, at Faith United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. The second service took place at 11:30 AM Saturday, December 15, 2001, at the United Methodist Church in Glasco, KS. Inurnment of the cremains was in the Glasco Cemetery. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: his wife, Janis of the home; a son, Scott A. Sams of Winder, GA; three daughters, Jo Lynn Frenya of Rome, GA, Larae J. Sams of Blue Springs, MO, and Dawn D. Crimmins of Lee’s Summit, MO; his parents, Oran and Ethel Sams of Glasco, KS; a brother, Ronald Duane Sams of Millsboro, DE; and six grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Reno County, Faith United Methodist Church, or the Nicol Home of Glasco in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Sylvia Coppock, 90, of McPherson, died Saturday, December 8, 2001, at The Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson. She was a homemaker and McPherson resident since 1952, moving from Pawhuska, OK. 
She was born July 15, 1911, at Chase, Kansas, the daughter of Leslie and Jessie (Tunnell) Hardwick. 
On September 7, 1936, she married Ira Paul Coppock at Red Cloud, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1985. 
The graveside service was held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 13, 2001, at McPherson Cemetery. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: her sister, Pauline Kaufman of Denver, CO; two grandchildren, Mark Stuart of Jeffersonville, PA and Debbie Jones of Oklahoma City, OK; and a great-grandchild, Grant Jones of Oklahoma City, OK. 
She was preceded in death by a son, Kent Stuart; a brother, Walter Hardwick; and a sister, Hazel. 
Memorial donations may be given to The Cedars in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Guadelupe Gallegos, infant daughter of Armando Gallegos and Esperanza Martinez, died Saturday, December 8, 2001, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. 
A graveside service was held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 12, 2001, at McPherson Cemetery. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: her parents, Armando and Esperanza; two brothers, Armando and Jose; and four sisters, Amanda Samantha, Alexandria, and Jessica, all are at home in McPherson. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Guadelupe Gallegos memorial fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Tommy C. Peterson, 71, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky and formerly of McPherson, died Friday, December 7, 2001, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. He was a retired District Sales Manager for Carrier Air Conditioning Co. 
He was born December 3, 1930, at McPherson, the son of Arvid L. He was born Dec. 3, 1930, at McPherson, the son of Arvid L. and Ruby E. (Heline) Peterson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War, as a Machinist's Mate First Class. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 11, 2001, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Lindsborg. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: two sons, Paul Peterson of Lake St. Louis, MO and Tom Peterson of Gilbertsville, KY; two daughters, Kimberly Peterson of Benton, KY and Elizabeth Richardson of Florissant, MO; and five grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Peterson. 
Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home. 

L.D. "Lew" Lloyd, 84, of McPherson, died Monday, December 3, 2001, at The Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson. He was retired from Wall-Rogalsky Milling Company where he worked as the Vice President/Manager in the Grocery Products Department. 
He was born January 27, 1917, at Gaylord, Kansas, the son of Harry F. and Lillis N. (Lewellen) Lloyd. He had been resident of McPherson since 1934, and was a graduate of McPherson College. Mr. Lloyd was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific during World War II. 
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, BPOE #502, and the Light Capitol Singers. He also served as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and Meals on Wheels. 
On October 30, 1943, he married Alice V. Hedge at Inglewood, California. She died October 2, 1990. 
Survivors include: three daughters, Nancy Lusk of Wichita, Judy Schumaker of Flagstaff, AZ, and Sara Goyer of Blue Springs, MO; a sister, Maxine Koch of McPherson; and two grandchildren. 
The memorial service was held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, December 6, 2001, at the First Presbyterian Church, McPherson. A private family committal service with military honors took place in McPherson Cemetery prior to the memorial service. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial donations may be given to the First Presbyterian Church in care of the funeral home. 

Marka C. Miller, 49, died Sunday, November 25, 2001, at her home in McPherson. She was formerly a machinist for Beech Aircraft and a restaurant cook. 
She was born September 15, 1952, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Marka spent her younger years in McPherson and graduated from McPherson High School. She lived in Wichita and Stong City for a number of years, but moved back to McPherson in 1983. Marka was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the McPherson County Humane Society. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, 2001, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Karen Rice Ratzlaff officiating the service. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: two brothers, Brent Miller of McPherson and Lance Miller of Walker, KS; a sister, Lee Ellen Becker of Lindsborg, KS; and several nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, M. Clare and Sadie L. (Halfin) Miller, and a brother, Stephen Miller. 
Memorial donations may be given to McPherson County Humane Society or the Friends of Maxwell. 

Edna Warkentin, 86, of McPherson, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. Edna Warkentin, 86, of McPherson, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002. She was a homemaker and had been a McPherson resident since 1979, moving from Lehigh. 
The memorial service was held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 29, 2002, at the Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church in Inman. Burial was at the Mennonite Brethren Cemetery in Hillsboro (prior to the memorial service) at 10:30 AM. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: daughters, Janice Winter of McPherson, Janet Hein of Hillsboro, E. Jean Hein of McPherson, and Joan Kaplin of Wichita; sister, Malinda Toews of Inman, ten grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Gretchen Florence, 58, of McPherson died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Hutchinson Hospital. She had been a McPherson resident since 1998, formerly residing in Garden City, Emporia, and Wichita. Gretchen worked as a secretary and administrative assistant for several companies, most recently serving as Assistant to the Director of the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce. 
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 23, 2002, at the First Presbyterian Church, McPherson. Committal service was at 1:00 PM (prior to the church service) at McPherson Cemetery. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: her husband, Jim of the home; her mother, Helen Arnholz of the home; a son, Christopher Florence of Wichita; a daughter, Michelle Florence of the home; a brother, Robert Arnholz of Dallas, TX; a sister, Margot Ernie of Wichita; and one grandson. 
Memorial donations may be given to the First Presbyterian Church or Hospice of Reno County in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Delilah Johnson, 85, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at her home in McPherson. She was a former employee of Certainteed Corp. and was a sales clerk/bookkeeper at Select Dairy. 
The funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church, McPherson. Burial was at McPherson Cemetery. Visitation took place from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors include: a brother, Glen M. Johnson of McPherson, KS; a sister, Elvessie Johnson of McPherson, KS; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Memorial donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Wilma I. Shannon, 81, died Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a retired custodian for USD 418 and had been a McPherson resident since 1962, moving from Geneseo. 
The funeral service was held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial wwas in the Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo, KS. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: her husband, Kenneth of the home; a son, Eugene Shannon of Cassoday, KS; a daughter, Irene Voth of McPherson; six grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the New Gottland Covenant Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

James G. Buller, 77, formerly of McPherson, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at the Life Care Center in Federal Way, Washington. Prior to retirement, he was employed at Thompson Transport, Cargill-Nutrena Feeds, and Kansas Cylinder Head, all of McPherson. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Monday, March 18, at the Goessel Mennonite Church in Goessel. Burial was in the Goessel Mennonite Church Cemetery. Visitation took place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: his wife, Ethel of the home; a step-son, Kenneth Messick of Yuma, AZ; two brothers, Roy Buller of Wichita, KS and Melvin Buller of Colorado Springs, CO. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Goessel Mennonite Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Elmer A. Kahlstorf, 95, died Saturday, March 9, 2002, at the Cedars. 
He was born October 12, 1906, at Lake George, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Mary (Meyers) Kahlstorf. Elmer was a retired road construction contractor and had been a McPherson resident since 1989, formerly of Lake George, Minnesota. 
On October 12, 1932, he married Elva Hazel Miller at Hubbard, Minnesota. 
He was a member of the Free Methodist Church at Kabekona, Minnesota. 
A funeral service was held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 12, at the Free Methodist Church. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
A second funeral service was held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 16, at the Kabekona Free Methodist Church in Laporte, Minnesota. Burial was in the Lake George Township Cemetery, Lake George, MN. 
Survivors include: his wife, Elva of McPherson; a daughter, Doris Short of McPherson; three brothers, Ervin of Lake George, MN, Orlen of Park Rapids, MN, and Alfred of St. Joseph, MO; a sister, Ruth Willard of El Dorado Springs, MO; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews. 
He was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Snyder, and two brothers, Arnold and Lloyd. 
Memorial donations may be given to Central Christian College of Kansas or the Free Methodist Church Missions Dept. in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Allen Becker, 78, of McPherson, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at Newton Medical Center. He was retired from NCRA where he worked in the de-coking unit. He also worked for Galva Plumbing & Heating constructing ductwork. He lived in McPherson most of his life. 
The memorial service was held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 15, 2002, at the First Baptist Church, McPherson. Burial, with full military honors, took place prior to the memorial service at McPherson Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: a son, George A. Becker of McPherson, KS; two daughters, Barbara Ann Knackstedt of Phillipsburg, KS and Lorraine Lieb of Wilmington, DE; a brother, Lincoln Becker of McPherson, KS; two sisters, Rozella Chapman of McPherson, KS and Betty Carlson of McPherson, KS; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 
Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Senior Center, Central Homecare & Hospice, or First Baptist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Paul W. Sherfy, son of John Samuel & Leona May (Sharshel) Sherfy, was born June 3, 1912, in Franklin County, Kansas, in the small town of Neal. He moved with his family to Bloom, KS, in 1917, to Washington Creek near Overbrook, KS, in 1922, and finally to Union Ridge, IA, in 1927. He arrived in McPherson, KS, in 1929, to attend McPherson College. He graduated from McPherson College in 1934, and his first employment was with the McPherson Daily Republican as a proofreader. He served in the Navy as a meteorologist with noncombatant status in World War II, and shortly after his return to McPherson following that service, he was employed by Alliance Insurance Company as an underwriter. For two years he was assistant business manager for McPherson College, then spent the rest of his employment again with the Alliance Insurance Company. He enjoyed part-time work with the Alliance Agency following his retirement in 1976. 
He was married to Esther W. Pyle on October 16, 1940. They were married fifty-four years until Esther’s death in 1995. They have two daughters, Sonja Sherfy Griffith, of Kansas City, KS, and Marcella Sherfy Walter, of Helena, MT. They have four grandchildren. Other family members include two sisters, Ethel Harris of Woodstock, IL and Esther Porter of Colorado Springs, CO. In addition, Paul and Esther welcomed nieces and nephews, family and in-laws, friends, and “adopted” children from McPherson College into their home. Paul was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph. 
Paul was avidly and fully involved in McPherson College and the Alumni Association, was a former college trustee, held many offices in the McPherson Church of the Brethren, and was a proud Kiwanian. He had been Division 5 Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis. He delivered Meals on Wheels for almost twenty years, and had served on the Board for Meals on Wheels. He was supportive of the McPherson community. For a time, he advised Boy Scouts on earning their Merit Badges for weather forecasting. 
Paul died on Sunday, February 24, 2002, at The Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson. His body has been donated to the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Memorial services were held at the McPherson Church of the Brethren, at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2002. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to McPherson College, the McPherson Church of the Brethren, or The Cedars. 

Evelyn K. Beasley, 61, of McPherson, died Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Hutchinson Hospital. She was a customer service representative at Certainteed Corp. and had been a McPherson resident since 1972, moving from Wichita. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the Church of Christ. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: her husband, Roscoe of the home; a son, Steven of McPherson; two daughters, Kathleen Brick of McPherson and Anita Beasley of McPherson; her mother, Elaine Watson of Romance, MO; two brothers, Donald Egger of Gainesville, MO and Danny Egger of Mulvane, KS; a sister, Reva Thomas of Gainesville, MO; a half-brother, Dennis Watson of Gainesville, MO; a half-sister, Nina McCullough of Gainesville, MO; and two grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Geraldine M. "Gerry" Minner, 80, of McPherson, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at Memorial Hospital. She was a retired elementary school teacher and was a former resident of Emporia. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 5 2002, at the Free Methodist Church. Burial was at the McPherson Cemetery. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: her husband, Don Minner of the home; a son, Dennis Minner of McPherson; two daughters, Donna Robillard of Oklahoma City, OK and Janice Rice of Little Rock, AR; three sisters, Ruthie Hettinger of Coconut Creek, FL, Janet O’Connell of Coconut Creek, FL, and Joyce Dardia of New Fairfield, CT; and three grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Free Methodist Church or Central Christian College of Kansas in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Jewel Taylor, 97, of Lindsborg, died Thursday, February 28, 2002, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg. She was a homemaker and a former resident of McPherson. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at the First Church of the Nazarene. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: four daughters, Mary L. Chernock of Baldwin, NY, Alethea Bieri of Temple, TX, Jo Davis of Georgetown, KY, and Helen Swisher of Marquette, KS; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, & 17 great-great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the First Church of the Nazarene in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Rosalie R. Gilbert, 85, died Monday, February 25, 2002, at Pleasant View Home in Inman, Kansas of a stroke. She was born March 30, 1916, on the Boldt farmstead eight miles northwest of Chase, Kansas to Charles E. and Mary Ella (Keys) Boldt. 
After five years at IXL, a small country school near her home, she made the change to the “big city” Hutchinson school system and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1933. She went on to attend Sterling College and Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. Because of the Great Depression of the 1930’s, she wasn’t able to finish her college degree, a lifelong dream. 
On December 27, 1947, she married William A. Gilbert in Lyons, Kansas. For almost 30 years, she and her husband farmed near Chase. He passed away on March 26, 1977. 
She was a school bus driver for the Chase school system, the first woman in the area to drive a school bus. During World War II, she was a riveter in an aircraft assembly plant in Oklahoma. 
At Chase, she was an active member of the Community Presbyterian Church. She also belonged to the Mothers Singers and Chase H.D.U. She was a 4-H leader for more than 10 years. In her retirement years, she helped initiate the Chase Senior Center. Then for many years, she enjoyed at least one night a week with friends and fellow senior citizens, playing pinochle at the Center. She also served on the Rice County Council on Aging. 
She is survived by a daughter, Janis Thogmartin and husband, Clyde, of Ames, Iowa; a son, Larry Gilbert and wife, Ellen, of McPherson; a grandson, Kyle Gilbert, a granddaughter, Lesli Gilbert of McPherson; and a sister Lucile Hager of Olathe. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, four brothers, Paul, Harold, Lowell, and Wayne Boldt, and a sister, Roma Bordelon. 
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 1, at the Community Presbyterian Church, Chase, KS. Burial will be at the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, rural Bushton. Visitation is from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Chase Community Presbyterian Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Arlene M. Yoder, 87, of McPherson, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at The Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson. She was a homemaker and a McPherson resident since 1920. 
The funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 22, at the Monitor Church of the Brethren, rural McPherson. Visitation took place from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A private committal and inurnment service was held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Monitor Church Cemetery. 
Survivors include: her husband, Royal F. Yoder of the home; three sons, Lowell Yoder of McPherson, Ellis Yoder of McPherson, and Engel Yoder of Marquette; a daughter, Karen Okeson of Seattle, WA; two sisters, Rowena Albright of McPherson and Donnis Fishburn of Arnold, CA; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; a great-grandson; and six step-great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to The Cedars, Monitor Church of the Brethren, or the Heifer Project International in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Frederick A. Schmidt, 86, of McPherson, died Monday, February 18, 2002, at Memorial Hospital. He was a retired aircraft maintenance supervisor at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. He had been a McPherson resident since 1996, moving from Edmond, OK. 
A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 21, at the McPherson Church of the Brethren. A graveside service and inurnment of the cremains was held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 23, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in New Carlisle, Ohio. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: his wife, Edith of the home; a son, Fred Schmidt, Jr. of McPherson; a daughter, Deborah Crotts of Edmond, OK; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Memorial donations may be given to Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Barbara Ann Reed, 44, of McPherson, died Thursday, February 14, 2002, at her home. She was a massage therapist & reflexologist and had been a McPherson resident since 1972, moving from Maize, KS. 
The funeral service was held at 3:00 PM, Monday, February 18, at the First Baptist Church. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation took place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: her husband, Steven A. Reed of the home, her mother, Emma Ligon of Wichita; three sisters, Nora Burdett of Washington, MI, Verla Schubach of Wichita, and Karla Thompson of Tacoma, WA. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Anna D. Flud, 38, of McPherson, died Saturday, February 9, 2002, at her home. She was a former motel housekeeper and had been a McPherson resident for six years. 
There will be no memorial service. The body was cremated and inurnment will take place in California at a later date. 
Survivors include: her companion, Mark Bogenrief of McPherson; her mother, Retha M. Harrison of Mountain Ranch, CA; two sons, John R. Danile of Modesto, CA and Mike J. Daniel of Modesto, CA; two brothers, Jim Harrison, Jr. of Mountain Ranch, CA and George F. Flud of Modesto, CA; three half-sisters, Colleen Leonard of Las Vegas, NV, Dee-Anna Ott of Brighton, CO, and Vickie Dickinson of Keyes, CA. 

Eva Nikkel Ensz, 86, of Inman, died Tuesday, February 5, 2002. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of the Conway/Inman area since 1946. 
The funeral service was at 10:30 AM, Friday, February 8, at Zion Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (rural Inman). Burial was in the Zion Church Cemetery. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: her husband, John R. Ensz of the home; two sons, Ron Ensz of Ulysses, KS and Karl Ensz of Inman; two daughters, Gloria Koehn of Ulysses, KS and Florene Koehn of Muleshoe, TX; a brother, Tony Nikkel of Moundridge; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Gospel Tract & Bible Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Tracy Joe Smith, 37, of McPherson, died Monday, February 4, 2002. He was a Registered Nurse and was formerly employed at Schwan’s Sales in Salina. He had been a McPherson resident most of his life. 
The funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 7, 2002, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation took place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: parents, Billy Joe, Sr. & Shirley R. Smith of McPherson; two brothers, Steven J. Smith of McPherson and Billy Joe Smith, Jr. of Galva; a sister, Dayna C. Needham of McPherson; and six nieces and nephews. 
Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Dr. (Colonel) Michael K. Yancey, 42, of Mililani, Hawaii, died Sunday, January 27, 2002, at Tripler Army Medical Center near Honolulu, Hawaii. 
He was born in Casper, Wyoming on May 29, 1959, the son of Clarence and Betty (Kimball) Yancey. Most of his youth was spent in the Golden, Colorado area. He was a graduate of Central College, McPherson College, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 
While attending Central College he met Jill M. Cooney, and they were united in marriage on May 26, 1979, in McPherson. 
Dr. Yancey had been stationed at Tripler Army Medical Center since 1994, where he served as Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Residency Program Director, and Assistant Chief of the Department of OB/GYN. 
The funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 5, at the Free Methodist Church. Dr. Mike Hambley and Rev. Pete Anderson officiated the service. Burial with full Military Honors was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation took place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at the Free Methodist Church. 
Survivors include: his wife Jill; their three children, Jensen Adair, Haleigh Kimball, and Reid William; his parents, Clarence & Betty Yancey of Golden, CO; a brother, Shaun Yancey and his wife, Debbie, of Orlando, FL; two sisters, Kathleen Spencer and her husband, Bill, of Colorado Springs, CO and Jeanette Karins and her husband James, of Arvada, CO; maternal grandmother, Helen Kimball of Nebraska; Jill’s parents, Henry & Ruth Cooney of McPherson; Jill’s sisters, Linda Pharr and her husband, Tom, of Dallas, TX, Debra Wagoner and her husband, Alan, of McPherson, and Kim Johnson of San Antonio, TX; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Michael K. Yancey Memorial Fund, Account #9098, c/o the True Research Foundation, 8610 N. New Braunsels, Suite 705, San Antonio, TX 78217 or in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Frances L. Shearhart, 79, died Thursday, January 31, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a homemaker and McPherson resident since 1965, moving from Coffeyville, KS. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 4, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation took place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: a son, Jerry Shearhart of McPherson; three daughters, Karen Coy, Sharon Shearhart, and Jo Marlett, all of McPherson; a brother, Ernest “Junior” Stanley of Humbolt, KS; a sister, Jeanette Tucker of Independence, KS; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to Central Homecare & Hospice in care of the funeral home. 

