12 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Elsie Mae Lowry
Elsie Mae Lowry, 86, Stockton, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born March 12, 1918, to Sylvester and Jennie Mae (Roberts) Beesley in Gove County. She graduated from Gove Rural High School and Fort Hays Sate University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
She married Lawrence Leland Lowry on Dec. 26, 1953 he preceded her in death. She school for 21 years at elementary schools in Gove County, Quinter, Wichita, Hays and Webster. She also farmed with her husband.
Survivors include a son, Richard Lowry Stockton 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son,
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Stockton United Methodist Church burial in Stockton City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor or the church.

12 Nov 2004 The Hays Daily News Esther Mae Wise, 83, Plainville, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at the Rooks County Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Codell to Charles and Louisa (Reedy) Dougherty. She graduated from Natoma High School. She married Wise on June 9, 1952, in Rooks County. He died Feb. 19, 1985. She was a cook at area restaurants, was a grocery store owner and homemaker.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ruth Cain, Plainville, Jane Simpson, Berthoud, Colo., and Barbara McLaughlin, Stockton a sister, Bos, Osborne seven grandchildren three step grandchildren eight great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Plainville Church of the Nazarene burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of HMC-Home Health and Hospice and may be sent in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.

8 Nov 2004  The Salina Journal Gladys B. Conway
OSBORNE  KS Gladys B. Conway, 89, Osborne, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2004.
Mrs. Conway was born Gladys B. Cadoret on Dec. 12, 1914, in Stockton. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 1998 a daughter, Georgia James, in 1987 and a great-grandson.
Survivors include four sons, John and Bill, both of Osborne, Pat of Alton and Raymond of Beloit two daughters, Carol Knott of Salina and Koelling of Paradise 21 grandchildren 49 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473. Burial will be in Osborne Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Osborne County Memorial Hospital or Hospice Services.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.

5 Nov 2004 The Salina Journal Paul H. Bowman
CODELL KS H. Bowman 58, Codell, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004.
Mr. Bowman was born Sept. 26, 1946, in Russell. He was the owner and operator of Paul Bowman Oil Company.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Cereceres, of the home three daughters, Carrie Kooken of Havelock, N. C., Melanie Livingston of Culver, Ore., and Glisson of Scottsdale, Ariz. a son, Guffey of Codell two brothers, Louis " Don" Bowman of Codell and " Bill" Bowman of Natoma his mother, Winona Bowman of Codell seven granddaughters and three grandsons.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery with military honors provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to House Calls of HMC Home Health & Hospice, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.

28 Oct 2004 The Hays Daily News Raymond L. Frazier
Raymond L. Frazier, 92, Hill City, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at Dawson Place Nursing Home.   He was born March 12, 1912, in Palco to Harley and Mamie (Moristy) Frazier.  He married Laura C. Hebert on Aug. 23, 1932, in WaKeeney. He was a mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; and a grandson.
He was preceded in death by two daughters.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City; burial in Morlan Township Cemetery, rural (article cut off at this point.)

25 Oct 2005 Greeley Tribune Ida Towns
Ida Towns, 95, of Evans died Saturday, Oct. 23, in Gray Cara Assisted Living Center in Evans.  She was born May 27, 1909, in Palco, Kan., to Francis and Dora (Stithem) Burgess.  On Aug. 5, 1925, she married Clarence "Shorty" Towns in Palco. He is deceased.  Mrs. Towns was educated in Palco in a one-room school house. She farmed with her husband in the Palco area through the Dust Bowl years. She had four children and moved to Colorado in 1945.  She and her husband dairy farmed before moving to Evans in 1949.  She liked to cook and is remembered for her famous pies and bread. She also enjoyed gardening, flowers and watching the Denver Broncos. She was a faithful member of the Evans United Methodist Church.
Survivors are a daughter, Hilda Stoll and her husband Wilbur of Evans; two sons, Duane Towns and his wife Isabell of Palco, Kan., and Francis Towns and his wife Marilyn of Greeley; and a sister Marjorie Diebel and her husband Fred of Evans.
Her parents, one daughter, Hazel Williams, three grandsons, one great-granddaughter, two brothers and a sister are deceased.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Allutt Macy-Chapel.
Contributions can be made to the Evans United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 186, Evans, CO 80620, Hospice and Palliative Care of North Colorado Medical Center, 2726 11th St. Road, Greeley, CO 80631, or Gray Cara West in care of Allutt-Macy Chapel, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. An obituary and guest book are at www.allnutt.com.

20 Oct 2004  The Hays Daily News Lee Harris
Burl Lee Harris, 89, Plainville, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.
He was born Oct. 20, 1914, in Kellyville, Okla., to Ed and Annie Harris. He was a U. S. Army Air Force veteran during World War II.
He married Anita Record on June 4, 1940, in Sapulpa, Okla. He was a retired cable tool puller.
Survivors include his wife three sons, Robert Harris and Tom Harris, both of Great Bend, and Harris, Topeka three daughters, Dorothy Schmidt, Topeka, Jackie Meitler Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Patty Harris, Wichita 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son Kenneth Harris.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Plainville Funeral Home, Plainville burial will be at a later date in the Mound, Oklahoma, Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Paradise Masonic Lodge of Plainville and in care of the funeral home.

20 Oct 2004 unknown paper Clarence ‘Sam' Kuhlmann
Clarence “Sam” Kuhlmann, 90, Stockton, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at his home.
He was born Oct. 22, 1913, in Athol to Dick and Velleta (Larson) Kuhlmann. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.
He married Geraldine Dorthea Prosser on Sept. 28, 1941, in Athol. She died May 21, 1991. He was a truck driver delivering equipment for Rupp Implement of Stockton and numerous other trucking companies.
Survivors include four sons, Kuhlmann, Osborne, and Jimmie Kuhlmann, Larry Kuhlmann and Dennis Kuhlmann, all of Stockton two brothers, Vernon Kuhlmann and Gilbert Kuhlmann, both of Kensington 14 grandchildren 25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton burial in St. John Cemetery, rural Athol.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of HMC/Home Health and Hospice in care of the funeral home.

20 Oct 2004  unknown  paper Dustin Scott Kipp
Dustin Scott Kipp, 19, Plainville, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in rural Dodge City as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born June 7, 1985, in Great Bend to Scott Hilliard and DeAnn Kipp
He was an assembly worker for Adronics/Elrob Mfg. Inc., Hays.
Survivors include a son, Skyler Kipp, Plainville his father, Great Bend his mother and stepfather, and Perrell Stanley, Plainville two brothers, Becker, Great Bend, and Jerrid Kipp, Ellsworth a sister, Keil, Plainville four stepbrothers, David Stanley, Perrell Stanley, Matthew Stanley and Rylee Stanley, all of Norton his grandparents, Doris Hilliard and Betty Kipp, both of Great Bend, Wayne and June Portnier, Jamestown, Tenn., and Russ and Donna Stanley, Lincoln, Neb. and his great-grandmother, Irene Sargent Great Bend.
His companion, Amber Dimitt was also fatally injured in the same automobile accident.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend burial in Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Skyler Kipp Education Fund.

19 Oct 2004 The Hays Daily News Morton D. "Marty" Reed
Morton D. "Marty" Reed, 58, Ellsworth, a former McCracken resident, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, at Ellsworth County Medical Center.   He was born May 5, 1946, in Alton, Ill. to Robert and Leah (James) Reed.  He married Janet Ferland on July 4, 1970, in Zurich. He was a retired Kansas Highway Patrol trooper.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Darin Reed and Daniel Reed, both of Hays; two daughters, Lisa Weber, Hays, and Lori Sprague, McPherson; and (article cut off at this point)

aft 14 Oct 2004 Unknown Newspaper Stacha M. Williams
Stacha M. WILLIAMS, 92, Beatrice, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at the Beatrice Manor. She was born Dec. 9, 1911, in Alvo, Neb. She married Everett "Nick" Williams on July 9, 1932, in Stockton.
She was preceded in death by her parents George and Lavina Sutton; husband, Everett; daughter, Betty Swenson; son, Gene Williams; brother, Merle Sutton and her twin brother, Stan Sutton; sisters, Opal Sutton and Mabel McKibbon.
Funeral: Friday, Oct. 22, Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel, Seventh and Elk streets, Beatrice. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln. Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, in charge of arrangements.

14 Oct 2004   The Salina Journal Gerald A. Desaire
DAMAR KS   Gerald A. Desaire, 57, Damar, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004. Mr. Desaire was born Dec. 2, 1946, in Hays. He was a farmer and stockman. Survivors include his wife, Nina, of Damar two daughters, Mary Beth Desaire of Hill City and Kellie Desaire three brothers, Leon of Hill City, Delbert of Plainville and Stephen of Lenora two sisters, Marinda Baker of Phillipsburg and Thirza Wells of Zurich and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar. A vigil and rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to Masses. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Spencer-Stinemetz Chapel, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City 67642, and from 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the church.

5 Oct 2004 The Hays Daily News Joe Novotny
Joe Novotny, 85, Hays, formerly of Luray, Kansas, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita.
He was born March 19, 1919, in Zurich, Kansas,  to and Katrina “Katie” (Hrabe) Novotny. He graduated from Palco High School and Fort Hays State University with degrees in industrial arts and social studies. He was a U. S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II.
He married Emma Young on August 11, 1945, in Muskogee, Okla. She died Dec. 8, 2003. He was former vice president of the Luray State Bank and a partner in the O'Leary and Novotny Insurance Agency.
Survivors include a daughter, J. Novotny, Luray a sister, Ingebritson, Hays and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Luray Methodist Church burial at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.
Memorials are suggested to the church or American Heart Association in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P. O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

aft 1 Oct 2004 Concordia Blade Empire Margaret A. Aikman
Margaret A. Aikman, 45, Hutchinson, and formerly of the Natoma area, died Friday, October 1, 2004, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina.
She was born, Nov. 1, 1958, at Leon, Iowa, to Robert Eugene and Agnes Isabel Kemp Aikman. She grew up in Riverside, Calif. and graduated from Marino Valley High School in 1976.  She moved to the Natoma area at the age of 20.
In 1980, she was united in marriage to Cale Richmond. He preceded her in death in 1983.
After his death, she went back to school, attending Cloud County Community College in Concordia, earning membership in Phi Theta Kappa for academic achievement. After two years of study at Cloud County, she transferred to Fort Hays State College and studied History for one year. She resided in Concordia, Phillipsburg and Plainville before moving to Hutchinson in 1995. She farmed and raised cows in the Hutchinson area. She also assisted her brother as a woodworker.
Survivors include her husband, Lance Colle, Hutchinson; three daughters, Bonnie Blochlinger and husband Brad, Salina; Staci Shanks and husband Jon, also of Salina; and Casey Richmond, Hutchinson; three stepdaughters, Jennifer Ferrante, Tucson, Ariz.; Mardi Gutierrez, Codell; and Addie Colle, Haven; one stepson, Ben Colle, Hutchinson; mother-in-law, Della Richmond, Natoma; brother Richard Aikman and wife Karla, Natoma; two stepbrothers, Rob Arnold, Minnesota, and Mike Arnold, Kansas; two stepsisters, Marla Mendez, Plainville, and Lynn Ramsey, Natoma; five grandchildren; three nephews; and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Cale; a sister and her stepfather, Pete Arnold.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at the Natoma Cemetery with Chaplain Eugene Hall officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, and from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, at the Pohlman-Heise Mortuary in Russell. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Mortuary before proceeding to the Natoma Cemetery for graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Margaret Aikman Memorial Fund, which will be designated later by her family and may be sent in care of Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple St., Russell, KS 67665.

30 Sep 2004 The Hays Daily News Neola M. Breckenridge
Neola M. Breckenridge, 72, Stockton, Ks., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 21, 1932, in Salina to Lewis and Erna (Grasch) Griffin. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1950.
She married Eugene Breckenridge on Aug. 13, 1950, near Natoma. She was a homemaker and worked for the Stockton Public Library for 40 years, retiring as head librarian in 2003.
Survivors include her husband, of the home a son, Michael Breckenridge, Hays two daughters, Ericka Werling, Solomon, and Susan Lanphear, Bakersfield, Calif. seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Plainville burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Stockton Public Library or the church in care of the funeral home.

aft 29 Sep 2004 Southwest Daily Times Janet K. Fowler
TOPEKA ­ Janet K. Fowler, 39, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 in Topeka.
She was born June 5, 1965, in Beaver County, Okla.  She graduated from Liberal High School in 1983 and received her certification in office occupations and worked as a secretary for Dr. Romans for several years.  She attended the First Southern Baptist Church.  She was active in the cancer groups Circle of Faith and Relay for Life. She was a board member of OTLR, and she was involved with the Girl Scouts of Liberal.
Survivors include two sons, Ben and Adam Martin, both of Liberal; one daughter, Annie Fowler, Liberal; her fiancee, Terry Carlile, Liberal; her grandmother, Hazel Irene Fowler, Palco; one brother, Terry Cokeley and fiancee, DeeAnn Livingston, Turpin, Okla.,; three sisters, Kim Gaylord, Decatur, Ark., Sheryl Hickey and husband Pat, Houston, and Cindy Osborn and husband Frank, Omaha, Neb.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Erma Charlene Cokeley.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Bryant presiding.
Burial will be in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., Saturday at Miller Mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Relay for Life in care of Miller Mortuary.

24 Sep 2004 Windsor Tribune (Greeley, Co.) Veda J. Bachman
Veda J. Bachman, 93, of Greeley died Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Bonell Good Samaritan Center in Greeley with the same quiet dignity with which she  lived her life.   She was born June 23, 1911, in Plainville, Kan., to Henry and Sadie (Sawyer) Buchheister.  On June 16, 1932, she married Albert J. "Al" Bachman in Plainville,  Kan.  For 30 years, they owned and operated Bachman's Office Equipment and  Supplies in Greeley before retiring in October 1975 when the business was  sold.
Survivors are a daughter, Audrey J. Holland of Denver; a brother, Jack  Buchheister of Overland Park, Kan.; seven grandchildren; 11  great-grandchildren; and four great-great-granddaughters.   A  daughter, Dorothy Durbin, who lived in Bowling Green, Ky.; seven  brothers, and three sisters are deceased.
Private memorial services will be at Stoddard Funeral Home. Cremation.   Interment will be in the St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church Cemetery in
Sunfish, Ky., at a later date.
Donations may be made to St. John Catholic Church Cemetery Fund in  care of Ray Durbin, 501 Roundhill-Sunfish Road, Roundhill, KY 42275.

24 Sep 2004 The Hays Daily News Hays KS Candace M. Dryden
Candace M. Dryden, 84, Stockton, KS, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born July 20, 1920, in Rooks County, KS,  to Roy and Laura (Selbe) Ballard. She graduated from Woodston High School and from nursing school in Concordia.
She married David Keith Dryden on April 21, 1946, in Stockton. She was a nurse at Hadley Medical Center in Hays and later at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.
Survivors include two sons, Dryden, Stockton, and Blaine Dryden Hays two daughters, Elizabeth Eaton, Homer Glen, Ill., and Charlotte Dillingham, Holcomb a brother, Robert Ballard, Stockton 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, on Nov. 18, 1974.
No services are planned. She donated her body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton Public Library.
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, is in charge of arrangements.

20 Sep 2004 The Hays Daily News  Hays, KS Terry L. Carsten
Terry L. Carsten, 48, rural Stockton, KS,   died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at his home.
He was born Sept. 9, 1956, to Bernard and Dorothy (Davey) Carsten. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1974 and from Wichita Automotive. He attended Fort Hays State University.
He married Deb Brotton on July 14, 1978, in Hays, KS. He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, of the home three daughters, Ginger and Katy, all of the home his father, rural Stockton a brother, Rod, Elkhart, Iowa and a sister, Menzies, Raymore, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Services were today at United Methodist Church, Stockton burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Terry L. Carsten Memorial Fund for his children's college fund, the Assembly of God Church or to Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice, and can be sent in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, KS.

19 Sep 2004 Tracy Press Cecilia Ann Craig-Klemm
Cecilia Ann Craig-Klemm, age 41, died September 13, 2004 at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital in Tracy, California. She was born June 14,1963 to R. Gene and Dora (Michaelis) Craig of Hays, Kansas.
Cecilia, a native of Natoma, Kansas, graduated from Natoma High School and Fort Hays State University. She lived in Tracy, California for fifteen years. On August 31, 1990 she was united in marriage to Jack C. Klemm. They became parents of Danielle Marie on May 27, 1995.
Her family and friends will remember her voice, love of music and dedication to her family. She enjoyed helping people and was a very giving person. She also liked a good softball game. was a Realtor in their family owned business.     Cecilia was a member of South Winds Church of Tracy, where she was a participant in their music ministry the Central Valley Association of Realtors Tracy Chamber of Commerce and Relay For Life.
Survivors include her husband, Jack C. Klemm, daughter, Marie Klemm, both of Tracy her father Gene Craig of Hays, Kansas five brothers and sisters Phillip J. (Sherri) of Rockledge Florida, C. (John) Steeples of Palco, Kansas, Douglas J. (Debra) of Austin, Texas, Barbara J. (Todd) Coffey of Baldwin City Kansas, Ward D. (Crystal) Craig of Russell, Kansas. Also many nieces, nephews and many, many friends.
Her mother, Dora Marie Craig and a brother, Daniel V. Craig, both preceded her in death.
A memorial service was held earlier this month at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tracy, California.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and designated “Tracy Relay For Life” in Cecilia Craig-Klemm’s name. Contributions can be mailed directly to the American Cancer Society, 207 East Alpine, Stockton, California 95204.

18 Sep 2004 Greeley Tribune (Greeley, Co.) Joseph Lynn Mikle
Joseph Lynn Milke, 43, of Greeley died Tuesday, Sept. 14, in an accident  while swimming in Longboat Key in Florida.  Born June 22, 1961, in Plainville, Kan., to Clarence and Vera Milke, he was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Church in Plainville. He attended  grade school through his sophomore year in Plainville. In 1977, he moved  with his family to Lance Creek, Wyo., where he attended Niobrara County High  School in Lusk, Wyo. He graduated in 1979.  In 1981, he married Kathy Hester in Lusk. They had three children. They  later divorced.  Mr. Milke came to Greeley in 1985 with his three children. He began working at the Greeley Gas Co. in April 1987.  While working at Greeley Gas, he met Nancy Dahlgren and her daughter,  Jessica. Nancy and Joe were married July 28, 1990, in Ault.   Spending time with his family was Mr. Milke's top priority. He also loved to  vacation. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, camper, boatsman and golfer.  Mr. Milke also donated his time and money to family, friends and  organizations.
Survivors are his wife, Nancy Ann Milke of Greeley; two sons, Zachary and  Joseph Milke, both of Greeley; two daughters, Jessica Riegel of Orlando,  Fla., and Sarah Milke of Greeley; his parents, Clarence and Vera Milke of  Hays, Kan.; a brother, Rodney Milke and wife Lori and their three children,  Ben, Matthew and Emilie, all of Hays; five brothers-in-law, John, Ron,  Kenny, Paul and Gary Dahlgren and their wives; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Dahlgren; and six nieces and two nephews.
A sister-in-law, Susan Dahlgren, who lived in Peoria, Ill., and his  father-in-law, John Robert Dahlgren, are deceased.
Friends may visit 4-7 p.m. Monday in the Refectory at Northern Colorado Crematory, 700 8th St., Greeley.

4 Sep 2003 Seminole Producer Opal L. Purdum
Funeral services for former Seminole resident, Opal L. Purdum are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Neff officiating. Local graveside services will be at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home.
She died Sept, 4, 2003, at the age of 87 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kan.
She was born March 24, 1916, in Cleveland to Cort and Elsie (Rainbolt) Smith.  She attended Bowlegs High School and Tulsa Business College.  She later received her certificate as a certified professional secretary.  She married Harry C. Purdum Jr. on Nov. 28, 1937, in Seminole.  He passed away on April 11. 1996.  She worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in Wichita, Kan. as a secretary for the district manager for eight years.  She then worked for Boeing Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kan. as a secretary to the plant manager for 12 years.  She had lived in Park Hill, Wichita, Kan., Oklahoma City, Holdenville and Seminole.  She was a member of Wally Byam Caravan Club of the Oklahoma Green Country Unit where she served as secretary, treasurer and president.  She was also a member of the Main Street Christian Church in Stockton, Kan.  She liked traveling, handcrafts, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Harry C. Purdum III of Stockton, Kan.; one brother, Clarence R. Smith of Tempe, Ariz., three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and an infant brother, Conrad Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Main Street Christian Church in Stockton, Kan. and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

31 Aug 2004 The Salina Journal Salina KS Joe Donald " Don" Cowley
PLAINVILLE  KS Donald " Don" Cowley, 76, Plainville, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004.
Mr. Cowley was born April 26, 1928, in El Dorado. He retired from Arco, then worked for Chase Well Service and was working for Reif Welding and Construction.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a daughter, Donna Lynn Jackman of Endever, Wis. two stepdaughters, Dopita of Hays and LaDuke of Stockton five sons, Mike of Kingfisher, Okla., of Natoma, Danny of Missoula, Mont., of Dolores, Colo., and Pat, address unknown three stepsons, Kevin LaDuke of LaVergne, Tenn., Kelly LaDuke of Orange County, Calif., and LaDuke of Rock Wall, Texas a brother, David Lee of Cortez, Colo. a sister, Beverly Jean Shipman of Florence 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery, with military honors by the Reeder-Dinkel-Westhusin VFW Post 8871.
Memorials may be made to the Cowley Memorial Fund, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel, and from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at the church.

24 Aug 2004 Hays Daily News Bernice Irene Rubottom
OSBORNE - Bernice Irene Rubottom, 87, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at Parkview Care Center.   She was born Nov. 11, 1916, in Osborne County to Raymond and Mary Ann (Smith) Worden.  She married Norman Glen Rubottom on May 1, 1937, in Alton. He died Aug. 3, 1998. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Gorman Rubottom, Stockton, and Darrell Rubottom, Woodston; a daughter, Cheryl Mertz, Downs; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m (article cut off at this point.)

18 Aug 2004 The Hutchinson News Mary Alice Newby
PRATT - Mary Alice Newby, 79, died Sept. 17, 2004, at Friendship Manor, Pratt.  She was born Dec. 12, 1924, at Codell, the daughter of Charles H. and Francis Coleman Carmichael. A resident of Pratt, she retired as a nurse from Pratt Regional Medical Center after 24 years of service.  She belonged to EHU, Pratt Garden Club and Pratt Friends Church.  On April 7, 1944, she married Roy Lee Newby at Hutchinson. He died June 4, 1968.
Survivors include: three sons, Gerald, LeRoy and Larry, all of Pratt; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Dean; three brothers, John, Donald and Eber Carmichael; and four sisters, Della Dennison, Nellie Parsons, Emma Conner and Sara Murray.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt, with Pastor Don Mutton presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, both at the mortuary. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.
Memorials may be sent to Friendship Manor Auxiliary, Alzheimer's Association, Southwind Hospice or to the donor's choice, all in care of the mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS 67124-3149.

18 Aug 2004 Unknown Newspaper (Ca.) Della Alwine Combs
Graveside services for Della Alwine Combs, 105, of Hughson, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at Allen Mortuary.
Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.
Mrs. Combs was born in Syracuse, Neb. and died Friday at her residence.
She was born to Charles and Alwine Adelman. She moved to Plainville, Kan. in 1900 and then in 1902 moved to Thomas County, Kan. In 1906, the family moved to Yoder, Colo. She was married to Joe Combs on Dec. 16, 1918 in Colorado Springs, Colo. This union had five children. The family moved to Hughson in 1937 and had lived there ever since. She joined Gratton Grange, Rebecca Lodge, First Baptist Church of Hughson, Hughson Senior Citizens, (where she was past president) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7762, where she was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was honored with “This is your life, Della Combs” for the church, Citizens of the Year by the Stanislaus County Supervisors and at 103 by the Hughson Historical Society. She had three sons in WW II and volunteered as an airplane spotter. She took first-aid training and rolled bandages. In her later years she made lots of quilts and gave them away.
She is survived by her sons Frank Combs of Hughson, Bernard Combs of Los Altos, Homer Combs of Hughson and Hayden Combs of Hawthorn, Nev.; daughter Delpha Cocke of Hughson; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church of Hughson, Pine and 6th St. Hughson, CA 95326 or Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave. #C Modesto, CA 95350.
Allen Mortuary is handling the arrangements.

12 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Dr. John W. McMillen Jr.
HAYS    Dr. John W. McMillen Jr., 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at St. John's of Hays.
He was born May 10, 1919, in Stockton KS  to John W. Sr. and Pearl (Johnson) McMillen. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1937. He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathy in 1941.
He married Violet Beaty on Oct. 30, 1972, in Stockton. She died April 13, 2001.
Survivors include three sons, Cody Dale Couch, Wilson, David Wayne Couch, Russell, and Donald Dean Couch, Larned a daughter, Rita Decker Burlington, Iowa eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby McMillen.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls of HMC Home Health and Hospice and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

12 Aug 2004 Hays Daily News Irene Denio
HUTCHINSON KS Funeral services for Mary Irene Denio, 73, Stockton, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the United Methodist Church in Stockton with Reverend Lyle Miller & Reverend Herman Lambrecht officiating. Mrs Denio passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Golden Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Unit, in Hutchinson, KS.   Mrs. Denio was born to Alexander and Golda (Scott) Siruta on May 7, 1931 in Colby, KS. Her family moved to Woodston, KS and she graduated from Woodston High School in 1949. Irene was a member of the United Methodist Church in Stockton and enjoyed cooking.   She married Herbert Dale Glodfelty on August 7, 1949. He passed away December 12, 1974. She then married Keith Denio on May 5, 1978 in Stockton.   He survives of the home. Other survivors include three daughters, Alice Glendening and husband Brad of Hutchinson, KS Avonne Anderson and husband Clinton of Salina, KS Rokeby and husband of Tulsa, OK. She is also survived by a sister, Feist of Downs. Mrs. Denio has seven grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents & first husband.   Burial will be in the Ash Rock Cemetery north of Woodston. Visitation will be from 3-8 Thursday, 9-8 Friday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home and from 11 - service time at the church Saturday. memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers's Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home.   Article provided by Keith Denio.

13 Aug 2004 Hays Daily News Mary Irene Denio
HUTCHINSON - Mary Irene Denio, 73, former Stockton resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at Golden Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Unit.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Stockton; burial in Ash Rock Cemetery north of Woodston. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

20 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Alfred J. Desair
HILL CITY    Alfred J. Desair, 94, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at Graham County Hospital.
He was born Oct. 4, 1909, in Damar KS  to and Delphine (Trombley) Desair.
He married Lorena Plante on Dec. 26, 1934, in Damar. She died Feb. 17, 1988. He was a farmer.
Survivors include a son, Henry Desair, Plainville a brother, Adelore Desair, Plainville four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be until 4:30 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church.

