November 1, 2006
  The ADVOCATE 
  Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties
  Volume 10, No. 84
  Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown
  
  Page 5, Column 1:
  
  "Geraldine O. Shell
  1918-2006
  Funeral services for Geraldine O. Shell, 88, Garnett, were Friday, October 27, 2006, at
  Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tony Thornton officiating.  Interment was
  in Garnett Cemetery.  Mrs. Shell died Tuesday, October 24, at Golden Heights Living
  Center, Garnett.
  Geraldine O. Shell was born June 29, 1918, at Topeka, the daughter of Clyde and Goldie
  (White) Minor.  She attended Summer School Elementary and Roosevelt Junior High and
  graduated from Topeka High school with the Class of 1936.  She worked for Victor Life
  Insurance for five years before her marriage to Gwinn.  She traveled with her husband for
  18 months while he was in the Navy until he was sent to China.  They moved to Garnett
  in 1947. 
  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Garnett and the Nova Vista Club.
  Gerry and Gwinn Gibson Shell, Sr. were married July 3, 1932, at Topeka.  This union
  was blessed with two children.  He preceded her in death on May 26, 1982.
  Mrs. Shell was also preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Goldie Minor.
  Gerry is survived by her son, Gwinn G. Shell, Jr., of Kansas City, MO; her daughter, Ann
  Betz of Topeka; her granddaughters, Amy Browning of Wellsville, Christine Betz of
  Emporia, and Stephanie Betz of Lawrence; and her grandson, Adam Betz of Lawrence.
  Casketbearers were Jim Jasper, Greg Hardman, Phil Smith, and Bob Achey.
  Honorary casketbearers were Bob McDaniel, Mike Burns, Loren Wilson, and Terry
  Solander.
  The family suggests memorials be made to First Christian Church.
  Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements."
  
  "Waneta Nadine Hoffman
  1924-2006
  Funeral services for Waneta Nadine Hoffman, 82, Greeley, were Monday, October 30,
  2006, at Wilson and Son Funeral Home, Paola Chapel.  Interment was in Paola
  Cemetery.  Mrs. Hoffman died Wednesday, October 25, at Anderson County Hospital,
  Garnett.
  Waneta Nadine Hoffman was born July 9, 1924, at Paola, the daughter of Wallace Carter
  and Jessie Elvira (Pearce) Hamm.  She grew up in Paola and graduated from Paola High
  School in 1941.
  Nadine was united in marriage to John Hoffman on October 18, 1941, and together they
  became the parents of four children.  This marriage later ended in divorce.
  Nadine worked at Smith's Garment Factory in Paola for 25 years before retiring.  She
  then was employed as a cook at Windy Acres before moving to Greeley to be close to her
  children.  She was a member of the Garment Workers Union.  Nadine enjoyed fishing,
  watching NASCAR, cooking, and visiting with her friends all over the world via
  computer.
  Mrs. Hoffman was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Jessie Hamm; her
  daughter, Susan Hays; her granddaughter, Megan Hoffman; her sister, Wilma Hewitt;
  and her brother, Larry Hamm.
  Nadine leaves behind her children, J.D. Hoffman, Steve Hoffman, and Rick Hoffman, all
  of Greeley; her sister, Maxine Gallagher of Paola; seven grandchildren, 14 great-
  grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss her greatly.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in care of Wilson
  and Son Funeral Home."
  
  Transcribed for 
  Anderson County
  Kansas
  USGENWEB
  By:  Lulu B. Nixon