Lois V. Snyder, 84, of McPherson, died Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a retired registered nurse and was both a Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. 
Services were held Friday, February 1, 2002, at 11:00 AM at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
A second service was held at 2:00 PM (Mountain Time) on Saturday, February 2, at the United Methodist Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Cheyenne Wells. 
Survivors include: a brother, Floyd Snyder of Waldron, AR; three sisters, Anna Knoll of Cheyenne Wells, CO, Margie Billinger of Cheyenne Wells, CO, and Wilma “Billie” Graham of Loveland, CO, and a dear friend, Linda Josserand of McPherson. 
Memorials can be sent to McPherson County Community Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice. 

LaVeda A. Koontz, 98, of McPherson, died Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. 
She was born October 1, 1903, at rural Roxbury, the daughter of William A. and Minnie Ethel (Schultz) Keagle. She was a homemaker and had been a McPherson resident since 1983, moving from Houston, TX. 
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Northgate Club and the KYN Breakfast Club, all of McPherson. 
On April 2, 1932, she married Marrs A. Koontz at Oklahoma City. He died February 4, 1969. 
Survivors include: a brother, Glenn A. Keagle of Fredonia, KS; two sisters, Edrie P. Osborne of Santa Monica, CA and Muriel Writer of Roxbury, KS; several nieces & nephews. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, William, and three sisters, Geraldine Nirider, Mariam Binford, and Lucille Carlson. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 28, 2002, at the First Presbyterian Church, McPherson. Burial was in the Valley View Cemetery at Roxbury. Visitation took place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorial donations may be given to the First Presbyterian Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Grace A. Kirby, 86, of McPherson, died Friday, January 25, 2002, at The Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson. 
She was born August 10, 1915, at Marquette, Kansas, the daughter of Delbert and Roxy (Fanatia) Young. A longtime resident of McPherson, she was a clerk at Bader Cleaners, and was employed in the meat department at Eldon's IGA. 
She was a longtime member First Church of the Nazarene, McPherson, and the Women's Ministry of the church. 
On February 8, 1938, she married John Kirby at McPherson. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1961. 
Survivors include: a son, Larry Kirby of McPherson; a sister, Midge Ingram of Wichita, KS; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Delbert Young; and three sisters, Lucile Fowler, Mildred Ellrick and Crystal Young. 
The memorial service was held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 27, 2002, at the First Church of the Nazarene, McPherson. There was no visitation. In accordance with the deceased’s wishes, the body was donated to the University of Kansas School of Medicine. 
Memorial donations may be given to the First Church of the Nazarene in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Joseph B. "Joe" Carlile, 79, of Loveland, Colorado and formerly of McPherson, died Friday, January 18, 2002, at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. 
He was born August 26, 1922, in Cloud County, Kansas, the son of Isaac Oliver and Hazel (McConnell) Carlile. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. 
On June 16, 1949, he married Constance "Connie" Evelyn Mitchell at Lawton, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1998. 
Joe was a former McPherson resident and had lived in Loveland, Colorado since 1998. He was retired from Farmers Alliance Insurance Company, serving as Executive Secretary and Director of Operations. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 24, at the United Methodist Church in Glasco, Kansas. Burial was in the Glasco Cemetery. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 23, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: a son, Craig M. Carlile of Fort Collins, CO; a daughter, Janell B. Herrera of Brighton, CO; a sister, Patricia Dalrymple of Temple, TX; and four grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Leonard W. Hedlund, 82, of McPherson, died Friday, January 18, 2002, at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a retired farmer and had lived in McPherson since 1992. 
He was born January 20, 1919, the son of Victor Waldemar and Inez E. (Johnson) Hedlund. On August 16, 1952, he was united in marriage to Alice L. Kruger in McPherson. She preceded him in death in May of 2000. 
Survivors include: brother, Virgil Hedlund of Elbert, CO; sisters, Virginia Mitchell of McPherson, Vivian Osborn of Hill City, and Betty Quarnstrom of Topeka; step-son, Robert Noble of Bruceville-Eddy, TX; step-daughter, Sharol Collins of University Place, WA, and two step-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold and Carl hedlund, and a sister, Alice Burkholder. 
The funeral service was be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 21, at New Gottland Lutheran Church, rural McPherson. Burial was in the New Gottland Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation took place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels or the Paralyzed Veterans Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Mary June Carlson, 69, of rural Windom, died Thursday, January 17, 2002 at Hutchinson Hospital. She assisted her husband in their dairy operation for 41 years and had lived in the Windom area since 1950, moving from Galva. 
The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 21, at Andover Lutheran Church, rural Windom. Burial was in the Andover Cemetery. Visitation took place from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: her husband, Vernie of the home; two sons, Rex Carlson of McPherson and Max Carlson of Sterling, KS; a daughter, Jo Hicks of Buhler, KS; five sisters, Lydia Huenergardt of Fresno, CA, Olinda Meier of Hillsboro, KS, Dorothy Converse of Pueblo, CO, Pearl Besecker of McPherson, and Ruth Ann Dick of McPherson; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to Andover Lutheran Church or Hospice of Reno County in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Viola Marie Weyand, daughter of William F. and Iva Mae (Litton) Roemer, was born October 1, 1924, at Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. She was raised in Gove County, Kansas and graduated from Gove High School. She then went on to cosmetology school and began her career as a beautician, working at the Beau Mart Salon in McPherson, eventually becoming the shop manager. She had been a resident of McPherson since 1946. 
On October 14, 1950, she was united in marriage to Arnold L. Weyand at Wichita, KS. They were blessed with the birth of two children, Janet and Carol. 
Marie loved sports, both as a participant and spectator. She was an excellent golfer, loved flowers, and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. She was a member of First Christian Church and the Kansas Ladies Golf Association. 
Marie’s passing came on Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at Infinia Health Care Center in McPherson. She was seventy-seven. 
Survivors include: her husband, Arnold of the home; two daughters, Janet Young of Overland Park, KS and Carol Stame of Glenview, IL; a granddaughter, Lindsay Stame of Glenview, IL; two step-grandchildren, Lori Graham of Shawnee, KS and Todd Young of Overland Park, KS; a step-great-granddaughter, Nicole Graham of Shawnee, KS; three sisters, Myra Strickert of Garden City, KS, Myrtle Nelson of Scottsdale, AZ, and Wilma “Tiny” Wymore of Phoenix, AZ. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. 
The funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 19, 2002, at First Christian Church with Rev. Neil Engle officiating. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery. There was no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Central Homecare & Hospice, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Emagean M. Lundstrom, 81, of McPherson, died, Monday, January 14, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She had been a McPherson resident since 1951, moving from Manhattan, Kansas. 
She was born January 4, 1921, the daughter of Leonard A. and Alpha R. (Pickett) Maison. She graduated from high school at Edgerton, Kansas and went on to continue her education at Brown-Mackie School of Business in Kansas City. 
Mrs. Lundstrom had been employed as a health care worker, was a former secretary to the Probate Judge in Rice County, and worked in the A.S.C.S. office at Manhattan, as well as being a devoted wife and mother of two daughters. 
On June 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Victor D. “Doc” Lundstrom at Lyons, KS. Emagean was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Amity Club, both of McPherson. 
The memorial service was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 16, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Marion and Rev. Harold Nelson officiating. Inurnment of the cremains took place in McPherson Cemetery. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: her husband, Victor D. “Doc” Lundstrom of the home; two daughters, Donna Lundstrom of San Francisco, CA and Jane Lundstrom Brown of Olathe, KS; a brother, Don Maison of Broomfield, CO; a granddaughter, Lauren Brown of Olathe, KS; and a cousin, Jean Parsons of Bartlesville, OK. 
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Moberly, and a brother, Leonard Maison, Jr. 
Memorial donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church or The Cedars Wellness Center Project. 

Garen W. Skinner, 56, died Sunday, January 6, 2002, at his home in McPherson. He had been a resident of McPherson since 1990, formerly of Cedar Point and the Topeka area. 
He was born June 12, 1945, at Topeka, the son of Leo L. and Myrtle A. (Huffman) Skinner. He graduated from Manhattan Christian College in 1987. He was head custodian at USD 400 in Lindsborg and also was a former pastor, serving several Independent Christian Churches in Kansas. 
He was a member of Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. 
On September 25, 1970, he married Dianne G. Hudson at Topeka. 
The memorial service was held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 9, 2002, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A private committal of the cremains was held on Thursday, January 10, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. There was no visitation. 
Survivors include: his wife, Dianne of the home; a son, Wesley Skinner of Olathe; two brothers, Cletus M. Skinner of Edinburg, TX and James B. Skinner of Topeka; three sisters, Rowena Turner of Holcomb, Jean Davis of Lecompton, and Carol Manion of Topeka; and three grandchildren. 
Memorial donations may be given to Central Homecare & Hospice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. 

Thelma J. Miller, 89, of McPherson, died Tuesday, January 1, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. She was a retired waitress and had been a McPherson resident since 1940. 
She was born August 25, 1912, at Canton, the daughter of David H. and Cora Esther (Hart) Serviss. On August 24, 1956, she married Nyland W. Miller at Newton, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1968. 
She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #24 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2715 Ladies Auxiliary. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Friday, January 4, 2002, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Fibranz officiated the service. Burial was in the Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. 
Survivors include: three brothers, Arnold Serviss of McPherson, Charles Serviss of McPherson, and Dale Serviss of Lyons; two sisters, Elva Meljo of Hoisington and Vera Janzen of McPherson. 
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lucien & Lloyd Serviss, and two sisters, Lily Boyce & Betty Cleek. 
Memorial donations may be given to the American Legion Auxiliary, Trinity Lutheran Church or First Presbyterian Church, all of McPherson. 

Helen Peterson, 90, lifetime McPherson County resident, died Tuesday, December 25, 2001. 
She was born March 11, 1911, at Windom, the daughter of Adolph and Anna (Modig) Lindquist. She was a former food service worker for McPherson USD 418, working at the high school and junior high cafeterias. She also was a housekeeper for the Bixby family of McPherson. 
Helen was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and the Busy Bee Club, both of McPherson. 
On November 9, 1938, she married Eben L. Peterson at McPherson. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1987. 
The funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 28, 2001, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial was in Crestwood Memorial Park, McPherson. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. 
Survivors include: a son, Dennis Peterson of Oklahoma City, OK; three daughters, Janell Nelson of Galva, KS, Kathryn Cross of McPherson, and Linda Thomson of Larned, KS; a sister, Margaret Etzold of McPherson; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Helen was preceded in death by three brothers, Martin Lindquist, Arvid Lindquist, and a stillborn infant, and three sisters, Esther Nelson, Edla Kramer, and Hilda Sawyer. 
Memorial donations may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church in lieu of flowers.

Virgil T. “Bud” Freeburg, 91, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. He was a retired painting contractor and lifetime McPherson resident. 
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 25, at Trinity Lutheran 
Church. A private family inurnment service will take place at McPherson Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The body was cremated. 
Survivors include: his wife, Freda of the home; son-in-law, Robert Christensen of McPherson; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Christensen; three brothers, Martin, Emil, and Walter; and six sisters, Edith Nordling, Ellen Parsons, Mildred Hill Lindholm, Sarah Coughenour Sloan, Carol Perry, and Rose Lee Dana. 
Memorial donations may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Stockham 
Family Funeral Home.

Ida Blouch
McPHERSON -- Ida Blouch, 96, McPherson, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at The Cedars Health Care Center, McPherson.
Miss Blouch was born May 18, 1904, at New York City and lived in McPherson since 1911, moving from New York. She worked for Fred K. Entriken, the Perrin Agency and Railroad Savings and Loan, retiring in 1988. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of McPherson, the Evening Circle of the Church, Soroptimist Club of McPherson and Miercoles.
Survivors include cousins.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, McPherson, the Rev. J. David Worthen officiating. Entombment will be in McPherson Mausoleum in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460. The casket will remain closed.

Ruth M. Brown
COLBY -- Ruth M. Brown, 90, Colby, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby.
Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, Colby, is handling arrangements.

Leslie A. "Bob" Coates
NEW CAMBRIA -- Leslie A. "Bob" Coates, 78, New Cambria, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at his home.
Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Ronald Edward Dyer
BURRTON -- Ronald Edward Dyer, 46, rural Burrton, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Dyer was born June 3, 1954, at McPherson. He was a farm manager for Elite Genetics.
Survivors include two brothers, Larry and Gary, both of McPherson; and a sister, Janice Williams of McPherson.
There will be no service or visitation.
Memorials may be made to Caring Hands Humane Society in care of Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead.

Dorothy "Vivian" Hamm
OVERLAND PARK -- Dorothy "Vivian" Hamm, 93, Overland Park, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, in Overland Park.
Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Paul O. Harrold
ABILENE -- Paul O. Harrold, 82, Abilene, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, Abilene.
Mr. Harrold was born Feb. 3, 1918, near Beaver City, Neb., and lived in Abilene for 58 years. He was a machinist for Ehrsam Co. and Combustion Engineering in Enterprise for 40 years. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church of Abilene and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Helen of the home; a daughter, Sandy Rector of Abilene; two brothers, Donald of Oxford, Neb., and Lloyd of Richland, Wash.; four sisters, Edith Black of Oxford, Mildred Barker of Morgan Hill, Calif., Pauline Huff of Loveland, Colo., and Carol Theobald of Beaver City, Neb.; and a grandson.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410, the Rev. Rick Saylor officiating. Burial will be in Abilene Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Hospice of Dickinson County.
Visitation will be until the service at the funeral home.

Lenard F. Reeh
ATWOOD -- Lenard F. Reeh, 68, Atwood, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Rawlins County Health Center, Atwood.
Mr. Reeh was born Aug. 22, 1932, at Beardsley and lived in Atwood since 1958, moving from Loveland, Colo. He worked at Atwood Farmers Cooperative and Lakeside Grocery Store and was retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation, where he worked for 15 years. He most recently worked part time for Brantley Backhoe and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Sam Hubbard American Legion Post 46, both of Atwood. He was an Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Michelle, in 1969; a son, Lenard Phillip, in 1996; and a grandson.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of the home; a son, Bradley of Colby; six daughters, Linda Ladenburger and Janelle Schroer, both of Colby, Jeanette Wallace of Luray, Patricia Reeh of Atwood, and Beth Huss and Melissa Stupka, both of Hays; two brothers, Eugene and Daniel, both of Atwood; two sisters, Irene Withington and Deloris Reeh, both of Atwood; and 13 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, the Revs. Damian Richards and Galen Long officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Atwood, with military rites by Sam Hubbard American Legion Post 46.
A rosary will be said and a parish vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Brantley Funeral Chapel, 215 S. Fourth, Atwood 67730.
Memorials may be made in his name.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at the funeral home.

Alzora Rogers
ABILENE -- Alzora Rogers, 97, Abilene, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Home, Shawnee.
Mrs. Rogers was born Alzora Wright on May 5, 1903, at Stillwater, Okla. She had been employed by Belle Springs Creamery and J.C. Penney's in Abilene and was a member of the Countryside Christian Church in Mission.
Her husband, Seth, died in 1996.
Survivors include two daughters, Janis Grace of Overland Park and Kay Myer of Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Abilene, the Rev. Gary Armour officiating. Burial will be in the Abilene Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Countryside Christian Church.
Visitation will be at the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410.

Adrian L. Smith
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Adrian L. Smith, 47, Lincoln, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Lincoln.
Mrs. Smith was born Adrian Peters on Nov. 30, 1952, at Gardner, Kan., and lived in Lincoln since 1988, moving from Abilene, Kan. She had taught music at St. Andrew School and was a member of Abilene Brethren in Christ Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles of the home; a son, Jedidiah of Salina, Kan.; her mother, Helen Pearl of Olathe, Kan.; and two brothers, Tom Peters of Lawrence, Kan., and Martin Peters of Overland Park, Kan.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Abilene Brethren in Christ Church, the Rev. Ken Engle officiating. Burial will be in Newbern Cemetery, south of Abilene.
Memorials may be made to Abilene Brethren in Christ Church, Gospel Hall Church or Kansans for Right to Life.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Sunday until the service at Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410.

Diane Rose Sole
NELSON, Neb. -- Diane Rose Sole, 28, Nelson, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at her home.
Miss Sole was born June 14, 1972, at Superior. She had worked at the Sportsman's Corner in Nelson, Allen's Grocery Store in Hastings, Reflections and Regis Hair Styling in Hastings. She was a dietary assistant at Good Samaritan Center in Nelson and was a cosmetologist at the Cutting Edge in Superior. She was a leader and camp counselor at Kamp Kalo at Burwell and was a member of Nelson Community United Church of Christ. She was a Brownie Scout leader and recruited walkers for a Miracles and Memories team.
Survivors include her parents, Clarence and Beverly Sole of rural Nelson; three brothers, Richard Sole of Lucerne, Mo., Dwight Sole and Carroll Sole, both of Nelson; and three sisters, Barbara Otto of Lucerne, Roberta Rowley of Superior and Dolores Warren of Nelson.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Nelson Community United Church of Christ, the Rev. Ralph Sturdy officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church, Nelson Good Samaritan Center or Cancer Relay for Life, in care of the family, Route 1, Box 116, Nelson, NE 68961.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 S. Main, Nelson 68961.