22 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Daisy Belle LeSage
STOCKTON  Daisy Belle LeSage, 100, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at the Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born Sept. 22, 1903, in Rooks County  KS to and Arabelle (Stamper) Ochampaugh. She attended Fort Hays Normal School.
She married Charley LeSage on Aug. 5, 1923. He died May 28, 1953. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, LeSage, Concordia, and Dean LeSage, Hays two daughters, Zola Tolman and Odle, both of Overland Park 11 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Main Street Christian Church, Stockton burial in the Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Solomon Valley Manor in care of the funeral home.

23 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Harley W. Jerby
LOGAN — Harley W. Jerby, 90, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg.
He was born Feb. 27, 1914, in Rooks County KS to Eugene L. and Goldie M. (Griffith) Jerby. He was a farmer.
Survivors include three sisters, Ruby Maxfield, Willets, Calif., Christine Bennett, Phillipsburg, and Ellis, Jerome, Idaho.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg burial in Bow Creek Cemetery, Phillips County.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and until 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Logan Manor Nursing Home.

12 Aug 2004 Ellsworth County Independent Reporter Darrell Dewaine Inscho Sr.
CULVER — Darrell Dewaine Inscho Sr., 74, Culver, died Saturday, July 31, 2004. Mr. Inscho was born Nov. 2, 1929, in Delphos to Floyde and Stella Kosar Inscho. He was a graduate of Delphos High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On March 11, 1973, he married Lou Ann Munger in Salina. Mr. Inscho worked for Allied Van Lines (McCune-Bird Van and Storage) and retired from Tony’s Pizza Service in 1991, as a supervisor after 15 years of service. He was a member of the Girl Scouts of America and the Culver United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a stepgreat-grandson, Cody. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Darrel D., Jr., of Culver and Jerry of Ellsworth; two daughters, Ronda Petty of Kinsley and Heather Inscho of Culver; a stepdaughter, Darla Corrin of Grand Blanc, Mich.; a brother, Corky Inscho of Grand Blanc, Mich.; a sister, Joy Lamar of Wells; two stepsisters, Rita Taggart of El Dorado and Barbara Jean Imperi of Salina; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren. The funeral was Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8871 honor guard. Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663 was in charge of arrangements.

12 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Chloe Reagen Wyatt
HAYS - Chloe Reagen Wyatt, infant daughter of Andrew Wyatt and Kassi Myers, Hays, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.   She was born July 23, 2004, in Hays.
Survivors include her parents, Hays; a brother, Eythun Wyatt, of the home; her paternal grandparents, Christine and Ray Palmer, Hays, and Brad Wyatt, Ellis; her maternal grandparents, Brad and Kathy Lynch, Plainville; paternal great-grandparents, Franklin and Lorraine Wasinger and Clair and Georgia (article cut off at this point.)

9 Aug 2004 Windsor Tribune (Greeley, Co.) Arvilla Jean "Billie" Sarchet
Arvilla Jean “Billie” Sarchet, 77, of Platteville died Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado inpatient unit, Greeley.  She was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Phillips County, Kan., to Nathan and Eva (Landreth) Heaton.  On Feb. 3, 1946, she married Wayne Sarchet in Woodston, Kan. They had been married 31 years at the time of his death in 1977.  Mrs. Sarchet was an experienced seamstress, cook and baker and sold many of her homemade cinnamon rolls at Christmas time. She was employed by the Weld County School District for more than 20 years until she retired. She loved to sew and quilt, and everyone enjoyed her talents. Her family and faith were the most important parts of her life. She cherished each member of her family and rejoiced in each child born into the family.  Mrs. Sarchet was a member of the Fourway Baptist Church of Fort Lupton.
Survivors are a daughter, Susan Ditson and husband Ron of Hudson; four sons, Denny Sarchet and wife Mae of Hudson, Mike Sarchet and wife Roberta of Minatare, Neb., Rodney Sarchet and wife Lori of Pierce and Donald Sarchet of Platteville; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her parents, two sisters, Cleo Cory and Flona Frydendall, and two brothers, Wayne and Gary Heaton, are deceased.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Fourway Baptist Church, Fort Lupton. Interment will be at Mizpah Cemetery, Platteville.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Fourway Baptist Church in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. An obituary and a guest book are at www.allnutt.com.

aft 8 Aug 2004 unknown newspaper  Betty Kathleen Wagoner
Betty Kathleen Wagoner, 76, a resident of the Rooks County Nursing Center in Plainville, Kansas died August 8, 2004 in the Hays Medical Center. She was born February 28, 1928 to Lonzo and lnab Marie (Riche) Hillegeist in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She spent her younger years in Illinois, Kansas and California. married James Edward Wagoner, January 3, 1948. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Plainville.
Survivors include daughter Janie Kathleen (Mike) Blackburn of Natoma Kansas, a younger sister Linda Collins, Plainville an older brother Joel Hillegeist, Fairfield Illinois Five grandchildren, Daniel Shon Blackburn, Shana Michelle (Blackburn) Deemy, Tammy Kathleen (Blackburn) Ralston, Rebecca Mary Blackburn and Tabatha Lynn Blackburn Five great grandchildren and former husband James of Victorville CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Steven Edward Wagoner, two younger brothers, Lonnie Lynn Hillegeist, Kent Hillegeist, one younger sister Austin and one nephew Ricky Austin.
Memorials are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church of Plainville, or the Plainville Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry in care of the Plainville Funeral Home.

12 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Betty Kathleen Wagoner
PLAINVILLE - Betty Kathleen Wagoner, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at Rooks County Nursing Home.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Plainville First Southern Baptist Church; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco. Visitation will be until 9 p.m. Thursday at Plainville Funeral Home and from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at the church.

5 Aug 2004 The Hays Daily News Levi Edward Mongeau
ZURICH - Levi Edward Mongeau, 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at his home.   He was born Jan. 5, 1924, in Zurich to Phil and Nelda (Thyfault) Mongeau. He graduated from Palco Rural High School in 1942. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He married Grace Meyers on April 27, 1948, in Plainville. He was a pumper for 36 years with BHP and was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a daughter, Sheila Deckert, Morrison, Colo.; three sons, Greg Mongeau, Bullard, Texas, (article cut off at this point.)

20 Jul 2004 The Sheridan Press (WY.) Irene Melba Hitchcock
Irene Melba Hitchcock, 65, of Ulysses, Kan., died Sunday, July 18, 2004, in Salina (Kan.) Regional Hospital. She was mother of Albert Leslie Hitchcock of Sheridan. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Country View Baptist Church in Ulysses, Kan., with the Rev. Sam Bynum officiating. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Arrangements are with Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Mrs. Hitchcock was born July 24, 1938, in Fredonia, Kan., to Albert Berry and Deris Lorene (Crawshaw) Scroggins. The family moved to the Ulysses area in 1940. Mrs. Hitchcock was a 1956 graduate of Grant County Rural High School and had worked at L&J Implement, Duckwalls and Ansel Manufacturing. She married Arthur LeRoy Hitchcock May 24, 1956, in Ulysses. She was a member of Country View Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, bird-watching, growing plants and flowers, crocheting, crafts and being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Iona Berger. Survivors include her husband; another son, Arthur LeRoy “Artie” Hitchcock II of Damar, Kan.; a daughter, Donna Irene McEachern of Pratt, Kan.; a brother, Arthur Scroggins of Chicago; two sisters, Iva Hindman of Satanta, Kan., and Ilene Pierce of Las Cruces, N.M.; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Rebecca A. Morris House of Salina (Heartland Hospitality Home) in care of the Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant, Ulysses, KS 67880.

after 18 July 2004 Southwest Daily Times Ellen E. Ambrosier
Ellen E. Ambrosier 87, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at Southwest Medical Center following an extended illness.
She was born Dec. 13, 1916, to Irvin M. and Bashie L. Armstrong Fetterolf in Webster.
She married Arlo A. Ambrosier on June 3, 1937, in Hill City. He survives.
She graduated from Stockton High School, Stockton, in 1937.   She was a housewife.   She was a member of First Christian Church and Christian Women Fellowship.   She was a member of Girl Scouts of America, True Friend Club, Antelope Valley Club and the VFW Auxiliary and the Sodde Society.   She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, sewing and many other crafts and was an accomplished gourmet cook.
Other survivors include two daughters, Faylene Cambern and husband Charles Liberal, and Kaylene Freeman and husband Vance, Goddard six grandchildren, Ellen Banister and husband Daryl, Augusta, Shawver and husband Martin, Douglass, Rathbun, Wichita, Pittman, Douglass, Freeman, Wichita, and Michelle Weisgerber and husband Matt, Wichita two step-grandchildren, Ryan Cambern and Cambern and wife Erin, Dallas, Texas six great-grandchildren, Joshua Banister, Augusta, Jered Banister, Augusta, Sally Shawver, Douglass, Shawver, Douglass, Rathbun, Wichita, and Montgomery Rathbun, Wichita.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, and one daughter, Anna Arlene Ambrosier
* Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Randy Cook presiding.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday at Hill City Cemetery, Hill City.
Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church in care of Miller Mortuary.

17 July 2004 News-Herald, Northeast Ohio Olive E. Webber
Funeral Mass for Olive E. Webber, 87, of Kirtland, will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, in Kirtland.
Olive E. Webber
Funeral Mass for Olive E. Webber, 87, of Kirtland, will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, in Kirtland.   Webber died July 15, 2004, at Residence of Chardon Assisted Living Facility in Chardon.
Born Jan. 16, 1917, in Plainville, Kan., she lived in Chardon before moving to Kirtland 23 years ago.   She was a member of Divine Word Church in Kirtland, Our Ladies Guild, where she was the recipient of the Madonna Award, Hi-Five's of Divine Word, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Ohio Bell Pioneers. She also enjoyed her grandchildren, cross stitch, latch hook, and oil painting.   Mrs. Webber was employed as a telephone operator at Ohio Bell for 20 years, retiring in 1980.
Survivors are her children, E. (Carol) Webber Jr., of The Villages, Fla., E. (Michael) Potosky of Kirtland, and Alfred M. Webber of Willoughby grandchildren, Michael (Brenda) Potosky III, Margie (David) Gesell, E. (Denny) Webber III, Mark (Jeanette) Potosky (Bobbie Jo) Webber, and Maureen (David) Thorne 15 great-grandchildren and siblings, Simmons of Centralia, Wash., Betty Malloy of Olympia, Wash., Earl Packer of Cheweliah, Wash., and Joanne Parker of Cheyenne Wells, Colo.
Her husband, Francis E. Webber, died 1980. Her siblings, Packer, Charles Packer, Steve Packer, and Robert Packer, are also deceased.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Rt. 615, north of Rt. 2), in Mentor. Joseph McMahon will officiate the services. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.
The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Heartland, 4807 Rockside Road, Suite 610, Independence 44131, or Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland 44094.

12 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News John "Fred" Palmberg
 PALCO - John "Fred" Palmberg, 83, died Sunday, July 11, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.   He was born July 2, 1921, in Zurich to Thure W . and Margaret (Nordquist) Palmberg.  He married Winifred Sutor on Jan. 22, 1944, in Hays. He was a retired welder.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; five sons, John Palmberg, Pflugerville, Gail Palmberg, Hays, Randy Palmberg, Newkirk, Okla., Ron Palmberg, Palco, and Richard Palmberg, Plainville; two (article cut off at this point.)

11 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Nancy Virginia Grecian
PALCO - Nancy Virginia Grecian, 86, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Graham County Hospital, Hill City.   She was born July 21, 1917, in Voda to Benjamin and Mary Helen (Ward) Hayes.  She married Lester Woodrow Grecian on Feb. 28, 1943, near Palco. He preceded her in death. She was a teacher and homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Stanley Grecian and Kendal Grecian, both of rural Palco; a brother, Curtis Hayes, Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Mary Helen Becker, Durham; six grandchildren; and (article cut off at this point.)

8 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News
PALCO - Virginia Grecian died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Graham County Hospital, Hill City.   Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Red Line Church of God, rural Palco; burial in Morlan Township Cemetery, rural Palco.  Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.   A complete obituary is pending with the mortuary (article is cut off at this point.)

9 Jul 2003 Jefferson City News Tribune Donald "Papa Smurf" Cantor
Donald "Papa Smurf" Cantor, 78, died Monday, July 7, 2003.  He was born February 26, 1925, to Earl& Georgia Cantor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was survived by son: James Cantor, Woodston, Kansas; two daughters: Rita Strutton, Woodston, KS and Annette Strickland, Bloomington, NE; three brothers: Earl and Paul both of Grand Junction, CO and James of Casper, WY; two sisters: Sarah Crispin, Boulder, CO and Anna Mae Porter, Cheyenne, WY.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2003, at Long Funeral Home, Crocker. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2003, Woodston Cemetery, Woodston, KS.

5 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Shirley Ann Darnell
PLAINVILLE - Shirley Ann Darnell, 70, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, at her home.   She was born April 7, 1934, in rural Rooks County to Harold and Mary Jane Miller. She attended Fort Hays State University and Barton County Community College, where she obtained her certified nurse aide, home health aide and certified medication aide certifications.  She married Gary Darnell on Sept. 13, 1958, in Bogue. She was a home health aide for the Rooks County Home Health office.
Survivors include (article cut off at this point)

2 Jul 2003 The Hays Daily News  Thelma Kelly Hull
WOODSTON - Thelma Kelly Hull, 90, died Sunday, June 29, 2003.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Stockton United Methodist Church; burial in Spring Branch Cemetery, north of Woodston. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.

1 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Ricky D. Austin
PALCO - Ricky D. Austin, 50, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at Rooks County Nursing Home, Plainville.   He was born March 21, 1954, in Hays to Jack and Mary (Hillegeist) Austin. He graduated from Buena High School, Ventura, Calif. He worked in the oil field until his retirement.
Survivors include four brothers, Robert Austin, Palco, Gary Austin and Terry Austin, both of Hays, and Gordon Austin, Maxville; and a sister, Marla Austin, Ellis.
He was preceded in death by his (article cut off at this point)

24 Jun 2004 The Hays Daily News Bessie Mae Walker
IOLA - Bessie Mae Walker, 90, formerly of Woodston, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at the Allen County Hospital, Iola.   She was born June 20, 1914, in Woodston, to William and Flora (Haines) Whaley. She attended schools in Woodston.  She married Alva Walker on Feb. 18, 1930, in Stockton. He died Dec. 12, 1969. She then married Floyd M. Walker on June 12, 1975, in Franklin, Neb. He died April 24, 1984. She had been a cook in schools in Wichita.
Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Eldon (article cut off at this point)

17 Jun 2004 Ellsworth County Independent Reporter Tracy Thompson
 PLAINVILLE — Tracy Thompson, 63, died Sunday, June 6, 2004. Mr. Thompson was born July 4, 1940, in Hays. He was a cattleman, farmer and Angus breeder in Rooks County. Survivors include three sisters, Leila Bair and Lanita Ehrlich, both of Wilson, and Norma Jordan of Gem. A memorial service was Friday at the United Methodist Church, Plainville. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Plainville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to House Calls/Home Health and Hospice of Plainville, the church or American Cancer Society, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.

16 Jun 2004 The Hays Daily News Naomi L. Walker
WOODSTON - Naomi L. Walker, 73, died Monday, June 14, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.   She was born Nov. 24, 1930, in Woodston to Alva and Bessie (Whaley) Walker.  She attended Woodston schools.  She married Harlan Walker on Nov. 16, 1983, in Ordway, Colo. He died March 28, 1993.  She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, James P. Cantor, Woodston; two daughters, Rita A. Strutton, Woodston, and Annette L. Strickland, Bloomington, Neb.; her mother, Iola; two brothers, Rev. Eldon Walker, Woodston, and Edward L. Walker, Augusta; four sisters, Betty Bowers, Franklin, Neb., Verna Bowers, Riverton, Neb., Marie H. Shelinbarger, Greenwich, and Shirley Liberty, Iola; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Cantor, and her father.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

16 Jun 2004 The Hays Daily News Arthur L. Hamel
 DAMAR - Arthur L. Hamel, 91, died Monday, June 14, 2004, at Graham County Hospital.   He was born June 21, 1912, in rural Rooks County to Alex and Elsie (Thibault) Hamel.  He married Stella Asselin on Dec. 27, 1932, in Damar. She died March 29, 2000.  He was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include two sons, Lawrence Hamel, Damar, and Dennis Hamel, Plainville; three daughters, Elaine Befort and Leona Newell, both of Damar, and Linda Leiker, Hays; four brothers, Louis Hamel, St. George, (article cut off at this point.)

14 Jun 2004 The Grand Island Independent Adrian Pablo Cuevas
Adrian Pablo Cuevas, 3-month-old infant son of Emigdio and Kelly Cuevas of Grand Island, died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island, with the Rev. Phil Flott officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home in Grand Island, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7.
Adrian Pablo Cuevas was born March 11, 2004, in Grand Island to Emigdio and Kelly (Oliva) Cuevas.
Survivors of the immediate family include his parents, a brother, Blake, and two sisters, Gabriella and Kiana, all of Grand Island; his paternal grandmother, Isabel Cortes of Mexico; and his maternal grandparents, Lynn and Sharon Oliva of Arapahoe.
Also surviving are his maternal great-grandmother, Cleota Oliva of Stockton, Kan., and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Agapito Cuevas; his maternal grandmother, Janet Holen-Oliva; his maternal great-grandparents, Bernard and Winnifred Holen; maternal great-grandfather, Bill Oliva; his paternal great-grandparents, Pablo Cortes, Ermelinda Crus and Felipe Cuevas; and his aunt, Elvia Cuevas.

1 Jun  2004 The Hays Daily News Mary Alberta Bouchey
PALCO - Mary Alberta Bouchey, 85, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at the Hays Medical Center.   She was born Feb. 20, 1919, in rural Graham County to Herbert and Minnie (Holmes) McKisson.  She married Raymond A. "Buck" Bouchey on Dec. 2, 1940, in Franklin, Neb. He died June 1, 1994.  She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Bill Bouchey, St. Louis; a daughter, Dee Ann Desair, Palco; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 (article cut off at this point)

25 May 2004 The Hays Daily News Bill J. Kriley
PLAINVILLE - Bill J. Kriley, 84, died Monday, May 24, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center.   He was born July 20, 1919, in Omaha, Neb. to A. C. Neil and Coletta (Dewald) Kriley.  He married Grace Mix on Jan. 10, 1946, in Zurich.  He was the owner of Plainville Locker for 35 years before retiring.
Survivors include his wife, Phillipsburg; two sons, Roger Kriley, Plainville, and Kevin Kriley, Smith Center; a daughter, Arlene Wiench, Wichita; two brothers, Jim Kriley, Midwest City, Okla., (article cut off at this point)

24 May 2004 The Marshall Democrat-News (Saline Co., Mo.) Horace Huff
Horace Huff, 89, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., formerly of Gilliam, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Sierra Vista Regional Health Center in Sierra Vista.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 17, at Sierra Lutheran Church in Sierra Vista.
Born Oct. 26, 1914, in Gilliam, he was the son of the late Richard Albert Huff and Mary Jewell Netherton Huff. On June 14, 1941, in Stockton, Kan., he married Maxine Louise Vallette, who survives of the home. He graduated from Gilliam High School in 1932 and Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg in 1939 with a business degree. He taught all grades at Belle Aire Elementary School in rural Slater from 1937 to 1938 and worked for Proctor and Gamble from 1939 to 1942. He was called into military service during World War II and was a graduate of the U.S. Army Officers Candidate School. He served in the continental U.S. and the Philippines from 1942 to 1946 and left the service as a first lieutenant. Following the Korean Conflict, he remained in the Army, where he served with the Army Security Agency in Germany, Arlington, Va., Korea, Thailand, Hawaii and Japan. He was assigned to Fort Huachuca, Ariz., in 1964. He served as commandant of the Electronic Warfare School before his retirement in 1967. After his retirement from the Army, he worked with Philco Ford as a senior engineer before returning to college at the University of Arizona, where he received a master's degree in education in 1974. He worked at the Sierra Vista School District as a teacher and counselor until 1979, retiring as director of pupil personnel services. He was a Mason and Shriner, holding membership in the King Solomon Lodge in Tombstone and Sabbar Temple of Tucson. He was also a lifetime member of King Hill Lodge in St. Joseph.
Additional survivors include two sons, Richard F. Huff of Chester, Va., and Steven A. Huff of Sierra Vista; two brothers, Richard F. Huff of Springfield and Harry R. Huff of St. Louis; one sister, Doris Cott of Slater; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and one grandson.

20 May 2004 The Chieftain K. Rondell Cooper
1929-2004
Tonganoxie
K. Rondell Cooper, 74, Tonganoxie, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at his home. Funeral services were held May 17 at the West Haven Baptist Church in Tonganoxie. Burial was at the Palco Cemetery in Palco,  Kan. Memorial contributions can be made to the Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Alden-Harrington Funeral Home (913) 422-4074.
Mr. Cooper was born Sept. 17, 1929, in Chanute, Kan. He was an electronic engineer for WOI-TV at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, for 30 years, retiring in 1983. He later moved back to the Tonganoxie area in 1989. Since retiring to this area he has been a member of the West Haven Baptist Church in Tonganoxie, where he has served as a trustee for many years.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marian Sutor Cooper, in 1977, and his father, Kenneth G. Cooper, in 1985.
Survivors include his wife, Marian Heald Cooper, of the home; two sons, James Leon Cooper of Ames, Iowa and Kenneth J. Kolb of Watertown, Minn.; a daughter, Linda Sue Rathje of the Ukraine; his mother, Ada Cooper, of the home; a brother, Jeral G. Cooper, Tonganoxie; a sister, Carol F. Brungardt, Bella Vista, Ark.; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

18 May 2004 Hays Daily News Joe Monroe Dodrill
STOCKTON - Joe Monroe Dodrill, 84, died Thursday, April 22, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor.   He was born April 2, 1920, to Ellsworth and Zella (Bonebrake) Dodrill.  He graduated from Kanorado High School in 1938. He was an aide at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.
Survivors include a niece and nephews.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. May 30 at Woodston United Methodist Church.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton United Methodist Church or the Lions Club and can be sent to Tom Bigge (article cut off at this point.)

6 May 2004 Jefferson County News (Arvada, Co.) Molly Maddox
Goodberry’s waitress allegedly shot, murdered by husband
Molly Maddox, a 52-year-old waitress at Goodberry’s Restaurant in Arvada, allegedly was shot in the chest and killed by her estranged husband April 28. After allegedly killing his wife while parked inside a minivan, Michael Maddox, 57, shot himself. Police said he was taken to St. Anthony Central Hospital, where he later died.   The couple, which had been separated for about nine months, had been drinking together before the shooting, police said. The incident took place near the 1000 block of Emerald Street in Broomfield.   Molly Maddox reportedly told coworkers at Goodberry’s that day that she suspected a man had been following her.   Shelli, a waitress at Goodberry’s who preferred not to use her last name, said Michael Maddox began pestering his wife about a month ago, and she was planning on moving into a new apartment.   She didn’t want to tell her husband about the move because he had been threatening to follow her, Shelli said.   Molly Maddox’s visit to her husband came as a surprise to Goodberry’s employees. “I knew that one of (Michael’s) employees had come in looking for her a couple of days before, but I don’t know why she might have gone to see him,” Shelli said.   Mike Livesay, a manager at Goodberry’s, worked with Molly Maddox four days a week for two years. Livesay said he didn’t notice anything suspicious in her behavior prior to the shooting.   “It really shook up everyone here at the restaurant, but we’re all getting through it in our own way,” Livesay said. “In time, things will go back to normal. For right now, we’re just doing what we have to do. We’re still working and keeping things moving, but it’s definitely been a tough time.”   Shelli said Molly Maddox was well-liked by the restaurant’s employees and customers.   “We worked together for two years. She was kind of quiet but had a really good sense of humor, really witty. She got embarrassed easily,” Shelli said. “We all liked her.”
 A service for Maddox is at 10:30 a.m. at the Woodston Methodist Church in Woodston, Kan. The public is invited to attend a memorial hosted by Goodberry’s at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, at the restaurant, 5700 Wadsworth Bypass. 

5 May 2004 Pueblo Chieftain (Co.) Gordon J. Book
Gordon J. Book, 92, passed away May 2, 2004. Survived by his wife, Beulah E. Book; children, Larry (Kathy) Book of Raton, N.M., Kay (Rudy) Gasser of Phoenix, Ariz., Ron (Marti) Book of Gypsum, Colo., and Susan Omlin of Pueblo; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Gordon was born to Noah and Grace Book on Sept. 28, 1911, in Stockton, Kan. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Rick Calhoun officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association through the funeral home.

4 May 2004 The Hays Daily News Alice P. Davis
HAYS - Alice P. Davis, 86, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.   She was born Aug. 26, 1917, northeast of Ellis to Harry Alvin and Minnie (Goodwin) Teeters.  She married Herman J. Davis on Aug. 15, 1934, in Russell. He died Nov. 5, 1998.  She was a former cook at the Buckeye School.  She was a member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church, the Buckeye Pinochle Club and was active in 4-H.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Davis, Zurich, and Harold Davis, Yankton, S. D., (article cut off at this point)

28 Apr 2004 Linn County  News Melanie Kay Rubottom Yeamans
Melanie Kay Rubottom Yeamans, age 33, Fort Scott, died Friday, April 23, 2004, at her home following a cancer illness. She was born June 1, 1970, in Hays, Kan., the daughter of Darrell and Avonne Melton Rubottom.  Melanie was a graduate of Ransom High School and Fort Hays State University. She later received a master's degree in physical therapy from the University of Kansas. She was employed as a physical therapist at Mercy Health Center. Melanie married David Yeamans on Sept. 12, 1998, in Fort Scott. She attended the First Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, David, and daughter, Katelyn Yeamans, of the home; a stepson, David Yeamans, Bakersfield, Calif.; her parents, Darrell and Avonne Rubottom, Woodston, Kan.; and a brother, Darren Rubottom and wife Bonnie, Natoma, Kan. Also surviving are her grandmothers, Avalon Melton, Stockton, Kan., and Bernice Rubottom, Osborne, Kan.; one niece on the Rubottom side; and six nieces and nephews on the Yeamans side, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Rev. Steve MacArthur conducted funeral services April 26, 2004, at the First Presbyterian Church. Music was provided by Greg Turner, organist, and Gretta Turner, vocalist. Casket bearers were Patrick Coyne, Shane White, Dan Schachtner, Eric Ammons, Dr. Ralph Hall and Mike Allen. Honorary casket bearers were Charlie Smith and Fred Campbell. Burial followed in Yeamans Memorial Cemetery, Pleasanton. During visitation time on Sunday evening, Eastern Star services were conducted by Olive Chapter 13, Fort Scott. Those taking part in the ceremony were the worthy matron, Avis Stradley; worthy patron, Larry Swaim; chaplain, Sonny Peterson; Adah, Marilyn Carnes; Ruth, Betty Clayton; Esther, Susan Carnes; Martha, Jackie Mealman; and Electa, Edith Peterson. Memorials are suggested to the Katelyn Education Fund or the First Presbyterian Church Youth Ministries Program and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, Kan. 66701.

After 27 Apr 2004 Randle-Dable Funeral Home Dwight Kortman
June 6, 1926 - April 27, 2004
Dwight Kortman, 77, went to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at Waukesha Springs. He was born June 6, 1926, in Woodston, Kan., to Max and Dora (nee Ely) Kortman. On Aug. 14, 1954, he married the former Grace Schroder in Iron Mountain, Mich. Dwight proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He will be sadly missed by his wife, Grace, of Waukesha; their children, Jeffrey (Theresa) Kortman of Minnesota, Paul (Debra) Kortman of New Berlin and Victoria (John) Andes of Pewaukee. He was the loving grandfather of Cassandra, Katrina, Landon and Brittney Kortman, Angela and Allison Andes; and dear brother of Emma Kortman of Wichita, Kan. He is further survived by brothers-in-law, Harold (Betty) Schroder of Traverse City, Mich. and Dudleigh (Gerry) Schroder of Escanaba, Mich., other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the 6:30 p.m. funeral service Friday, April 30th, at First Assembly of God, 1314 S. Grand Ave. Entombment will take place at 10:30 AM Saturday, May 1 at Prairie Home Cemetery, 605 S. Prairie Ave., Waukesha. Please meet at the cemetery office. A special thank you to the staff at Waukesha Springs for all their care and concern.
For further information, call the Randle Dable Funeral Home at 547-4035 or visit online at www.randledablefuneralhome.com.

after 26 Apr 2004 unknown paper Doris Irene Lyons
Doris Irene Lyons, 88 of Farmington New Mexico, formerly of Plainville KS died April 26, 2004 in Farmington New Mexico. Doris was born October 28, 1915,in Englewood Kansas, the daughter of Walter P. and Nellie (Haley) Blackburn. She served as secretary to the Plainville Superintendent of Schools. Helped create the High Plains Teachers Credit Union. After her husband Lester's death in 1982 she moved to Farmington NM and worked as office manager in her brothers restaurant business. She is survived by two daughters, Jacquline (Jackie)and Raelee and several grand children.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Plainville.

24 April 2004 the Huthinson News Theodore H. 'Ted' Sammons
HAYS - Theodore H. " Ted" Sammons, 77, died April 23, 2004, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.
He was born Aug. 4, 1926, at Wester, the son of Vernon and Agnes Biery Sammons. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1944 and attended Kansas State University. A 40-year resident of Hays, coming from Goodland, he was office manager for Hays Job Service Center, where he worked for 26 years.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
In 1955, he married Phyllis Barger. She died in 1977. In 1984, he married Jean Ingram Diekman. She survives, of the home.   Other survivors include: two sons, Russell Sammons, Denver, and Sammons, Rosewell, Ga. a stepson, Rodney Diekman, Burlington, Colo. four stepdaughters, Susan McFarland, Hays, Connie Bernath, Lakewood, Colo., Andrew, SanRafeal, Calif., and Linda Mayer, Colorado Springs his father, Stockton a brother, Dee, Bella Vista, Ark. a sister, Wanda Cramer, Sierra Vista, Ariz. six grandchildren nine step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Sammons and a brother,
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, at Cline's Mortuary of Hays. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to service time on Thursday at the mortuary. A private family burial will be in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland.
Memorials may be sent to the Hays Senior Center, in care of the mortuary.

aft 28 Apr 2004 Iles Funeral Home Paul E. Buttermore
Born in Woodston, KS on Nov. 11, 1936
Died on Apr. 18, 2004 and resided in Des Moines, IA.
Visitation: Thursday Apr. 22, 2004
Service: Friday Apr. 23, 2004
Cemetery: McDivitt Grove Cemetery
Paul Edward Buttermore, 90, of Des Moines, formerly of Ames and Ogden, passed from this life on Sunday, April 18, 2004, at Kavanagh House in West Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 23, at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, located at 720 Grand Avenue, in West Des Moines. Committal services with military honors will take place at McDivitt Grove Cemetery, in Urbandale.
Paul was born the son of Charlie Milton and Jessie Leona Graham Buttermore on November 11, 1913, at Woodston, Kansas. He married Velma M. Clapham on January 8, 1936, at Woodward, Oklahoma. Paul was a navy veteran of World War II, serving as a Petty Officer III Class on the USS Guam, until he was honorably discharged in 1946. He was employed with Iowa State University, in Ames, as Manager of Building Services for 20 years, until his retirement in 1979. Paul and Velma made their home in Ames, and the Ogden area, until moving to Des Moines, on October 1, 1998. He was a member of West Des Moines United Methodist Church and the Avion Travelcade Club of Iowa. Paul enjoyed writing, and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Velma Buttermore of Des Moines; three daughters, Janice Caputo and Kristine Buttermore both of West Des Moines, and Ruth Edwards and her husband Bill of Coshocton, OH; one son, Gary Buttermore and his wife Pat of Ogden; nine grandchildren, Elizabeth "Libby" Payne of Fort Myers, FL, Jennifer Edwards of Fort Myers Beach, FL, Paul Edwards of Woodbridge, VA, Garin Buttermore of Ames, IA, Allison Wright of Des Moines, Madison Wright of West Des Moines, Marsha Christ of Freemont, NE, Michael Hyatt of Johnston, and Roderick Buttermore of Ogden; seven great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mary Jean Clay of Des Moines and Bonnie Weilt of Mt. Vernon, IL; five brothers, John D. Buttermore and Leon Buttermore both of North Platte, NE, Marcell Buttermore of Denver, CO, Charles Buttermore of Security, CO and Jack Buttermore of Lexington, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded into eternal life by his parents, five sisters and two brothers.
Visitation will be held after 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, at Westover Funeral Home, where the family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either Hospice of Central Iowa or the American Lung Association. They may be sent to: Westover Funeral Home, c/o The Paul Buttermore Family, 6337 Hickman Road, Des Moines, Iowa 50322.ARRANGEMENTS BY WESTOVER FUNERAL HOME.

23 Apr 2004  The Hays Daily News Patricia Lynn Kruse Hicks
OLATHE KS  Patricia Lynn Kruse Hicks, 37, formerly of Plainville, KS was found dead April 21, 2004, near Lansing.
She was born March 21, 1967, in Plainville to Mimi and Vera (Thummel) Kruse.
She graduated from Plainville Rural High School in 1985. She was an underwriting assistant for One Beacon Insurance agricultural department.
Survivors include a son, Joshua Hicks, of the home two daughters, Hicks and Hicks, both the home her parents, Plainville two brothers, Tony Kruse, Wichita, and Michael Kruse, Shawnee and a sister, Mary Gardner.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in the church cemetery.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and a vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church in Plainville.
A rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. May 5 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Olathe, followed by a wake service at 7 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Patty Kruse Children's Fund.

 24 Apr 2004 KansasCity.com Patricia Hicks
Services Monday for slain Olathe woman
Funeral services for a slain Olathe woman have been scheduled for Monday in the north-central Kansas town of Plainville. The body of Patricia Hicks, 37, was recovered Wednesday from a Leavenworth County farm pond.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
A rosary and wake service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 5 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Olathe.
No charges have been filed in her death. Her husband, Gary Hicks, is in custody on charges that he made threats against her and another relative last month.

23 Apr 2004  The Hays Daily News Olive M. Marcotte
HAYS KS   Olive M. Marcotte, 91, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at Goodland Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 5, 1913, in Damar KS  to Joseph and Dehlia (St. Peter) Brin
She was a homemaker, teacher, beautician and Realtor. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and was an active community and civic Coordinator worker in Hays. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.
Survivors include a son, Gerard Marcotte and wife Elizabeth, Hyattsville, MD. a daughter, Judy Hayden and husband, Leo Goodland seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Marcotte,in January 1988, a daughter, Sundra Clark, and by nine brothers and sisters.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church in Damar. There will be a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, or the Senior Companion Program in Hays.

19 Apr 2004  The Hays Daily News Loretta Parker
PLAINVILLE - Loretta Parker, 74, died Friday, April 16, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.   She was born June 21, 1929, southwest of Alton to Otto and Pearl (Strutt) Hays.  She was a graduate of Woodston High School.  She married Harry Parker on Aug. 28, 1949, in Natoma. He died Aug. 11, 1996.  She was a medication aide at the Rooks County Nursing Home, Plainville, until her retirement in 1995.
Survivors include a son, Robert Parker, Plainville; a daughter, Mary Miller, Stockton; a (article cut off at this point.)

19 Apr 2004  The Hays Daily News Calysta C. Rohr
MUNJOR - Calysta C. Rohr, 62, died Saturday, April 17, 2004, at her home.   She was born May 6, 1941, near Palco to Marcellus E. and Bertha (Pfannenstiel) Gross.  She attended grade school in Plainville and a country school near Holbrook, Neb.  She graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, Neb., and attended Nebraska State College in Kearney, Neb.  She married Francis L. Rohr on Aug. 24, 1963, in Munjor.  She was a bookkeeper and secretary for Lee Rohr (article cut off at this point.)

after 19 Apr 2004 unknown paper Harold Nathaniel VanLoenen
Harold Nathaniel VanLoenen, 82, Ellis, Nebraska, died on Monday, April 19, 2004, at Beatrice Community Hospital, Beatrice, Nebraska. He was born on July 3, 1921, at Prairie View, Kansas. He was a graduate of Norton (Kansas) High School. He married Opal Pence on December 26, 1946, in Plainville, Kansas. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He worked at the Elevator in Norton, Kansas then near Colby, Kansas before moving to Ellis in 1950 and managed the elevator until 1980 when he went to work for Tote systems until his retirement. He enjoyed Nebraska football and gardening.
SURVIVORS: Sons: Ed VanLoenen and wife, Jeanne, of Fairbury, Nebraska, Charles VanLoenen of Beatrice, Nebraska Daughter: Glo Daubendiek and husband, Rich, of Holmesville, Nebraska Grandchildren: Kevin VanLoenen and wife, Michelle, of Hannibal, Missouri, Erickson and husband, Jim, of Independence, Missouri, and Jenna Daubendiek both Holmesville, Nebraska Great Grandchildren: Dirk, Dylan VanLoenen Erickson, and Dusty Erickson. Brother: VanLoenen and wife, of Norton, Kansas Nieces and Nephews.
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Wife: Opal VanLoenen (November 20, 2003) Parents: Charles and Myrtle (Weems) VanLoenen Brother: William VanLoenen.
FUNERAL: 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel, 623 Elk, Beatrice, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Glen Holtz. Burial: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Nebraska. Visitation: Harman-Wright Mortuary on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. then on Thursday from 8:00 A.M. until time of service. Memorial established to Parkview Center, Beatrice, Nebraska, with the mortuary in charge. Messages of condolence and remembrance may be emailed to vaughn@harmanwrightmortuary.com and will be forwarded to the family. Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, in charge of arrangements.

13 Apr 2004 The Hays Daily News Georgia M. Noble-Young
 Woodston — Georgia M. Noble-Young, 89, died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne.  She was born Jan. 24, 1915, in Rooks County to George and Alice (Dunaway) Gravenhorst. She graduated from Woodston High School in 1933.  She married Maurice Noble on June 3, 1933, in Stockton. He died March 21, 1987. She married Harold Young in May 1995. He died Jan. 27, 2003. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Eugene Noble, Castle Rock, Colo.; a daughter, Aneta Willson, Wilson; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Taylor.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Woodston; burial in the Ashrock Cemetery north of Woodston.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Parkview Care Center for the benefit of the Alzheimer's unit.

31 Mar 2004 The Hutchinson News Leo Hammerschmidt
PLAINVILLE - Leo Hammerschmidt, 58, died March 27, 2004, near Milford Lake, as a result of an ATV accident.   He was born Oct. 12, 1945, at Victoria, the son of Joseph and Matilda Kuhn Hammerschmidt. He graduated from Victoria High School, Victoria. A resident of Plainville, he was owner/operator of Leo's Tank Service, Plainville.   On Aug. 3, 1968, he married Barbara Finnesy at Plainville. She died Sept. 29, 1988. On July 1, 2000, he married Dale. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son three daughters two stepsons, including Dale, Hays four brothers, including Elkhart five sisters, including Alice Arnold Hutchinson, Elaine Sunley, Hays, Mary Hammersmith, Ellinwood, and Jo Ann Jacobs, La Crosse and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, with Father Joe Popelka presiding.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 South Cochran, Plainville, is in charge of arrangements.

17 Mar 2004  The Hays Daily News Homer B. Chesney
NATOMA - Homer B. Chesney, 79, died Friday, March 19, 2004, at the Rooks County Hospital, Plainville.   He was born Aug. 4, 1924, near Paradise to Kent Loyal and Hazel (Day) Chesney. He graduated from Natoma High School in 1942. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He married Eileen Meyers on April 6, 1947, in Woodston. He was producer and operator of the family business, Chesney Oil Co., for many years. He also was a farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; five (article cut off at this point.)

17 Mar 2004  The Hays Daily News Wade Hampton Renick Jr.
HAYS KS Wade Hampton Renick Jr., 88, died Tuesday March 16, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 6, 1915, in Codell KS to Wade H. and Sylvia (DeLay) Renick.
He married Vera Lytal on Nov. 27, 1937, in Hutchinson.
He built the Hays Drive-In theater in 1948 and operated it for 24 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hays, and served as president of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship for several years as well as area adviser for Women's Aglow Fellowship.
He and his wife served as missionaries to the Ute and Navajo people in  the Four Corners area where they served for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Stephen W. Renick and wife Colleyville, Texas, a grandson Dirk H. Renick and wife Arlington, Va., and a granddaughter, Marie Regan and husband Tim Charlestown, Mass. and a brother, Warren Renick and wife Lorena, Overland Park.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Nan Snyder
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel, 20th and Pine.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday. A second service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Shiprock, N.M. burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Farmington, N.M.
Memorials are suggested to the Four Corners Native American Ministry of the United Methodist Church in care of the Rev. Paul West, Box 400, Shiprock, NM 87420.

15 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News Murray Taylor
 WICHITA — Murray Taylor, 95, formerly of Woodston, died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the Masonic Home.  He was born Dec. 24, 1908, on the family farm in Rooks County to James Alfred and Bertha (Yoxall) Taylor. He graduated from Woodston High School. He was a Merchant Marine during World War II.  He spent most of his adult life in the Seattle area working in the shipyards. He retired in 1971 and moved to Wichita.
Survivors include a special friend, Dorothy Griffee, Wichita; and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Survey Cemetery south of Woodston.
No visitation is planned. Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Wichita Hospice Program.

12 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News Waneta A. Mowry
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Waneta A. Mowry, 84, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Mesa Manor Nursing Home.   She was born Oct. 28, 1919, in Zurich to William and Grace (Francisco) Geyer. She married Roland K. Mowry on Oct. 9, 1937, in Hoxie. He died Feb. 17, 1985.
Survivors include a son, Ronald E. Mowry, Clifton, Colo.; two daughters, Joan Bigman, Gulfport. Fla., and Joyce Girot, Broken Arrow, Okla.; a brother, Bill Geyer, Las Vegas; a sister, Ruby Rogers, Lake Havasu, Ariz.; 10 (article cut off at this point)

10 Mar 2004 Wichita Eagle Viola Alice Sanders Griffith
STOCKTON - Griffith, Viola Alice (Sanders), 90, retired Stockton and Woodston Co-op's bookkeeper, died March 9, 2004. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home. Survivors: aunts, Vera Schindler, Leona McNitt; sister-in-law, Ilah Suhr; 18 cousins; numerous other relatives.

10 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News Adam Michael Bruna
SALINA - Adam Michael Bruna, 18, died Saturday, March 6, 2004, in Salina as a result of a boating accident.   He was born Oct. 18, 1985, in Plainville.  He was a senior at Salina South High School. He worked part-time for Capers Cafe and Bakery.
Survivors include his parents, Mike and Janet Bruna, of the home; a sister, Mindy Workman, Plainville; and his grandmothers, Ada Mae Bruna, Plainville, and Betty Mohr, Wichita.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kenneth Bruna and S (article cut off at this point)

8 Mar 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Teresa M. Roth
Teresa M. Roth, 34, Aurora, died March 5, 2004, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.
She was born Aug. 6, 1969, at Osborne to John Arthur Musgrove and Juanita M. Wallis She married Robert Roth July 4, 1988, at Concordia. She was a homemaker and a CNA and worked in health care. She attended high school in Concordia and Stockton. She lived in Aurora for eight years, moving there from Concordia.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Roth of Aurora her children, Ashley Musgrove, Roth, Brittany Roth and Caleb Roth, all of the home and her father.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita M. Wallis March 3.
Funeral services were this afternoon at Cline Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd Hays. Burial was in Woodston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the M. Roth Memorial.

6 Mar 2004 The Hutchinson News Darrell Maddy
LARNED - Maddy, 70, died March 4, 2004, at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Larned.
He was born Nov. 9, 1933, at Stockton, the son of William and Norma Copper Maddy. A Larned resident for 32 years moving from Hays, he was a retired supply storekeeper for the Larned State Hospital.
He attended United Methodist Church, Larned. He belonged to Pawnee County 4-H, the Kansas Open Barrel Racing Association, National Barrel Racing Association, Kansas Western Horseman Association and the Great Bend Saddle Club.
On Dec. 28, 1971, he married Linda Lee Jennings. She survives.   Other survivors include: two daughters, Clemons, Gooding, Idaho, and Kayla Maddy, Rozel two brothers, Fort Worth, Texas, and Marrell, Lincoln, Neb. a sister, Sanborn, Lincoln, Neb. a grandchild and two step-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Charles Grant presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Maddy Memorial Fund, in care of the mortuary.

4 Mar 2004 The Chieftain Joseph Allen Russell
Moundville, Mo.
Graveside services for Joseph Allen Russell, 59, of Moundville, Mo., were Wednesday, March 3, at St. Michaels Cemetery, Fulton, Kan.  Mr. Russell died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, in an automobile accident near Eve, Mo.  He was born May 24, 1944, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of James and Ruth (Selbe) Russell.  Mr. Russell graduated from Fulton High School in 1962.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and later retired as a bridge builder for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He moved from Newton to the Fort Scott area in 1994.  He married Nancy Jane Brillhart in 1963. They later divorced.  Mr. Russell was a member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Fort Scott, the Elks Clubs in Newton and Fort Scott, the Newton Knights of Columbus and the Newton Veterans of Foreign Wars post.
Survivors include his mother, Fort Scott; a son, Rex Russell, Lawrence; a daughter, Jennifer Diel, Shawnee; 10 brothers, Jerry Russell, Don Russell and Kevin Russell, all of Fort Scott, Jim Russell, of Codell, Leo Jay Russell, of Natoma, Jesse Russell, of Newton, Robert Russell, of Lansing, Dennis Russell, of San Diego, Calif., Wayne Russell, of Easton, and Charles Russell, of Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Louise Roy, Berryville, Va., and Maurita Russell, Fort Scott; and five grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the St. Michaels Cemetery Fund, sent in care of the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, Kan., 66701.

4 Mar 2004 The Hutchinson News Gerald Dee Thompson
PARADISE - Gerald Dee Thompson, 72, died March 2, 2004, at the VA Hospital, Topeka.  He was born July 23, 1931, at Lincoln, the son of Alfred and Gertrude Brumbaugh Thompson. He attended school in Paradise, graduating from Paradise High School in 1951. A resident of Paradise since 1969, formerly of Woodston and Waldo, he was a lifetime farmer and also ran the family fuel and mechanic business at Paradise.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a volunteer fireman for many years.  On March 20, 1952, he married Norma Jean Finch at Great Bend. She survives.
Other survivors include: four sons, Curtis, Oakley, Bradley, Hutchinson, Gerald Lee, Lee's Summit, Mo., and Alan, Enid, Okla.; a daughter, Sonja Weisgerber, Topeka; two brothers, Lex, Russell, and Roger Thompson, Wichita; four sisters, Evelyn Wright, Alexandria, Va., Vivian Martinez, Wichita, Joan McCall, Phillipsburg, and Sue Heitschmidt, Miles City, Mont.; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Arthur; and an infant sister, Joy Thompson.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Paradise United Methodist Church, with Pastor Shelley Craig presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Russell. Burial will be in Mount Herman Cemetery, Paradise.
Memorials may be sent to the VA Hospital, Topeka, or the church, both in care of the funeral home.

4 Mar 2004 Hays Daily News Aaron "Derek" M. Elam
PALCO - Aaron "Derek" M. Elam, 34, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in a car accident.   He was born Aug. 20, 1969, in Santa Barbara, Calif.  He graduated from Colfax High School, Colfax, Calif. He was a derrick hand for Murfin Oil Co.
Survivors include two daughters, Jodi and Jordan Elam, Gorham; his mother, Georgia "Jo" and stepfather Gail Marcotte, Palco; his father, Robert Elam, Auburn, Calif.; and a brother, Brock Elam, Stevensville, (article cut off at this point.)

25 Feb 2004
A Palco man died when his pickup burned in the 800 block of North County Line Road shortly before 7 a.m today. Ellis County Undersheriff Bruce Hertel said deputies still were investigating the accident. It appears the pickup, driven by Aaron M. Elam, 34, went off the road and became high-centered on a tree and caught fire.  (article cut off at this point.)

 4 Mar 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Juanita M. “Nita” Wallis
Juanita M. “Nita” Wallis, 51, Hays, died March 3, 2004, at Hays Plaza Apartments.
She was born Sept. 23, 1952, at Hays, to Floyd William and Florence Elizabeth Palmer Wallis.
She had lived in Hays since 1990, moving there from Stockton. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Hays.
Survivors include a daughter, Roth and husband Robert of Aurora two sisters, Beverly Medley and Joyce Groff, both of Hays one brother, Gail Palmer of Phoenix, Arizona two half sisters, Virginia Blasett and Toni Wallis, both of Oklahoma and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 5, at Cline’s Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays, KS 67601. Burial will be in the Stockton City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9-11 a.m., Friday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays. Memorials may be made to the Juanita Wallis Memorial.

3 Mar 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Vera J. Lewis
Vera J. Lewis, 70, Salina, died March 1, 2004.
She was born Aug. 1, 1933, on a farm near Ames. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Donald J. Lewis of Salina a son, Donald J. Lewis Jr. of Salina two daughters, Cindy Acheson of Palco and Jannice Hawpe of Hays three brothers, Frank Huber, Walter Huber and Bob Huber, all of Concordia two sisters, Arvilla Hanson of Littleton, Colo., and Marilyn Appleby of Salina 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorie McClintock in 1985.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 4, at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A private internment will be at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Clyde. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may made to Hospice of Salina.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, KS 67401 is in charge of arrangements.

3 Mar 2004  The Hays Daily News Madeline Lamb   Copy of Obituary
PLAINVILLE KS   Eula Madeline Lamb, 89, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at Rooks County Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Rooks County to and Susie (Christensen) Winters.
She married Everett “Jeff” Lamb on July 20, 1934, in Hays he died May 24, 1998.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include five daughters, Gaylyn Andrews, Stockton Karolyn Eastep, Sedalia, Mo., Sharolyn Gramm and Beverly Nelson, both of Salina, and Werner, Plainville 17 grandchildren 29 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Codell Baptist Church burial in Shiloh Cemetery near Codell.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice in care of the mortuary, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville KS 67663.

2 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily News Merle Frances Glick
 Plainville — Merle Frances Glick, 86, died Monday, March 1, 2004, at Hays Medical Center.  She was born Jan. 26, 1918, in Kirk, Colo., to Claude and Myrtle (Yowell) Bradley.  She married George Glick on Oct. 21, 1958, in Great Bend; he died Jan. 21, 2001.  She was homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Frances “Fran” Hollenkamp, Carlyle, Ill.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville; burial in PlainvilleCemetery.
Visitation is until 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary. The family will be present from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday.
Memorials are suggested to PlainvilleVeterans of Foreign Wars in care of the mortuary, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, KS 67663.

2 Mar 2004 The Hays Daily  News Alma Waldron
CHANUTE - Alma Waldron, 96, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at her home.   She was born July 7, 1907, in Damar to Alex and Elsie (Teabault) Hamel.  She married Milton Webster on June 19, 1927, in Salina; he preceded her in death. She married Lester Waldron on May 30, 1967, in Miami, Okla.; he preceded her in death.  She was a homemaker and caregiver.
Survivors include a son, Virgil Webster, Sandersville, Ga.; a daughter, Naomi Chestnut, Chanute; five brothers, Arthur Hamel, Damar, Emery. (article cut off at this point.)

19 Feb 2004 Dodge City Daily Globe Anna May Willis
Funeral services for Anna May Willis, 74 year-old Weatherford, Oklahoma resident, will held on Friday, February 20, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Brack officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.
Anna was born to Vern and Zelma (Baker) Boyle on May 30, 1929, in Barton County, Kansas and passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, in Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Anna was raised and attended school in Hoisington, Kansas where she graduated in 1947. Upon graduation she attended the Wilcox Beauty School in Dodge City, Kansas. On May 31, 1951, Anna married Denver Willis, making their home in Stockton, Kansas. In 1958, they moved to Meade, Kansas for 18 years where she worked at the public schools and managed Willis Variety Store. They moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma in 1976 and she made many friends while working at Security State Bank. Anna enjoyed being a homemaker, her grandchildren, fishing the large lakes in eastern Oklahoma, and collecting seashells on the beaches of South Texas. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.
Anna is survived by her husband, Denver of their home in Weatherford, Oklahoma; one son, Steve Willis and his wife, Roma of Weatherford, Oklahoma; two daughters, Patricia Willis of Dodge City, Kansas and Carol Curtis of Weatherford, Oklahoma; three brothers, Ray Boyle of Arvada, Colorado; John Boyle of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Bob Boyle of Hoisington, Kansas; four sisters, Verna Richmeier of Canyon City, Colorado, Pat Sullivan of Bixby, Oklahoma, Linda Wolf of Commerce City, Colorado, and Martha Oetkin of Hoisington, Kansas; five grandchildren, Dennis Curtis and his wife, Danica, Becky Curtis, Zach Willis, Susie Willis, and Drew Willis all of Weatherford, Oklahoma; and one aunt, Nellie Hicks of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents.

18 Feb 2004 The Grand Island Independent, NE Amy L. Chance
PLAINVILLE, Kan. -- Amy L. Chance, 90, of Plainville, Kan., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.
Services will be held Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville.   Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery at Damar, Kan.
Arrangements are by Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville. More details will appear later.