Helena Marie Streit
TIPTON -- Helena Marie Streit, 83, Tipton, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at Osborne City Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Streit was born Helena Marie Eilert on April 5, 1917, at Scottsville and was a lifetime resident of Mitchell County. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and St. Ann's Altar Society and life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Beloit. She was a former 4-H community and project leader, a former leader of the Salina Diocese Council of Catholic Women for more than 40 years, a former president of the Deanery and the East-Central Vicariate and was diocesan president of SDCCW. She also was a lobbyist for Catholic Women and served on the Tipton School Board.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Casper "Cap" C., on Jan. 10, 2000; and a son, Frederic.
Survivors include a son, Jim of Boise, Idaho; three daughters, Carol Bennett of Thornton, Colo., Judy Barron of Topeka and Jane Giroux of Salina; two brothers, Brother Lawrence Eilert of St. Louis, and Eugene Eilert of Beloit; four sisters, Sister M. Frederick and Sister M. Redempta, both of Concordia, Cecilia Streit of Tipton and Rita Mans of Osborne; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Tipton, the Rev. Albert DeSanctis officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Tipton.
Memorials may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, Streit Memorial Fund or for Masses.
Harrison Funeral Home, 302 N. Hersey, Beloit 67420, is handling arrangements.

Jack W. Barnett
GLEN ELDER -- Jack W. Barnett, 76, Glen Elder, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Barnett was born Sept. 6, 1924, at Glen Elder and was a lifelong resident. He worked at Bailey & Lynch Grain Elevator in Glen Elder for many years and was a member of the Cawker City Masonic Lodge. He attended Glen Elder Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of Beloit; a stepson, Joe Russell of Wichita; a stepdaughter, Debbi Udick of Mustang, Okla.; five stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, Glen Elder, Pastor Ryan Johnson officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Inurnment will be at a later date in Glenwood Cemetery, Glen Elder.
Memorials may be made to Hilltop Lodge, Beloit.
Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home, 910 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420.

Ruth M. Brown
COLBY -- Ruth M. Brown, 90, Colby, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby.
Mrs. Brown was born Sept. 24, 1910, at Studley and was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, O.O. "Brownie," died in 1981.
Survivors include a son, Ronald L. of Colby, three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Selden Cemetery, the Rev. Terry Turner officiating.
Memorials may be made to Colby United Methodist Church.
Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, 745 S. Country Club Drive, Colby 67701.

Vaughn E. Brown
GOODLAND -- Vaughn E. Brown, 83, Goodland, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Hutchinson Hospital. 
Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland, is handling arrangements.

Leslie A. "Bob" Coates
NEW CAMBRIA -- Leslie A. "Bob" Coates, 78, New Cambria, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Coates was born July 4, 1922, at Salina and was a longtime area resident. He started Central Heating & Cooling in Salina in the mid-1950s and retired in the early 1990s. He was a World War II Army veteran, a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; a son, Larry of New Cambria; a daughter, Carole Emerson of Springville, Ala.; two stepsons, Rodney Barnes and James Barnes, both of Salina; a brother, Carl of Hermleigh, Texas; a sister, Laura Plummer of Kansas City, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.

Wilbur C. Davis
LUCAS -- Wilbur C. Davis, 84, Lucas, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at his home.
Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home of Lucas is handling arrangements.

Dorothy "Vivian" Hamm
OVERLAND PARK -- Dorothy "Vivian" Hamm, 93, Overland Park, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Overland Park.
Mrs. Hamm was born Dorothy Morrison on Feb. 10, 1907, at Peducah, Ky., and lived in Salina for 40 years before moving to Overland Park in 1995. She and her husband were owners and operators of Hamm's Jewelry in Salina for 28 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Kiwani Queens and Order of the Eastern Star. She was a past president of Altrusa Club and Business Professional Women's Club and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross Blood Mobile.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Zane James; a daughter, Terry Lynn Hamm; a grandson; and a granddaughter.
Survivors include a son, Zane Jr. of Camarillo, Calif.; two daughters, Vivian Seaman of Houston and Linda Wilcox of Lenexa; a brother, Jack Morrison of Monks Corner, S.C.; two sisters, Margaret Jarrett of McGehee, Ark., and Joann Sawyer of Decatur, Ala.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina, the Rev. C. Diane Watters officiating.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Mary Katherine Ikenberry
HOXIE -- Mary Katherine Ikenberry, 90, Hoxie, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Sheridan County Long Term Care, Hoxie.
Mrs. Ikenberry was born Feb. 5, 1910, at Coates and was a lifetime area resident. She was a homemaker and a member of Christian Church of Hoxie and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include a son, Gerald Collins of Silver Springs, Md.; a daughter, Marilyn Deines of Sharon Springs; two brothers, Robert Moss and Archie Moss, both of Hoxie; and two sisters, Ruth Hartman of Fort Collins, Colo., and Juanita Cooper of Hoxie.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Christian Church, Hoxie, the Rev. Golda McClelland officiating. Burial will be in Hoxie Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 8 p.m. today at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1016 Sheridan, Hoxie 67740.

Colette M. Moeder
ODIN -- Colette M. Moeder, 83, Odin, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Hoisington Rehabilitation Center.
Miss Moeder was born March 2, 1917, at Redwing and was a lifetime resident of the Odin and Hoisington areas.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Odin.
A family rosary will be said at 4 p.m. followed by a vigil at 5 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 514 N. Main, Hoisington 67544.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Christina S. Novak
CLAY CENTER -- Christina S. Novak, 97, Clay Center, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home, Beloit.
Mrs. Novak was born Christina S. Steigleder on Feb. 14, 1903, at Broughton. She was a homemaker, a seamstress and a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Clay Center American Legion Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors.
Her husband, Louis A., died in 1959.
Survivors include a brother, George W. Steigleder of Ellensburg, Wash.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the Rev. Merlin Kieffer officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
Visitation will be today at Holmes-Pfeifley Funeral Home, 303 S. Broadway, Riley 66531.

James A. "Jim" Pape
HAYS -- James A. "Jim" Pape, 61, Hays, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mr. Pape was born Nov. 4, 1938, at Adair, Okla. He was a customer care manager for Dillons and had worked at Ekey Photography Studio. He was a Navy veteran and a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and Model A Association and was a former Optimist member.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Ann of the home; a son, Jeffrey Arnold of Hays; a daughter, Justina Anne Sheppard of Pasadena, Md.; a brother, Murray of Clancy, Mont.; three sisters, Myrtle Arnold of St. Louis, Lenice Felter of Lone Wolf, Okla., and Alida Worm of Wichita; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Messiah Lutheran Church, Pastor Kenton Rohr-berg officiating. Burial will be in Lone Wolf Cemetery in Lone Wolf, Okla.
Memorials may be made to the church or John and Ann Martin's Street Kids Fund, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Doris J. Sager
Doris J. Sager, 78, Salina, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Sager was born Doris J. Blackwell on March 9, 1922, at Plattsburg, Mo., and lived in Salina for 33 years, moving from Vining. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Sager.
Survivors include a son, James of Salina; and three sisters, Nadine Blackwell of Boulder, Colo., June Leonard of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Carrie Leonard of Longmont, Colo.
There will be no service or visitation.
The body was cremated.
Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina, 67401, is handling arrangements.

W.E. "Gene" Schultz
GAYLORD -- W.E. "Gene" Schultz, 93, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne. 
Simmons Mortuary, Smith Center, is handling arrangements.


Vaughn E. Brown
GOODLAND -- Vaughn E. Brown, 82, Goodland, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Hutchinson Hospital.
Mr. Brown was born Oct. 22, 1917, near Delphos and had lived in Goodland since 1958, moving from Hill City. He and his wife had owned and operated a restaurant in Minneapolis, and he was a lineman for Goodland Electrical Department for 25 years, retiring in 1982. He was a World War II Navy veteran, and after his discharge, he remained in the Naval Reserve and was active during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as a post commander. He was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Vets, Goodland Masonic Bodies, Isis Shrine, Scottish Rite and Minerva Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star 146 in Minneapolis.
His wife, Opal, died in June 2000.
Survivors include two sons, Clinton of Hutchinson and Richard of Great Bend; a sister, Myrna Lake of Big Fork, Mont.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Mountain time Tuesday at Goodland Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research.
Visitation will be after 8 a.m. Mountain time Tuesday at Bateman Funeral Home, 11th and Broadway, Goodland 67735.

Robert Charles Bryan
ST. FRANCIS -- Robert Charles Bryan, 71, St. Francis, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, near St. Francis.
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, is handling arrangements.

Wilbur C. Davis
LUCAS -- Wilbur C. Davis, 84, Lucas, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Davis was born Dec. 13, 1915, at Miltonvale and had lived in Lucas since 1955, moving from Osborne County. He was a farmer and retired Lucas city marshal and city employee.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Lorence.
Survivors include his wife, Alta of the home; two daughters, Lona and Donna Davis, both of Lucas; a son, Russell Yarnell of the home; a brother, Calvin of Black Diamond, Wash.; three stepbrothers, Bill Harlow of Lucas, Ray Harlow of Lincoln and Bob Harlow of California; two stepsisters, Ethel Zachgo and Marjorie McGee, both of Lincoln; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Lucas Cemetery, the Rev. Gay Robertson officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Lucas Area Community Theater.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, 111 S. Fairview Ave., Lucas 67648. The casket will remain closed.

Louise P. Ibsen
PHILLIPSBURG -- Louise P. Ibsen, 82, Phillipsburg, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at White Oak Terrace, Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Ibsen was born Louise P. Burkey on Aug. 29, 1918, in Alma, Neb., and was a longtime Phillipsburg resident. She owned and operated Louise's Arts and Crafts, Phillipsburg, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin; two sons, Dwayne of Omaha, Neb., and Van of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Dorothy Johnson, LeNore Olson and Ruth Soderberg, all of Holdrege, Neb.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg, the Rev. Jim Hawthorne officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.
A memorial will be established.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Richard Harold Kahrs
MORGANVILLE -- Richard Harold Kahrs, 75, Morganville, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Clay County.
Mr. Kahrs was born April 23, 1925, at Clay County and was a lifelong Morganville area resident. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, Delores of Morganville; two sons, Rickey of Morganville and Ronnie of Wasilla, Ark.; five daughters, Janice Straub and Donice James, both of Clay Center, Susan Schmitt of Gridley, Karen Rodvelt of Whiting and Pamela Hitsman of Morganville; 13 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Swedesberg First Lutheran Church in Clay County, Pastor Nile Buch officiating. Burial will be in Swedesberg First Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432..

Leona M. Mantele
COLBY -- Leona M. Mantele, 90, Colby, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Huntsville, Ala.
Harrison Chapel, Colby, is handling arrangements.

Barbara E. Palmer
McPHERSON -- Barbara E. Palmer, 70, McPherson, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Palmer was born Barbara E. Davis on June 29, 1930, at Sedan and had lived in McPherson since 1962, moving from Wellington. She was a Realtor.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard of the home; four sons, Stephen and Alan, both of Snohomish, Wash., Robert of Hutchinson and Randall of McPherson; a brother, Earl Davis of Panama City Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Vernie Dillon of Palm Springs, Calif., Alice Starks of Lenexa and Marie Smith of Cottonwood, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460, the Rev. Michael Marion officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Barbara Palmer Memorial Fund.
The body was cremated.

Gary A. Phillips
VASSAR -- Gary A. Phillips, 45, Vassar, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, as the result of an automobile crash near Pomona.
Mr. Phillips was born Aug. 27, 1955, at Kearney, Neb., and had lived in Vassar since 1997, moving from Ottawa. He was an employee of Holtsman Motors of Osage City.
Survivors include his mother, Charlotte Prybil of Wichita; and six brothers, Howard Phillips of St. Peters, Mo., Dave Phillips of Cawker City, Jerry Merrill of Downs, George Phillips of Fairbury, Neb., Eugene Pearson of Wichita and Brian Phillips of Belleville.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City, the Rev. Merle Davis officiating.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
There will be no visitation.
Waconda Funeral Home, 815 We. First, Cawker City 67430, is handling arrangements.

Anna Elizabeth Reif
BEAVER -- Anna Elizabeth Reif, 95, Beaver, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Girard.
Mrs. Reif was born Anna Elizabeth Depiesse on Dec. 27, 1904, at Beaver and had lived in the Beaver and Iuka communities most of her life before moving to Cherokee and Girard. She was a nurse's aide and cook for Pratt Nursing Home and a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church and Altar Society of Cherokee. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Altar Society of Beaver and Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society of Pratt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E., in 1984; and a great-grandchild.
Survivors include three sons, Robert L. and Marvin D., both of Wichita, and Julius H. of Cherokee; five sisters, Dale Schremmer of Hoisington, Margaret Elston of Lyons, and Sidonia Bartlett, Elsie Hinkley and Jean Polzin, all of Lakeside, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington 67544.
Memorials may be made to Holy Family Cemetery or Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

W.E. "Gene" Schultz
GAYLORD -- W.E. "Gene" Schultz, 93, Gaylord, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne.
Mr. Schultz was born March 27, 1907, at Jewell County and was a longtime Smith County resident. He was a farmer and worked for the Gaylord Elevator for more than 25 years. He was a member of Gaylord Nazarene Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Mildred, in 1998; a son, Paul; and a daughter, Karen Grieve.
Survivors include two sons, Loren of Smith Center and Gary of Council Bluff, Iowa; three daughters, Melva McCain of Beloit, Nila Grieve of Russell and Donna Conrad of Smith Center; two brothers, Joseph of Scio, Okla., and Lyle of Portland, Ore.; a half brother, Arthur Hutson of Nebraska City, Neb.; a sister, Lois Ruth Muerrens of Salina; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Simmons Mortuary Chapel, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967, the Rev. Francis Runyon officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Cemetery, Cedar.
Memorials may be made to Gaylord Nazarene Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

Robert Charles Bryan
PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Robert Charles Bryan, 74, Palm Desert, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Cheyenne County Hospital, St. Francis.
Mr. Bryan was born June 14, 1926, at Garden Grove and had been a resident of Ireland, Arabia, Kansas, Angola, Ethiopia, Italy, Venezuela, Kuwait and Iran. He was an oil field consultant and superintendent in the Middle East and a Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Oberlin, Kan.; two sons, Robert of Chandler, Ariz., and William of Oberlin; two daughters, Desiree Olson of Alameda, Calif., and Cherie Welty of Palm Springs; a brother, Donald of Fullerton, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
The memorial service will be later.
There will be no visitation.
Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749, is handling arrangements.

Una Christner
HERINGTON -- Una Christner, 91, Herington, formerly of Delavan died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at Lutheran Home, Herington.
Brockmeier Funeral Chapel, Herington, is handling arrangements.

Velma Dora Flott
ROSSVILLE -- Velma Dora Flott, 92, Rossville, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Rossville Valley Manor.
Mrs. Flott was born Velma Dora Walker on Sept. 16, 1908, at Formoso and was a resident of Rossville since 1998, moving from Topeka. She worked in food service at Hallmark Cards before retiring and was a member of Oakland Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L., in 1950; and two grandsons.
Survivors include a two sons, Charles Eugene of Topeka and Gary Hart of Mill, Wyo.; a brother, Edwin H. Walker Jr. of Topeka; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Park-Price Mortuary, Topeka, the Rev. Robert A. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka.
Memorials may be made to Oakland Christian Church, 1001 N.E. Michigan, Topeka 66616.
Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary, 245 N.W. Independence, Topeka 66608, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The Rev. James Perry Elijah Ford
McPHERSON -- The Rev. James Perry Elijah Ford, 98, McPherson, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, McPherson.
The Rev. Ford was born April 17, 1902, at rural Alva, Okla., and was a resident of McPherson since 1973, moving from Rochester, Minn. He served pastorates at Wiley, Colo., and Preston, Minn., for the Church of the Brethren and later served pastorates at Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas for the Congregational United Church or Christ. He was a member of Church of the Brethren and Kiwanis Club, both of McPherson.
His first wife, Eva Bernice, died in 1939.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret of McPherson; two sons, James Paul of Upland, Calif., and Peter Way of Winchester, Va.; two daughters, Donna Louese Ford of Rifton, N.Y., and Merry Cynthia Walton of Perry, Iowa; a sister, Esther Miller of Erlanger of Ky.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Church of the Brethren, McPherson, the Revs. Charles Whitacre and Chris Whitacre officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Canton Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Church of the Brethren, McPherson, Habitat for Humanity, The Cedars Health Care Center, McPherson, or McPherson College.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd's Room of Church of the Brethren, McPherson, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Eucid, McPherson 67460, is handling arrangements.

Lee G. Hrabik
WILSON -- Lee G. Hrabik, 76, Wilson, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Wilson Nursing Center.
Mr. Hrabik was born June 8, 1924, at Wilson and was a former resident of Bunker Hill, Hays and Fort Dodge, returning to Wilson a year ago. He was a carpenter for Pierce-Schippers Construction for many years.
Survivors include a son, Jay R. of Lyons; two daughters, Linda Hammersmith and Lona Werth, both of Hays; a sister, Margaret Charvat of Salina; his former wife, Irene Hrabik of Hays; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Wilson Cemetery, the Rev. Donald D. Zimmerman officiating, with military rites by Fort Riley.
Memorials may be made to Wilson Nursing Center.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Cline's Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays 67601, and 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster Mortuary, 610 24th, Wilson 67490.

Anna Ingrum
CLAY CENTER -- Anna Ingrum, 95, Clay Center, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Medicalodge, Clay Center.
Mrs. Ingrum was born Anna Suden on Aug. 24, 1905, at Ellis, Neb., and was a longtime resident of the Clay Center area. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Navy Mothers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Frank, in 1979; three grandchildren; and a stepgrandchild.
Survivors include three daughters, Emma "Mina" Purling and Florine Broden, both of Clay Center, and Karen Stevenson of Miltonvale; a son, Clyde of Enterprise; a sister, Bertha Shelton of Mayfield, Ky.; a brother, Fred Suden of Abilene; 13 grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christian Church, Clay Center, the Rev. Doug Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
Memorials may be made to Christian Church of Clay Center.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432.

Eula M. Jines
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. -- Eula M. Jines, 86, Mount Vernon, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Mount Vernon Care Center.
Mrs. Jines was born Eula M. Elliston on Aug. 3, 1914, at Jefferson County. She was a machine operator at Mount Vernon Shoe factory for 27 years and a member of Logan Street Baptist Church and Women's Missionary Society.
Her husband, John Arthur, died in 1982.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Johnson of Abilene, Kan.; a brother, Walter Elliston of McLeansboro; two sisters, Mabel Harmon of Mount Vernon and Velma Mooney of Dix; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Monday at Hughey Funeral Home, 1314 S. Main, Mount Vernon, IL 62864.
Memorials may be made to Mount Vernon Care Center or Logan Street Baptist Church.