9 Feb 2004 Unknown Newspaper Meddie "Babe" Thyfault
Meddie “Babe” Thyfault, 70, of Thornton died Thursday, Feb. 5, in Northglenn.  Mr. Thyfault was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Zurich, Kan., to Med Edward and Minnie (Roberts) Thyfault.  On Jan. 28, 1953, he married Carolyn (Scavo) Thyfault in Raton, N.M.  Mr. Thyfault was a rancher. He spent all his life in Denver and the north Denver-metro area. He was an all-around cowboy. He loved his horses and enjoyed roping and life with his family and friends.
Survivors are his wife, Carolyn Thyfault of Thornton; three daughters, Denise Wittmus and husband Rick of Greeley, Phyllis Kildal and husband Ted of Brighton, and JoDe Brown and husband Greg of Fort Lupton; three sons, Carl Thyfault and wife Carole of Keenesburg, Randy Thyfault and wife Amy of Greeley, and Michael Thyfault of Brighton; a brother, Keith Thyfault of Denver; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mass of the Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Church in Brighton.
Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Church.
Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Horse Protection League, 17999 W. 60th Ave., Golden, CO 80403.
Rice Mortuary and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

29 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Louella Blakesley
TULSA, Okla., 69, formerly of the Codell  KS area, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Tulsa, Okla.
She was born Feb. 17, 1934, in Rooks County  KS to James and Mable (Krueger) Dougherty. She attended schools in the Codell area.
She married James Eugene Blakesley on Sept. 8, 1951, in WaKeeney. He died Nov. 28, 1994. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Blakesley Broken Arrow, Okla., and Martin Blakesley, Collinsville, Okla. three daughters, Sheila Charboneau, Benicia, Calif., Debbie Lawrence and Fingerlin both of Tulsa two sisters, Sprague, Vallejo, Calif., and Viola Engel, Oakley 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pohlman-Heise Memorial Chapel, Russell burial in the Natoma Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Hospice of Tulsa.

22 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Eleanor Bartos
HILL CITY - Eleanor Bartos, 90, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Dawson Place Nursing Home.   She was born June 27, 1913, in rural Palco to Frank Xavier and Mary Ellen (Brown) Kern.  She married Herman James Bartos on Dec. 25, 1933, in Zurich. He died Dec. 4, 1986.  She was a homemaker and longtime Zurich resident.
Survivors include two sons, James, Zurich, and Dale, Logan, Utah; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann (article cut off at this point.)

18 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Joseph Ernest Hamel
RUSSELL - Joseph Ernest "Ernie" Hamel, 67, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, near Russell.   He was born Aug. 25, 1936, in Zurich to Francis and Yvette (Fabreau) Hamel. He grew up and attended schools in Clyde and graduated from Clyde High School in 1954.  He married Arlene Dolores Harper on Nov. 12, 1955, in Clyde. They lived in Clyde, Concordia, Marysville and Hays before moving to Russell in 1964. He worked for the Russell County Road and Bridge Department for 15 (article cut off at this point.)

16 Jan 2004 Concordia Blade-Empire Joseph Ernest “Ernie” Hamel
Joseph Ernest “Ernie” Hamel 67, Russell, died Thursday, January 15, 2004, near Russell. He was born August 25, 1936, in Zurich, Kan., to Francis and Yvette    (Fabreau) Hamel. He grew up in Clyde, where he attended schools and graduated from Clyde High School in 1954.
On November 12, 1955, he was united in marriage to Arlene Dolores Harper in Clyde.    After their marriage, Ernie began working for Boogaarts Grocery Stores and worked in various positions for the company for 29 years. During his career, they resided in Clyde, Concordia, Marysville and Hays before moving to Russell in November of 1964. He later worked for Russell County Road and Bridge Department for 15 years until his retirement in 2001.
Ernie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell and had formerly served on the parish council for one term. He was a third degree member of the Russell Council #3034 of the Knights of Columbus was a member and past exalted ruler of Russell Elks Lodge #1715, B.P.O.E. was a 15-year Coordinator and captain at the time of his retirement for the Russell Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Hamel, of the home three daughters, Lynette Gross and husband, Jeff of Beverly Barbara Hake and husband, Brian, Omaha, Neb. and    Annette Heald and husband Tracy, Omaha, Neb. four sons, Stan Hamel and wife, McPherson Hamel and wife, Melanie, Russell Brian Hamel and girlfriend Lisa Moubry, Bunker Hill, and Brad Hamel and wife Omaha, Neb. five sisters, Schwab, Clifton Pauline Ouellette, San Jose, Calif. Mary Ann Morris, Clifton, Rita Mae Salmon, Anadarko, Okla., and Ouellette Clay Center one brother, Johnny Hamel, Concordia eighteen grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2004, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell, with Charles Steier and James Grennan officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Russell. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where the family will receive friends following the vigil. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary in Russell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or masses in his memory and may be sent in care of Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple Street, Russell, KS 67665.

16 Jan 2004 The Monitor (TX) Ivan L. Kelley Sr.
Ivan L. Kelley Sr., 82, San Juan, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004. He was born in Stockton, Kansas, Nov. 8, 1921. He resided in Lawrence, Kansas, and Kansas City, Kansas, until his retirement in 1981. Upon retirement, he moved to the Rio Grande Valley where he lived until his death.  Ivan has been an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 28 years. He dedicated much of his time reaching out to others who needed help.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth L. Kelley of the home; two sons, Ivan L. Kelley Jr. of Lawrence, KS; and Kevin W. Kelley of Kansas City, KS; six daughters, Sandra L. Reed of Lawrence, KS., Marilyn R. Still of Guthrie, OK, Karen J. Stolinski of Overland Park, KS, Barbara L. Kelley, of San Juan, TX, Deborah L. Kelley of Pharr, TX, and Kimberley J. Otter of Elkridge, MD. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at the Loyal Service Post 37, American Legion at 1305 E. Jasmine in McAllen.
The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Comfort House Hospice, 617 Dallas Avenue, McAllen, Texas 78501. Kreidler Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

15 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Louise M. Harper
COLBY - Louise M. Harper, 74, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Lantern Park Manor.   She was born Oct. 7, 1929, in Zurich. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Buck, of the home; three sons, Bob, Colby, Keith, Hays, and Rod, El Reno, Okla.; a daughter, Karen Harper-Halling, Dodge City; a brother, Paul Bedore, Colby; three sisters, Cordelia Jespersen, Gem, Christina Vassilakos, Aurora, Colo., and Phyllis Kriss, Colby; six grandchildren; and two (article cut off at this point.)

14 Jan 2004 Okmulgee Daily Times Carol Ann Baker Barnhart
 Carolyn Ann (Baker) Barnhart, 59, of Morris, died Sunday, January 11, 2004 in Tulsa. Memorial services are 2:00 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at the Kelley Chapel with Dr. Dennis Taylor officiating. Arrangements are under direction of the Shurden-Kelley Funeral Home of Okmulgee.
She was born Tuesday, March 14, 1944 to Orval and Gladys Irene (Walker) Baker in Rooks County, Kansas. On September 15, 1963 she married Jerry Barnhart in Logan, Kansas.  She was a member of the Myers-Heeler V.F.W. Post #1360 from November 1975 until her death and served two terms as president 1982 to 1983 and 1985 to 1986. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, and three sisters.
Survivors include her husband Jerry Barnhart of Morris; one daughter, Reva Tipton of Morris; two sons, Robert Barnhart of Liberal, Kansas and Roger Barnhart of Kansas City, Missouri; two sisters, Ella Bahr of Topeka, Kansas and Lee Koester of Miles City, Montana, three grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

11 Jan 2004 Chickasha Daily Express Jane Catherine Zerger
Jane Catherine Zerger was born October 19, 1921, in Webster, Kansas, to Clell and Edith (Silvers) Stice. She passed from this life Saturday evening, January 3, 2004, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 14 days. She grew up in Webster, Kansas, and graduated from Webster High School. On October 17, 1942, she and Waldo Zerger were married at Ft. Gruber, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Waldo had been her typing teacher. After his discharge from the military in 1945, they moved to Anadarko, where he managed the Kaufman Farm Electric Company for his uncle. He and Jane bought the store and operated the Zerger Appliance and Electric Store, where she was the bookkeeper for many years. In 1970 Jane went to work as secretary of the Anadarko Chamber of Commerce. In 1972 she was appointed manager of the Chamber; and held that position until she resigned October 1, 1975. She then went to work as secretary and receptionist for Smith Funeral Home, and held that position until she resigned October 1, 1975. She then went to work as secretary and receptionist for Smith Funeral Home, and held that position until Waldo sold the store. They then began spending their winters in Weslaco, Texas, and enjoyed many years there, where they played bridge and belonged to a ballroom dance club. She was a member of P.E.O for over 60 years. She belonged to the First Christian Church, where she played the organ, and organized the first Junior Choir. She was an excellent seamstress. She moved to Sterling House in Chickasha over 2 years ago, and had been at Grace Living Center for the last few months. Jane was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, who died June 16, 2000. Survivors include her daughter, Janie McElheney and her husband Bill of Klosterneuburg, Austria; two sons, Waldo Zerger, Jr., and wife Frances of Westerville, Ohio, and Doug Zerger and wife Debi of Anadarko; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, Ethan Zerger of Yukon; one sister, other relatives, and many loving friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10 at the First Christian Church with burial to follow in Memory Lane Cemetery under the direction of Steverson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church.

8 Jan 2004 Hays Daily News Golda A. Russ
STOCKTON - Golda A. Russ, 96, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at Solomon Valley Manor.   She was born Aug. 13, 1907, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, to G. A.. and Adeline (Frasier) Dunlap. She graduated from Woodston High School.  She married Perry Russ on July 24, 1930, in Woodston. He died in 1980. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Woodston Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m (article cut off at this point.)

6 Jan 2004 The Ark City Traveler Thomas Martin " Tom" Nuckols
Thomas Martin " Tom" Nuckols, 75, Arkansas City, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church of Arkansas City. The Reverend Lance Carrithers will officiate. Burial will follow in the Parker Cemetery. was born Jan. 11, 1928, in Ponca City, Okla., to Dr. Arthur S. and Hazel H. (Martin) Hyatt Nuckols. He was reared and educated in Ponca City. Tom graduated from the Kemper Military Academy of Booneville, Mo. He later attended the Oklahoma A& M University. Tom served in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1952. He was stationed in Naknek, Alaska Territory and later Sacramento, Calif. While in Sacramento, Tom met and later married Martella Carr on Jan. 12, 1952. The couple lived in Sacramento, Ponca City, Okla., New Orleans, La., Dallas, Texas, and Sacramento again before moving to Arkansas City in 1963. Tom worked in the engineering department for the General Electric Jet Engine Facility at Strother Field for 10 years and later as a maintenance engineer for Conoco for 20 years before retiring in 1993. Tom was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was very active as a leader of the Boy Scouts of America and as a leader and advisor for the Explorer Scouts. He was a member of the Crescent Masonic Lodge No. 133 AF& AM and the Shelton Beaty Post No. 18 American Legion. Tom also enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and camping. Survivors include his wife, of the home two sons Dr. Thomas A. and his wife, Cassie of Plainville, Kan., The Mark S. and his wife, Carla Nuckols of North Kansas City, Mo. two daughters, Vicki and her husband, Hensley of Arkansas City, Nancy and her husband, Michael Meyer Littleton, Colo. one sister, Sue and her husband, Dr. Phillip Brown of Nashville, Tenn. and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents step-mother, Philomenia Barbara Nuckols two brothers, and Arthur Phil " Bub" Nuckols one sister, Margaret Davis and a granddaughter, Karen Nuckols.
Memorials have been established with the First United Methodist Church and Harry Hynes Hospice. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Online condolences may be made at www.rindt-erdman.com

4 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Wilfred "Billy" Fisher
HAYS - Wilfred "Billy" Fisher, 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.   He was born Aug. 3, 1927, in Antonino to Clements and Pauline (Stubert) Fisher. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellis.
Survivors include three brothers, Alfred, Palco, Clarence, Hays, and Bob, Marysville; a sister, Helen Pfeifer, Hays; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Edwin, and two sisters, Irene Bieker (article cut off at this point.)

2 Jan 2004 The Hays Daily News Janet Jo Plante
PLAINVILLE  KS Janet Jo Plante 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Rooks County Health Center.
She was born July 12, 1937, in Plainville KS to Francis and Rose (Lytle) Bair. She was a graduate of Plainville High School.
She married Henry Plante on Oct. 28, 1956, in Plainville. She was a licensed practical nurse at Craig Home Health Care, Plainville.
Survivors include her husband, of the home seven sons, John, and Steve, all of Plainville, Francis and Duane, both of Vidalia, Ga., Allen Russell, Joseph, Stockton two sisters, Leona Kenney, Plainville, and Rosemary Goble, WaKeeney 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Gerstner.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A parish vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church. Visitation will be until 6 p.m. today at the chapel and from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic School or A. J. Couse Lift Fund.

30 Dec 2003 Great Bend Tribune (KS) Eldon Ray Reed
Eldon Ray Reed, 76, of Great Bend, died Dec. 26 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He was born March 26, 1927, at Topeka, and was the adoptive son of Amos and Cora Overholser Reed. He married Betty Loreg Oct. 22, 1946, at Great Bend. He then married Joyce Oberle Feemster, Dec. 9, 1983, at Great Bend. A resident of Barton County for many years, coming from Plainville, he was a production manager and superintendent for Bankoff Oil of Tulsa, Okla. Reed was a 32nd degree Mason, Isis Shrine Temple. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Don Reed of Great Bend and Bruce Reed of Anacortes, Wash.; four step-sons, Sam Feemster and Frank Feemster, both of Ellinwood, Ronald Feemster of San Diego, Calif., and Richard Feemster of Dodge City; 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchidren and step-greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Renee Marie Galyardt; and one grand-daughter, Tracy Reed.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home of Great Bend with the Rev. Doyle Smith officiating. Burial will be at Lakin-Comanche Funeral Home in Ellinwood with Masonic Committal Rites. Memorials are suggested to Kidney Foundation in care of the funeral home. Contributed by D. Ekey DEKey68402@aol.com

30 Dec 2003 The Messenger Clyta "Bugs" Boucher
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. –– Clyta “Bugs” Boucher, 79, of Dawson Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at Caldwell County Hospital in Princeton, Ky.  She was born Dec. 20, 1924, in Hopkins County, Ky., to the late Clyde V. Wyatt and Olivia Matilda Hauptman Wyatt. She was of Holiness faith and a retired dietary supervisor at New Dawson Springs Nursing Home, where she worked for 20 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Boucher; one son, Tim Wyatt; and three sisters.
She is survived by one daughter, Judy Ann Boucher Groves of Princeton; one stepdaughter, Deloris Steeley of Dawson Springs; one stepson, Kenneth Boucher of Edinberg, Ind.; one brother, Clyde V. Wyatt Jr. of Codell, Kan.; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
There will be no funeral services or memorial services.
There will be no visitation.

29 Dec 2003 Ruebel Funeral Home Lourie Darland Marshall
Lourie Darland Marshall, of 372 Skyline Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, the wife of the late Terrell Marshall, died Monday, December 29, 2003. She was the daughter of the late Anna and Frank Darland, and was born in Plainville, Kansas. She moved to Boulder, Colorado at an early age, and attended public schools in Boulder. She also attended St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Denver, Colorado. She married Terrell Marshall, and has resided in Little Rock and North Little Rock since 1928. She served as Secretary and President of the Highway Beautiful Garden Club, and as Secretary of the State Federation of Garden Clubs and the Wake Robin Garden Club. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Plainville, Kansas.
One son, Dr. Terrell Marshall, Jr. of Roslyn, Pennsylvania, a sister Norma McCaffney of Boulder, Colorado, and a brother Homer Darland of Mesa, Arizona, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren survive her.
There will be a graveside funeral; service Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.

25 Dec 2003 Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence KS Richard J. Rome
Victoria — Services for Richard J. Rome, 92, Victoria, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Fidelis Church, Victoria. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery.
Mr. Rome Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Ellis Good Samaritan Center, Victoria.   He was born Oct. 25, 1911, in rural Victoria, the son of John M. and Catherine (Sander) Rome   Mr. Rome was a farmer. He also was the former owner of Rich Rome Garage, Victoria. He was a member of St. Fidelis Church.
He married Laurinda Staab on Nov. 7, 1939, in Victoria. She died January 11, 2000.   A son, Kenneth Joseph and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Rome, also died earlier.
Survivors include two sons, Hutchinson, and William, McPherson two daughters, Verma Sommer Lawrence, and Rose Ann Pfannenstiel, Hays two sisters, Schmidt, Plainville, and Betty Leikam, Hays twelve grandchildren three step grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, Hays. There will be a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to St. Fidelis Cemetery or Ellis Good Samaritan Center, sent in care of the funeral home, 2509 Vine St., Hays 67601

19 Dec 2003 The Hays Daily News Nolan Kuehnl
OKLAHOMA CITY - Nolan Kuehnl, 93, former Palco resident, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, in Oklahoma City.   He was born Nov. 12, 1910, in Columbia, Mo. He married Ruth Miller on July 6, 1935, in Palco; she died June 10, 2002.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a custom home contractor.
Survivors include a son, Charles, Oklahoma City; a sister, Dolly Seward, Phoenix; and two grandsons.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church, Palco; burial in Pleasant View (article cut off at this point.)

16 Dec 2003 The Hays Daily News Ruth G. Boys
LOGAN  KS Ruth G. Boys, 101, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Logan Manor.
She was born Dec. 6, 1902, in Rooks County to and Belle (King) Brumitt.
She married Ralph Boys on March 11, 1924, in Plainville he died April 3, 1982.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Logan, and Ronald, Portland, Ore. two daughters, Marilyn Scheidt, Salina, and Marjorie Brown, Kent, Wash. 17 grandchildren three step-grandchildren 37 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son,
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Logan Funeral Home burial in Pleasant View Cemetery.
Visitation is until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. The family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorials are suggested to the Central College of McPherson.

15 Dec 2003 The Hays Daily News Everette Arnold Dibble
OSBORNE - Everette Arnold Dibble, 82, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Osborne Hospital, Osborne.   He was born Oct. 25, 1921, near Alton to Arthur and Euphamie (Brittain) Dibble. He was a 1939 graduate of Woodston High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He married Dorothy Glodfelty on Dec. 15, 1943. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Jim, Hays; two daughters, Karen Nowlin, Salina, and Marsha Doane, Downs; two sisters, Edna McCall, Woodston (article cut off at this point.)

15 Dec 2003 The Hays Daily News Mae McLaughlin
PHILLIPSBURG KS Mae McLaughlin, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg.
She was born May 7, 1913, in Rooks County to H. and Ellen C. (Jerby) Griffith.
She married Kenneth L. McLaughlin on Oct 4, 1936 in Phillipsburg. He died Feb. 10, 1998. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Moss, Phillipsburg a sister, Suhr, Phillipsburg four grandchildren six step grandchildren six great-grandchildren 29 step great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg burial in Marvin Cemetery, Glade.
Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Glade United Methodist Church or American Heart Association.

10 Dec 2003  The Hays Daily News Russell W. “Rusty” Collins
HAYS KS  Russell W. “Rusty” Collins, 59, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born May 13, 1944, in Little River to B. and Connie (Hafenstine) Collins. He attended Plainville High School and was a graduate of Codell High School. He was a U. S. Naval veteran of the Vietnam War.
He married Carol Resley on Sept. 28, 1963, in Russell. He later married Sabrina Goodenough on Oct. 18, 1993, in Las Vegas.
He was co-owner of Collins and Collins Oil Company. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and the U. S Golf Association.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Shane and his wife, Angie Lincoln, Neb. and by a granddaughter, Kylie Shea Collins, Lincoln.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Hays graveside services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons, with graveside military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Brock's North Hill Chapel Funeral Home, 2509 Vine, and from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to an educational fund for his granddaughter.

30 Nov 2003 The Hays Daily News Ronald Richmond
NATOMA KS   Ronald Richmond, 73, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born July 16, 1930, in Codell to Forrest and Lois (Hockett) Richmond.
He graduated from Codell High School in 1948. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
He married Della Mae Pooley on Dec. 29, 1954, in Plainville.
He was an oil-field worker, retiring in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Kelly, Codell two daughters, Reesa Harris, Topeka, and Leesa Lawson, Natoma a brother, Plainville a sister, Pauline Smythe Plainville 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Cale.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church, Natoma.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. to noon today at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, Natoma.
Memorials are suggested to the Natoma Community Center.

30 Nov 2003 The Hays Daily News Henry Leroy Lovin
PLAINVILLE  KS Henry Leroy Lovin, 69, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
He was born Oct. 20, 1934, in Rooks County to and Edith (Kleinschmidt) Lovin. He married Elda Lemon on March 18, 1961, in Phillipsburg. He graduated from Plainville High School and was a U. S. Army veteran.
He was a trucker and operated a used furniture store.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a daughter, Janis Marcotte, Leoti a son, Casper, Wyo. and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Plainville Christian Church burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation is until 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8871.

23 Nov 2003 The Hays Daily News Joan Moore
 MARYSVILLE — Joan Moore, 77, former Plainville resident, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at Community Memorial Healthcare.  She was born July 22, 1926, in Osborne County to Gilbert and Eunice (White) McNeal.  She graduated from Natoma High School in 1943.  She married Keith E. Adams. He died in 1963. She married Lowell M. Moore. He died in 2002.
Survivors include two sons, Randal Adams, Marysville, and Kevin Adams, Topeka; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Dallas Adams.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at PlainvilleChristian Church; burial in PlainvilleCemetery.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at PlainvilleFuneral Home. The family will be present from 4 to 6 p.m.
 Memorials to be designated later by the family can be sent to PlainvilleFuneral Home, 320 S.W. Second, Plainville, KS 67663.

20 Nov 2003 Harman Wright Mortuary Opal VanLoenen
Opal VanLoenen, 75, Beatrice, Nebraska, died Thursday, November 20, 2003 at the Beatrice Community Hospital. She was born October 7, 1928 at Plainville, Kansas. She attended Norton Public School, Norton, Kansas. She married Harold VanLoenen on December 26, 1946 at Plainville, Kansas. In 1950 they moved to Ellis, Nebraska. She worked at the Ellis Elevator as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed fishing, reading, playing cards and gardening, especially tomatoes.
SURVIVORS: Husband: Harold VanLoenen of Ellis, Nebraska; Sons: Ed VanLoenen and wife, Jeanne, of Fairbury, Nebraska, Charles VanLoenen of Beatrice, Nebraska; Daughter: Glo Daubendiek and husband, Rich, of Holmesville, Nebraska; 4 grandchildren: Kevin VanLoenen and wife, Michelle, of Hannibal, Missouri, Valerie Erickson and husband, Jim, of Independence, Missouri; Amanda and Jenna Daubendiek both of Holmesville, Nebraska; 4 Great Grandchildren: Dirk and Dylan of Hannibal Missouri, Josh and Dusty Erickson of Independence, Missouri; many Nieces and Nephews.
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Parents: Sam and Hattie (Beval) Pence; 6 Brothers: Hank, Floyd, George, Orville, Fred and Herschel; 2 Sisters: Luella and Neola.
Funeral: 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 24, 2003, at the Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel, Beatrice, Nebraska. Burial: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Nebraska. Visitation: Harman-Wright Mortuary on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.; Sunday from Noon to 5:00 P.M. Memorial established to family with the mortuary in charge. Messages of condolence may be emailed to vaughn@harmanwrightmortuary.com and will be forwarded to the family. Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, in charge of arrangements.

14 Nov 2003 The Hays Daily News Phyllis L. Roberts
VICTORIA - Phyllis L. Roberts, 87, former WaKeeney resident, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at St. John's Nursing Home.   She was born May 17, 1916, in Zurich to Walter and Agnes (Couture) Gish. She married Albert Roberts on Feb. 10, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo.; he died June 8, 1977.  She graduated from Palco High School in 1934, earned a teaching certificate and graduated from beauty school. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Stephen, Oakley, and Dave, Parker (article cut off at this point.)

aft 13 Nov 2003 Holman-Howe Funeral Home Barney Wayburn Stricklen
Barney Wayburn Stricklen, son of Herman L. and Ora Mae Squires Stricklen, was born January 15, 1915, near Bogard, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, November 15, 2003, in Christian Healthcare North, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-eight years, and ten months.
Early in his life he was united in marriage to Grace Turner, and to this union two sons were born. Grace preceded him in death in 1955.
Later, he was united in marriage to Norene Green, and they shared several years before her passing.
His parents also preceded him in death.
Barney is survived by two sons, Eddie Burdette Stricklen, and his wife, Cathy, of Decatur, Illinois, and Tommy Wayburn Stricklen, and his wife, Pam, of Phoenix, Arizona; two granddaughters, Amanda and Ashley; a brother, L. B. Stricklen, of Lebanon, Missouri; two sisters, Irma Stricklen, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Flo Burden, of Plainville, Kansas; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Carroll County, Missouri, and graduated from high school. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army from April 14, 1942 until November 16, 1945. He was stationed on Christmas Island and in Hawaii during World War II. After receiving his honorable discharge from the Army, he made his home in Warrensburg Missouri where he was employed as a salesman for the Goodall Lawn Mower Company for several years. He then moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he owned and operated motels for over thirty years. Soon after retiring in the middle 1990's, he moved to Lebanon, Missouri.
In his spare time he enjoyed square dancing and round dancing, bowling, and visiting with his family and friends.
Barney was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Services will be held at 10:00a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2003 in the Holman-Howe Drawing Room. Burial will follow in the Sunset Hills Cemetery, Warrensburg, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 7-8:30p.m., Monday evening under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.

11 Nov 2003 The Hays Daily News Tesla Marie McLaughlin
 ZURICH - Tesla Marie McLaughlin, infant daughter of Chad and Aimee (Moos) McLaughlin, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Joseph, Wichita.   She was born Nov. 6, 2003, at Hays.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Zurich Cemetery. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Survivors include her parents, of the home; three brothers, Zack, Alex and Vincent, of the home; grandparents Rick and Sharon McLaughlin, Zurich, Debbie Moos, Salina, Don Baumfalk, Hays, and Pat Baumfalk, Victoria; great-grandparents Velma Mendenhall, Zurich, Edith McLaughlin (article cut off at this point.)

11 Nov 2003 The Hays Daily News Vesta L. Cook Foss
 PLAINVILLE — Vesta L. Cook Foss, 84, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. She was born Aug. 1, 1919, in Graham County to Boyd R. and Clara (Hill) Saunders.  She graduated from Palco High School and attended Fort Hays State University.  She married Walter DuVern “W.D.” Cook on Dec. 25, 1942, in Mount Pleasant. He died in September 1990. She then married Orville Foss March 20, 1992, in Stockton. He died March 24, 2001.
Survivors include seven sons, Enos, Las Animas, Colo., Russell, Stockton, Mo., Clinton, Willard and Perry, all of Glenwood, Iowa; Arlen, Nyssa, Ore., Wesley, Plainville; two daughters Martha Hammann, Ritzville, Wash.; Jennie Young, Clare, Mich.; 26 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Plainville Church of the Nazarene; burial at 3 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, Ellis.
Visitation is until 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 10 a.m. until the service on Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Gideon's Bibles.