Lyle Lewis
Lyle Lewis, 76, Salina, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at his home.
Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Leona M. Mantele
COLBY -- Leona M. Mantele, 90, Colby, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Huntsville, Ala.
Mrs. Mantele was born Leona M. Shane on Dec. 28, 1909, at Winfield and was a resident of Colby for 53 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Order of the Eastern Star and Colby United Methodist Church.
Her husband, Philip W., died in 1987.
Survivors include a daughter, Dawn M. Keenan of Huntsville; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Beulah Cemetery, Colby, the Rev. Terry Turner officiating.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Harrison Chapel, 190 S. Franklin, Colby 67701.

Stella H. Naillieux
BLUE RAPIDS -- Stella H. Naillieux, 88, Blue Rapids, formerly of Ames, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Blue Valley Nursing Home, Blue Rapids.
Mrs. Naillieux was born Stella H. Weis on Nov. 24, 1911, at Hedville. She was a resident of Blue Rapids for about four years and a longtime resident of Ames. She was a homemaker and had farmed with her husband. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Clyde.
Her husband, Alfred, died in 1971.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Sue Spinelli of Manhattan; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia, the Rev. John States officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Ames.
Memorials may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Clyde.
Visitation will be after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia 66901.

Virgil D. Ploutz
ELLSWORTH -- Virgil D. Ploutz, 70, Ellsworth, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Ploutz was born Nov. 17, 1929, at rural Ellsworth County and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was retired from the State Highway Department of Transportation and a Navy veteran. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 174 and Masonic Lodge 146, all of Ellsworth.
Survivors include his mother, Lena Ploutz of Ellsworth; and a brother, Wenslow of Las Vegas.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, Pastor Gary Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery with military rites.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439 and 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the church.

Nora Helen Sanders
CLAY CENTER -- Nora Helen Sanders, 90, Clay Center, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Clay County Medical Center.
Mrs. Sanders was born Dec. 6, 1909, at Garrison. She was a retired social worker and a lifetime member of Clay Center Order of the Eastern Star.
Her husband, Ray Fred, died in 1988.
Survivors include a son, Leon of Clay Center; and a grandchild.
The service will be at 1 p.m. today in Miltonvale Cemetery, the Rev. Wayne Sams officiating.
Phelps Funeral Home, 217 W. First, Miltonvale 67466, is handling arrangements.
The casket will remain closed.

W.E. "Gene" Schultz
GAYLORD -- W.E. "Gene" Schultz, 93, Gaylord, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne.
Mr. Schultz was born March 27, 1907, at Jewell County and was a longtime Smith County resident. He was a farmer and worked for the Gaylord Elevator for more than 25 years. He was a member of Gaylord Nazarene Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Mildred, in 1998; a son, Paul; and a daughter, Karen Grieve.
Survivors include two sons, Loren of Smith Center and Gary of Council Bluff, Iowa; three daughters, Melva McGuin of Beloit, Nila Grieve of Russell and Donna Conrad of Smith Center; two brothers, Joseph of Scio, Ore., and Lyle of Portland, Ore.; a half brother, Arthur Hutson of Nebraska City, Neb.; a sister, Lois Ruth Muerrens of Salina; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Simmons Mortuary Chapel, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967, the Rev. Francis Runyon officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Cemetery, Cedar.
Memorials may be made to Gaylord Nazarene Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service today at the mortuary.
Because of a Journal error, a surviving daughter's last name was incorrect, and because of unclear information provided to the Journal, a surviving brother's residence was incorrect in Monday's edition.

LaVern D. Sklenar
HILLSBORO -- LaVern D. Sklenar, 63, Hillsboro, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
Hillsboro Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

Ralph E. Vogelsberg
Ralph E. Vogelsberg, 80, Salina, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Vogelsberg was born Sept. 15, 1920, at Salina and was a lifetime resident. He was a salesman in auto paint and body supply, working for Dopp Paint Supply Co., Central Supply Co. and Auto Body Supply, all of Salina, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish and Knights of Columbus, where he was a past grand knight, past faithful navigator and Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He was also a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 62 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1432.
Survivors include his wife, Alice M. of Salina; a son, Paul of Salina; four daughters, Marilyn Loy of Estherville, Iowa, Jeanne Holloway of Warsaw, Mo., DeLores York of Salina and Marie Vogelgesang of Munich, Germany; a sister, Virginia Ernstmann of Wichita; a grandchild; three stepgrandchildren; a great-grandchild; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, Monsignor James Hake officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

Alfred J. Werth
LaCROSSE -- Alfred J. Werth, 83, LaCrosse, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mr. Werth was born May 10, 1917, at Schoenchen and was a lifetime resident of the LaCrosse area. He was a farmer and worked for the Rush County Livestock Commission for 32 years. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, LaCrosse.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson.
Survivors include his wife, Martina of the home; two sons, Harold and Larry, both of LaCrosse; a daughter, Bernadette Stegman of Grand Island, Neb.; two sisters, Lydia Meier and Lenora Schuckman, both of Hays; 14 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 17 stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, LaCrosse, the Rev. Benjamin Martin officiating. Burial will be in LaCrosse City Cemetery.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cline's Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays 67601
Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church or for Masses.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary and 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, LaCrosse.

Celeste S. Werth
HAYS -- Celeste S. Werth, 90, Hays, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Ellis Good Samaritan Center.
Mrs. Werth was born Celeste Staab on Oct. 11, 1910, at Hays. She had worked for the telephone company and retired as a bookkeeper at TMP after 13 years of service. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Secular Franciscan Order, Christian Mothers and Altar Society. She was an affiliate of the Capuchin Order and a past grand regent of Catholic Daughters of America, Grand Junction, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, I.G. "Izzy," in 1965; and a son, Dr. Jude N.
Survivors include a brother, Alfred Staab of Prairie Village; a sister, Alma Lowry of Branson, Mo.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church, Hays, the Revs. Mike Scully and Earl Befort officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.
A parish vigil followed by a rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays 67601.
Memorials may be made to TMP-Marian High School.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Sadie B. Applequist
FALUN -- Sadie B. Applequist, 94, Falun, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at Riverview Estates, Marquette.
Mrs. Applequist was born Sadie B. Johnson on May 6, 1906, at Skane, Sweden, and was a longtime resident of the Falun area. She was a homemaker and a member of Salemsborg Lutheran Church, rural Smolan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Sherman, in 1972; and two grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, Ray and Leland, both of Falun; a daughter, Ilene Lambert of Rowland, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Salemsborg Lutheran Church, rural Smolan, the Rev. Ray Mai officiating. Burial will be in Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery, rural Smolan.
Memorials may be made to Salemsborg Lutheran Church or Riverview Estates, in care of Hays-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg 67456.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today.

Mary Jo Bruna
HANOVER -- Mary Jo Bruna, 69, Hanover, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at rural Hanover.
Mrs. Bruna was born Mary Jo Tholl on Feb. 9, 1931, at Hanover. She was a homemaker and a member of Musicians Union, St. John's Catholic Church and Altar Society. She taught piano, organ accordion and guitar, played organ for many dances and provided dinner music.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tena, in 1974.
Survivors include her husband, Butch of Hanover; six sons, Alan, Ted, Andy, Tony, Toby and Danny, all of Hanover; four daughters, Becky Giesbrecht of LaCygne, Mary Beth Klecan and Coleen Wells, both of Topeka, and Kelly McGatlin of Greenleaf; a brother, Mike Tholl of Fort Collins, Colo.; three sisters, Lois Jean Kohler of Carson City, Nev., Elizabeth Skip Tholl of Fort Collins and Frances Edwards of Topeka; and 36 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church, Hanover, the Rev. Oen officiating.
A wake and rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at St. John's Catholic Church, Hanover.
Memorials may be made to the church.
There will be no visitation. The body was donated to the University of Kansas Medical School.
Hanover Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Leo George Gaston
SUN CITY, Calif. -- Leo George Gaston, 91, Sun City, formerly of Salina, Kan., died Oct. 26, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Gaston was born on Sept. 4, 1909, at Hunter, Kan., and was a resident of Sun City since 1985, moving from Salina. During the 1930s, he sang on radio stations throughout the Midwest and later managed hotels in Salina and Great Bend, Kan. He was an Army veteran of World War II and later an Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War and serving as Kansas/Missouri liaison from 1960-69. He retired from the Air Force Reserve in 1969 as a lieutenant colonel. He was an office manager for the Western Star Mill, Salina, operated the Catholic Bookshop from 1960 to 1966 and was a salesman for I. Donnelly Co., Kansas City, from 1966 until retirement in 1974. He was a member of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and The Retired Officers Association, all of Sun City.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn of the home; three sons, Stephen of Tustin, Michael of South Lake Tahoe and Patrick of Overland Park, Kan.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Oct. 31 at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church, Sun City, the Rev. Michael O'Day officiating. Burial was in Riverside National Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to the World War II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, D.C. 20090-6766.

Norma Jean Geist
OAKLEY -- Norma Jean Geist, 74, Oakley, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at Logan County Hospital, Oakley.
Mrs. Geist was born Norma Jean Kohler on April 28, 1926, at Panama, Ill., and was a former resident of Panama, Hays, Grainfield and Selden, moving to Oakley in 1960. She was a caregiver in private homes, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Altar Society and Mo-Fun Card Club, all of Oakley, and a past member of St. Agnes Church, Grainfield, and Sacred Heart Church, Selden.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin, in 1961; and a grandson.
Survivors include three sons, Jim of Oakley, Bob of Colby and David of Dodge City; three daughters, Kathy Wilkins of Leoti, Laureen Samaniego of Oklahoma City and Janice Alvis of Hays; a brother, Lloyd Chase of Shelbyville, Ind.; a sister, Bessie Farr of Garden City; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, the Rev. Don McCarthy officiating. Burial will be in Grainfield Cemetery.
A rosary-wake will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, 217 Freeman, Oakley 67748.
Memorials may be made to the Norma Jean Geist Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ervin J. Linsner
HOISINGTON -- Ervin J. Linsner, 84, Hoisington, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Linsner was born May 1, 1916, at rural Barton County and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a farmer-stockman and a salesman for McPherson Insurance. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus, both of Hoisington, a former member of United Ag Board of Directors, Galatia, and a recipient of the Conservation Bankers Award.
His wife, Edna B., died in 1990.
Survivors include three sons, Kirby and Don, both of Hoisington, and Elwyn of McPherson; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington, with military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7428 and American Legion 286.
A vigil followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington 67544.
Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or Elvin J. Linsner Fund.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Steven Lynn Oehlert Sr.
SOLOMON -- Steven Lynn Oehlert Sr., 49, Solomon, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Oehlert was born May 1, 1951, at Salina and was a resident of Solomon for 10 years, moving from Salina. He worked for School Specialty warehouse and for Oehlert Manufacturing with his father and brother for a number of years. He later started Oehlert Enterprises, Solomon, and worked for Renzenberger Shuttle. He was a member of Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, Eagles and National Rifle Association.
Survivors include two sons, Steven L. Jr. and Michael A., both of Solomon; his parents, William E. Jr. and LaVerda A. Oehlert of Salina; a brother, Jeffery J. of Salina; a sister, Lisa D. Oehlert Schlumbaum of Wichita; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Belmont Christian Church, 2508 Belmont, Salina, the Rev. Dennis Patience officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to the family or the church.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today.

Jennie L. Rico
COLBY -- Jennie L. Rico, 76, Colby, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.
Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, Colby, is handling arrangements.

Marjorie A. Schmitt
BELOIT -- Marjorie A. Schmitt, 68, Beloit, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Schmitt was born Marjorie A. Magette on Oct. 12, 1932, at Beloit and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ladies Guild, Catholic Daughters of America, Poinsettia and Beloit Women's Golf Association.
Her husband, Donald, died in 1992.
Survivors include two sons, Carmen of Great Bend and Dale of Beloit; three daughters, Beverly Porter of Glen Elder, Marylin Timbers of Tipton and Patricia "Pat" Huffman of Beloit; three brothers, Louis Magette of Tipton, Larry Magette of Topeka and Stephen Magette of Claflin; a sister, Jan McGranahan of Rossville; and 14 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church, Beloit, the Rev. Henry Baxa officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Beloit.
A parish rosary, followed by a Catholic Daughters of American rosary, will be said at 7 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Memorial Trust Fund or Solomon Valley Hospice.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Harrison Funeral Home, 302 N. Hersey, Beloit 67420, and after 5:30 p.m. today at the church.

Eleanor G. Smith
OBERLIN -- Eleanor G. Smith, 72, Oberlin, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Smith was born Eleanor G. Grabusky on Feb. 22, 1928, at Minersville, Pa., and was a resident of Oberlin since 1957. She was a homemaker, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society and an associate member of the Cosmopolitan Club.
Survivors include her husband, J. Eldon of Oberlin; two sons, Jerry of Sioux City, Iowa, and Jay of South Ridge, Va.; two daughters, Renee Smith of Delray Beach, Fla., and Barbara McGuire of Wichita; and six grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oberlin, the Rev. James Hoover and Sister Marilyn Wall officiating. Inurnment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Philadelphia.
A vigil will be at 8 p.m. today at Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Altar Society.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Louise M. Splichal
MUNDEN -- Louise M. Splichal, 77, Munden, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville.
Mrs. Splichal was born Louise M. Chermak on Nov. 12, 1922, at rural Narka. She was a homemaker and a member of St. George's Catholic Church, Munden, St. George's Altar Society, Catholic Workmen, Munden Social Club, Republic County Czech Club and Friendship Bible Coffee Club.
Survivors include her husband, Edward of Munden; two sons, Eddie of Munden and David of Bellevue, Neb.; four daughters, Mary Laskey of Huntsville, Ala., Barbara Janasek of Munden, Janie Ketron of Minneapolis and Marjorie Hindman of Osborne; two brothers, Charles Chermak of Beatrice, Neb., and Harry Chermak of Narka; a sister, Judy Nobert of Concordia; 22 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. George's Catholic Church, Munden, the Rev. John Moeder officiating. Burial will be in St. George's Catholic Cemetery, rural Munden.
A vigil-rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bertina C. Urban
OSBORNE -- Bertina C. Urban, 78, Osborne, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
Mrs. Urban was born Bertina C. Dreher on April 23, 1922, at Hyacinth and was a resident of rural Osborne County since 1958, moving to Osborne in 2000. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Altar Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 7743 and American Legion Auxiliary Post 49, all of Osborne.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret, in 1987; and a grandson.
Survivors include her husband, Bill of the home; four daughters, Arlene Mick of LaCygne, Lillian Urban of Hays, Rebecca Lackey of Portis and Bernadette Karrick of Wichita; a brother, Alex Dreher of Gorham; three foster brothers, Alvin Doerfler of Morris, Ill., Gerald Befort of Hays and Glenn Befort of Georgetown, Texas; two sisters, Isabella Honas of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Martina Schmidtberger of Victoria; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Osborne, the Rev. Roger Hough officiating. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Osborne.
A vigil and rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473.
Memorials may be made to donor's choice or for Masses.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Winifred "Winnie" Weathers
Winifred "Winnie" Weathers, 70, Salina, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Weathers was born Winifred Watson on Sept. 27, 1930, at Mena, Ark., and was a resident of Salina most of her life. She was a machine operator at Tony's Pizza Service, Salina.
Her husband, Winton K. "Stormy," died in 1988.
Survivors include a son, Gary of Salina; three daughters, Jean Weathers-Platz of Topeka, Laura Weathers of Salina and Mary Edith Schlarbaum of Chehalus, Wash.; two brothers, Joe Watson and George Watson, both of Mena; a sister, Marie Trest of Shreveport, La.; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, the Rev. Katherine Pitts officiating. Private family burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday.

John T. Clevenger
WaKEENEY -- John T. Clevenger, 85, WaKeeney, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.
Mr. Clevenger was born Feb. 13, 1915, at rural Sheridan County and was a WaKeeney resident since 1960, moving from Larned. He was a heavy-equipment operator for Broce and Smith Construction and San Ore Construction companies and was later a blade operator for Trego County, retiring in 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Randall Reid Post 3449, WaKeeney.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife, Effie of the home; two sons, Darrell of WaKeeney and Thomas of Culbertson, Neb.; two daughters, Barbara McCormick of Willow Springs, Mo., and Laurie Malsom of Bartlesville, Okla.; two brothers, Sylvester "Bus" and Richard, both of Aurora, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, the Rev. Marilyn Gamm officiating. Burial will be in WaKeeney City Cemetery with military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Randall Reid Post 3449 and American Legion Post 197, both of WaKeeney.
Memorials may be made to Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.
Visitation will be after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672.

Gladys Louise Donaldson
NORTON -- Gladys Louise Donaldson, 86, Norton, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at the Andbe Home in Norton.
Mrs. Donaldson was born Gladys Smith on Sept. 19, 1914, in Marion County, Indiana. She lived in the Norton County and the Almena area where she and her husband owned and operated Donaldson's Furniture. She was a member of the Community Full Gospel Church in Norton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, in 1992; two sons, Gordon and Eldon; an infant daughter; and an infant grandson.
Survivors include a son, Walter of Clifton; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Enfield Funeral Home, 215 Main, Norton 67654. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Almena.
Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Phillip David Donley
CLAY CENTER -- Phillip David Donley, 46, Clay Center, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, Topeka.
Mr. Donley was born Jan. 6, 1954, at Clay Center. He was an assistant wrestling coach at Fort Hays State University and owned and operated Donley's Liquor since 1983. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, American Legion, Eagles, BPOE and Ducks Unlimited.
Survivors include his mother, Reta Donley Oberg of Clay Center; three brothers, Ed III of Clay Center, Kelly of Wichita and Rodger of Arvada, Colo.; four stepsisters, Florence Schwab of Manhattan, Franc Oberg of Wichita, Janet Oberg of Clay Center and Pamela Sharp of Albuquerque, N.M.; and his companion, Susan Liby of Clay Center.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Clay Center, the Rev. Merlin Kieffer officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
A rosary will be said and a vigil will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432.
Memorials may be made to Phil Donley High School Wrestling Scholarship or the church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Edna D. Imhoff
HANOVER -- Edna D. Imhoff, 95, Hanover, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at Linn Nursing Home.
Mrs. Imhoff was born Edna D. Campbell on Oct. 5, 1905, at Washington. She taught at Cedar Creek Country School and Hanover Public School for 11 years and farmed with her husband at rural Washington until 1944 and at rural Hanover until 1989. She was a member of Methodist Church, Hanover, where she taught Sunday school and was active in the women's organization and was a pianist and organist for more than 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick, in 1991; and an infant son, Robert Gene.
Survivors include a son, Rodney of Concordia; and three grandchildren.
The funeral was at Zion Lutheran Church, Hanover. Burial was in Hanover Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Hanover Funeral Home, 110 S. Hollenburg, Hanover 66945, handled arrangements.