6 Nov 2003 The Topeka Capital-Journal Melveta Glee (Sue) Stoutimore
CAWKER CITY --- Melveta Glee (Sue) Stoutimore, 78, Cawker City, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at Downs Nursing Center in Downs.  Sue was born July 11, 1925, in Clifton, the daughter of Emery F. and Mabel R. Huffman Klein. She was baptized as a young girl at the Methodist Church in Clifton.  She married Jack L. Riggs on June 1, 1944, in Salina. He preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1945, while in the service. She married Farrel E. Stoutimore on April 21, 1948, in Salina. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1984, in Stockton. She also was preceded in death by her parents; and her twin brother, Melvin Gale Klein; and brother, Henry Gilbert Klein.
Survivors include her oldest daughter, Debra Ann Roth and husband, Rollin, Cawker City; and grandchildren, Holly Renee Roth and Stacey Leigh Roth; her son, Scott Allen Stoutimore and wife, Tyna Stoutimore, Phillipsburg; and a grandchild, Calli Layne Stoutimore; and her youngest daughter, Janis Sue Zillinger and husband, Mark, Topeka; and grandchildren, Alex Paige Zillinger, Amie Nicole Zillinger and Aric Micah Zillinger.
She was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and a member of the ESA in Stockton.  Sue moved from Clifton to Salina in the seventh grade, where she graduated from Salina High School on May 28, 1943. After her first marriage to Jack Riggs, she moved to northeast Oregon. Upon Jack's death, she moved back to Salina where she met and married Farrel Stoutimore. They lived in Salina until 1951, and then moved to Stockton. They lived in Stockton until 1961. They then moved to Goodland, then back to Stockton in 1963, where Sue lived until 1985. She moved to Salina, where she lived until April 2002. Sue then moved to Cawker City, where she lived until her death.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton with the Rev. David Hardy officiating. Interment will follow in Stockton Cemetery in Stockton. She will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, where family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bird Aviary at Downs Nursing Home and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

6 Nov 2003 Craig Daily Press, CO Beulah June Traylor
Craig resident Beulah June Traylor died Oct. 9, 2003, at The Memorial  Hospital. She was 72.  Traylor was born June 1, 1931, in Stockton, Kan., to Joseph and Martha (Clark) Thompson.  Traylor was raised and attended school in Stockton, graduating from high school there. She lived in Stockton and Belle Plain, and for many years in northern Arkansas and Missouri. She was married to Walter Traylor for 13 years. Traylor worked for the Missouri State Home in Fulton as a nurse's aid for many years. She moved to Craig about two and a half years ago. She was a member of the Mite Society in Kansas and attended the First Christian Church in Craig.
Traylor is survived by her daughter, Nellie McDougal, of Decatur, Ark.; sons Gary (Jaydene) Thompson, of Craig, Tommy (Sheri) Nash, of Missouri, and Jimmy Nash; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Lemmonds, of Sacramento, Calif.; and brothers Raymond Thompson, of Craig, and John Thompson, of Commerce City.
Traylor was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Genieve Henry, a brother, Donald L., and her husband, Walter Traylor.
Services were Oct. 17, 2003, at Sunset Meadows I with Beryl Wright officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were all June's family and her many friends.
Services were concluded at Sunset Meadows.

after 5 Nov 2003 unknown paper Georgianna Marie Vopat
Georgianna Marie Vopat 94, Plainville died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Hays Medical Center. Born February 9, 1909 in rural Ellsworth County Kansas to James and Hanna Zamrzla. She had 5 brothers, James, John and Ernest (Ike) and three sisters, Mae, Margaret and One December 31, 1941 she married Otto O. Vopat in Wilson Kansas.
They moved to Russell where she worked as a store clerk fop J.C.Penny. After a short while they moved to Dubuque, Kansas where they raised their two sons Eugene O born April 15, 1946 and Joseph (Jerry Joe) born February 25, 1950.   The family moved to Plainville in 1958 where Georgianna worked 10 years for Duckwalls. They lived in Plainville for 45 years. She lovingly raised their sons and cared for her husband during his extended illness.
Georgianna loved being around her family, volunteering at Rooks County Nursing Home and sharing with the community and friends. She will be especially remembered for her many handmade craft items that she gave away freely as gifts,
Survivors include a son, Gene (Trish) Vopat of Hays Kansas, daughter-in-law Vopat, of Hays sister Meg Soukup of Wilson. Five grandchildren, Vopat, Katy (Matthew) Schmidt, Ashley Vopat, (Blaine) Flack, Caleb Vopat and two great grandchildren and Tyler Schmidt all of Hays.
Services are Saturday November 8, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, Rev. Joe Popelka , celebrant. Interment was in the Wilson Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Plainville Funeral Home.

3 Nov 2003 The Hays Daily News Lois Louise Gustafson
HILL CITY - Lois Louise Gustafson, 84, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at Graham County Hospital, Hill City.   She was born June 15, 1919, in Lamar, Neb., to Ishmael and Gwendolen (Jones) Elliott.  She married George Gustafson on Aug. 26, 1936, in rural Palco.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; four daughters, Myrna McGee, Bella Vista, Ark., Marllys Yelton, Palco, Merriel Riley, Hill City, and Mary Monaghan, Boca Raton, Fla; three sisters, Ione Cobb, Luray, Alberta Brown, Mesa (article cut off at this point.)

30 Oct 2003 The Hays Daily News Arthur E. Arpin
HAYS - Arthur E. Arpin, 89, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.   He was born April 24, 1914, in Damar to Xavier and Rosa (Newell) Arpin.  He graduated from Damar High School. He married Elsie Helen Marcotte on Sept. 20, 1938, at Zurich; she died Jan. 6, 1997.  He was postmaster at Damar prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Damar, and Bishop Cunningham Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Hays.
Survivors include four (article cut off at this point.)

24 Oct 2003 The Hays Daily News Dolores Viva Bomgardner
WICHITA - Dolores Viva Bomgardner, 87, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, in Wichita.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Palco. Watson Funeral Home Garden Chapel, Wichita, is in charge of arrangements.  (article cut off at this point.)

17 Oct 2003 McCook Daily Gazette Jesse A. Hunt
 PLAINVILLE, Kan. -- Jesse A. Hunt, 77, of Palco, Kan., died Thursday (Oct. 16, 2003) at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kan.  He was born July 24, 1926, to John and Elizabeth (Deirking) Hunt in Lebanon. He was a 1945 graduate of Lebanon High School.  On Aug. 9, 1945, he married Jean Lafferty in St. Francis. In 1970, the couple moved to the Palco area, where he began farming. He was active as a 4-H leader for many years and he was a faithful member of the Redline Church of God in Palco.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Hunt; two infant children; two brothers, Lester and Alvin Hunt; and three sisters, Agnes O'Hare, Alice Schultz and Dolly Goedken.
Survivors include his wife Jean of Palco; one son, Jerry Hunt of Wichita, Kan.; three daughters, Dorothy Lawver of Wakeeney, Kan., Kay Lynn Rogers of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jane Rudman of Halstead, Kan.; one brother, Junior Hunt of Imperial; one sister, Elaine Peterson of Palisade; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Monday, 2 p.m., at the Redline Church of God in Palco with the Rev. Ron Fontenot officiating. Burial is Tuesday, 10 a.m., at the Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon.
Visitation is Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Redline Church of God in Palco and can be sent in care of the funeral home.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville is in charge of the arrangements.

30 Sep 2003 McCook Daily Gazette Hilda Shaffer
TRENTON -- Hilda Shaffer, age 78, passed away Sept. 23, 2003.She was born to Pete and Jenny (VanDyke) Nyp in Palco, Kan., Sept. 23, 1925.  Hilda grew up and graduated in Palco, after which she worked in various cafes.  While working at Ellsworth, Kan., she met and married Dick Shaffer. To this union a son, Merlin, was born. They called Trenton home. Hilda cooked at the Soo Paw Cafe for 30 years. She loved to cook and was a great seamstress and homebody.  Hilda lost her battle with cancer Sept. 23, 2003.
Preceding her in death were her parents, four brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her husband; son, Merlin; daughter-in-law, Rita; one brother, Harley; special friends, relatives, nieces and nephews.
By Hilda's request, there will be no viewing or services. The body will be cremated and a private burial is at Trenton Cemetery.
She is sadly missed by friends and family.
IN MEMORY OF HILDA
One or the other must leave
One or the other must stay
One or the other must grieve
That is forever the way
That is the vow that was sworn
Faithful 'til death do us part
Braving what has to be born
Hiding the ache in the heart
One how so ever adored
First must be summoned away
That is the will of the Lord
One or the other must stay

22 Sep 2004 Hays Daily News Frankie Lou Cooper
Frankie Lou Cooper, 69, Woodston, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at Infinia in Kensington.   She was born July 2, 1935, in Denver to Laurence and Frankie (Nelson) Burnham.  She married Douglas E. Cooper on July 12, 1953, in Denver. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Larry Cooper, Woodston, and Tim Cooper, Lakewood, Colo.; two daughters, LeaAnn Marsh, Woodston, and Linnea Franklin, Carthage, Tenn.; a brother, Clark Burnham, Woodston; eight (article cut off at this point.)

16 Sep 2003 Superior Express Harold Claude Bennett
 Harold Claude BENNETT, 68, died Aug 4 at Select Specialty Hospital, Topeka.  Mr. Bennett was born March 15, 1936, in Miami, Okla., to Claude and Violet Leavitt Bennett. May 17, 1958, he married Carol JoAnn Thummel in the Sacred Heart Church, Esbon. Services were at St Thomas Church, Stockton, Aug 9. Graveside services were at St Elizabeth's Catholic Cemetery, Esbon.   Military services were performed by Monroe-Taylor-Barnes VFW Post 8873, Stockton.  Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, was in charge of arrangements.

aft 29 Aug 2003 The Newton Kansan Daniel E. Nachtigal
INMAN -- Daniel E. Nachtigal, 86, died Friday (Aug. 29, 2003) at Pleasant View Home in Inman.  He was born Oct. 10, 1916, to Henry P. and Marie (Ediger) Nachtigal in McPherson County. He married Marjorie Regier June 11, 1944, in Inman. She survives.  He had worked for the Kansas State Fair for 37 years as maintenance director. He graduated from Inman High School. He was a farmer in Harvey County for many years. He was a past member of the Kiwanis Club in Buhler and he worked for the MCC sale board for 22 years. He was a member of the Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church in Inman and the Kansas Mennonite Men's Chorus. He also was a trustee at Hoffnungsau Church.
Other survivors include: two daughters, Diane McReynolds of Woodston and Suzanne Jones of Canton; two brothers, Frank E. Nachtigal of Inman and Paul E. Nachtigal of Washington; three sisters, Tillie E. Schmidt of Inman, Wanda E. Claassen of Newton and Ruth D. Carter of Nixa, Mo.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: four brothers, Richard Nachtigal, Henry E. "Hank" Nachtigal and infant twins Henry Nachtigal and Peter Nachtigal; and a sister, Nellie Nachtigal.
Funeral service was held Monday at Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church in Inman.
Burial was in Hoffnungsau Cemetery in Inman.
Memorials have been established with the MCC, Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church and Pleasant View Home, all in care of Buhler Mortuary, 120 N. Main Street, Buhler, KS 67522.

15 Aug 2003 The Hays Daily News Ida K. Adams
BOGUE - Ida K. Adams, 93, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.   She was born Jan. 9, 1910, in rural Graham County to Louis Carl and Violet Isabelle (Noah) Grecian.  She was an elementary school teacher and longtime area resident.
Survivors include a sister, Nova Neuhaus, Amarillo, Texas.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bogue United Methodist Church; burial in Morlan Township Cemetery, rural Palco.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Spencer-Stinemetz (article is cut off at this point.)

15 Aug 2003 Amarillo Globe News (TX.) John Christopher Knipp
PAMPA - John Christopher Knipp, 20, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, in Denton.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Bartel, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. today in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
Mr. Knipp was born Oct. 3, 1982, in Pampa. He was currently attending University of North Texas in Denton.
Survivors include his parents, Cheryl and David Bridge of Pampa; a sister, Jessica Knipp of Pampa; a brother, Jake Russell of Pampa; and his grandparents, A. E. and Reba Trimble of Pampa and Bertha Knipp of Damar, Kan.

15 Aug 2003 The Salina Journal Herbert A. Simpson
PLAINVILLE  KS   Herbert A. Simpson, 74, rural Plainville, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003.
Mr. Simpson was born Nov. 3, 1928, near the Saline River. He was a farmer-rancher.
Survivors include his wife, of the home three daughters, Lorraine Baughman of Stockton, Toni Anderson of Salina and Mardi Windholz of Westminster, Colo. two brothers, Stanley of St. Anthony, Idaho, and Allen of Eukon, Okla. a stepbrother, Elwyn Teasley of Salina 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Plainville Methodist Church. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery with military honors by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to the church or Outpatient Oncology at 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 and Sunday at the funeral chapel and 9 a.m. to service time Monday at the church.

29 Aug 2003 The Hays Daily News. Hays, Ellis County, Kansas Warren K. Chesney
PLAINVILLE - Warren K. Chesney, 81, former Woodston resident, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at Rooks County Health Center.
He was born Jan. 2, 1922, in Paradise to Kent and Hazel (Day) Chesney.   He married Wanda Glodfelty on June 10, 1945, in Woodston. He was a farmer and owner-operator of Chesney Oil Co. near Woodston. He had lived in Plainville the past 11 years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home three sons, Kent, Stockton, Keith Woodston, and Kevin Salina a daughter, Blecha, Plainville two brothers, Homer, Natoma, and Robert, Woodston a sister, Evelyn Baumer, Hutchinson 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Melton.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Plainville United Methodist Church burial in Survey Cemetery, south of Woodston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to House Calls Inc. of Hays Medical Center or the church.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

25 Aug 2003 The Hays Daily News Ethel B. Ramsey
ZURICH - Ethel B. Ramsey, 88, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, at the Graham County Hospital, Hill City.  She was born May 27, 1915, in rural Wallace County to Martin Lewis and Mary Almira (Churchill) Louvin.  She married Leonard V. Ramsey on Feb. 16, 1935, in Goodland. He died May 7, 1987. She was a homemaker and longtime area resident.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City; burial at 3 p.m. in Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Survivors include a son, Joe E., Texanna, Okla.; two daughters, Rosemary C. Searles, Zurich, and Bonnie Jean "B. J." Branch, Dallas  (article cut off at this point)

15 Aug 2003 The Hays Daily News Donald Keller
 PLAINVILLE - Donald Keller, 65, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, at his home.   He was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Rooks County to Ernest and Caroline (Armbrister) Keller. He graduated from Palco High School and attended Fort Hays State University. He was a U.S. Army veteran.  He married Adele Conyac on July 10, 1967, in Russell. She died March 29, 2001. He was a lifelong Plainville and Palco area resident. He worked for Tom's Machine.
Survivors include three daughters, Dawn (article cut off at this point)

9 Aug 2003 Unknown Paper Elizabeth " Betty"   Whittemore Osborn
Elizabeth “Betty” Whittemore Osborn, 85, of Winfield, formerly of Stockton, died Aug. 6, 2003, in Winfield.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church in Stockton with the Lyle Miller officiating. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the First Congregational Church, Stockton Nova Theatre, Stockton Austin-Whittemore Museum, Vermillion, S. D. Cumbernauld Village, Winfield, Cottonwood Point and IDEA, Augusta. Contributions may be sent to Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.
Osborn was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Vermillion, S. D., to and Helen (Austin) Whittemore.
After graduating Phi Beta Kappa in bacteriology from the University of South Dakota in 1939, she worked for the Kansas Department of Health in Topeka.
On Jan. 8, 1942, she married Robert K. Osborn in Topeka. They lived in Pensacola, Fla., during World War II, then moved to Stockton.
She assisted her husband in his law office for many years and was active in civic work in the community. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and P.E.O.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Mark Osborn, Frazer, Pa. two daughters, Priscilla All Augusta, and Barbara Humpert, Winfield eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Her husband and a son, Robert W. Osborn, preceded her in death.

6 Aug 2003 Kalamazoo Gazette Wanda J. Wahmhoff
Passed away suddenly Monday, August 4, 2003. Mrs. Wahmhoff was born March 16, 1931 in Palco, Kansas, and resided in this area the majority of her life. Surviving are 11 children, Susan (Richard) Starbuck, Karen (Drew) Chapple, Dan (Lorie) Wahmhoff, Ken (Kris) Wahmhoff, Ellen (Rick) Nelson, Betsy (Eusebio) Perales, Myrna (Andrea) Molinari, Ronald (Rinda) Wahmhoff, Naomi (Jason) Gingerich, Thomas (Precious) Wahmhoff, Mutsuko (Brian) Kwitchoff; 37 grandchildren; 1 great-grand-son. She was preceded in death by three sisters. The family will meet friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the BLOOMINGDALE CHAPEL D. L. MILLER FUNERAL HOME
A Funeral Service will be held Friday 11:00 a.m. at the Bloomingdale Christian Church, Rev. Ron Packer, of the First Christian Church of Paw Paw, officiating. According to her wishes, cremation will take place following the service. The family suggests memorials to the Bloomingdale Christian Fellowship, 43395 6th Ave., Bloomingdale, MI 49026.

6 Aug 2003 Carthage Press(Carthage, Mo.) LaRenda Florence Wertko
LaRena Florence Wertko, 88, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at Cartahge Nursing and Rehab. She was born March 12, 1915 in Woodston, Kan. to Harvey and Mary (Hoar) Allen.  Mrs. Wertko graduated high school in 1932. She attended Salt Lake City Business College in Hutchinson, Kan. She later attended South Western Bible College in Enid, Okla. She worked several years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.  She entered full time ministry after she met and married Rev. Mike Allen Wertko. They worked in Ark., Okla, Texas, and other states as her husband led in evangelistic and pastoral work. They were married for nearly 50 years. They were laborers together for God. He preceded her in death Aug. 6, 1990.  Mrs. Wertko was a member of First Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by a son, David Wertko, Cartahge, and a sister, Laura E. Price.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rosemary Ann Wertko, Feb. 28, 1944, at birth.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation is open.

30 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Thomas J. Beiker
LENEXA - Thomas Beiker, 56, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at The Sweet Life at Rosehill.   He was born July 4, 1947, in Plainville to Joseph and Elvera (Holzhauer) Beiker. He graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in business administration.  He married Marian Rothwell on April 24, 1971. He was an independent insurance agent and owned and operated Tom Beiker Insurance Agency.
Survivors include his son, Paul, West Des Moines, Iowa; a daughter, Carrie Beiker, Kansas City (article cut off at this point.)

28 Jul 2004 The Hays Daily News Beulah L. Thomas
HUTCHINSON - Beulah L. Thomas, 88, formerly of Plainville and Zurich, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at her home.   She was born Dec. 25, 1915, in Zurich to Frank and Blanche (Sparks) Mead.  She married Richard Len Thomas on March 25, 1938, in Hays. He died Sept. 7, 1982. She was a resident of Hutchinson since 1996. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Donald Thomas Sr. and wife Dora, Plainville; a daughter, Doris Rue and husband Kenneth, Hutchinson; a sister, May Dougherty, (article cut off at this point)

aft 23 Jul 2003 Greeley Tribune Shirley Goes
Shirley Goes, 69, of Westminster  CO  died Wednesday, July 23, at her home.  She was born March 24, 1934, in Plainville, Kan., to Henry and Ina (Artman) Thomas.  On Jan. 22, 1955, she married Derryl Goes in Plainville KS.  Mrs. Goes was raised in Plainville and graduated from Fort Hays State College with a degree in elementary education with a minor in music. She was a homemaker, mother, wife and the best grandmother in the world, who loved the mountains, reading, knitting and crocheting..  Mrs. Goes love of music began at a very young age. At age 12, she began playing the church organ. She later spent 19 years as organist at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greeley, 12 years as organist at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Thornton, and the past five years as organist at St. Stephen’s church in Northglenn.
Survivors are her husband, Derryl of Westminster two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Hulsey and Kris and Jim Hill, all of LaSalle a son, Greg Goes of Tucson, Ariz. and five grandchildren, Kelli Hulsey of Bershad, Ukraine, and Benjamin Hulsey, both of LaSalle, Elizabeth Hill of Philadelphia, and Jamie Hill of Denver. Also surviving are two sisters, Lola Rodgers and Marilyn Curtis, and a brother, Glenn Thomas.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 10828 N. Huron St., Northglenn.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Stephen’s Music Committee, 10828 N. Huron St., Northglenn, CO 80234.
Olinger Highland Mortuary in Northglenn is in charge of arrangements.

25 Jul 2003 The Hayes Daily News Theodore "Ted" R. Hrabe
PLAINVILLE KS  Theodore “Ted” R. Hrabe, 86, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Rooks County Nursing Home.
He was born April 26, 1917, near Plainville to and Rose (Ruzicka) Hrabe. He was a lifelong area farmer and rancher.
He married Mildred Denio July 10, 1940 she died Sept. 23, 1984.
Survivors include a son, Darrel, Plainville a daughter, Cooper, Plainville a brother, Clarence, Plainville a sister, Clara LeRock, Plainville seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation is until 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.

22 Jul 2003 The Hays Daily News Shirley A. Miller
She was born Oct. 13, 1936, in Zurich to William and Victoria (Desmarteau) Benoit.   She married Weldon L. Miller on Jan. 5, 1957, in Norton. She was a homemaker and had lived in Great Bend most of her life, coming from Plainville.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, George and Robert, both of Great Bend; three daughters, Kathy Robinson, Panama City, Fla., Mary Cooley, Great Bend, and Cheryl Roa, Hays; two sisters, Edna Bedard, Thornton, Colo., and Joyce Loreg, Great (article cut off at this point)

22 Jul 2003 McCook Daily Gazette (McCook, NE.) Sylvia L. Martin
OBERLIN -- Sylvia L. Martin, 87, died Saturday (July 19, 2003) at Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin.  She was born Dec. 31, 1915, to Irl and Mary (Combs) Gilliland in Rooks County, Kan. She was raised in Webster, Kan., and graduated from Webster High School in 1933.  On Oct. 5, 1938, she married Joseph M. Martin in Damar, Kan. The couple made their home in Oberlin where she was a beauty operator.  She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph; and two brothers, Ward and Herold Gilliland.
Survivors include one son, Steve Martin of McCook; one daughter, Joelene Johnson and husband, Bruce of Canon City, Colo.; one sister, Berniece Zerger of Arvada, Colo.; and six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services are Thursday, 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin with the Rev. George Kochuvelikkakam and Deacon Stan Chaplin officiating. Interment is at the Oberlin Cemetery.
Visitation is Wednesday, 1-8 p.m., and Thursday, 8 a.m., until service time at Pauls Funeral Home of Oberlin.
Memorials may be given in her name to the donor's choice or to the Parkinson Foundation.
Pauls Funeral Home of Oberlin is in charge of the arrangements.

22 Jul 2003 Hays Daily News Carl L. Orr
OSBORNE - Carl L. Orr, 96, formerly of Woodston, died Friday, July 18, 2003, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home; burial in Ash Rock Cemetery near Woodston. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

21 Jul 2003
OSBORNE - Carl L. Orr, 96, formerly of Woodston, died Friday, July 18, 2003, at Parkview Care Center, Osborne.   He was born June 6, 1907, near Woodston to John Thomas and Maggie M. (Mastin) Orr.  He married Nellie Mae Butler on Aug. 28, 1925, in Stockton. She died Dec. 11, 1993. He was a longtime Woodston area resident. He was a farmer-rancher.
Survivors include a son, Roy, Gaylord; a daughter, Veda Miller, Stockton; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three (article cut off at this point.)

18 Jul 2003 Great Bend Tribune Rogene "Gene" Janet Keiswetter
Rogene “Gene” Janet Keiswetter, 80, of Great Bend, died July 16 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She was born Sept. 14, 1922, at Clay County, Neb., the daughter of Leslie and Myrtle Wilson Wakelin. She married Noble Keiswetter July 24, 1943, at Smith Center. He died Dec. 17, 1994. She had worked as a secretary for Western Power and Gas Co., a predecessor of Aquila. She was a Great Bend resident since 1956, coming from Oklahoma City, Okla., and was a former resident of Alton and Woodston. She grew up in Fairfield, Neb. Mrs. Keiswetter was a member of First Christian Church, Order of the Eastern Star, and did much volunteer work with Great Bend schools and the churches. Survivors include two sons, Allen Keiswetter and wife, Gerda, and their daughters, Sesa and Emma, all of Arlington, Va., and Doug Keiswetter of Great Bend and his daughters, Jenna and Kaitlin, both of La Crosse; and two sisters, Mildred Kahman and Maxine Wells, both of Hastings, Neb. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Wakelin and Bill Wakelin; and one sister, Geraldine Steiger. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. William F. Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, all at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the church building fund, in care of the funeral home.

13 Jul 2003 unknown paper Donald M. Casey
PLAINVILLE KS   Donald M. Casey, 79, died Friday, July 11, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 29, 1924, near Natoma to James Leo and Anna Elizabeth (Westhusin) Casey. He graduated from Codell High School in 1941. He attended St. Joseph Military Academy and Fort Hays State University. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.
He married Doris Marston on Nov. 26, 1947. He was a lifetime area farmer-stockman.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Thomas E., Russell a sister, Marguerite Thompson, Smithville, Mo. four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville burial in the church cemetery.
A ladies guild rosary will be 3 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A parish vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at the church followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today at the funeral chapel and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic School, House Calls of HMC Home Health and Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

9 Jul 2003 The Hays Daily News Cleo Ivan Eichman
He was born Sept. 19, 1916, on a family farm in Graham County to Fred and Ethel (Hedge) Eichman. He graduated from Palco High School in 1936. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.   He married Frances Joy on May 25, 1949, in rural Hays. He worked for K-N Natural Gas company until retiring.
Survivors include his wife, Palco; a son, David Eichman, Hays; two daughters, Tabetha Schraeder, Hutchinson, and Marlene Pfeifer, Colby; three sisters, Lila Baldwin, Plainville, Ellenora (article cut off at this point.)