Justin Marten Pelkey
CONCORDIA -- Justin Marten Pelkey, 23, Concordia, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Pelkey was born Oct. 3, 1977, at Wichita. He was a heating and air conditioning contractor, and formerly worked for Whitney Plumbing, Heating & Electric and Jewell Plumbing, Heating & Cooling.
Survivors include his wife, May; two sons, Justin Marten Jr. and Austin Taylor; his father and stepmother, Ralph and Kristi Pelkey of Missouri; his mother and stepfather, Debra and Jim Raymon of Wichita; three brothers, Jason of Wichita, Ralph of Missouri and Landon, address unknown; two sisters, Joni Powers of Wichita and Janelle Beals of Elk City, Okla.; his grandparents, Frank and Kathleen McCorkle of Sedan, Mary Crabtree of Mulvane and Ralph and LaDonna Pelkey of Missouri; and a great-grandmother, Katheryn Lindsey of Sedan.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Nutter Mortuary Chapel, 116 E. Sixth, Concordia 66901, the Rev. Patrick McCorkle officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Memorials may be made and will be designated at a later time.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service today at the mortuary.

Jennie L. Rico
COLBY -- Jennie L. Rico, 76, Colby, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.
Mrs. Rico was born Jennie L. Mosher on Sept. 12, 1924, at Rexford and was a Colby resident for many years. She was a homemaker and a member of Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, Louis of Colby; a son, Steven of Arvada, Colo.; two daughters, Judy K. Richards of Arvada and Maryanne Olson of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Blanche Barnett of Mojave Desert, Ariz., Irma Hibbs of Rexford and Mae Renner of Oakley; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, 745 S. Country Club Drive, Colby 67701, the Rev. Jeannie Solko officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Colby.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.

Roland George Suelter
LINCOLN -- Roland George Suelter, 79, Lincoln, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at Mid-America Health Care, Lincoln.
Mr. Suelter was born Dec. 10, 1920, at Lincoln. He was a farmer-stockman and a former member of the board of directors of Farmway Credit Union and Farmers Grain & Supply of Westfall. He was a church treasurer and trustee.
Survivors include his wife, Velma of the home; three sons, Mikel of Lawtey, Fla., and Stanley and Roger, both of Lincoln; a daughter, Lora Howg of Lincoln; a sister, Mabel Gerhardt of Aurora, Colo.;10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lincoln, the Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Harrison-Hall Funeral Home, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Melba L. Svaty
ELLSWORTH -- Melba L. Svaty, 89, Ellsworth, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at 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 will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, Dr. John Snook officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to J.H. Robbins Memorial Library.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. until the service Monday at the funeral home.

Jody Ann Thompson
KIRWIN -- Jody Ann Thompson, 47, Kirwin, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Kirwin.
Mrs. Thompson was born Jody Ann Gepner on Oct. 1, 1953, at Clay Center. She was a certified nurse's aide.
Survivors include her husband, Glen Allen; two daughters, Dusty Larson of Russell and Christine Clapp of Beloit; her parents, Theodore and Helen Gepner of Kirwin; a sister, Wava Hosier of Kirwin; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kirwin United Methodist Church, the Rev. Nancy Harris officiating. 
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross.
The body was cremated.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661, is handling arrangements.

Joshua James Warner
HOLYROOD -- Joshua James Warner, 17, Holyrood, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, 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 will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Ellsworth, the Rev. Daniel Scheetz officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Holyrood.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439.
Memorials may be made to the Joshua J. Warner Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Peter Goertzen
HILLSBORO -- Peter Goertzen, 94, Hillsboro, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Hillsboro Community Medical Center.
Mr. Goertzen was born Nov. 1, 1906, at Munich, N.D. He was a farmer and lumberjack and attended Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marie; a son, Dr. Eugene Goertzen of Seattle; three daughters, Danelda Klein of Hillsboro, Blanche Hunefeld of Oregon and Delores Loewen of Joseph, Ore.; 27 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hillsboro Memorial Chapel, 401 S. Washington, Hillsboro 67063, the Revs. Bob Fenstermacher and Dave Plett officiating. Burial will be in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Peter Goertzen Memorial Fund.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel.

Cody Allen Huhn
McPHERSON -- Cody Allen Huhn, 11, McPherson, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita.
Cody was born Aug. 31, 1989, at Tulsa, Okla., and was a McPherson resident all of his life. He was a fifth-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in McPherson.
Survivors include his mother, Kristie Huhn-Estus of the home; his stepfather, Robert Estus of the home; a brother, Justin Huhn of the home; two sisters, Rikkie Estus and Kristin Estus, both of the home; his grandparents, Richard and Catherine Huhn of Hays; and a stepgrandmother, Betty Jean Estus of McPherson.
The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Foursquare Gospel Church, McPherson, the Rev. Chuck Baker officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Cody Allen Huhn Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson 67460.
More details are available at www.stockhamfamily.com.

Homer Richard Klein
CLAY CENTER -- Homer Richard Klein, 87, Clay Center, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at Medicalodge, Clay Center.
Mr. Klein was born Dec. 18, 1912, at Clay Center. He farmed in the Ebenezer Community, retiring in 1987 and moving to Clay Center. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Medical Corps throughout Europe and North Africa, and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church and the Leisure Club and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.
His wife, Pearl, died in 1997.
Survivors include two sons, James of Clay Center and Carmen of Bellevue, Neb.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Clay Center, the Rev. Sharlan Graber officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Clay County.
Memorials may be made to the church or Meadowlark Hospice.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432.

Marjorie P. Locke
CONCORDIA -- Marjorie P. Locke, 97, Concordia, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia.
Mrs. Locke was born Marjorie P. Wright on March 30, 1903, at Winnepeg, Canada. She and her husband owned and managed Locke Drug Store and The Toy Store. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Concordia.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, E.G. Sudendorf, and in 1967 by her second husband, Orval Locke.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley S. Joseph of Lawrence and Linda Locke of Antioch, Calif.; a sister, Eleanor Bowman of Concordia; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, the Rev. Ken Parker officiating.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Concordia.
There will be no visitation.
Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia 66901, is handling arrangements.

Frances E. Salisbury
RANDOLPH -- Frances E. Salisbury, 89, Randolph, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at Mercy Health Center-College Avenue in Manhattan.
Mrs. Salisbury was born Frances E. Lyon on May 6, 1911, at Duluth. She was a homemaker and a member of the Olsburg Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wiggo Andersen, in 1977; her second husband, Frank Salisbury, in 1985; and a stepdaughter, Anna Olson, in 1996.
Survivors include two sons, Lawrence Andersen of Randolph and Frank Andersen of Ozawkie; a daughter, Dorothy Andersen of Marysville; a stepson, Glen Andersen of Waterville; a stepdaughter, Nora May Eshleman of Salina; a sister, June Robinson of Olsburg; 17 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Olsburg Lutheran Church, the Rev. Milton J. Olson officiating. Burial will be in the Olsburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be today and Monday at the Holmes-Pfeifley Funeral Home, 303 S. Broadway, Riley 66531, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Ted J. Smith
HAYS -- Ted J. Smith, 83, Hays, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mr. Smith was born July 18, 1917, in Hays. He was the owner of Ted Smith Music and Appliance in Russell for many years and was the founder of the Ted Smith Dance Band. He was a World War II and Korean War Army veteran and a member of the Russell Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of St. Joseph's Church and the American Legion, both in Hays.
Survivors include his wife, Sally of the home.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Church, Hays, the Revs. Michael Suchnicki, Don Zimmerman and Paulinus Karlin officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays, with military honors by the Hays VFW.
A parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays 67601.
Memorials may be made to Holy Family Elementary School in Hays.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at the funeral chapel.

Leon G. Sorell
CLAY CENTER -- Leon G. Sorell, 79, Clay Center, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Sorell was born Sept. 10, 1921, at Cloud County. He worked for Beech Aircraft in Wichita, retiring in 1983 and moving to Clay Center. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion in Clay Center and was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.
His wife, Theresa Marie, died in 1995.
Survivors include a son, Derek of Wichita; three daughters, Linda Sorell of Clay Center, Pamela Margeson of Leander, Texas, and Tina Sorell of Manhattan; a brother, Frank of St. Joseph; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Clay Center, the Rev. Merlin Kieffer officiating. Burial will be in Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432.
Memorials may be made to the Leon Sorell Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Harold W. Struve
DESHLER, Neb. -- Harold W. Struve, 81, Deshler, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in Hebron.
Mrs. Struve was born Sept. 25, 1919, at Deshler. He was owner of Struve Enterprises, and was editor and publisher of Deshler Rustler Newspaper. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler.
Survivors include his wife, Lois of Deshler; two daughters, Carol Holmes of Lincoln and Susan Struve of Ft. Collins, Colo.; two sisters, Delores Redlick of Walnut Creek, Va., and Evelyn Boitano of Denver; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be Monday, the Rev. Phillip Nielsen officiating.
Memorials may be made to the family's choice.
There will be no visitation.
Ahrendts Funeral Home, 315 First, Deshler 68340, is handling arrangements.

Weldon D. Trapp
WESTFALL -- Weldon D. Trapp, 71, Westfall, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Trapp was born April 3, 1929, at Ellsworth and was a lifelong area resident. He was a farmer, had worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation and Lincoln Grocery and was a Moorman Feed representative. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, southeast of Lincoln.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael A.
Survivors include his wife, Lois of Westfall; two sons, Wayne of Sylvan Grove and Warren of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Wendy Miller of Hutchinson; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove, the Rev. Gary Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Second and Maryland, Sylvan Grove 67481, and from 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the church.

Jack Winfred Warner
CLAY CENTER -- Jack Winfred Warner, 81, Clay Center, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center.
Mr. Warner was born June 23, 1919, at Clay Center, and lived in Clay Center since 1979. He was a World War II Army veteran, retiring in 1972 as a colonel. He was a member of the Rotary Club and the American Legion.
His wife, Ann, died in 1992.
Survivors include a daughter, Geri Minnich of Clay Center; a son, Jack of Kissimiee, Fla.; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Clay Center, the Rev. Daniel Kline officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, with full military honors.
Memorials may be made to Meadowlark Hospice.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432.

Leslie Robert Wighs
Leslie Robert Wighs, 69, Salina, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Wighs was born July 3, 1931, at Melrose Park, Ill., and lived in Salina for six years, moving from Alaska. He was an accountant for Turner Corporation in Los Angeles and was a Lutheran.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene A., of the home; two sons, Terry L. of Salina and Jerry R. of Homer, Alaska; two sisters, Pat Konior of Portland, Ore., and Irene Ewald of Troutdale, Ore.; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401, the Rev. Charles Aase officiating. Inurnment will be later.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.

Thomas Willard Carter
McPHERSON -- Thomas Willard Carter, 84, McPherson, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Cedars Health Care Center, McPherson.
Mr. Carter was born Nov. 8, 1916, at rural McPherson and was a lifetime area resident. He worked for Williams Brothers Pipeline and Kundson Construction and helped build the Kanopolis Dam prior to his 38 years with the National Cooperative Refinery Association. He was a towerman at the Cat Cracker and was the shift supervisor for National Refinery. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Oriental Chapter 58 Order of Eastern Star and the McPherson Shrine Club, all of McPherson. He was also a member of the Isis Shrine, the Greeters and Scottish Rite, all of Salina, and the York Rite of Hutchinson. He was a life member of the Elk's Lodge 502, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715 and the American Legion Post 24, all of McPherson. He was a Navy Seabees veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline of the home; two daughters, Lynda Barber of Denver and Ronda Rodman of Minneapolis, Minn.; two sisters, Betty Lingle and Mary Chinberg, both of McPherson; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, McPherson, the Rev. Michael Marion officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or McPherson Shrine Club Children's Fund.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, 222 West Euclid, McPherson 67460, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Bessie B. Frydendall
SMITH CENTER -- Bessie B. Frydendall, 94, Smith Center, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at the Parkview Care Center, Osborne.
Mrs. Frydendall was born Bessie B. Goheen on Nov. 7, 1906, in Jewell County. She was a homemaker, was the city treasurer and worked at the Lemon Grocery Store and Drug Store in Portis. She was a member of Portis United Methodist Women, Portis United Methodist Church and Prairie Larks Senior Citizens Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milo E., in 1992; a son, LeRoy, in 1999; and two grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue Ann Geiger of Salina and Gaylene Wiehl of Hutchinson; three sons, Charles of Ellinwood, Merrill of North Mankato, Minn., and Larry of Belleville; a sister, Alice Lattin of Smith Center; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Portis United Methodist Church, the Rev. Sherry Clemons officiating. Burial will be in Downs Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Parkview Care Center or the church.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Domoney Funeral Home, 817 Morgan Ave., Downs 67437, is handling arrangements.

Ivan "Ike" Galene Hughes
MANKATO -- Ivan "Ike" Galene Hughes, 80, Mankato, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Hughes was born Nov. 28, 1919, in Smith County. He retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation as area foreman and was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7830, Mankato.
He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy; and a daughter, Carla Diane Chambers.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice of Mankato; two daughters, Karen Hoit and Carol Hancock, both of Hastings, Neb.; a son, Les of Hastings; a brother, Francis Hughes of Arnold, Neb.; 10 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Melby Mortuary Chapel, 402 North High, Mankato 66956, the Rev. Leslie O. Warner officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato, with military rites by the VFW Post 7830, Mankato.
Memorials may be made in honor of Ivan "Ike" Hughes in care of the family.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the mortuary.

Caroline Kisner
HAYS -- Caroline Kisner, 85, Hays, formerly of Pfeifer, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mrs. Kisner was born Caroline Hammerschmidt on Aug. 25, 1915, at Victoria. She was a homemaker and had worked as a nurse's aide at St. John's of Victoria Nursing Home and had worked at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pfeifer for 19 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Hays and a former member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church and Holy Cross Altar Society of Pfeifer.
Her husband, Joseph J., died in 1966.
Survivors include a son, Harold of Denver; three daughters, Carol Perrer of Bassfield, Miss., Joan Dechant of Hays and Kay Ann Kisner of Denver; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, the Rev. David Metz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
A parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601.
Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Charities in Pfeifer or for Masses.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Margaret P. Magnuson
LINDSBORG -- Margaret P. Magnuson, 87, Lindsborg, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.
Mrs. Magnuson was born Margaret P. Gibson on June 22, 1913, at Lindsborg and was a lifetime area resident. She was a retired teacher and a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Lindsborg Chapter of PEO for more than 60 years.
Her husband, Victor C., died in 1997.
Survivors include a son, John C. of Lindsborg; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Messiah Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, the Revs. Dr. Victoria Brundage and Don Hawk officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg.
Memorials may be made to Victor and Margaret Magnuson Maintenance Endowment Fund at Bethany Home or the church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hays-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg 67456, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Lawrence A. McKeown
Lawrence A. McKeown, 85, Salina, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at his home.
Mr. McKeown was born Oct. 9, 1915, at Ellinwood and was a Salina resident since the early 1940s. He had been a construction superintendent, working for Busboom and Rauh for many years, and then Wilson Constructors, both of Salina, retiring in 1977. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church and the Carpenters Local 1095, both of Salina.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille of the home; a son, Al of Napa, Calif.; two daughters, Betty McCullagh of Union City, Calif., and Sharon Martinez of Salina; two sisters, Agnes Davis of Las Vegas and Ellen Kuithe of Houston; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Kerry Ninemire officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina or to the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Hannah Mae Peschka
GREAT BEND -- Hannah Mae Peschka, 93, Great Bend, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend.
Mrs. Peschka was born Hannah Mae Zamrzla on Nov. 20, 1906, at Wilson and lived in Great Bend since 1983, moving from the Susank area. She was an elementary-school teacher for 42 years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella.
She was also a member of the Association of Retired Teachers of Barton County, American Association of University Women, AARP and Fort Hays State University Alumni Association.
Her husband, Wilbert J. "Bud", died in 1983.
Survivors include a brother, Ernest Ike Zamrzla of Oklahoma City; and three sisters, Georgianna Vopat of Plainville and Margaret Soukup and Julia Ann Zamrzla, both of Wilson.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, the Rev. Warren Stecklein officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery.
An Altar Society rosary will be said at 4 p.m. with a vigil at 6 p.m. today at Bryant-Christians Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend 67530.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ethel F. Phillips
LURAY -- Ethel F. Phillips, 97, Luray, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Russell Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Phillips was born Ethel F. Bear on June 5, 1903, in Russell County and was a lifetime area resident.
She was a homemaker and a clerk at Libal's Grocery in Luray. She was a member of Luray United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Luray American Legion Auxiliary and Russell VFW Auxiliary.
Her husband, Arthur, died in 1968.
Survivors include a sister, May Funk of Russell.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Luray United Methodist Church, the Rev. Gay Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Luray American Legion Auxiliary.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, 102 E. First Luray 67649.

August J. "Gus" Weigel Jr.
GORHAM -- August J. "Gus" Weigel Jr., 64, Gorham, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Russell Regional Hospital.
Mr. Weigel was born Sept. 10, 1936, at Hays, and lived in Gorham since 1978, moving from Denver, Hutchinson and Hays. He was a truck driver, carpenter, pumper and oil field worker. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gorham.
Survivors include two sons, August "A.J." III of Guston, Ore., and Mathew of Sacramento, Calif.; three daughters, Audrey Little of Sacramento, and Christie Weigel and Lisa Watkins, both of Eugene, Ore.; his companion, Alberta Chestnut of the home; two brothers, Albinus of Hays and Eugene of Gorham; three sisters, Virginia Herrman and Mary Zimmerman, both of Gorham, and Bernice Rupp of Hays; and 12 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria, the Revs. Charles Steier and Frank X. Grinko officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Gorham.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Cline's Mortuary, 412 Main, Victoria 67671.