7 Jul 2003   Snyder Daily News Floyd M. Fletcher
PLAINVILLE, Kan. -- Floyd, M. Fletcher, father of Morris Jay Fletcher of Snyder, died Sunday, July 6, in the Hays Medical Center in Hays.
Service for Mr. Fletcher, 77, is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Plainville Church of the Nazarene in Plainville. Burial will be in the Plainville Cemetery.
Born on Sept. 16, 1925 in Virgil, Kan., he married Maxine Simms in Plainville. Mr. Fletcher was a graduate of Plainville High School and worked as a pumper for Lario Oil & Gas Co. for 36 years, retiring in 1987.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Tatman Fletcher a twin brother, Lloyd, and another brother, Feryl Fletcher and two sisters, Audrey Morrow and Helen Agard.
Survivors also include his wife, Maxine Simms of Plainville two daughters, Norma Lynn Lambeth of Salina, Kan., and Kay Ann Ray of Bethlehem, Ga. three sisters, Mardell Young of Los Angeles, Calif., Faye Brinker of Long Beach, Calif., and Madeline Moran of Plainville, Kan. five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

6 Jul 2003 The Hays Daily News Golda C. Siruta
DOWNS - Golda C. Siruta, 90, died Friday, July 4, 2003.   She was born March 1, 1913, in Fordlund, Mo. She was a retired homemaker.
Survivors include two daughters, JoAnn Fiest, Downs, and Irene Denio, Stockton; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex, in 1976.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Downs United Methodist Church, burial in Woodston Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m (article cut off at this point.)

Vada Hazen alumni Southwestern College Class of 1949, died July 3, 2003, in Stockton, Kan.. She was a former laboratory director and Rooks County Historical Society president.

2 Jul 2003 The Hays Daily News Marjorie Reese
LOGAN KS    Marjorie Hutchinson Reese, 80, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003, in Logan.
She was born Feb. 9, 1923, in Rooks County KS  to and Lela (Waters) Smith.
She married Leland Hutchinson on July 21, 1937. He died Jan. 10, 1970. She married Leroy Reese on Jan. 20, 1977. He died March 21. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Hutchinson, Hill City, and N. Wayne Hutchinson, Plainville two brothers, Smith, California, and Norman Smith, Arizona eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Mindrup.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Logan Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Logan Manor or the Phillips County Hospital.

25 Jun 2003 The Hays Daily News Lucida P. Geist
She was born April 11, 1926, in Catherine to Peter and Susanna (Ubert) Giebler.   She married Eugene Geist on Oct. 13, 1948, in Catherine. He died Sept. 21, 1987. She was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays.
Survivors include a son, Neil, Euless, Texas; seven daughters, Lois Muller and Mary Gross, both of Wichita, Sue Geist, Grand Prairie, Texas, Jeanee Volkel, Littleton, Colo., Bonnie Dinkel, Colby, Diane DeYoung, Palco, and Connie Neises, Emporia; a (article cut off at this point.)

aft 25 Jun 2003 Clovis News Journal (N. M..) Mary A. Pelzel
Mary A. Pelzel, 84, of Hays, Kan., died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Hays Medical Center in Hays.
She was born Jan. 1, 1919, in Catherine, Kan., to Fred and Margaret Dinkel Schmidt.
She married Alphonse Pelzel. She worked in housekeeping at a university in Hays. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Eagles Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Fidelis, Joe and Alex Schmidt; and a sister, Kate Quint.
Survivors include her husband, Alphonse, of Hays; four sons, Leon of Hays, Dave of Ellsworth, Kan., Steve of Larned, Kan., and Jerry of Salina, Kan.; a daughter, Diana Darnell of Clovis; four brothers, Hilary Schmidt and Marcellus Schmidt, both of Hays, Clarence Schmidt of Montana and John Schmidt of Great Bend, Kan.; four sisters, Tina Likiareopolous of Wichita, Kan., Ann Schmidt of Plainville, Kan., Marge Schmidt of Hays and Jane Jacobs of Minneapolis; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
An Eagles Auxiliary service will be held at 6:30 p.m. (CDT) today, and a parish vigil will be held at 7 p.m. today at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Monday.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Unit at the Hays Good Samaritan Center, 2700 Canal Blvd., Hays, KS 67601.
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hays is handling arrangements.

19 Jun 2003 The Hays Daily News Ann Lowry
PALCO - Ann Lowry, 70, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.   She was born April 9, 1933, in Hays to Earl and Alpha (Ray) Post.  She married Paul Lowry on Feb. 23, 1951, in Logan. She was a cook at several area restaurants.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Don and John, both of Plainville; five daughters, Pat Rudman, Leveland, Texas, Kristie Williams, Ginger Adams and Angie Plante, all of Plainville, and Carol Lowry, Palco; her mother, Logan; four (article cut off at this point.)

19 Jun 2003 The Hays Daily News Clarence Alvin Colburn
DUNCANVILLE, Texas  Clarence Alvin Colburn, 92, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, in Duncanville.
He was born May 31, 1911, in Stockton KS  to Alvin R. and Anna Mae Colburn. He owned a business distributing utility truck trailers.
Survivors include his wife, Colburn, of the home a daughter, Marilyn Everett, Plano, Texas a sister, Nelson, Duncanville a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were June 13 at Laurel Land Cemetery, Dallas. David Clayton and Sons Funeral Home, Duncanville, was in charge of arrangements.

16 Jun 2003 Tahlequah Daily Press  (Oklahoma)Clarence "Ray" Woodward
TAHLEQUAH - Funeral services for Clarence "Ray" Woodward, 58, of Wagoner, formerly of Tahlequah, are at 2 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2003, at the Reed- Culver Funeral Home with Pastor Helen Roberson officiating. Burial will follow in Boudinot Cemetery. Pallbearers include Koy Woodward, Uryeal Woodward, Ronald Woodward, Cody Pickering, John Pickering and Dewey Woodward. Honorary pallbearers are nephews and Steve Ells. Clarence "Ray" Woodward was born Oct. 15, 1944, in Tahlequah, the son of Vernon Anderson and Lucille (Kirk) Woodward, and he passed from this life on Thursday, June 12, 2003, in Wagoner, after reaching the age of 58 years, 7 months and 27 days. Ray attended schools at Oakdale, Pumkin Center and Tahlequah. He married Bertha Glacken Nov. 5, 1985. They had lived in Tyron and Tahlequah, and moved to Wagoner in 1997. Ray was a truck driver, and most recently worked for Transwood Trucking in Pryor. He was a member of the Church of Life in Wagoner. Ray was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, R. C. and Arnold Woodward. He is survived by his wife, Bertha, of the home; four sons, Koy Ray Woodward of the home, Cody Pickering and wife Tracy of Tyrone, John Pickering of Pryor, and Michael Woodward of Liberal, Kan.; two daughters, Tina O'Leary and husband Brent of Wylie, Texas, and Michelle Jesko and husband Brad of Des Moines, Iowa; three brothers, Uryeal Woodward and wife Lisa of Arlington, Texas, Dewey Woodward and wife Debbie of Liberal, Kan., and Ronald Woodward of Wagoner; six sisters, Lavernia "Tootie" Parkin, Bernice Helwig and Esther Smith and husband Larry, all of Liberal, Kan., Carolyn Clark and husband Guy of Palco, Kan., Teresa Bollinger and husband Tom and Diane Ells, all of Tulsa. He also leaves behind many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Reed-Culver Funeral Home, 117 W. Delaware, 456-2551.

16 Jun 2003 The Grand Island Independent, NE Helen L. Hunter
Helen L. Hunter, 82, of Grand Island died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Grand Island. The Rev. Gary Bennett will officiate.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Monday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hunter was born Dec. 9, 1920, at Rooks County, Kan., to Tom and Anna (Hrabe) Krob.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Hunter, in 1987.
Survivors of her immediate family include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Manresa Hunter of Bellevue, and a brother and sister-in-law, Delwan and Norma Krob of Omaha.   Also surviving are four grandchildren six great-grandchildren and a niece, Diane Krob.
Mrs. Hunter received her education in Rooks County, Kan., and graduated from Plainville High School in Plainville, Kan., in 1938.   She married Woodrow K. Hunter on April 9, 1939, in Manhattan, Kan. The couple lived in Lexington before moving to Grand Island in 1958.
She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Aaron, in 1979 and her first daughter-in-law, Jovita Hunter, in 1982.
Memorials are suggested to the Stolley Park Church of Christ.

15 Jun 2003 The Olympian, Washington Ethel Gertrude (Gager) Cross
Ethel passed away June 8th in Olympia, Wash. at 100 years, 5 months of age. A resident of Thurston County for 75 years, Ethel was born in Stockton, Kansas on January 7, 1903. She was preceded in death by her husband, 6 brothers and sisters son, Eldon and two grandsons. She is survived by two sons, and Kenneth one daughter, Wagonblast one brother, Lavar Gager 13 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
A Memorial Celebration will be at the 1st Baptist Church, Washington St. SE and 9th, Olympia, at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 17th.

5 Jun 2003 Elsworth County Independent Reporter Lloyd Lee Breckenridge
CENTER CITY, Pa. — Lloyd Lee Breckenridge, 68, died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at Graduate Hospital. Mr. Breckenridge was born and raised in Woodston, Kan. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, in 1956. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1959 as an intelligence specialist at Fort Holabird, MD., and Fort Hood, Texas. In 1962, Mr. Breckenridge moved to Center City and went to work as a chemical engineer for Mobil Oil at its research facility in Paulsboro, Gloucester County. He stayed with the firm until his retirement in the late 1990s. In retirement, Mr. Breckenridge was a docent at the Rosenbach Museum and Library and a volunteer at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and with the IRS, where he helped people complete their income tax forms.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Kit; two sisters, Anne Grothusen of Ellsworth, Kan., and Imogene Hughes of Topeka, Kan., and a brother, Dick Breckenridge of Tyler, Texas. A private service was conducted May 25 at Woodston.

aft 2 Jun 2003 Evergreen Memorial Chapel Paul E. Moss
Paul E. Moss, the son of Delbert and Florence Jones Moss was born January 24, 1930 in Webster, Kansas and died June 2, 2003 at Christian Healthcare at the age of 73 years, 4 months and 18 days. Mr. Moss was employed for many years as a truck driver until his retirement in 1992. Survivors include his wife, Gina of the home, two sons, Paul Moss of California, Stanley Moss of the state of Nevada, four daughters, Lori Moss of Oklahoma, Lisa Moss of California, Paula Moss of Indiana, Linda Moss of Washington, four brothers, Ray, Lester, Keith and Donald Moss, all of California, and four sisters, Colleen, Bethal, and Ellen Moss, all of Washington and LaDonna Jean Moss of California. He was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and his parents. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday June 6, 2003 at Moundville Cemetery with Rev. Terry Mosher officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Chapel, Nevada, Missouri. www.evergreenmemorialchapel.com

1 Jun 2003 Hays Daily News Edith Luella Buttermore
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Edith Luella Buttermore, 86, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at North Platte.   She was born June 7, 1916, on a farm south of Woodston to Clayton and Lauretta (Griffin) Doane. She attended Chalk Mound Grade School and graduated from Woodston Rural High School in 1935.  She married Ralph Merriman. She married Russell Taylor who was killed in World War II. She married John D. Buttermore in 1953, in Woodston.  She was a licensed abstracter and retired from the U.S. Housing (article cut off at this point.)

28 May 2004 The Ledger (Hemingford, NE) Lucile Farrington
Lucile Farrington died peacefully on May 21, 2004. She was born Helen Lucile Montgomery on April 12, 1911 in Plainville, Kansas. Lucile was the quintessential 20th century American. Her parents moved the family in a covered wagon from their farm near Plainville to the railroad station on their move back to Missouri.
Lucile attended Roman Catholic schools in Moberly, Missouri. Days after her sixteenth birthday, her beloved mother, Mary Velma died. Her father, Joe, worked for the Wabash Railroad and Lucile was very helpful in raising her younger sister and brother. After church on Sundays, she would take them to the local drugstore owned by the Farrington brothers. On May 15, 1931 she married Owen Farrington. They spent their honeymoon in St. Louis and went to a baseball game. She and Owen were lifelong fans of the Cardinals.
She and Owen played bridge together and after four decades became Life Masters in Duplicate Bridge.
In 1943, Lucile and Owen purchased Holsten’s Rexall Drug Store in Alliance, Nebraska. They moved from St. Louis with their children, Dan and Janet and lived in the Drake Hotel for several months, as housing was difficult to find because of the active air base. During the next twenty-five years, Lucile maintained the financial records for the store. She enjoyed going to market in Denver and meeting with other pharmacist families.
While rearing her family, Lucile began to needlepoint, sew and macramé. She started painting in the early 1960’s and thoroughly enjoyed taking art lessons. As a golf widow, she devoted many hours to china painting and creating “Nama” masterpieces that now adorn the homes of her friends and family. She was very pleased to earn Best of Show in the Box Butte Art Society’s annual show in the 1970’s.
Lucile and Owen enjoyed going to the horse races. They traveled to various towns and eventually owned a few thoroughbreds and had a lot of fun at the track.
She was devoted to her family and supported her children and grandchildren in furthering their education. After sixty-eight years of marriage, her beloved Owen died in 1999. For the past fours years, she has lived with her daughter Mary Jo and family.
Lucile is survived by her son Dan and daughter-in-law Judy and daughters Janet and son-in-law Fred Brown, and Mary Jo and son-in-law Dave Burnett. She has ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her two sisters and one brother.
Upon cremation Lucile will rest with her husband in the Alliance cemetery. A reception honoring Lucile will be held following a family service this summer. Memorials may be sent to the Carnegie Arts Center or a charity of one’s choice.
Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

23 May 2003 The Hays Daily News Richard P. Bedore
ABILENE - Richard P. Bedore, 87, a former Damar resident, died Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at Infinia Care Home, Abilene.   He was born May 9, 1916, in Zurich to Leo and Anna (Rempe) Bedore.  He married Evelyn Opal Stithem on Nov. 19, 1936, in Zurich. He retired after 35 years with the Rooks County road department.
Survivors include his wife, Hill City; four sons, Darrell, Damar, Richard, Aurora, Colo., Ronald F., Hill City, and Christian, Stockton; a daughter, JoAnn Chavez, Irving, Texas (article cut off at this point.)

20 May 2003 The Hays Daily News Edmund J. Meyers
He was born March 21, 1915, in rural Plainville to William and Anna (Havlas) Meyers.   He married Virginia Kriley on May 10, 1938, in Plainville. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a daughter, Patricia Norris, Plainville, two sisters, Lenora Garvert, Plainville, and Grace Mongeau, Zurich; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a step great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart (article cut off at this point.)

23 Apr 2003 Las Vegas Review Journal (NV.) Florence I. Koons Belamy Britt
Florence I. Koons Bellamy Britt, 92, died April 16. She was born Jan. 1, 1911, in Stockton, Kan. A retired accounting technician, she was a seven-year resident of Las Vegas, a retired Worthy Matron, Pahrump Chapter of Eastern Star, and a member of First Christian Church.
She is survived by her sons, Duane Bellamy of Watsonville, Calif., and Darrell Bellamy of Las Vegas; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are pending. The family requests memorial donations be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice-East. Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society handled arrangements.

20 Apr 2003 The Hays Daily News Carl E. Probasco
STOCKTON - Carl E. Probasco, 94, died Friday, April 18, 2003, at Solomon Valley Manor.   He was born Jan. 5, 1909, in Dickinson County to George A. and Jessie (Steele) Probasco. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1927.  He married Philisene Koppes on Nov. 1, 1938, in Zurich. He was a lifetime Rooks County resident. He was a farmer and was a school bus driver for 18 years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, George, Hays; a daughter, Barbara Williams, Salina; four (article cut off at this point.)

17 Apr 2003 The Hays Daily  News Kenneth D. Thyfault
HAYS - Kenneth D. Thyfault, 74, died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.   He was born June 6, 1928, in Zurich to Sylvio and Claranda (Burton) Thyfault. He graduated from Fort Hays State University.  He married Anita "Sally" Bedore on July 17, 1950, in Zurich. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Terry, Russell, and Jim, Hays; four daughters, Vickie Thyfault, Denver, Cindy Hart, Loveland, Colo., Sandy Thyfault  (article cut off at this point.)

17 Apr 2003 Salina Journal Marjorie LuElla Kelly
NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Marjorie LuElla Kelly, 72, Naperville, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003. Mrs. Kelly was born May 26, 1930, at Stockton, Kan. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Donald of the home; two daughters, Cindy Shoger of Naperville and Kathie Pirochta of Joliet, Ill.; two brothers, Albert and Robert Faris; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to VNA Hospice, 1245 Corporate Blvd., Aurora IL 60504, or the American Cancer Society, 999 N. Main, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the service Monday at the funeral home.

15 Apr 2003 The Hays Daily News Chris W. Carmicheal
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.   W. Carmicheal, 41, died April 14, 2003.
He was born April 24,1961, in Plainville, Kansas,   to Ronald and Shirley Carmicheal. He helped erect telecommunications towers.
Survivors include a son, Kamon Zehner, Grand Junction his father and stepmother, Ronald and Margie Carmicheal, Grand Junction, Colo. and two sisters, Debra Smith, Houston, and Kim Black, Grand Junction.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville burial in Plainville Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Callahan-Edfast Mortuary of Grand Junction.

14 Apr 2003 unknown paper Wade Allen Rozean
PLAINVILLE KS  Allen Rozean, 83, died Friday, April 11, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Dellvale, Kansas,   to Chester F. and Goldie M. (Maddy) Rozean. He was raised on a farm near Densmore. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.
He married Laura Lee Griffith on Aug. 18, 1946, in Norton. He was manager of Mid West Lumber Company, Plainville, from 1947 to his retirement in 1985. he was a member of the Plainville Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home four sons, Wade Jr., Douglas and all of Hays, and Robert, Lindale, Texas three daughters, Deanna Miller, Victoria, Jo Rozean Denver, and Bonnie Kendall, Russell a brother, Bill, Lubbock, Texas a sister, Wilma Kettlehut, Bennet, Neb. 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Charles.
Services were today at First Christian Church, Plainville burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Plainville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the organization of the donor's choice.

11 Apr 2003 Las Vegas Review Journal (NV.) Robert M. Keiser
Robert M. Keiser, 87, died Tuesday at home. He was born Aug. 2, 1915, in Fort Wayne, Ind. A retired field service manager in the aircraft industry, he was a 26-year resident of Boulder City and a member of Masonic Lodge 37.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian of Boulder City; daughter, Robyn Clifford; and son, Donald Clifford, both of Stockton, Kan.; sisters, Sharron Cooper and Betsy Widle, both of Las Vegas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be in Kansas. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Tiger Wood Foundation. Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society handled arrangements.

9 Apr 2003 The Hays Daily News Larry A. Arpin
SPOKANE, Wash.  Larry A. Arpin, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 15 2003, at Waterford Retirement Home.
He was born July 10, 1916, in Damar, KS,  to Xavier and Rose Marie (Newell) Arpin. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.
He moved to Moses Lake, Wash., in 1969, then to Spokane in 1997. He was a soil conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service, retiring in 1972.
Survivors include five sons, A., Denver, Co. Roger C., Cape Giradeau, Mo., J., Spokane, Wash., Jeffrey P., Billings, Mont., and David W., Houston, Texas two brothers, Arthur Hays, Ks.,and Alfred, Damar, Ks. three sisters, Mary Berland and Virginia Thyfault, both of Damar,Ks and Duetta LaPlante, Independence, Mo. 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and infant son, Douglas George. Services were Feb. 21 in Spokane. Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home, Spokane, was in charge of arrangements.

9 Apr 2003 The Hays Daily News Mary Jane "Marie" Miller
PLAINVILLE - Mary Jane "Marie" Miller, 94, formerly of Woodston, died Sunday, April 6, 2003, at Rooks County Health (article cut off at this point.)

7 Apr 2003
PLAINVILLE - Mary Jane "Marie" Miller, 94, formerly of Woodston, died Sunday, April 6, 2003, at Rooks County Health Center.   She was born April 11, 1908, in Osborne County to Harry Earl and Bertha Elizabeth (Eddy) McEwen. She attended the Belleville School and Banks District 71.  She married Harold C. Miller on Sept. 3, 1933. He died Nov. 27, 1976. She was a telephone operator for Woodston Mutual Telephone Company for 12 years.
Survivors include a daughter (article cut off at this point.)

aft 8 Apr 2003 Olmstead Funeral Home Dorothea Jean Riffel
Dorothea Jean Riffel, 76, of Springdale, Arkansas died April 8, 2003, in Houston, Texas.  She was born December 22, 1926, in Stockton, KS., the daughter of
Forest and Veda VanHorn.  Dorothea graduated from Stockton High School in 1944 where she met her future husband Duane Riffel and they became high school sweethearts.  She  later attended Denver Business College in Denver Colorado. After graduation she was employed by the Boeing Modification Center in Denver, which modified B 29 airplanes.  After World War II Duane and Dorothea married and enjoyed 57 years, 2 months and 5 days of a cherished  life together.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Springdale.  Dorothea was a past president of The Heart of the Lakes Hospice organization, now known as Outreach in The Hills. and a volunteer worker at Haven House for Victims of Domestic Violence in Heber Springs, Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband Edward Duane Riffel, three sons Dennis Riffel of Fairhope, Alabama, Douglas Riffel of North  Little Rock, Arkansas, Bradley Riffel of Canton, Ohio  and a daughter,  Kathy Herriman of Fayetteville, Arkansas.  She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild in addition to a host of friends and other relatives.   Dorothea leaves behind two sisters, Elaine Korb of Stockton, Kansas and Joan Owens of San Antonio, Texas.
Her memorial service will be Wednesday, April 23rd at 11:00am, at First Presbyterian Church, in Springdale  with Rev. Stewart Smith officiating .
Dorothea and Duane lived in the Mystic Isle Subdivision near the town of Greers Ferry,AR. for 25 years and have many old friends there. An additional memorial service will be at the Holiday Hills Methodist Church  in Greers Ferry on Friday, April 25th at 11:00 am, with Rev. Denzil Stokes officiating.
The Cremation internment will be at Olmstead Cemetery at  Fairfield Bay. There will be no service at that time.
The Family Requests no flowers, please. For those  who wish to give a Memorial in her honor it is suggested they be directed to the Women's Group, First Presbyterian Church, 100 South Gutenson Road, Springdale AR, 72762-3810. For those in the Greers Ferry area, they may wish to direct their memorials to the Holiday Hills Church ,or to Haven House, Heber Springs,AR.

6 Apr 2003  The Hays Daily News Zelma Maxine Dunlap
STOCKTON - Zelma Maxine Dunlap, 87, died Friday, April 4, 2003, at her home.   She was born June 9, 1915, in Osborne to Oscar and Grace (Lambert) Hoar.  She married Gerauld Dunlap on Dec. 16, 1934, in Esbon. He died Sept. 2, 1986. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Lee, Stockton; a daughter, Gloria Pauley, LaPalma, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in the Ash (article cut off at this point.)

6 Apr 2003  The Hays Daily News Arlita Akers
SALINA  KS Arlita Akers, 80, former Hays resident, died Friday, April 4, 2003.
She was born June 26, 1923, in Palco, Ks.
She married Kenneth F. Akers. He died Nov. 4, 1994.
She was a homemaker and librarian in the catalog department for Fort Hays State University for more than 25 years before retiring. She was a Hays resident before moving to Salina.
Survivors include two sons, Eugene, Jacksonville, and James L., Baldwin City two daughters, Karolyn Breneman, Hedville, and Donna S. Johns, Omaha, Neb. a sister, Margery Carter, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. No visitation is planned.
Memorials are suggested to First Church of the Nazarene, Salina.

4 Apr 2003  The Hays Daily News Ethel Mayhew
PLAINVILLE  KS   Ethel Mayhew, 89, died Saturday, March 29, 2003, in Lawrence, Ks.
She was born Feb. 14, 1914, in rural Stockton, Ks.,   to William and Catherine (Saunders) Bigge. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Fort Hays State University.
She married Roy Mayhew on Sept. 30, 1936, in Stockton. He preceded her in  death. She was a teacher, retiring from the Plainville school district.
Survivors include a son, Bill Lawrence a brother, Gordon Bigge, Casper, Wyo. three sisters, Royer, Plattsmouth, Neb., Esther Cross, Sylvan Grove, and Ruby Schmitt, Boise, Idaho two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Services were today at United Methodist Church, Plainville burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church, Plainville.

3 Apr 2003  The Hays Daily News Georgia Etta Trible Rogers
DENVER - Georgia Etta Trible Rogers, 92, died Saturday, March 29, 2003.   Survivors include a daughter, Karolyn Batmanglidj; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Palco United Methodist Church; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to the church (article cut off at this point.)

29 Mar 2003 Marin Independent Journal (CA) Norman W. Vaughan
Norman W. Vaughan passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at his home at Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, California at age 82 after a battle with cancer. He was born in the railroad station at Delia, Kansas where his father was the station agent. His father was soon transferred to the station in Plainville, Kansas, so Norman lived most of his early life there. He met his wife, Ethel, in Plainville where she taught school for her first year. Norman served his country in the Navy during World War II after which he went to work as a purser in the Merchant Marine. He sailed over much of the world and retired in 1986. He and Ethel lived in the San Rafael California area where she served as a teacher. After retirement they built a home at Point Reyes Station, California and moved there in 1988. In October of 2002 they sold their home and moved into Rossmoor at Walnut Creek. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Point Reyes Station. Memorial gifts may be given to the Point Reyes Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 487, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956, The Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595, or Hospice preferred Choice, 1470 Enea Circle, Suite 1745, Concord, CA 94520.

26 Mar 2003 Hays Daily News Robert Elmer Atkisson
He was born June 9, 1929, in Glasco to Elmer and Gladys (Jones) Atkisson. He grew up in the Stockton area and attended Woodston and Wyatt schools.  He married Darlene Cahail. He married Pearl Prettyman on April 12, 1962. He was a truck driver, hauling livestock and farm products.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Robert S., Stockton; a stepson, Ivan Stone, Axtell, Neb.; four daughters, Susan Bedore, Aurora, Colo., Barbara Morris, Johnson, Pat Johnson, Hill City, and Mary Lou (article cut off at this point.)

23 Mar 2003 The Salina Journal Alma Mary Louise Maddy
STOCKTON -- Alma Mary Louise Maddy, 86, Stockton, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003.
Mrs. Maddy was born Alma Mary Louise Boucher on Jan. 2, 1917, at Zurich. She owned and operated Alma's Beauty Shop and Trailer Park, and she ran Maddy's Fireworks for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane, in 1980.
Survivors include a son, William of Stockton three daughters, Linda Ficken of Wichita, Eva Athon of Topeka and Janet Maddy of Oklahoma City a brother, Eli Boucher of Hays a sister, Margarita Boucher of Concordia 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton. Burial will be in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Stockton.
Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Altar Society or Solomon Valley Manor, both in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.

21 Mar 2003 Great Bend Tribune William V. ‘Bill’ Meyers 1909-2003
PLAINVILLE KS William V. “Bill” Meyers, 93, died March 20 at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. He was born Sept. 8, 1909, in Rooks County, the son of William and Anna Havlas Meyers. He married Freeda Casey Jan. 9, 1933, in Plainville. She died Jan. 5, 1999. A lifelong Plainville area resident, he was a farmer, manager of Graves Truck Line, oil field pumper, Rooks County assessor and carpenter. was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 1857, both of Plainville. Survivors include four sons, Greg Meyers of Plainville, Bill Meyers of Olathe, Meyers of Reno, Nev., and Michael Meyers of Bakersfield, Calif. two daughters, LaVivian Drake of Lawrence and McMullen of Great Bend one brother, Meyers of Plainville two sisters, Lenora Garvert of Plainville and Grace Mongeau of Zurich 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Leo Meyers, Henry Meyers, Lawrence Meyers, Victor Meyers and James Meyers and one granddaughter, Michelle Roth. Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville. A parish vigil service followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:30 tonight at the church. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Joseph Popelka officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call until 6 tonight at the funeral chapel and from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church or Sacred Heart School, both in care of the funeral chapel.

After 21 Mar 2003 The Salina Journal Clarence E. Kleinschmidt
PLAINVILLE -- Clarence E. Kleinschmidt, 94, Plainville, died Friday, March 21, 2003.
Mr. Kleinschmidt was born Dec. 30, 1908, in Ellis County. He was a state highway commissioner for the state of Kansas for 21 years, retiring in 1971.
His wife, died in 1996.
Survivors include two sons, of Topeka and James of Last Chance, Colo. a sister, Alice Harris of Hays four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery with military honors by the VFW Post 8871.
Memorials may be made to VFW Post 8871 Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral chapel.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the funeral chapel.

21 Mar 2003 Great Bend  Tribune William V. Meyers
PLAINVILLE  KS William V. Meyers 93, Plainville, died Thursday, March 20, 2003.
Mr. Meyers was born Sept. 8, 1909, in Rooks County KS. He was a farmer, a manager for Graves Truck Line, an oil field pumper and Rooks County assessor.
He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1999 and a granddaughter.
Survivors include two daughters, LaVivian Drake of Lawrence and McMullen of Great Bend four sons, Greg of Plainville, of Olathe, James of Reno, Nev., and of Bakersfield, Calif. a brother, Edmund of Plainville two sisters, Lenora Garvert of Plainville and Grace Mongeau of Zurich 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville.
A parish vigil, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials may be made to the church or Sacred Heart School, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral chapel and 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the church.

17 Mar 2003 The Hays Daily News Mary E. Austin
PALCO - Mary E. Austin, 73, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at Hays Medical Center.   She was born Feb. 12, 1930, in Vincent, Okla., to Jack and Inah (Richie) Hillegeist.  She married Jack Austin on Jan. 3, 1948, in Kentucky. He died March 2, 1997. She was a homemaker and lifelong area resident.
Survivors include five sons, Robert, Ricky and Terry, all of Palco, Gary, Hays, and Gordon, Macksville; a daughter, Marla Austin, Ellis; a brother, Joel Hillegeist, Fairfield, Ill.; two sisters (article cut off at this point.)

12 Mar 2003  Great Bend Tribune Thornton Sanders 1917-2003
STOCKTON  KS Thornton Sanders, 85, died March 10 at Hays Medical Center in Hays. He was born Dec. 5, 1917, the son of Charlie and Madeline Hutton Sanders. He married Myrtle Phillips Oct. 20, 1964, in Stockton. She died Aug. 19, 1997. A lifelong area resident, he was a house painter. Survivors include one stepson, Harold Tangye of Salina one stepdaughter, Sylvia Gilmore of Great Bend two brothers, Charles Sanders of Manhattan and Marion Sanders of Red Cloud, Neb. three sisters, Ametia Hrabe of Big Springs, Texas, Diana Hulse of Stockton and Roberta Folsom of Washington eight step grandchildren and seven step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Sanders two brothers, Robert Neal Sanders and Donald Sanders three sisters, Marjorie Cooper, Zelda Gilley and Rosanna Weaver and one step grandson, Ricky D. Gilmore. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton, with the Rev. David Carlson officiating. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery northwest of Stockton. Friends may call from 3-8 today, from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until service time Friday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hays Humane Society, in care of the funeral home.

aft 8 Mar 2003 Elsworth County Independent Reporter Maxine M. Wise
PLAINVILLE - Maxine M. Wise, 80, Plainville, died Saturday, March 8, 2003.   Mrs. Wise was born Maxine M. Gibson Dec. 1, 1922, at Palco. She was a homemaker, a house mother for a fraternity at Fort Hays State University and also worked for the Rooks County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E., in 1963; and a great-grandson. Survivors include three sons, Robert and Ron, both of Plainville, and Dennis of Ellsworth; a sister, Ilene Satterfield of Owasso, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Tuesday at the Plainville Church of the Nazarene. Burial was  in the Plainville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to House Calls Home Health & Hospice, Plainville, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel.

6 Mar 2003  The Hays Daily News Eva G. Loreg
LA CROSSE  KS   Eva G. Loreg, 95, longtime Codell resident, died Tuesday March 4, 2003, at Rush County Nursing Home, La Crosse.
She was born April 12, 1907, in a sod house at Webster to Jessie and Mattie (Danner) Cline. The family moved to another sod homestead southwest of Codell, then later to Codell.
She married Mike Loreg on June 7, 1922, in Stockton. He died Sept. 5, 1977. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include four daughters, Helen McKenna and husband Loyal, Lyons, Collins, Hoisington, Marjorie Boeckner, Hays, and LaDonna Flax and husband Adolph, Ellis four sons, and wife Great Bend, Ivan Dean and wife Janice, Topeka, Darrell and wife Hays, and wife Hoisington and a sister, Esther Cline, Centerville, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband three daughters, Della Mae Loreg, Loree Blair and Loreg two infant sons, Keith Loreg and Joseph Loreg three sisters, Carrie Bice, Loreg and Winters five brothers, Maurice Cline, Charlie Cline, Clifford Cline and Harry Cline -- grandchildren -- great-grandchildren and -- great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Codell Baptist Church with the Revs. Steve Matthews, Don Fischer and Will Haworth officiating burial in Paradise Center Cemetery, rural Codell.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association in care of the mortuary.

6 Mar 2003 North County Times, CA Carl Adolph Senesac
POWAY ---- Carl Adolph Senesac, 69, died Sunday, March 2, 2003.  Born Dec. 3, 1933 in Damar, Kansas, he was a resident of Poway for 33 years. He was a Master Chief Petty Officer in the Navy. He retired from the Navy after 22 1/2 years. He worked as a Real Estate Broker for five years, and Auto Sales and Financing for 10 years. He was a member of Coast to Coast, and enjoyed traveling, camping, golf and reading.
Mr. Senesac is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty June Senesac or Poway; son and daughter-in-law Ron and Sherrey Senesac of Poway; daughter Sue Ring of Poway; brother Lester Senesac of Bogue, Ks.; brother and sister-in-law Eldo and Marianne Senesac of Hill City, Ks.; sisters and brothers-in-law Doris and Mark Foster of Kearney, N.C., Greta and Al Graf of Damar, Ks., Norma and Elmer Bryngardt of Ellis, Ks., Wilma an Charlie Hollerich of Cawker City, Ks., Kathy and Ken Frauenkron of Norma, Okla., and Verna and George Fortner of Norman, Okla.; and grandchildren Nicole and Megan Senesac and Kayla and Seth Ring.
There was a visitation from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at Poway Bernardo Mortuary. A Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2003, at the Church of Rancho Bernardo. Pastor Ken Ingold will officiate. Burial will follow at Dearborn Memorial Park.
The family suggests donations to the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421.
Poway Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.

aft 3 Mar 2003 Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home Lynn C. Stewart
Lynn C. Stewart, 81, of 3406 Park Lane Dr., died Monday, March 3, 2003 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. Services will be Friday, March 7, 2003; 11:00 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. James Cooke officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska. Lynn C. Stewart was born November 15, 1921 in Palco, Kansas to Lewis & Mary (Brumbaugh) Stewart. He graduated from Portis High School, Portis, Kansas in 1939. He attended Fort Hayes Teachers College, Fort Hayes, Kansas and volunteered for the United States Air Corp in 1941, serving in England. He was discharged in 1943 and returned to Fort Hayes Teachers College and graduated in 1946. He began working for Kansas Nebraska Gas Company in Phillipsburg, Kansas in 1946. In 1947, he married Doris Blaylock and in 1953, he was transferred to Hastings, Nebraska. He retired in 1969. He then was owner/operator of Stewart Oil & Gas Leasing Company until his death. He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W.
Lynn C. Stewart was preceded in death by his parents, son Ronald in 1999, 2 brothers (1 a young child in 1918) and 2 sisters .
Survivors include, Wife: Doris Stewart - Hastings, NE, Son: Stephen Stewart - Castle Rock, CO, Grandchildren: 4 Great Grandchildren: 2; Sister: Hope Denton - Stockton, KS 
Memorial may be given to: Stewart Family Memorial Fund for Children's Education Foundation
 VISITATION:  Wed. 3-5-03; 1pm-9pm; Thur. 3-6-03; 9am-9pm; Fri. 3-7-03; 1 hr. prior to service at the church

3 Mar 2003 McCook Daily Gazette Clarence W. Hageman
PLAINVILLE, Kan. -- Clarence W. Hageman, 78, died Thursday (Feb. 27, 2003) at his home in Plainville, Kan.   He was born Aug. 3, 1924, in the same house that he passed away, to George and Catherine (Stahl) Hageman. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1942. He was a farmer and rancher all of his life and worked as a bridge foreman for Rooks County, Kan., for 20 years, retiring in 1993.   On May 14, 1952, he married Helen Geibler in Catherine, Kan. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus in Plainville, and a past board member of the Farmers Co-op in Hays, Kan.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, of the home two daughters, Gish of Houston, Texas, and Staab of Kersey, Colo. seven sons, of McCook, Terry, and Steve of Plainville and of Hays one brother, Roy of Cambridge 27 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, 10:30 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with the Rev. Joseph Popelka as celebrant. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery at Plainville.
A parish vigil service will be Sunday, 7:30 p.m., followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given in his name to House Calls of Hays Medical Center Home Health & Hospice or to Sacred Heart School and may be sent in care of the chapel.
Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, of Plainville is in charge of arrangements.

aft 19 Feb 2004 Unknown Newspaper, MT Francis Duane "Spike" Doane
Having had the opportunity to say goodbye to his children and wife, Duane "Spike" Doane slept away peacefully Feb. 19, 2004, at the Deaconess Medical Center in Billings, Mont.  Duane was born on Oct. 21, 1926, in DeKalb to Francis and Olive Doane. He attended high school in Maple Park and Elburn before joining the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served overseas on an LSM.  After WWII, Duane began working for the Elburn Packing Co., and on April 14, 1947, he married Marjorie Westlake. In 1955, they and their four children moved to Wichita, Kan., where Duane was a cattle buyer for Excel Packing Co.  Four years later, they moved to Plainville, Kan., where he managed Gasaway Sales, a livestock auction company. Billings, Mont., was their next home, when Duane was hired in 1962 to buy cattle for Needham Packing Co.  After one year, he was transferred to Great Falls and, when Needham Packing Co. closed its doors, he accepted the job of head cattle buyer for Great Falls Meat Co.  In 1969, Duane and Marjorie moved their family to Shelby, Mont., where they had purchased the Shelby Stockyards Co. After selling that company in 1975, they bought a home in Sun River, Mont., where Duane was the main cattle buyer for Lloyd DeBruckyer.  After 47 years of marriage, Duane's wife, Marjorie, passed away on Jan. 9, 1995, after an auto accident. In 1998, Duane married Sharon Perman of Custer, Mont., and they made their home in Ballantine, Mont., where he continued his cattle buying. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards with family and friends. He loved all his various horses and dogs, and he was very proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Doane of Ballantine; brother, Bill (Daphne) Doane of Davis Junction; sons, Dale (Cindy) Doane and Darrell (Linnet) Doane of Shelby; daughters, Marsha Gomke and Donna (Gary) Bell of Rogers, Ark.; step-daughter-in-law, Kim (Jim) Espy of Billings; brothers-in-law, Dr. Don (Helen) Westlake of Wheaton, and Vern (Jackie) Westlake of DeLand, Fla. Duane had 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Duane was preceded in death by his first wife; two sisters, Fay Doane and Phillis Stowe; his parents, Francis and Oliver Doane; step-mother, Edna Doane; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leslie and Florence Westlake; and son-in-law, Wayne Gomke.

aft 19 Feb 2003 Downs News & Times Glenn Seth Ellis
Glenn Seth Ellis, 85, died February 19, 2003, at the Parkview Nursing Home in Osborne. Glenn was born April 12, 1917, to Cordian and Maggie (Phillips) Ellis. Glenn was the youngest son of ten children. Glenn grew up on a farm six miles west of Kirwin..   Glenn and his brothers enjoyed swimming and fishing in the Solomon River in the summer time and ice-skating on the Solomon during the winter. During later years, he also enjoyed taking his family to the Kirwin Lake to picnic and fish. Glenn graduated from Kirwin High School in 1935 and in 1942 he joined the Army and served in World War II in Egypt as a radio operator. Glenn was honorably discharged in 1945.   On July 12, 1945, Glenn was married to Faye Davidson. To this union were born five children: and Mark. spent many years as a farmer on a farm five miles south of Glade. In 1971 Glenn and Arlene moved to a farm north of Woodston. And in 1981 Glenn and Arlene moved from Woodston to Downs.   loved being a farmer. Glenn spent many hours milking cows, plowing, one-waying fields, planting, and putting up hay. Some of Glenn's children's fondest memories are of working on the farm with their Dad. Glenn was an excellent cattleman and he thoroughly enjoyed riding horses.   loved all his children and lived before them the way that he wanted them to live. believed in hard work and telling the truth. said many times to his children, ``Can't never did a thing.''   From 1990 to 2003 Glenn lived in two nursing homes. first lived in the Lucas Nursing Home for four years and then spent nine years at Parkview in Osborne. was a member of the Rose Valley United Methodist Church. Many times he helped his wife Arlene clean the church.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Cordian and Maggie by his brothers, Eddie, Claude, George, Arthur and by his sisters, Clara and May and one grandchild,
Glenn is survived by his wife, Arlene, of 57 years and his children, Marvin and Jodi Ellis of Salina, Leslie and Lois Ellis of Lebanon, Lynette and Floyd Chapman of Hoxie, Kenton and Joyce Ellis of Russell, Mark and Melanie Ellis of Minneapolis 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 22, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rose Valley United Methodist Church with Pastor John Elton Hunter and Rev. Harold Ellis officiating.
The duet of Becky Davison and Betty Jo Banks sang ``The Unclouded Day,'' ``Daddy's Hands,'' and ``I'll Fly Away.'' Becky Davison served as the pianist.
Pallbearers were Eric Ehlers, Phillip Ellis, Luke Ellis, Kendall Ellis, Kyle Ellis, Daniel Ellis, and Brandon Shaffer. Burial was in the Downs Cemetery.

16 Feb 2003  The Hays Daily News   Royalynn May Lumpkins Wells Nelson, 72, formerly of Palco, KS, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.
She was born Aug. 1, 1930, in Codell (Rooks County) KS  to Roy Erwin and Della May (Benedict) Lumpkins. She attended the Turkville school near Codell. She was a homemaker.
She married Clarence James Wells in 1947, in Osborne County. He died June 6, 1976. She married Lorenz R. “Smokey” Wassenmiller who died in 1987. She married Charles “Chuck” Nelson, who died in 1989.
Survivors include four sons, James Wells and Ray Dean Wells, both of Medicine Lodge, Lee Wells Zurich, and Russell Allen “Rusty” Wells, Damar three daughters, Barbara Jeanne “Jeannie” Nichols, Burnet, Texas, Susan Kay Wells, Palco, and Corliss “Joanne” Johnson, Bogue three brothers, Lumpkins, Liberty, Texas, Earl Lumpkins, Great Bend, and Lumpkins, Holyrood two sisters, Lorna Kay Lumpkins, Hays, and Virginia King, Parker, Colo. 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Wells.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Royalynn May Lumpkins Wells Nelson Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Farmers & Merchants Bank, Bogue.

17 Feb 2003 Unknown Newspaper Junior "Hoot" Gibson
Junior “Hoot” Gibson, 82, of Junction City, Kan., died Friday, Feb. 13, in Junction City.  Mr. Gibson was born March 3, 1921, in Marceline, Mo., to Rube and Cora Gibson.  Mr. Gibson moved to eastern Kansas when he was young. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He served with the 9th Armored division in Germany.  On July 17, 1943, he married Leona Combs in Naponee, Neb.  Mr. Gibson was a heavy equipment operator for Rooks County Highway Department for many years. He loved to rodeo with McComb and Sons, breaking horses, bulldogging, working with cattle and horses, spending time in the great outdoors and was a rodeo pickup man. He worked as a cowboy on the LOX ranch, 39 miles northwest of Greeley, and was a foreman of Ehrlich Feedlot north of Windsor. After he became disabled, they moved back to Stockton.
Survivors are his wife, Leona; three daughters, Betty Spieka and husband Bob of San Diego, Peggy Williams and husband Jim of Loveland, and Roberta Farson and husband Larry of Riverton; a sister, Loreane Studer of Aurora; a sister-in-law, Pauline Southard of Stockton, Kan.; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A son, Doug Gibson, is deceased.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. The Rev. Herman Lambrecht will officiate.
Interment will be at Stockton Cemetery with military honors by Monroe-Taylor-Barnes Post No. 8873.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley View Professional Care in Junction City, Kan., United Methodist Church of Stockton or the Solomon Valley Manor in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.

12 Feb 2003 The Hays Daily News Dorothy E. Smee
 ZURICH - Dorothy E. Smee, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 , at Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg.   She was born April 7, 1921, east of Zurich to William H . and Rosa (Mead) Smee.  She was a lifelong area resident, farming near Zurich all of her life. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sister, Rosalie Stithem, Plainville.
She was preceded in death by her companion, Austin Thomas, December 1997.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday (article is cut off at this point.)

2 Feb 2003 Harman Wright Mortuary Betty J. Walker
Betty J. Walker, 79, Beatrice, Nebraska, died Sunday, February 2, 2003, at The Ambassador Nursing Home in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born May 26, 1923, at Plainville, Kansas. She was a 1941 graduate of Mankato High School. She lived in Plainville, Hunter and Mankato, Kansas. She married Max Walker on November 3, 1941 at Belleville, Kansas. They lived in Chickasha, Oklahoma, San Antonio, Texas and Denver, Colorado, until moving to Omaha, Nebraska, where they lived from 1955-1958. In 1958 they moved to Beatrice, Nebraska. She worked at the Beatrice State Developmental Center in the 'Goodie Shop' until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, traveling, camping with her family, and feeding the squirrels and birds.
Survivors: Sons: Dallas Walker and wife, Jackie, of Yutan, Nebraska, Gary Walker and wife, Sherri, of Lincoln, Nebraska, James Walker and wife, Dana, of Gulf Shores, Alabama; Daughters: Jan Beckwith and husband, John, of Bradenton, Florida, Carol Overbeck and husband, Bill, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; Brothers: Bob Weavering and wife, Doris, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Rex Weavering and wife, Frances, of Mankato, Kansas, Darrell Weavering and wife, Shirley, of Topeka, Kansas; Sister: Norma Beasley of Ponca City, Oklahoma.
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Husband: Max L. 'Squire' Walker (January 17. 2002); Parents: Arch and Vera (Martin) Weavering; Sister: Lois Hill; Infant Sister: Joyice Ann.
Memorial Services: 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at the Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel, Beatrice, Nebraska. Officiating: Dr. Jimmy Shelbourn. No visitation. A register book will be available for signatures on Monday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Tuesday from 8:00 A.M. until the time of service. Memorial established to the Lincoln Hospice with the mortuary in charge. Messages of condolence may be emailed to vaughn@harmanwrightmortuary.com and will be forwarded to the family. Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, in charge of arrangements.

29 Jan 2003 Hays Daily News Harold W. Young
WOODSTON - Harold W. Young, 85, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.   He was born Aug. 13, 1917, in Woodston to George and Verna (Vanderlip) Young. He was a farmer in the Woodston area.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Young, of the home; two stepsons, Bob Corwin, Crescent, Okla., and Eugene Noble, Castle Rock, Colo.; a daughter, Linda Casillas, Stockton; four stepdaughters, Marilyn Bliss, Osborne, VerJean Ramos, Yuba City, Calif., Carol Corwin, Enid, Okla., and Aneta (article cut off at this point.)

29 Jan 2003 McCook Daily Gazette Joseph H. Barber
OBERLIN — Joseph H. Barber, 83, died Wednesday (Jan. 28, 2003) at the Decatur County Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin.
He was born Nov. 11, 1919, in WaKeeney, Kan., to Joseph Abraham and Minnie Mable (Hawks) Barber. He was raised on a farm in Rooks County, Kan. He attended Sand Creek School and graduated from Codell High School.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On July 20, 1946, he married Joyce Elaine Glinther. He worked as an oil field pumper. They lived in Rooks County until 1968, when they moved to Cambridge. He then moved to the Decatur County Good Samaritan Center.   He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents wife, 1994 daughter Nancy Jo, four brothers, Virgil Barber, Lumpkins and Marion Lumpkins one sister, Ethel Trexler and one grandson.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Barber of Spencer, Iowa, Randy and wife, Jerri Barber of Danbury and John Barber of McCook three daughters, Judy and husband, Gene Boucher of McCook, Mary and husband, Steve Goltl of Fort Worth, Texas, and Bonnie Woofter of Indianola one brother, Barber of Hays, Kan. 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Christian Church in Plainville, Kan., with the Rev. Verl Clark officiating. Interment will be in the Plainville Cemetery at Plainville.
Visitation is today until 8 p.m., at the funeral home in Oberlin and Thursday after 9 a.m. at the church in Plainville.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Pauls Funeral Home of Oberlin is in charge of arrangements.

28 Jan 2003 Hays Daily News Orley L. Musgrove
GRAINFIELD - Orley L. Musgrove, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 26 , 2003, at Sheridan County Long Term Care in Hoxie.   He was born Feb. 16, 1918, in Woodston.  He married Corinne Stone on Jan. 22, 1939, in Jewell. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a mail carrier in Manhattan for 30 years before retiring in 1985, moving to Grainfield.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a daughter, Constance Musgrove, Grainfield; three brothers, Albert, Peoria, Ill., J.C., Longmont, Colo (article cut off at this point.)

23 Jan 2003 Marysville Advocate, KS  Marian F. Benfield
Marian F. Benfield, 95, Waterville, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at the Blue Valley Nursing Home in Blue Rapids.
A service was at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Waterville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Wolf officiating. Bevy Roepke sang “Because He Lives” and “Precious Memories,” accompanied by organist Jeri Bourne. Pianist was Beverly Hedke, and Darla Dick played bell chimes.
Pallbearers were Zachary Reynolds, John Reynolds, Melvin Roepke, Jim McAtee, Greg Kissner, Earl DeWyke and Lyle Spain. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery, Waterville.
She was born Dec. 29, 1907, at Plainville, Kan., the daughter of James and Maggie McCutcheon McAtee. The family moved to Waterville in 1908 and she graduated from Waterville High School in 1927.  On March 18, 1928, she married George K. Benfield. In 1929, the couple moved into the home they had built at 337 W. Commercial Street in Waterville. She sang at funerals, clerked at Mac’s Mercantile for $1.50 a day and later helped her husband in the garage by running the front office and selling parts.  She was a member of the Waterville United Methodist Church. She sang in the choir for 71 years, taught Sunday school for more than 50 years, started the junior choir and participated in the women’s activities.  In her later years, she helped at the grade school library, delivered Meals on Wheels, wrote for the Waterville Telegraph and was a Waterville Ambassador welcoming new members to the community.
She was preceded in death by her brother, A. N. “Jim” McAtee, and her sister, Eleanor Roepke.
Survivors include George, her husband of 74 years; a daughter, Barbara Baxter, Erie, Mich.; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to the church may be sent in care of Terry Chapel and Funeral Home, P.O. Box 61, Waterville, KS 66548.

aft 19 Jan 2003 Unknown Newspaper, ID  Warren Donald Truesdell
Warren Donald Truesdell, 82, of Caldwell, passed away Sunday, Jan. 19,2003, at a Homedale care center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 23, at Deer Flat Free Methodist Church, 17703 Beet Road,Caldwell, with Pastor Allen Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at the Wilder Cemetery. Warren was born July 16, 1920, in Palco, Kan., to Willis Harrison Truesdell Sr. and Florence Pauline Truesdell. He moved along with his parents and brothers to Colorado when he was four years old. He attended Combine Country Grade School and Eaton High School for three years. Farming was his life, and he also said it was his hobby. In November 1937, when he was 17 years old, he moved to Idaho with his parents and three brothers. On Dec. 14, 1941, he married Rena Esther Goin. Their one and only son Don was born on Sept. 10, 1942. All four Truesdell brothers are and were farmers. In earlier years they worked together helping each other and exchanging equipment. In the later years Warren and son Don farmed together. In December 1958, Warren and Rena purchased a farm and home in the Sunnyslope community. Warren retired in1983, leaving the farming to his son, Don. Warren's life centered around his son Don and his grandsons. Survivors include wife, Rena of Caldwell;son, Warren Donald "Don" Truesdell Jr. and wife, Joan of Greenleaf;grandsons, Bill and wife, Lisa Truesdell of Caldwell, Ken Truesdell of Caldwell, and David and wife, Mary Truesdell of Wilder;great-grandchildren, Taylor Ann Truesdell, Kelsey Shea Truesdell, Mercy Reyes, and Victor Peralez; six nieces and three nephews; brothers, James Truesdell and wife, Julie of Wilder, and W. H. Truesdell Jr. and wife,Mary of Caldwell. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister,Annabelle; brother, Edward; two nephews and one niece. Donations in memory of Warren may be made to Mountain States Tumor Institute, 308 E. Hawaii, Nampa, ID 83686; or Deer Flat Free Methodist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Homedale.  http://petjr.net/GENE/pafn232.htm

17 Jan 2003 The Dalles Chronicle (The Dalles, Oregon) John Edward Barnedt
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9 Jan 2003 Marysville Advocate Christine R. Peterson
Christine R. Peterson, 67, Stockton, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays.
A service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the Stockton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Tim Ault-Duell officiated.  Burial was in the Stockton Cemetery.
She was born June 14, 1935, in Greenleaf, the daughter of Dewey and Bernice Bell Peterson. She was a Waterville High School graduate.  On Dec. 20, 1953, she married Galyn Peterson in Waterville. They were co-owners of Peterson Hay in Stockton.   She worked in the past for the Solomon Valley Manor, the Stockton Florist & Ceramic Shop.   She was a secretary for the Stockton  Chamber  of Commerce.  She was a homemaker and a longtime Stockton area resident.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Patty Dean.
Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Gary Peterson, Brookings, S.D., and David Peterson, Stockton; a brother, Jim Peterson, Riley; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christine Peterson Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton.

9 Jan 2003 Hays Daily News Betty Keirns
WOODSTON - Betty Keirns, 73 , died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at her home near Woodston.  She was born Dec. 23, 1929, in Woodston to Henry and Emma (Vanderlip) McCall. She graduated from Woodston High School in 1948.   She married Duane L. Keirns on Sept. 4, 1949, in Stockton. She was a homemaker and worked on the family farm near Woodston.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Ronald, Stockton, and Steve, Phillipsburg; three brothers, Bob McCall, Woodston, Don McCall (article cut off at this point.)