Marie Weigel
GORHAM -- Marie Weigel, 101, Gorham, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at St. John's Rest Home, Victoria.
Mrs. Weigel was born Marie Alway on Sept. 8, 1899, in Gabel, Russia, and came to America in 1912. She and her husband owned and operated the Weigel Motel in Hays until 1977 and moved to Gorham in 1982. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella, both of Gorham, and Victoria Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, August V., in 1972; four sons, Francis, Gilbert, August Jr., and Edward; three daughters, Olga Montgomery, Delores Ralston and Catherine Murray; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, Albinus of Hays and Eugene of Gorham; three daughters, Virginia Herrman and Mary Zimmerman, both of Gorham, and Bernice Rupp of Hays; a sister, Barbara Breit of Chicago; 62 grandchildren; 128 great-grandchildren; and 29 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria, the Revs. Charles Steier and Frank X. Grinko officiating. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. followed by a Gorham Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7:30 p.m. and a VFW Auxiliary service at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cline's Mortuary, 412 Main, Victoria 67671.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gorham.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

Jean W. Woods
LEBANON -- Jean W. Woods, 79, Lebanon, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center.
Mr. Woods was born Aug. 24, 1921, at rural Lebanon and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a farmer and a member of First Christian Church of Lebanon.
He was a past board member of the co-op, Farm Bureau and County Soil Conservation.
He was a World War II Army veteran and a past 4-H leader in Lebanon.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda of Lebanon; a son, Gary of Lebanon; three daughters, Marie Overmiller of Smith Center, Meda Green of Mayetta and Mae Jean Shandy of Topeka; a brother, John of Smith Center; two sisters, Ardyus Burgess of Smith Center and Gladys Halley of Lincoln, Neb.; and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Simmons Mortuary Chapel, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967, the Revs. Joan McGregor and Lance McDowell officiating.
Burial will be in Sweet Home Cemetery, Lebanon.
Memorials may be made to First Responders of Lebanon.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the mortuary.


Gene A. "Jim" Becker
PEABODY -- Gene A. "Jim" Becker, 63, Peabody, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, near Florence as the result of an automobile crash.
Mr. Becker was born Oct. 12, 1937, at Larned and was a resident of Peabody since 1997, moving from Galva and Hesston. He was a Navy veteran and a truck driver for Hesston Concrete.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
Survivors include two sons, Mark A. of Mifflinburg, Pa., and Matthew L. of Galva; two daughters, Amy L. Banker of Arlington and Anita James of Galva; four sisters, Evelyn Koehn of McPherson; Marge Nelson of Galva, Phyllis Engberg of Newton and Fern Jantz of California; and eight grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson, the Rev. Chris McGowan officiating. Burial will be in Lonetree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.
Memorials may be made to McPherson S.O.S. Center.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson 67460, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The casket will remain closed.

Verne E. Claussen Sr.
ALMA -- Verne E. Claussen Sr., 88, Alma, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka.
Mr. Claussen was born June 22, 1912, at rural Lincoln County and was a former resident of Russell and Ellsworth counties. He was a farmer-stockman and worked for Curtis Breeding Service for many years. He was a member of American Simmental Association, Kansas Simmental Association and Alma Methodist Church. He was the first president of Mill Creek Watershed, where he led the board for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy L. of Alma; a daughter, Mary Lou Taylor of Cincinnati; two sons, Dr. Verne E. Jr. of Alma and Larry A. of Albany, Ore.; and eight grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Alma Methodist Church, the Rev. Paul Waters officiating. Burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alma Methodist Church or Wilson Methodist Church in care of Stewart Funeral Home, Alma.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Darlene June Dillon
PHILLIPSBURG -- Darlene June Dillon, 66, Phillipsburg, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Dillon was born Darlene June Stapel on June 9, 1934, at rural Phillips County and was a longtime resident of Phillipsburg. She was a secretary for the Phillips County Engineers Office and a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Golden Years Center.
Survivors include her husband, Dean of Phillipsburg; two sons, Dennis of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Darren of Roeland Park; a daughter, Debra Schmidt of Manhattan; a brother, Billie Stapel of Phillipsburg; three sisters, Anna Stapel, Alice Krause and Wilma Chase, all of Phillipsburg; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, the Rev. Lorna Paulus officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Services, Zion Lutheran Church or Golden Years Center.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday and 9 a.m. until the service Thursday at the funeral chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661.

Eleanor Esther Duncan
SUPERIOR, Neb. -- Eleanor Esther Duncan, 79, Superior, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Duncan was born Eleanor Esther Karnatz on Aug. 1, 1921, at Superior. She was a painter, wallpaperer and house cleaner in the Superior area for more than 40 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and a former member of Eagles Auxiliary, both of Superior.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle, in 1976; and a daughter, Wilma Lou Duncan.
Survivors include two daughters, Jackie Wyatt of Superior and Pat Case of Webber, Kan.; a son, Don of Superior; a sister, Elaine Towne of Rapid City, S.D.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home Chapel, Superior, the Rev. Jon Albrecht officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior.
Memorials may be made in care of the family, 124 E. 14th, Superior, NE 68978.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 750 N. Commercial, Superior, NE 68978.

Iona Alene Faulk
Iona Alene Faulk, 86, Salina, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Holiday Resort Adult Care and Rehabilitation Center, Salina.
Mrs. Faulk was born Iona Alene Pearce on March 12, 1914, at Green-ville, Ohio, and was a resident of Salina for 52 years, moving from Omaha, Neb. She was a child care pro-vider and was active in Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina.
Her husband, William H., died in 1989.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; two daughters, Marilyn Harri of Pleasanton, Calif., and Shirley Meyer of Herington; a brother, Leon Pearce of Santa Rosa, Calif.; 12 grandchildren including Heidi Brown, who was raised by Iona and her husband; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Ninth and Crawford, Salina, the Revs. Robert Schaedel and Charles Adams officiating. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
A prayer service will be at 8 p.m. today at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Hospice of Salina or Salina Community Theater in care of the funeral home.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today.

Vernon Bonell Gill
NORTON -- Vernon Bonell Gill, 68, Norton, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Norton County Hospital, Norton.
Mr. Gill was born Sept. 3, 1932, at Hill City and was a resident of Norton since 1947, moving from Graham County. He worked in construction and farmed.
Survivors include his mother, Alberta McCall of Norton; a brother, Calvin of Norton; and two sisters, Nellie Shearer of Almena and Viola Meier of Silver Lake.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Enfield Funeral Home, Norton, Wilmer Severns officiating. Burial will be in Norton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, 215 W. Main, Norton 67654.

Milo Allen Gitchel
PHILLIPSBURG -- Milo Allen Gitchel, 78, Phillipsburg, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg.
Mr. Gitchel was born Oct. 16, 1922, at rural Phillips County and was a longtime resident of the area. He was a farmer and worked at sale barns at Phillipsburg, Norton and Alma, Neb., for many years. He attended Englewood Church, rural Phillips County.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Elbert Lee.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean of Phillipsburg; two sons, Allan of Emporia and Delbert of Wilcox, Neb.; three daughters, Eileen Branstetter of Salina, Kathy Willis of Dodge City and Lois Haas of Phillipsburg; two brothers, Ivan Gitchel of Phillipsburg and Phillip Gitchel of Loomis, Neb.; two sisters, Vivian Clark of Parker, Colo., and Virginia Gibson of Kensington; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, the Revs. Larry Shaw and Mark Hamel officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.
Memorials may be made to the Milo Gitchel Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661.

Christine C. Boller Hogan
NATOMA -- Christine C. Boller Hogan, 87, Natoma, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Hogan was born Christine C. Colahan on Nov. 4, 1913, at Codell. She was a homemaker, had been a school teacher and helped on the family farm. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ladies Guild and Daughters of Isabella, all of Plainville.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Boller, in 1968; and her second husband, William Hogan, in 1998.
Survivors include a daughter, Judy Hachmeister of Natoma; four sons, Clyde Boller of Norton, Max Boller of Asheville, N.C., Bob Boller of Missoula, Mont., and Gail Boller of Norton; a stepdaughter, Rita Malin of Plainville; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, the Rev. Joe Popelka officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be said at 3 p.m. today and a parish vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral chapel.

Glenn E. Loflin
WaKEENEY -- Glenn E. Loflin, 81, WaKeeney, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Kansas Soldiers Home, Fort Dodge.
Mr. Loflin was born Feb. 10, 1919, at rural Ogallah and was a resident of WaKeeney most of his life, moving to Fort Dodge in 1997. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a farmer-stockman and a member of Ogallah Christian Church.
His wife, Hilma, died in 1996.
Survivors include two daughters, Joann Paschal of Luray and Shirley Voran of Cimarron; a sister, Esther King of Ponca City, Okla.; a brother, Bill of Ellis; and three grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Garfield Cemetery, the Rev. Wayne Lofton officiating, with military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Jack Kreiger Post 7271, Larned.
Memorials may be made to Kansas Soldiers Home, Halsey Hall, Fort Dodge.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Peter Patrick "Pat" O'Brien
VICTORIA -- Peter Patrick "Pat" O'Brien, 68, Victoria, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at St. John's Nursing Home, Victoria.
Mr. O'Brien was born June 2, 1932, at rural Bazine. He was a high school teacher at Liberal and Victoria, was a principal at Victoria and was school superintendent at Victoria from 1969 until retiring in 1993. He was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Victoria, and Hays American Legion. He also was a member of United School Administrators, Fort Hays State University Alumni Association, Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development and Phi Delta Kappa.
Survivors include his wife, Janelda of the home; a son, Greg of Cordova, Tenn.; two daughters, Kelly Koerner of The Colony, Texas, and Jan O'Brien of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three brothers, Maurice of Dighton, John Dennis of Inman and Stanley of Wichita; a sister, Sylvia Barr of Osage, Okla.; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria, the Revs. Michael Scully and Frank X. Grinko officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Bazine, with military rites by Victoria Veterans of Foreign Wars.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars rosary at 8 p.m. at Cline's Mortuary, 412 Main, Victoria 67671.
Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Cemetery Fund or Peter P. O'Brien Scholarship Fund at Fort Hays State University.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

Billy Pearson
WaKEENEY -- Billy Pearson, 77, WaKeeney, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, is handling arrangements.

Edgar L. Reeser
McPHERSON -- Edgar L. Reeser, 94, McPherson, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Reeser was born July 24, 1906, at Logan and was a resident of McPherson since 1986, moving from Graysville, Tenn. He owned and operated Reeser Electrical Shop, Logan, and later was an electrician for Boeing, Wichita, from 1949 until retiring in 1969. He was a member of Free Methodist Church, McPherson.
Survivors include his wife, Goldie of the home; three sons, John G. of Ringgold, Ga., Brent W. of Alexandra, Ill., and Charles M. of Sioux City, Iowa; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Free Methodist Church, McPherson, the Revs. Michael Hambley Sr. and Tom Mayse officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Free Methodist Church Youth Group or Spanish Free Methodist Church, both of McPherson.
Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460, is handling arrangements.

Virginia E. Sanders
BUNKER HILL -- Virginia E. Sanders, 77, Bunker Hill, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at St. John's Nursing Home, Victoria.
Mrs. Sanders was born Virginia E. Rollins on Jan. 1, 1923, at Bunker Hill and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and had worked at Bear House Cafe, Bunker Hill, and Bella Vista Mobile Home Plant, Russell. She was a member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Ray; and a daughter, Rose Marie Gonzales.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis of Lansing and Bobby of Goff; two daughters, Mary Ann Contreras of Russell and Sandy Roudybush of Wetmore; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 10 a.m. today in Bunker Hill Cemetery, the Rev. Earl Haggard officiating.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association in care of Pohlman's Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.
Visitation will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. today at the mortuary.

Katharyn Urban
HAYS -- Katharyn Urban, 83, Hays, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.
Miss Urban was born March 6, 1917, at Pfeifer. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays.
Survivors include a sister, Hildegard Murray of Hays.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cline's Mortuary, Hays, the Rev. Donald D. Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Pfeifer.
Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Charities.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays 67601.

Vernona "Nonie" Aldridge
CONCORDIA -- Vernona "Nonie" Aldridge, 61, Concordia, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Aldridge was born Vernona McDaniel on June 25, 1939, in Concordia and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church of Concordia.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jamey Aldridge.
Survivors include her husband, Jim of Concordia; two daughters, Janey Dohering of Clifton, Ariz., and Angela Aldridge of Tucson, Ariz.; a son, Jason of Greeley, Colo.; a sister, Karen Elliott of Wichita; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia, the Rev. Dean R. Frazier officiating. Private family burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.
Memorials may be made to Concordia Food Bank.
Visitation will be after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia 66901.

Arthur F. Denning
Arthur F. Denning, 85, Salina, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Denning was born Feb. 19, 1915, at Emmeram and was a resident of Salina since 1946. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and a chef at the Elks Lodge for 22 years and at the Moose Lodge for 12 years until retirement. He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, where he served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of Moose Lodge and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by a son, Peter, in 1996.
Survivors include his wife, Winifred of the home; two sons, Dave of Manhattan and Russ of Overland Park; a daughter, Diane Carrigan of Salina; four brothers, Ralph of Russell, Dennis of Salina, Adlore of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Carroll of Overland Park; a sister, Armella Ruder of Hays; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, the Rev. Larry Letourneau officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart High School, Salina.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lydia S. Dittmer
SUPERIOR, Neb. -- Lydia S. Dittmer, 86, Superior, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Good Samaritan Center, Superior.
Mrs. Dittmer was born Lydia S. Marquart on Feb. 18, 1914, at Byron and was a longtime resident of Byron, moving to Superior in 1998. She was a retired bookkeeper for Citizens Grain and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Byron.
Her husband, Edwin F., died in 1996.
Survivors include a stepson, Harold Dittmer of San Francisco; a stepdaughter, Edna Gray of Denver; three brothers, Oscar Marquart of Alamogorda, N.M., Raymond Marquart of Superior and Lester Marquart of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister, Theresa Peters of Superior; six stepgrandchildren; and a stepgreat-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Byron, the Rev. Howard F. Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Byron.
Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935, is handling arrangements.

Fern M. Fields
HOUSTON -- Fern M. Fields, 87, Houston, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at Houston.
Mrs. Fields was born Fern M. Garlick on Oct. 18, 1913, near Benton, Kan., and was a former resident of Wichita, Kan., Lindsborg, Kan., Salina, Kan., Bartlesville, Okla., Tulsa, Okla., Yuba City, Calif., and Sugar Land. She worked at various jobs in the Wichita area and was a Methodist. She was a member of Order of the Easter Star for 46 years and numerous square dance clubs.
Her husband, Louis, died in 1997.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Harper of Houston; a son, Roger of Bartlesville; a sister, Opal Randell of League City, Texas; a brother, Wilbur Garlick of Cupertino, Calif.; six grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Robbins Cemetery, east of Tyro, Kan., the Rev. Mike Morris officiating.
Memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Main, Wichita, KS 67213 or in care of Graves Memorial Chapel, 107 N. State, Caney, KS 67333.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Vella Alfreda Hogbin
TOPEKA -- Vella Afreda Hogbin, 72, Topeka, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at a Topeka care home.
Mrs. Hogbin was born Vella Alfreda Bauer on June 19, 1928, at Clay Center and was a resident of Tampa, Fla., most of her life, moving to Topeka in 1987. She was a bookkeeper and a florist.
Her husband, Chester A., died in 1996.
Survivors include a stepson, Chester Eugene of Topeka; and a sister, Jo Sanborn of Chapman.
No services are planned.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.
Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas, Topeka 66608, is handling arrangements.

Betty Lee Kaps
WELLSVILLE -- Betty Lee Kaps, 70, Wellsville, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Kaps was born Betty Lee Letsch on March 2, 1930, at Bunker Hill and was a former resident of rural Bunker Hill, Spring Hill and Stanley, moving to Wellsville in March 2000. She had worked at banks in Russell, Spring Hill and Olathe and retired from the Johnson County Sheriff's Department in 1992.
Survivors include her husband, Bob of Wellsville; two daughters, Laurie of Kansas City and Jane of Denver; three sons, Tom of Missouri, Dan of Olathe and John of Paola; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Wea. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley.
A rosary will said at 7 p.m. today at Charter Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Olathe or American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

John T. Kleinsorge
WICHITA -- John T. Kleinsorge, 92, Wichita, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Sandpiper Bay Health Care, Wichita.
Mr. Kleinsorge was born Feb. 24, 1908, at Westphalia, and moved to the Decatur County area in a covered wagon in 1910. He was a longtime former resident of rural Oberlin. He was a farmer-stockman and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oberlin, and Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mordecie E. in 1997; and a son, Cecil.
Survivors include two daughters, Fern Kleinsorge of Wichita and Alice Marshall of Man Chaca, Texas; three brothers, Al of Kanorado, Martin of Sealy, Texas, and Bill of Baldwin; and three sisters, Amelia Juenemann of Selden, Theresa Clardy of Springfield, Ill., and Rita Garver of Oberlin.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oberlin, the Revs. John Lager and James Hoover and Sister Marilyn Wall officiating. Burial will be in Selden Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Capuchin Providence of Mid-America or Decatur County Good Samaritan Center.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until the service today at Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749.

Irene Maring
LOGAN -- Irene Maring, 82, Logan, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Neb.
Mrs. Maring was born Irene Kirklin on June 3, 1918, at Cedar Hill, Tenn. She was a precision machinist.
Survivors include her husband, Bob of Logan; a son, William Decker of Aurora, Colo.; a daughter, Margaret Meyer of Parker, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Logan Funeral Home, Troy Buss officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.
Memorials may be made to the Susan Cone Breast Cancer Foundation.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 102 E. Church, Logan 67646.

Ora Mitchell
CONCORDIA -- Ora Mitchell, 91, Concordia, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at Sunset Home, Concordia.
Nutter Mortuary, Concordia, is handling arrangements.

Beulah B. Murray
SHAWNEE -- Beulah B. Murray, 99, Shawnee, formerly of Beloit, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Johnson County Nursing Center, Olathe.
Mrs. Murray was born Beulah B. Blass on Dec. 9, 1900, in Doniphan County and was a former resident of Barnard, moving to Beloit and later to Shawnee in 1993. She was a telephone operator for many years and a member of Rebekah Lodge and Busy Bee Hive Club, Barnard.
Her husband, Harry, died in 1959.
Survivors include a son, Bob B. of Conyers, Ga.; a daughter, Wanda Jean Davis of Shawnee; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, Beloit, the Rev. Rene' Jensen officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.
Visitation will be at the funeral home, 910 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Billy LoRee Pearson
WaKEENEY -- Billy LoRee Pearson, 77, WaKeeney, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mrs. Pearson was born Billy LoRee Brumbaugh on Aug. 12, 1923, in rural Graham County and was a resident of WaKeeney since 1951, moving from Hill City. She was a kitchen aide at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital for 28 years and a member of Ogallah Christian Church and Ladies Aid of the church.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheryl Evinger, in 1997.
Survivors include her husband, Bill of WaKeeney; two daughters, Sue Brownlee and Shelly Washington, both of Garden City; two brothers, Loyal Brumbaugh of Roswell, Idaho, and Gene Brumbaugh of Caldwell, Idaho; a sister, Joan Blakeney of Lincoln City, Ore.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ogallah Christian Church, the Rev. Wayne Lofton officiating. Burial will be in WaKeeney City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Dwight L. Rhodes
CLIFTON -- Dwight L. Rhodes, 78, rural Clifton, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Rhodes was born Jan. 27, 1922, at Clifton. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and a farmer. He was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church and American Legion, both of Clifton, Moose Lodge of Concordia and Antique Tractor Club of Salina.
Survivors include his companion, Betty Rhodes of Clifton; two daughters, Jane Ryser of Clyde and Ann Houtchens of Pueblo, Colo.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Faith United Presbyterian Church, Clifton, the Rev. Doris Compton officiating. Burial will be in Clifton IOOF Cemetery, with military rites by Fort Riley Military Detail.
Memorials may be made to Dwight Rhodes Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Turner Funeral Home, 111 W. Parallel, Clifton 66937.

Rhonda Kay Ridenour
CIMARRON -- Rhonda Kay Ridenour, 33, Cimarron, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.
Mrs. Ridenour was born Rhonda Kay Geerdes on Nov. 9, 1967, at Hoxie. She had worked as a secretary at Cimarron Insurance and Ridenour and Ridenour Law Firm, Cimarron, and later worked as a paraprofessional for the second grade at Cimarron Elementary School. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Ingalls, where she was a Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include her husband, Scott of Cimarron; a daughter, Katelyn Ridenour of Cimarron; a son, Mitchell of Cimarron; her mother Rosa Stover of Colby; her stepfather, Philip Stover of Colby; two sisters, Donata Wolf of Grinnell and Brenda Gaccetta of Parker, Colo.; three stepbrothers, Terry Stover and Lynn Stover, both of Colby and Ross Stover of Souix City, S.D.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Ingalls, the Revs. Joseph Bahr and Ted Skalsky officiating. Burial will be in Cimarron Cemetery.
A vigil will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Cimarron Library Fund or American Diabetes Association.
There will be no visitation.
Swaim Funeral Home Chapel, Cimarron, is handling arrangements.

Ruby E. Snyder
Ruby E. Snyder, 91, Salina, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at CLC of Salina.
Mrs. Snyder was born Ruby E. Smith on Feb. 8, 1909, at rural Delphos and was a resident of Salina since 1936. She worked at the Fab fabric shop, an upholstery shop and with her husband in their trailer manufacturing business in Salina.
She was a member of University United Methodist Church, Salina.
Her husband, Richard J., died in 1965.
Survivors include a son, Dwane of Hutchinson; two daughters, Wanda Whitesell of Bennington and Lucille Reynolds of Salina; a brother, Harley Smith of Miltonvale; a sister, Delta Hiner of Glasco; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Delphos, the Revs. Kelly Sipes and Chris Mayeaux officiating. Burial will be in Delphos Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bennington Bible Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Shields Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Charles Boyd Ulsh
SUPERIOR, Neb. -- Charles Boyd Ulsh, 70, Superior, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Superior.
Mr. Ulsh was born Oct. 9, 1930, northwest of Hardy and was a former resident of the Olive Hill-Burr Oak, Kan., area. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, receiving the Korean Service Medal, two Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He worked for the Nebraska Department of Roads and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and American Legion Post, all of Superior.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita May of Superior; and two sisters, Marvel Grummert of Fort Collins, Colo., and Opal Laird of Superior.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home Chapel, Superior, the Rev. Harold Backus officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior.
Memorials may be made in care of the family, 531 E. First, Superior, NE 68978.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, 750 N. Commercial, Superior, NE 68978.

Paul B. Veach Jr.
ABILENE --Paul B. Veach Jr., 75, Abilene, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Memorial Hospital, Abilene.
Mr. Veach was born June 13, 1925, at Ellinwood. He was a Navy veteran and a farmer-stockman, retiring in 1998. He was an agricultural representative for United Trust Company, president of Brown Memorial Foundation and a member of First United Methodist Church, all of Abilene. He was past master and district deputy grand master of Benevolent Lodge 98 AF & AM, past patron of Abilene Chapter 111 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Salina Scottish Rite Bodies and Abilene Chapter & Commandery, York Rite and Isis Shrine, serving 10 years in the Isis Shrine Patrol. He was a member of Abilene Chamber of Commerce and Elks Lodge, past president of Central Kansas Fair Board and served as a trustee for Grant Township for 34 years.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; two daughters, Jill Freeman of Abilene and Susan Veach of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; a son, John of Abilene; four grandchildren; three stepgrandsons; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Abilene, the Revs. Charles Norman and Rick Saylor officiating. Burial will be in Abilene Cemetery with Masonic rites.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or the charity of the donor's choice, in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410.
Visitation will be at the funeral home.

Juanita I. Brunk
HUTCHINSON -- Juanita I. Brunk, 79, Hutchinson, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, at Hutchinson Hospital.
Mrs. Brunk was born Juanita I. McKeever on June 6, 1921, at Des Moines, Iowa, and was a Hutchinson resident since 1942. She was a retired secretary for L.I. Powers and a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Carey Park Women's Golf Association, a former member of Women of the Moose Hutchinson Chapter 1371 and a 50-year member of Hutchinson Women's Bowling Association.
Her husband, Duane B., died Sept. 10, 2000.
Survivors include a son, Gary of Sapulpa, Okla.; a daughter, Jan Rich of Hutchinson; two brothers; three sisters; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, the Revs. John Schroeppel and H.O. Lindblad officiating.
Memorials may be made to Interfaith Housing or Hutchinson Public Library.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Friday at Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson 67501.

Virgie Ellen Burr
MILWAUKIE, Ore. -- Virgie Ellen Burr, 66, Milwaukie, died Nov. 9, 2000, at Milwaukie.
Mrs. Burr was born Feb. 10, 1934, at Oregon City. She was a homemaker and an engineer aid with U.S. West for 43 years.
Survivors include her husband, George of the home; two daughters, Rosanne Kruschke of Washougal, Wash., and Sandra Burr of Topeka, Kan.; a son, Michael of Topeka; and three sisters, Rose McLean of Douglas, Alaska, Viola Miller of Farmington, Canada, and Regine Kertz of Portland.
The funeral was Tuesday at Cochran & Waud Sunset Chapel, Gladstone. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Herington, Kan., the Rev. Mark Wesely officiating.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Donahue Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449.

Leonard Olin Carmichael
STOCKTON -- Leonard Olin Carmichael, 72, Stockton, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.
Mr. Carmichael was born July 22, 1928, at Plainville and was a lifetime resident of Rooks County. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include two sisters, Mildred Finnesy of Plainville and Cleota Oliva of Stockton.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton, the Rev. Don Rock officiating. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Manor in care of the funeral home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Helen M. Catherman
Helen M. Catherman, 85, Salina, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center. Wichita.
Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Leonard Allen Chaney
RIFLE, Colo. -- Leonard Allen Chaney, 69, Rifle, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, at Rifle. 
Koons Funeral Home, Goodland, Kan., is handling arrangements.

Norma Herold Colvin
ELLINWOOD -- Norma Herold Colvin, 78, Ellinwood, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend.
Mrs. Colvin was born Norma Herold on Feb. 21, 1922, at Ellinwood and was a lifetime resident. She was a homemaker and a professional secretary, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Immanuel United Church or Christ, Ellinwood, Rotary Paul Harris Foundation, Book Club, Bridge Club and Ellinwood Garden Club.
Her husband, W.M. "Bill," died in 1994.
Survivors include a son, Bruce of New York City; a daughter, Lynn Huncovsky of Agenda; a brother, Don Herold of Great Bend; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel United Church of Christ, the Rev. Larry Young officiating. Burial will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood.
Memorials may be made to the Church Foundation, Ambulance Fund or Woodhaven.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kimple Funeral Home, 113 N. Main, Ellinwood 67526.

Melvin R. "Bill" Cooper
HADDAM -- Melvin R. "Bill" Cooper, 82, Haddam, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville.
Mr. Cooper was born June 28, 1918, at Dorrance and was a longtime resident of Haddam. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a farmer. He was a member of United Methodist Church, Haddam, Narka Masonic Lodge 349 and Ophel Chapter 115 Order of the Eastern Star, Belleville.
His first wife, Nelda, died in 1966.
Survivors include his wife, Christine of Haddam; a son, Douglas of Emporia; a sister, Grace Wolsey of Sadler, Texas; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today at United Methodist Church, Haddam, the Rev. John Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Haddam Cemetery, with masonic rites by Narka Masonic Lodge 349.
Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1329 19th, Belleville 66935, is handling arrangements.

Thomas Michael Feuerborn
RICHMOND -- Thomas Michael Feuerborn, 28, Richmond, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, three miles west of U.S. 59 on Allen Road.
Mr. Feuerborn was born Sept. 4, 1972, at Garnett. He was an assitant produce manager for Wal-Mart.
Survivors include his father, Herman of Richmond; his mother, Marjorie Feuerborn of Richmond; two brothers, David and Doug, both of Richmond; and three sisters, Donna Crouse of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Lisa Hernandez of Paola and Stephanie Feuerborn of Salina.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Scipio, the Rev. Emil Agostino officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery, Scipio.
A wake will be at 7 p.m. today at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel, 219 S. Oak, Garnett 66032, with visitation following.
Memorials may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, in care of the funeral home.

Raymond A. Halstead
Raymond A. Halstead, 83, Salina, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Halstead was born Feb. 27, 1917, at rural Saline County and was a lifetime area resident. He was a teller and a bookkeeper for Solomon National Bank and National Bank of America, Salina, an auto salesman for Roy Boyer Motor Co. and Bell Motor Co., both of Salina, and an administrator for Windsor Estates Nursing Center and Kenwood View Nursing Center, both of Salina. He also farmed west of Salina all of his life. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving as treasurer for the church council, past president and vice president of the Saline County Farm Bureau, past treasurer of the Saline County Milk Producers, board member of the Saline County Agricultural Extension Council, treasurer of District 26 School Board and a member of Elks Lodge 718, Salina Chamber of Commerce and Salina Noon Kiwanis.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elvera, in 1989; and a son, Stephen, in 1997.
Survivors include his wife, Nathalie of Salina; a daughter, Linda Duffy of Salina; two stepdaughters, Sharon McCall of Chillicothe, Mo., and Paula Powell of Greeley, Colo.; a sister, Maxine Johnson of Smolan; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 255 S. Seventh, Salina, the Rev. Loren Mai officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Foundation.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, and before the service Friday at the church.

Laurel David Kelley
COLBY -- Laurel David Kelley, 88, Colby, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at Colby.
Mr. Kelley was born Aug. 10, 1912, at Zillah, Wash., and was a former resident of the McDonald area for 60 years, moving to Colby in 1976. He farmed in the McDonald area and was a lifetime member of Goodland BPOE 1528.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maudie, in 1985; and a son, Larry, in 1953.
Survivors include a daughter, Patty Wagoner of Colby; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Williams Funeral Home, Atwood, the Rev. Francis Harwerth officiating. Burial will be in Grace Cemetery, McDonald.
Memorials may be made to McDonald Ambulance Fund or Colby Senior Progress Center.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service today at the funeral home, 109 N. Second, Atwood 67730.

Vincent A. McBoyle
ABILENE -- Vincent A. McBoyle, 77, rural Abilene, died Tuesday. Nov. 14, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.
Mr. McBoyle was born Nov. 6, 1923, at rural Abilene. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a farmer-stockman. He attended First Baptist Church, Abilene.
Survivors include his wife, Laurel of the home; three daughters, Marilee Wiesner of Wichita, Donneta Felbush of Abilene and Laurel Neis of Wellsville; a sister, Faith Meyer of Carlton; and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Abilene, the Rev. Jack Gilstrap officiating. Burial will be in Abilene Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Abilene, or Choices Medical Clinic, Wichita, in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Gladys F. McClelland
LINDSBORG -- Gladys F. McClelland, 90, Lindsborg, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at Lindsborg Community Hospital.
Mrs. McClelland was born Gladys F. Shultz on Dec. 9, 1909, at McPherson. She was a Lindsborg resident since 1996, moving from McPherson, and a former resident of Washington and Colby. She was a homemaker, a bookkeeper and a member of First Baptist Church, McPherson, and various church organizations.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Survivors include a son, Lynn A. of Thomasville, Ala.; two daughters, Patricia A. Bellah of Lindsborg and Shirley F. Carnahan of Wamego; a brother, Glenn Keagle of Fredonia; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in McPherson Cemetery, the Revs. David Smith and Don Hawk officiating.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Home or Lindsborg Community Hospital, both of Lindsborg, in care of Hays-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg 67456.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today.

Mavis A. McDaniel
GOODLAND -- Mavis A. McDaniel, 74, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Goodland Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. McDaniel was born Mavis A. Troxell on July 7, 1926, at White Cloud and was a resident of Goodland since 1999, moving from rural Edson. She worked at the ASC Office for five years and was a member of Edson Social Club, Pleasant Home Church and Pinochle Club.
She was preceded in death by a son, Donald.
Survivors include her husband, J.R. of Goodland; a daughter, Sondra Owens of Edson; a sister, Myrna Carson of Goodland; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Mountain time Friday at Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland, the Rev. Jim Cress officiating. Burial will be in Freeland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to United Indian Mission, in care of the funeral home, 211 E. 11th, Goodland 67735.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mountain time today at the funeral home.

R.S. McDaniel
WELLINGTON -- R.S. McDaniel, 98, Wellington, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Wellington.
Mr. McDaniel was born July 6, 1902, at Webber and was a resident of Wellington for three years, moving from Jewell. He was a mechanic for International Harvester Equipment, Jewell, and an Army veteran of World War II.
His wife, Iva Ruth, died in 1996.
Survivors include a son, John of Wellington; a daughter, Susan Nichols of Lexington, Neb.; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Kleppinger Funeral Home, 409 Broadway, Jewell 66949, the Rev. Dan Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Jewell Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 72.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James W. Morris Jr.
James W. Morris Jr., 67, Salina, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Hospice House, Topeka.
Mr. Morris was born April 23, 1933, at Andersonville, Ga., and was a Salina resident for two months, moving from Bloomfield, Conn. He was a 23-year Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War and the Vietnam War and retiring as a jet engine technician. He was a Catholic and a life member of American Legion Post 142, Hartford, where he served as adjutant/assistant manager. He was also a life member of NAACP and supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Survivors include four sons, Gerald P. and James D., both of Salina, Dean of Atlanta and Michael D. of Chicago; four daughters, Patricia M. Ingram and Michelle J. Morris, both of Salina, and Cynthia M. Morris and Catherine B. Brown, both of San Antonio, Texas; three brothers, Oscar, Grady, Elmer and Roy, all of Sanford, Fla.; two sisters, Eunice Redding and Thelma Hopson, both of Sanford; a special friend, Sonie Long of Weatherford, Conn.; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N. Ninth, the Rev. Larry Letourneau officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron, Salina 67401.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Alice A. Rilinger
SENECA -- Alice A. Rilinger, 69, Seneca, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, Seneca.
Mrs. Rilinger was born Alice A. Stallbaumer on June 13, 1931, at rural Seneca and was a resident of Seneca since 1990. She had worked at Nemaha County Extension Office, Seneca and was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, St. Ann's Altar Society and a neighborhood card club. She was a former member of St. Mary's Church and Altar Sodality.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dale Regis, in 1968.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond of the home; seven sons, Gene and Don, both of Topeka, Gerry of Sabetha, Glenn of Chico, Calif., Kenny of Lakin, Ted of Auburn and Bob of Seneca; four daughters, Nancy Reinecke of Berryton, Linda Osterhaus and Susan Rhoads, both of Seneca, and Judy Hall of Smith Center; two brothers, Lyle Stallbaumer and Robert Stallbaumer, both of Seneca; 20 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Seneca. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, St. Benedict.
A St. Ann's Altar Society rosary will be said at 2 p.m. and a vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at Lauer Funeral Home, Seneca.
Memorials may be made to PSP Foundation, Sts. Peter and Paul Church or St. Mary's Church Restoration, in care of the family.

Willard H. Smith
Willard H. Smith, 75, Salina, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Smith was born April 16, 1925, at Oakley. He was a resident of Salina since 1993 and a former resident of Culver and Minneapolis. He was a self-employed construction worker and worked as an electrician and carpenter for Jarrett Electric and Busboom and Rauh. He helped in the construction of missile sites around Salina and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a life member of the Tescott American Legion Post and a member of Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, Salina.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Salina; a son, Steven of Hutchinson; two daughters, Patricia Everett and Shirley Smith, both of Salina; two brothers, Lyle of Lincoln and Jim of Wichita; two sisters, Velma Cook and Mary Brown, both of Wichita; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, the Revs. Dennis Patience and Helen Dent officiating. Inurnment will be at 2 p.m. today in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, with military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1432.
Memorials may be made to the church or the American Heart Association.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Henrietta M. Sramek
PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- Henrietta M. Sramek, 89, Pearl River, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, at Northern Manor Geriatric Center, Nanuet.
Williams Funeral Home, Atwood, Kan., is handling arrangements.

Viola E. Thaemert
SYLVAN GROVE -- Viola E. Thaemert, 89, Sylvan Grove, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, at Mid America Nursing Center, Lincoln.
Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Sylvan Grove, is handling arrangements.

Charles Allen Rozean
PLAINVILLE -- Charles Allen Rozean, 50, Plainville, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wichita.
Mr. Rozean was born Oct. 9, 1950, at Norton and was a former resident of Texas and California, returning to Kansas in 1982. He was an Army Medical Corps veteran and a member of First Christian Church, Plainville, PVA and DVA.
Survivors include his parents, Wade A. and Laura Lee Rozean of Plainville; four brothers, Wade Jr., Doug and Paul, all of Hays, and Robert of Lindale, Texas; three sisters, Deanna Miller of Victoria, Jo Rozean of Denver and Bonnie Kendall of Hays; his grandmother, Lucille Griffith of Plainville; and his fiance, Barbara Clayburn of Plainville.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church, Plainville.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Plainville Funeral Home, 320 S.W. Second, Plainville 67663.

Madison Shea Andregg
LITTLETON, Colo. -- Madison Shea Andregg, infant daughter of Ryan and Marla Andregg, was stillborn Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, at Littleton.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a sister, Mykah Andregg of the home; her grandparents, Mike and Diana Peters of Hays, Peggy and Randy Olsen of Aurora, Colo., and Ted Andregg of Hoxie; her great-grandparents, Bernice Schaffer of Hays, Wilma Andregg of Hoxie and Robert Samuel of Longview, Texas; and her great-great-grandmother, Ursala Dechant of Hays.
The service was Nov. 28 in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, the Rev. David Metz officiating.
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601, handled arrangements.

Howard Bangerter
GREAT BEND -- Howard Bangerter, 87, Great Bend, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mr. Bangerter was born April 10, 1913, at Blackwell, Okla., and was a Hoisington resident since 1931, moving to Great Bend in 1995. He was owner of Howard's Furniture, Hoisington, retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Great Bend, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7428 and American Legion Post 286 and a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge 331 AF & AM, all of Hoisington, and Scottish Rite and Isis Shrine.
Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; a daughter, Barbara Clark of Wichita; two sisters, Berdena Sellens of Hoisington and Isabelle Rose of Hutchinson; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Episcopal Church, Great Bend, the Rev. Tom Keith officiating. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery with Masonic rites by Masonic Lodge AF & AM 331.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington 67544.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today.

Catherine Marie Farrar
HERMISTON, Ore. -- Catherine Marie Farrar, 89, Hermiston, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, at Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston.
Mrs. Farrar was born Catherine Marie Befort on Feb. 14, 1911, at Munjor, Kan. She had been a cook at Umatilla Hospital for many years and later at Good Samaritan Center, Hermiston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold B.; and a daughter, Helen M. Giesen.
Survivors include a sister, Pauline Van Ness of Dowers Grove, Ill.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Olney Cemetery, Pendleton.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Burns Mortuary, Hermiston, is handling arrangements.

Beulah Howland
ARVADA, Colo. -- Beulah Howland, 91, Arvada, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, at Arvada.
Mrs. Howland was born Sept. 25, 1909, at Fruita and was a resident of Jewell County, Kan., most of her life, moving to Arvada in July of 2000. She had taught at rural schools in Jewell County and farmed with her husband south of Formoso, Kan. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, Belleville, Kan.
Her husband, Robert Sr., died in 1999.
Survivors include a son, Robert Jr. of Lakewood; a sister, Clelia Dunstan of Brookville, Fla.; a brother, Keith Rogers of Abilene; four sisters, Maxine Parkhurst of Mission, Kan., Josephine Walker of Denver, Olive June Carpenter of Drummond Island, Mich., and Rosalie Laws of Fredericksburg, Pa.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 805 12th, Belleville. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Montrose, Kan.
Memorials may be made to Jewell County Senior Citizens Site, Mankato, North Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging, Jewell County or Myasthenia Gravis Association.
Kleppinger Funeral Home, 409 Broadway, Jewell, KS 66949, is handling arrangements.

Alice Caroline Johnson
BRANSON, Mo. -- Alice Caroline Johnson, 90, Branson, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, at Branson.
Mrs. Johnson was born Alice Caroline Oberg on April 7, 1910, at Salina, Kan. She was a former resident of Brookville, Kan., moving to Salina in 1972 and later 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 Brook-ville, 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, Colo.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, the Rev. Charles Aase officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, or Macular Degeneration Foundation.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, KS 67401.

Emroy M. Kennedy
KENSINGTON -- Emroy M. Kennedy, 87, Kensington, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center.
Mrs. Kennedy was born Emroy Mahin on Sept. 5, 1913, at Smith Center and was a lifetime area resident. She was past owner of a supermarket and a dry cleaners. She was a member of United Church of Kensington.
Her husband, Donald, died in 1988.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Kennedy of Elgin, Ariz.; a brother; two sisters, two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at United Church of Kensington, the Rev. Dale McCain officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name.
There will be no visitation.
Simmons Mortuary, 117 N. Main, Kensington 66951, is handling arrangements.

Fred J. Krafft
PHILLIPSBURG -- Fred J. Krafft, 88, Phillipsburg, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg.
Mr. Krafft was born June 20, 1912, at rural Phillips County and was a lifetime area resident. He was a farmer and a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart.
Survivors include his wife, Ida A. of Phillipsburg; and a sister, Alma Beyerlein of Phillipsburg.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, the Rev. Bill "J" Terry Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg. 
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Thursday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661 and until the service Friday at the church.

Arthur Edward Pierson
OTTAWA -- Arthur Edward Pierson, 80, Ottawa, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Pierson was born Oct. 10, 1920, at East Rochester, Ohio. He was a resident of Ottawa since 1997, moving from Gypsum, and a former resident of Phillipsburg, Topeka, Kansas City, Pittsburg, Wichita and Salina. He was a minister with the United Methodist Church for 41 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Eastern Kansas United Methodist Church Conference, a United Methodist Topeka District superintendent, executive director of the Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation, Wichita, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Baker University. He was also a member of United Methodist Church and a former member of Salina Rotary Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Jewell of Ottawa; two sons, William T. of Salina and Mark E. of Coral Springs, Fla.; a daughter, Elizabeth A. Pierson of Ottawa; two brothers, Carl T. of Sebring, Ohio, and J. Wesley of Escondido, Calif.; a sister, Kathleen E. Pierson Markey of Sebring; a brother, Ray H. Jr. of Richmond, N.H.; two grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Ottawa, the Revs. Al Hager and Charles Bennett officiating.
Memorials may be made to Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation, Wichita, or Baker University, in care of Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa 66067.
The body was cremated.

Melvin K. Rowley
COLBY -- Melvin K. Rowley, 69, Colby, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.
Mr. Rowley was born July 17, 1931, at Imperial, Neb., and was a Colby resident since 1986. He was a member of Colby American Legion Post 363.
Survivors include his wife, Marles of Herndon; three sons, Terry of Eugene, Ore., Tim of Grant, Neb., and Jeffrey of Wichita; three daughters, Tammi Cash of Herndon, Jolene Stephenson of Scandia and Jodie Touslee of Colby; a brother, Max of Imperial; a sister, Greta Frosh of Grant; and nine grandchildren.
The service with military rites will be at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time Saturday in Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Jolene Stephenson officiating.
Memorials may be made to Colby American Legion Post 363 or Citizens Medical Center, in care of any Colby bank or Harrison Chapel, 190 S. Franklin, Colby 67701.
There will no visitation. The body was cremated.

Ivan "Ike" Steffen
INDUSTRY -- Ivan "Ike" Steffen, 76, Industry, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at his home.
Mr. Steffen was born Nov. 15, 1924, at rural Industry and was a lifetime area resident. He was a farmer-stockman and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Oddfellows and Clay Center Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of the home; a stepdaughter, Kaye Maloy of Chandler, Ariz.; three stepgrandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, the Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial will be in Greenridge Cemetery, Industry.
Memorials may be made to Meadowlark Hospice, Clay Center, in care of the funeral home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410.
Visitation will be at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Florence Stone
MISSION, Texas -- Florence Stone, 92, Mission, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Mission.
Mrs. Stone was born Florence Benedict on Jan. 4, 1908, at Bennington, Kan., and was a former resident of Salina, Kan. She was a secretary for Richardson Milling Co. and Smoot Grain Co., both of Salina. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and AARP.
Survivors include her husband, John of Mission; a son, Cloyd Fox of Longmont, Colo.; a stepson, Jon of Shawnee, Kan.; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, Loren Marler officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Salina.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Una H. Yoder
McPHERSON -- Una H. Yoder, 88, McPherson, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, at The Cedars Health Care Center, McPherson.
Mrs. Yoder was born Una H. Ring on Feb. 23, 1912, at McPherson and was a lifetime resident. She was a speech, literature and drama teacher for McPherson College, retiring in 1978, and a member of Church of the Brethren, McPherson. She was a former member of Church of the Brethren Board and past president of McPherson Public Library Board of Trustees, South Central Kansas Library System and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, all of McPherson. She was a judge at speech festivals for schools, 4-H and other organizations for 50 years, a former judge for the Kansas Junior Miss Pageant, led a book discussion group at McPherson Public Library for 17 years after retiring and was awarded the McPherson College Alumni Citation of Merit for meritorious achievement, leadership and service in 1984.
Survivors include her husband, Wilbur C. of the home; two sons, Vance A. of El Cajon, Calif., and Lane D. of Kaneohe, Hawaii; a sister, Maxine Burress of Stevens Point, Wis.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Church of the Brethren, McPherson, the Revs. Paul Hoffman and Charles Whitacre officiating. Private inurnment will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to McPherson Public Library or McPherson College.
There will be no visitation.
Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460, is handling arrangements.

Delmer "D.J." Blackwood
GOODLAND -- Delmer "D.J." Blackwood, 88, Goodland, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at Mariner-Hospice of Denver.
Mr. Blackwood was born March 28, 1912, in rural Clay County and was a former resident of Burlington, Colo. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and worked for Bill Davis Motor Co., Goodland. He later worked for Rock Island Railroad, retiring as an engineer in 1978.
Survivors include his wife, Lucile of Goodland; two daughters, Sherrie Hatten of Austin, Texas, and Jeanne Denton-Sheck of Jacksonville, Fla.; three brothers, Arthur Wayne, Martin and Russell; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Mountain time Saturday at Koons Chapel, Goodland. Burial will be in Goodland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Delmer Blackwood Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home, 211 N. Main, Goodland 67735.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Mountain time Friday and 8 a.m. until the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Gerald A. Brooks
MANHATTAN -- Gerald A. Brooks, 90, Manhattan, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, at Wharton Manor Nursing Home, Manhattan.
Mr. Brooks was born Sept. 26, 1910, at Norcatur and was a resident of Manhattan since 1939. He worked with his father as a real estate agent at Brooks Real Estate Co. for many years and was a civil engineer for the Corps of Engineers from 1961 until retiring in 1972. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Lutheran Guild, Sertoma Club and Pearce-Keller American Legion Post 1786, all of Manhattan.
His wife, Bernice K., died in 1992.
Survivors include a son, Rolan E. of Grosse Pointe, Mich.; three daughters, Janice Brooks of Denver, Linda Milliken of Independence, Mo., and Karen Resser of Manhattan; a brother, Jerry A. of Anacola, La.; a sister, Eileen Hixson of Norton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at First Lutheran Church, Manhattan, the Rev. Keith Wiens officiating. Private inurnment will be in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Manhattan.
Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Support Group, in care of Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz, Manhattan 66502.

Clarice C. Gant
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa -- Clarice C. Gant, 78, Marshalltown, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.
Mrs. Gant was born Clarice C. Mahin on Oct. 7, 1922, at Courtland, Kan., and was a former resident of Phillipsburg, Kan., Webster City and Creston, moving to Marhsalltown in 1975. She was a payroll supervisor at Beech Aircraft during World War II, a member of Hope United Methodist Church, Marshalltown, and a Sunday school teacher at First United Methodist Church, Creston, for 14 years.
Her husband, Harold, died in 1990.
Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Tendall of Bondurant, Iowa; a son, Steve of Marshalltown; a sister, June Nunn of Corvallis, Ore.; a brother, Bill Mahin Sr. of Courtland; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Pursel-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory, 405 W. Main, Marhsalltown 50158, the Rev. Charles E. Curl officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown.
Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Robinson Levi "Bob" Gould
WASHINGTON -- Robinson Levi "Bob" Gould, 79, Washington, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Washington County Hospital, Washington.
Mr. Gould was born Sept. 11, 1921, at Washington. He was a laborer.
Survivors include a brother, Clarence O. of Belleville.
The service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Brethren Cemetery, Washington, the Rev. John Ditmars officiating.
A memorial fund has been established.
Ward Funeral Home, 115 W. Second, Washington 66968, is handling arrangements. 

Beulah Howland
ARVADA, Colo. -- Beulah Howland, 91, Arvada, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, at Arvada.
Mrs. Howland was born Sept. 25, 1909, at Fruita and was a resident of Jewell County, Kan., most of her life, moving to Arvada in July. She had taught at rural schools in Jewell County and farmed with her husband south of Formoso, Kan. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, Belleville, Kan.
Her husband, Robert Sr., died in 1999.
Survivors include a son, Robert Jr. of Lakewood; a daughter, Clelia Dunstan of Brookville, Fla.; a brother, Keith Rogers of Abilene, Kan.; four sisters, Maxine Parkhurst of Mission, Kan., Josephine Walker of Denver, Olive June Carpenter of Drummond Island, Mich., and Rosalie Laws of Fredericksburg, Pa.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 805 12th, Belleville. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Montrose, Kan.
Memorials may be made to Jewell County Senior Citizens Site, Mankato, North Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging, Jewell County or Myasthenia Gravis Association.
Kleppinger Funeral Home, 409 Broadway, Jewell, KS 66949, is handling arrangements.

Alice Caroline Johnson
BRANSON, Mo. -- Alice Caroline Johnson, 90, Branson, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, at Branson.
Mrs. Johnson was born Alice Caroline Oberg on April 7, 1910, at Salina, Kan. She was a former resident of Brookville, Kan., moving to Salina in 1972 and later 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, Mo.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, the Rev. Charles Aase officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, or Macular Degeneration Foundation.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, KS 67401.

Myrtle J. Oborg
LINDSBORG -- Myrtle J. Oborg, 95, Lindsborg, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.
Mrs. Oborg was born Myrtle J. Pihl on May 16, 1905, at Bridgeport and was a lifetime resident of the Smolan and Lindsborg area. She was a homemaker and a teacher at Sunflower School. She was a member of Salemsborg Lutheran Church, Smolan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Godfrey, in 1988; and a great-grandson.
Survivors include a son, James of Lindsborg; a daughter, Doris Perrill of Derby; two brothers, Wallace Pihl of Smolan and Paul Pihl of Lindsborg; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Salemsborg Lutheran Church, Smolan, the Revs. Don Hawk and Ray Mai officiating. Burial will be in the church Cemetery, Smolan.
Memorials may be made to the church or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, in care of Hays-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg 67456.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Lela Oliva
STOCKTON -- Lela Oliva, 89, Stockton, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.
Mrs. Oliva was born Lela Miller on Sept. 21, 1911, at Alton and was a former resident of the Woodston area, moving to Stockton in 1988. She was a homemaker and a member of the school board in the Ash Rock district. She was active in Ash Rock Church and several women's clubs in the area and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years, where she held many offices.
Her husband, Elwood I., died in 1994.
Survivors include a son, Leo of Stockton; three sisters, Georgia Schmitz and Donna McComb, both of Stockton, and Elouise Miller of Hays; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, the Rev. Lyle Miller officiating. Burial will be in Ash Rock Cemetery, rural Woodston.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Solomon Valley Manor, in care of the funeral home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Virginia B. Olson
HOXIE -- Virginia B. Olson, 79, Hoxie, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie.
Mrs. Olson was born Virginia B. McCoy on Nov. 3, 1921, at Stringer, Miss., and was a Hoxie resident since 1991, moving from Lake Havasu City, Ariz. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vern McClain, in 1985; and her second husband, Don Olson, in 1991.
Survivors include a daughter, Susan Babcock of Hoxie; two brothers, George McCoy Tampa, Fla., and James McCoy of Jackson, Miss.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, the Rev. Golda McClelland officiating. Inurnment will be in New Augusta (Miss.) Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Sheridan County Health Complex, Hoxie.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Raymond V. Richards
LINCOLN -- Raymond V. Richards, 87, Lincoln, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Richards was born Aug. 11, 1913, at Longpine, Neb. He was a resident of Lincoln County for 60 years and a former resident of Sylvan Grove. He had formerly worked for the Corps of Engineers at Wilson Lake, was former owner and operator of Sylvan Grove Windmill Supply, Ray's Plumbing and Heating and Grandpa's Wonder Shop. He also had been mayor and city marshal of Sylvan Grove and Lincoln County sheriff. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove, and was active at the Lincoln Senior Center.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha, in 1980; and his second wife, Ida, in 1996.
Survivors include two sons, William R. of Colton, Calif., and Virgel K. of Wichita; two daughters, Evelyn M. Hamilton of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Deloise F. Von Fange of Lincoln; a brother, William L. "Roy" of Phoenix; a half brother, Gene Musfelt of Salina; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove, the Rev. Gerald Radtke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Lincoln Senior Center.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Second and Maryland, Sylvan Grove 67481, and 9 a.m. until the service Saturday at the church.

Milton F. Ruder
HAYS -- Milton F. Ruder, 66, Hays, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
Mr. Ruder was born Nov. 19, 1934, at Hays. He was an oil field construction worker and a Marine Corps veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Survivors include five brothers, Cyril of Las Vegas, Harry of Grand Junction, Colo., and Lester, Vernon and Marvin all of Hays; and two sisters, Agnes Miller of Mexico, Mo., and Norma Brown of Dodge City.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays, the Rev. David Metz officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.
A parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Alberta Frances Sams
LEONARDVILLE -- Alberta Frances Sams, 74, Leonardville, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at her home.
Mrs. Sams was born Alberta Frances Christey on Sept. 9, 1926, at Cartersburg, Ind., and was a Clay Center resident since 1995. She retired from Bank of America and was a member of First Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star, both of Clay Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Torres of Leonardville; a sister, Nettie Lou Dickerson of Mount Shasta, Calif.; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, the Rev. Daniel Kline officiating.
Memorials may be made to John Wayne Cancer Institute, in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432.
There will be no visitation.

Karee R. Thomas
OSBORNE -- Karee R. Thomas, 21, Osborne, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Osborne.
Miss Thomas was born Jan. 18, 1979, at Beloit and was a lifetime area resident. She was a student at Fort Hays State University.
Survivors include her parents, Vurl and Patti Thomas of Osborne; a brother, Jason of Osborne; a sister, Cassidy Thomas of Downs; two half sisters, Lorie Pickering of Athol and Vickie Rae Walker of Gibbon, Neb.; her maternal grandmother, Lucille Palmer of Portis; and her paternal grandmother, Theda Thomas of Osborne.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Osborne, the Rev. Michael Krager officiating. Burial will be in Odessa Cemetery, rural Smith County.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473.

Dorothy E. Winkelmann
SMITH CENTER -- Dorothy E. Winkelmann, 65, Smith Center, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Infinia Healthcare, Smith Center.
Mrs. Winkelmann was born Dorothy E. Frank on Dec. 16, 1934, at rural Smith County and was a lifetime area resident. She was a seamstress and a homemaker. She was a member of American Lutheran Church, Smith Center.
Survivors include her husband, David of Smith Center; a daughter, Sandra Kay Conrad of Gaylord; a sister, Delores Stroup of Smith Center; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at American Lutheran Church, Smith Center, the Rev. John Strecker officiating. Burial will be in Gaylord Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Simmons Mortuary, 116 W. First, Smith Center 66967, and 9 a.m. until the service Saturday at the church.