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31 Dec 2002 The Hays Daily News Alma H. Forbes
STOCKTON - Alma H. Forbes, 89, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, at Solomon Valley Manor.   She was born Feb. 2, 1913, to Hiram and Cloie (Jacobs) Look. She attended rural elementary schools in Rooks County and graduated from Stockton High School in 1931. She then attended the Kansas State Teachers College, Hays, where she obtained an elementary teaching certificate.  She married Robert D. Forbes on April 22, 1959. She taught several years in rural one-room schools, in Woodston primary grades (article cut off at this point.)

27 Dec 2002 The Hays Daily News Minnie E. Marcotte
PLAINVILLE - Minnie E. Marcotte, 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2001, at Plainville Rural Hospital.   She was born April 13, 1912, in Rooks County to Charles and Aurora F. (Thibault) Sparks. She graduated from the eighth grade and received her general education degree in 1970.  She married David Long in 1932. He died in 1934. She later married Fred Marcotte on March 4, 1937, They lived in Zurich until 1952 when they moved to Plainville. He died in 1963.
She was a cook for the Plainville (article cut off at this point.)

22 Nov 2002 The Hays Daily News Rosalee Bedore
MANITO, Ill. - Rosalee Bedore, 97, formerly of Stockton, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Springfield, Ill.   She was born Nov. 1, 1905, in Webster to George and Mary (White) Greenwood.  She married Joseph Bedore on Oct. 31, 1922, in Zurich. He died Sept. 25, 1981. She worked at the Rooks County Courthouse for 27 years before retiring in 1967. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Altar and Rosary Society, Manito, and American Legion(article cut off at this point.)

21 Nov 2002 The Garden City Telegram Rex K. Megaffin
Parish vigil service for Rex K. Megaffin, 32, of Plainville and formerly of Osborne, will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, with the Rev. Joseph Popelka officiating. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Osborne, with the Revs. Popelka and Ron Yarnell officiating. Cremation is planned, with interment in Osborne Cemetery.
Mr. Megaffin died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at his home in Plainville.   He was born Oct. 2, 1970, at Osborne, the son of and Mildred Pottberg Megaffin. He graduated from Osborne High School in 1989 and attended Fort Hays State University.   Mr. Megaffin was an assistant basketball coach for Osborne High School for two years and later coached his sons' baseball league in Plainville. He had farmed with his father in Osborne until accepting the position of purchasing agent for Wilkens Manufacturing in Stockton. An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoyed golfing, baseball, football and basketball, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas State University.   On Jan. 8, 1994, he married Lisa Wilkens at Osborne. She survives. He also is survived by his sons, Kade Scott, Max Thomas and Trae Kelly Megaffin, all of the home his parents of Osborne a brother, Terry, Atwood two sisters, Cheryl Schmale, Garden City, and Jodi Cockerham, Osborne his grandfather and step grandmother, Kenneth and Mary Pottberg and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandmothers and one grandfather.
Friends may sign the memorial book from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville. Memorials are suggested to an education fund for his sons, in care of the funeral chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, KS 67663.

20 Nov 2002 Baldwin City Signal Ava Cummings
Funeral services for Ava Cummings, 79, Baldwin City, will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Ives Chapel United Methodist Church, Baldwin City. Mrs. Cummings died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City.
She was born Feb. 3, 1923, at Banner, the daughter of Ralph and Yuba (Flynn) Wildes. She attended school at Banner and graduated from Wakeeney High School in 1941. She attended Fort Hays State University, Hays. She worked at a car dealership in Atchinson, where she met her husband.  She married David Myron Cummings May 3, 1947, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He died in 1974.  She and her husband lived in Denver, Colo., before moving to a farm near Baldwin City in the 1950s. They later moved to town. She was a secretary for the maintenance department at Baker University. She was clerk for Baldwin City. In 1996, she retired as a secretary from the Baker football department. She moved to Orchard Lane Apartments in 1999.
Survivors include one daughter, Mylinda Wilhite and her husband, Tom, Baldwin City; one brother, Loren Wildes, Manhattan; one sister, Loree Acheson, Palco; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister, Rosalie Smith.
Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City, following the ceremony. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Ives Chapel UMC or the ARK Fund and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Heise Funeral Home, PO Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006.

 

24 Dec 2002 The Hays Daily News Goldie E. Lowry
PLAINVILLE - Goldie E. Lowry, 91, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, in Webster.   She was born Sept. 5, 1911, in rural Webster to Perry Jr. and Rosa (Veverka) Bray.  She married Roy Webster Lowry on March 9, 1929, in Webster. He died Feb. 16, 1984. She was a homemaker and a community 4-H leader for the 4-W Club, Webster. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and later attended the Assembly of God Church of Webster.
Survivors include a son, Paul, Palco; two daughters, Carol Kelso (article cut off at this point.)

23 Dec 2002 The Hays Daily News Emma B. Brin
Emma B. Brin, 95, former longtime resident of Damar, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at Hays Medical Center.  She was born Jan. 12, 1907, in Concordia to Rock A. and Marie D. (Hamel) Lanoue. She graduated from high school in Aurora.  She married Adrian J. Brin on May 5, 1931 in Aurora. He died Oct. 11, 1992. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Ann Altar Society, both in Damar. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Making Guild, Houston, Texas, and was (article cut off at this point.)

12 Nov 2002 The Hays Daily News Irene D. Morin
DAMAR - Irene D. Morin, 97, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at Hospice House, Ames, Iowa.   She was born Oct. 21, 1905, in Damar to George and Alice (Simoneau) Roberts.  She married William Edward Morin on June 10, 1929, in Damar. He died Feb. 23, 1979. She was a homemaker and lifetime area resident. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ladies of St. Ann Sodality, Christian Helpers, American Legion Auxiliary and Palco Senior Citizens Group. She was a 4-H leader.
Survivors include (article cut off at this point.)

after 12 Nov 2002 unknown Utah paper Leroy Luckey
CORINNE - LeRoy Luckey, 89, passed away at the Brigham City Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 12, 2002.   He was born May 1, 1913 in Woodston, Kansas. He was the first child of Merton Sylvester Luckey and Blanche Geneva Swanger.     Alvin married Pauline Jensen March 8, 1965, later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.   He graduated from high school in Sandpoint, Idaho. He operated a used furniture, seed feed and fuel business in Newport, Washington. He moved to Utah in 1962. He worked for Sunset Sporting Goods and after working 17 years at Ogden Defense Depot retired .   He was a High Priest in the Corinne 1st Ward. Alvin, with his wife were priesthood coordinators for the Cache Valley Group of the LDS Sociables. He served a genealogy mission, doing Danish name extractions.   He belonged to Lions Club and served a term as President He started a aluminum recycling business. He worked in the Christmas trees business, for 20 years, from planting too selling. He loved working and associating with people in the retail business.
He is survived by his wife, of Corinne one son, Harold Luckey, Garland daughter, Peelfrey, Moulton, Alabama previous wife, Madelyn Hansen, Priest River, Idaho steps sons, Jensen, Corinne Dick Jensen, Evanston, Wyoming Jay R. Jensen, Plymouth step daughter, Barbara Rushton, Hailey, Idaho 28 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren brothers, Everette Luckey, Colin, Idaho and Lee Luckey, Spokane, Washington Luckey, Medical Lake, Washington Harvey Luckey, Puyallup, Washington one sister, Dora Stewart, West Glacier, Montana.
He was preceded in death by one brother, LaVon Luckey, two sisters, Jenneieve Bowlby and Lousie Bair and one step son, Jensen.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 15, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Corinne 1st Ward Chapel, 2335 North 4000 West.
Friends may call on Thursday, November 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.

7 Nov 2002 The Hays Daily News Claranda E. Thyfault
HAYS  KS   E. Thyfault, 97, former Zurich resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born June 12, 1905, in Damar, Kansas,    to Fred and Amanda (Mongeau) Burton.
She married Sylvio Thyfault on Jan. 20, 1925, in Zurich, Kansas. He died Oct. 25, 1975. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and St. Ann Sodality, both of Zurich.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth, Hays two daughters, Norma Ferland, Hays, and Twila VanLeeuwen, Hot Springs Village, Ark. 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren two step great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Burton, Lawrence Burton and Burton.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Zurich, with Father David Metz officiating burial in the church cemetery.
A parish vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm. today at the funeral home and from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Ann Catholic Church.

4 Nov 2002 The Hays Daily News Christel C. Haselhorst
LINDENHURST, ILL. - Christel C. Haselhorst, 44, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at her home.   She was born March 2, 1958, in Damar to James and Marilyn (Shook) Thyfault.  She married Ronald J. Haselhorst on Nov. 3, 1979, in Hays. She moved to Lindenhurst in 1991. She was a bus driver for the Millburn Grade School and was a member of the parent-teacher organization. She attended St. Patrick Church, Wadsworth, Ill.
Survivors include her husband; her daughters, Rachel and Tara; her parents (article cut off at this point.)

4 Nov 2002 The Hays Daily News Harold R. Miller
PALCO - Harold R. Miller, 83, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at Plainville Rural Hospital  He was born Sept. 7, 1919, in Oakley to Raymond and Anna (Homm) Miller. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in education and administration from Fort Hays State University.   He married Gertrude DuBus on Sept. 24, 1943, McPherson. He taught school or was a principal and superintendent in several Kansas communities, including Oakley, Palco, Stockton, Ness City, Scott (article cut off at this point.)

4 Nov 2002 The Hays Daily News JoAnn Morton
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - JoAnn Morton, 73, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in Kansas City, Mo.   She was born Aug. 23, 1929, in Smith County to Alanzo James Ritchey and Ruth Sink.  She was executive secretary for an oil refinery.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; four stepsons, Michael, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Bobby , Missouri Valley, Iowa, Lanny, Albuquerque, N.M., and Greg, Palco, Wash.
No services are planned. Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of  (article cut off at this point.)

1 Nov 2002 Ada Evening News (Pontotoc Co., Ok.)  Nellie Mae Baldwin
HOLDENVILLE - Services for Nellie Mae Baldwin, 85, Holdenville, are 2 p.m. Saturday at Capital Heights Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Jim Crawford officiating. Burial follows at Holdenville Cemetery. Mrs. Baldwin died Oct. 30, 2002, at Oklahoma City. She was born June 18, 1917, at Woodston, Kan., to Leonard Franklin and Clara Constance Coan True. She graduated from "My Ladies Beauty School" in 1959 and opened Nell's Beauty Shop at Holdenville that same year. It was open for 43 years. She was a member of Capital Heights Missionary Baptist Church for 63 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Lee Kibby, and a son, Elmer Lee Kibby. Survivors include a son, Billy Jack Kibby, Holdenville; two stepsons, John Michael Baldwin and Tommy Baldwin, Eufaula; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville, is in charge of arrangements.

after 24 Oct 2002 The Examiner Martha A. Young
Martha Ann Young, 60, Plainville, Kan., died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at the Plainville Rural Hospital.
Mrs. Young was born Nov. 7, 1941, in Oak Grove, the daughter of R. and Vera R. (Evans) Bondurant. She graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1959. She married Dr. William H. Young on Oct. 1, 1959, in Oak Grove. She and her husband started their chiropractic practice in Plainville in May 1966 and retired in June 1994. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, on November 27, 1994 her parents one nephew and one niece.
Her survivors include a brother, Kenneth Bondurant, Sonora, Calif.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Plainville Food Pantry/Ministerial Alliance and may be sent in care of the chapel.

21 Oct 2002 The Hays Daily News Minifee Runyan
Hays - Minifee Runyan, 82, formerly of Coffeyville, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, at St. John's Rest Home of Hays.   She was born Sept. 25, 1920, in Peru, Kan., to William and Caddy (Terrell) Baltzell.  She married Francis Runyan on Nov. 8, 1940, in Russell. He died July 27, 1979. She was a homemaker and member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Robert Kern, Palco, Richard Young, Junction City, and Ken Schoo, Blue Springs, Mo.; two brothers, Elba (article cut off at this point.)

18 Oct 2002 The Hays Daily News Nevella Lumpkins
HAYS KS   Nevella Benedick Lumpkins, 85, died Monday, Oct. 14 2002, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born May 4, 1917, on the family farm east of Plainville, Kansas  to Ernest and Bessie (Bair) Benedick.
She married Marion Lumpkins on Feb. 14, 1934, in Stockton, Kansas. He died Oct. 22, 1998. She was a lifetime member of the Plainville Christian Church.
Survivors include a son, Bill Plainville, KS two daughters, Marilyn Gibson Arvada, Colo., and Taylor, Heizer 14 grandchildren 35 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Clark two sisters, Della Lumpkins and Alice Benedick, and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Plainville Christian Church with Verle Clark officiating burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Christian Church.

17 Oct 2002 The Hays Daily News Dale A. Burton
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dale A. Burton, 59, former Damar resident, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2002 at Penrose Hospital.
He was born July 21, 1943, in Damar, Kansas  to Fremont and Priscilla (Newell) Burton. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a painter and was a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his mother, Priscilla Newell Burton Emigh, Hays and by four brothers, Lester, Salina, Albert, Hill City, Raymond Colorado Springs, and Martin Burton, Bird City.   He was preceded in death by his father.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, with Fathers Don McCarthy and Kilian officiating burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar, Kansas.
There will be a rosary at 1 p.m. Friday at the church in Damar. Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Main, is in charge of local arrangements.
Memorials are suggested for Masses.

7 Oct 2002 The Hays Daily News  Leo L. King
WOODSTON - Leo L. King, 81, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at Solomon Valley Home, Stockton.   He was born July 3, 1921, in Alton. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He was a heavy equipment operator and lifelong area resident. He was a life-member of the Stockton Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include three brothers, Richard, Karl and Jim, all of Alton; and two sisters, Marilyn Bobbitt, Woodston, and Betty Booth, Chapman.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at (article cut off at this point.)

3 Oct 2002 The Wichita Eagle Marcella M. Plante
Plante, Marcella M., 103, homemaker, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002. Rosary 3 p.m. today, vigil 7:30 p.m. today, Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel service 10 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors: son, Galen of Roselia stepsons, Henry Plante of Plainville, Plante of Hays stepdaughter, Adelene Mongeau of Zurich 26 grandchildren 47 great-grandchildren nine great-great-grandchildren. Memorial established with Sacred Heart School.

25 Sep 2002 The Sun (Wa.) Arnold "Gene" Schoene
Arnold "Gene" Schoene, 66, of Belfair died Sept. 9, 2002, at Madigan Army Hospital in Tacoma.   He was born July 24, 1936, in Burns, Wyo., to Arnold J. and Lena Pearl (Ramsey) Schoene. He attended high school in Burns and in Carpenter, Wyo.   He married Twila June Helms on March 9, 1957, in Scotts Bluff, Neb.   Mr. Schoene served in the Navy from 1954 until his retirement in 1974, achieving the rank of cook second class. He was awarded medals for service in China, Korea and Vietnam.   He went on to work another 20 years as a security guard at the Naval Supply Center in Bremerton. He retired in 1999.   Mr. Schoene enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially fishing and hunting. Reading also was a favorite pastime.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael Gene Schoene of Idaho Falls, Idaho; a daughter, Melinda "Mindy" Schoene of Belfair; a brother, Charles "Pete" Schoene of Calloway, Neb.; a sister, Gladys Ann Taylor of Plainville, Kan.; and three grandchildren, Michael Jr. of Idaho Falls and Daniel and Jeremiah, both of Belfair.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Ray and David L. Schoene.
A memorial service and potluck will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Eagles 4226, 80 NE Alder Creek Lane in Belfair. A military honors ceremony follows there at 5:30 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

12 Sept 2002 The Hays Daily News Betty Jane Schlegel
HAYS - Betty Jane Schlegel, 78, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at Hays Medical Center.   She was born March 16, 1924, in Zurich to Ted R. and Mable (Veverka) McCauley.  She married Roland W. "Rollie" Schlegel on Aug. 23, 1947, in Albert.  She was a homemaker, a school teacher in Ellis and Rush counties for eight years and the executive director of the Ellis County Chapter of the American Red Cross for 25 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist (article cut off at this point.)

2 Sep 2002 McCook Daily Gazette Leslie Leroy Paulson
SELDEN -- Leslie Leroy Paulson, 77, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at the Sheridan County Hospital in Hoxie, Kan.  He was born Jan. 30, 1925, to Arvig and Mary (Jones) Paulson in Yuma, Kan. He graduated from Woodston High School in Woodston, Kan.
He served in the U.S. Army.  On Nov. 21, 1948, he married Melvia Deane Mischler in Iola, Kan. He worked as a railroad depot agent.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lars Arvig Paulson; and one sister, Pearl Musgrove.
Survivors include his wife, Melvia of Selden; one son, John Paulson of Lawrence, Kan.; two daughters, Karla and husband, Art Wessel and Leslie Lavinia Paulson all of Selden; two brothers, Clifford Paulson of Goodland, Kan. and John Paulson and wife, Lorriane of Wichita Falls, Texas; one sister-in-law, Viola Paulson of Woodston, Kan.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Pauls Funeral Home in Selden with the Rev. Gene Dollar officiating. Interment will be in the Survery Cemetery in rural Woodston at 3:30 p.m.
Visitation is Tuesday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Selden Branch of the Sheridan County EMS.
Pauls Funeral Home of Selden is in charge of arrangements.

31 Aug 2002 unknown paper Loretta Pfortmiller
NATOMA — Pfortmiller, 67, of Natoma, died Aug. 29, 2002, at Plainville Rural Hospital, Plainville.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Peace Lutheran Church with burial in Peace Lutheran Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Watford will officiate.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Pohlman’s Mortuary and at the church beginning an hour before the service.
Memorials have been established with Peace Lutheran Church and the Carcinoid Cancer Fund.
Pfortmiller was born Aug. 21, 1935, at Natoma, to Gustava and Josephine (Hackerott) Blank. She lived in the Natoma community all her life and graduated from Natoma High School.   On Sept. 21, 1952, she married Orville Pfortmiller at Natoma. She helped with the family’s farming operation and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Orville Pfortmiller, Natoma two sons, Ricky Pfortmiller, Otterbein, Ind., and Pfortmiller, Stafford two daughters, Becky Mangus, Winfield, and Terri Rather, Garnett a brother, Blank, Orlando, Fla. three sisters, Eickhoff, Natoma, Arloa Tichenor, Topeka, and Pike, Jackson, Mich. and six grandchildren.

19 Aug 2002 The Hays Daily News Famy E. Fry
STOCKTON KS   E. Fry, 85, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002, at the Solomon Valley Manor.
She was born June 28, 1917, in rural Rooks County, Kansas,   to Harvey and Amanda Hariett (Huff) Butler.
She married Ernest E. Fry on June 10, 1936, in Stockton. He died June 13, 1984. She had been a lifetime Rooks and Osborne county resident. She was an 11-year member of Senior Companions, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, the Valley Club, the Blue Mound Club and the Assembly of God Church of Stockton.
Survivors include a son, Harvey Joseph Woodston two daughters, Edna Mae Stithem and Kee, both of Stockton two brothers, Butler, Beloit, and Bacil Butler, Ordway, Colo. 11 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton burial in Grant Center Cemetery, north of Alton, Kansas.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Famy E. Fry Memorial Fund.

16 Aug 2002 The Hays Daily News Sally Sue Kuder
MESA, Ariz.  Sue Kuder 53, formerly of Stockton, Kansas, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Monroe, Mich.
She was born March 12, 19 49, in Stockton to William C. and Elsie M. (Bowen) Hackerott. She was a Stockton High School graduate.
She married John David Kuder in May 1970 in Plainville, Kansas. He died Dec. 3, 1973. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Plainville and Baseline Baptist Church, Mesa.
Survivors include two sons, Paul, McGuire Air Force Base, N. J., and Tim, Monroe, Mich. a brother, Gene Hackerott, Weskan and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Stockton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Troy Buss officiating burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. There will be a praise service at 7 p.m. today at First Southern Baptist Church, Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to Mercy Memorial Hospice in Michigan, Samaritan Hospice in New Jersey or the American Cancer Society.

13 Aug 2002  The Hays Daily News Zelma Beatrice Strutt
STOCKTON KS Zelma Beatrice Strutt, 86, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at her home.
She was born Feb. 20, 1916, in Rooks County, Kansas  to William A. and Lena L. (Casper) Schilowsky. She attended Pleasant Plains and Jay schools south of Woodston.
She married Max F. Strutt on May 22, 1941, in Smith Center. He died April 21, 1999. They lived on a farm west of Natoma, then moved north of Natoma. She farmed with her husband until moving to Woodston in 1973. She later moved to Valley View Apartments, Stockton.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Campbell and Hance, both of Stockton seven grandchildren a step grandson 14 great-grandchildren six step great-grandchildren and a step great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, and Elik Schilowsky, and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyle Miller officiating burial in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, rural Woodston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the family.

2 Aug 2002 The Hays Daily News Howard Stanley Shepard
Howard Stanley Shepard, 86, former Plainville, Kansas  resident, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.
He was born Sept. 4, 1915, on a farm south of Plainville to David J. and Nancy Jane (Mapes) Shepard. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1933. He attended Grand Island Business College. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.
He married Ruby Bayuk on March 21, 1950. She died in 1991. They lived in the Chicago area for many years. He worked at Jewell T and U. S. Rubber until retirement. They moved to Wisconsin Dells, Wis., then to Kansas.
Survivors include a brother, Plainville a sister, Norva Jean Wyrill, Kirwin and a special friend, Florence Valenta.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Cain.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, with the Rev. Gene McIntosh officiating burial in Plainville Cemetery.

1 Aug 2002 unknown paper Frances Joanne 'Jody' Sanders
STOCKTON KS  Joanne “Jody” Sanders, 70, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 9, 1931, to Jess and Hattie (Balderston) Riffe
She married John W. Sanders Jr. in June of 1951, in Stockton. She was a dental technician and a member of the Kansas Archeological Association.
Survivors include two sons, Stockton, and Rick, Bellevue, Neb. and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, with Father Joseph Thalanany officiating burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Friends can sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or to Hays Medical Center respiratory department.
Visitation will be from 9 am. to 8 p.m. Sunday and until 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Hays Good Samaritan Center.

29 Jul 2002 The Hays Daily News Donald G. Vohs
PLAINVILLE KS Donald G. Vohs, 78, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.
He was born Aug. 26, 1923, near Plainville  KS to and Anna (Gribel) Vohs. He graduated from Plainville High School and attended Kansas State University before entering the U. S. Navy.
He married Florence Ann “Flossie” Ruhaak on Aug. 11, 1952, in Plainville. He was a lifetime farmer in the Plainville area, retired construction worker and employee of Midland Marketing Cooperative. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Plainville.
Survivors include his wife, of the home four sons, Leonard, Florence, Mont., Larry, Plainville, Michael, Hays, and John, Las Vegas three daughters, Ann Smith, Hays, Donna Magwire, Sharon Springs, and Michelle Dougherty, Plainville five brothers, Bernard, Smith Center, Raymond, Osborne, Ralph, Lyons, Leanard, Stockton, and Westminster, Colo. two sisters, Betty Lala, Kirwin, and Orr, Gaylord 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, with Father Joseph Popelka officiating burial in the church cemetery with military honors by the VFW.
A ladies guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A parish vigil followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic School.

17 Jul 2002 The Gazette (Colorado Springs) Cynthia Lee Sarian
Cynthia Lee Sarian, age 40, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away July 15, 2002 in Woodston, Kansas.  She is survived by her husband Dan and daughter, Haley Nichole of Stockton, parents Laurence and Marvel Huff, brother Downer of Woodston, sister Elizabeth Marcotte, Hays, Kansas.
Services will be Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Stockton.  Burial will be in the Spring Branch Cemetery, Woodston.

12 Jul 2002 The Hays Daily News Katherine V. Saindon
PLAINVILLE KS   Katherine V. Saindon, 82, formerly of Zurich, Kansas died Thursday, July 11, 2002, at Plainville Rural Hospital.
She was born Nov. 26, 1919 in Damar, Kansas  to Hector and Delia (Plomondon) Desmarteau
She married Lawrence W. Saindon on Nov. 16, 1937, in Zurich. He died June 28, 1997. She was a homemaker and member of St. Ann Catholic Church and St. Ann Sodality, both of Zurich.
Survivors include three sons, LeRoy, Great Bend, Robert Tescott, and Melvin, Zurich three daughters, Virginia Hull, El Dorado, and Bonita Shubert and Susan Maddox, both of Plainville a brother, Delmar Desmarteau, Great Bend two sisters, Patterson-Till, Bellevue, Iowa, and Sheffler, Hutchinson 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Celina Jurgenson, Florence Senesac and Bona Levingston, and a brother, Walter Desmarteau.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Zurich, with Joseph Popelka officiating burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. A parish vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the chapel followed by a rosary.
Memorials are suggested to the church.

11 Jul 2002 Las Vegas Review Journal (NV.) Genevieve Mary Louise Andrews
Genevieve Mary Louise Andrews, 86, died Monday. She was born Aug. 31, 1915, in Zurich, Kan. A hostess in a hotel-casino, she was a 42-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her son, Donald Cole; brother, Duane Benoit of Mesquite, Texas; sisters, Georgia Benoit and Mary Brown, both of Wichita, Kan.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Bunkers Mortuary and from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church.

10 Jul 2002 The Hays Daily News Ann Newell
HILL CITY  KS   Ann Newell, 66, died Monday, July 8, 2002, at Graham County Hospital.
She was born Aug. 12, 1935, in rural Rooks County, Kansas,   to Herman J. and Eleanor (Kern) Bartos.
She married Duane “Blackie” Newell on April 19, 1955, in Zurich, Kansas. He died Nov. 24, 1982. She was a homemaker and bank teller. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, Kansas.
Survivors include her mother, Hill City two sons, Terry, Seneca, and Don Hill City three daughters, Donna Worcester, Christian Nickelson and Pauline Keiswetter, all of Hill City two brothers, Bartos, Zurich, and Dale Bartos, Logan, Utah special friend, Paul Utterback Arapahoe, Neb. and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father and an infant child.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, with Fathers Donald McCarthy and Bill Kilian officiating burial in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City.
A wake service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. No visitation is planned. Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Hill City Homestead Nutrition Site.

10 Jul 2002 unknown paper Frank I. Buss
PLAINVILLE KS Frank I. Buss, 46, died Monday, July 8, 2002, at Plainville Rural Hospital.
He was born Feb. 27, 1956, in Hill City, Kansas   to George Raymond and Shirley John (Randall) Buss.
He was an oilfield worker and lifetime resident of the Bogue community.
Survivors include a brother, Bogue two sisters, Bev Michael, Hill City, and Kim Hyde, Penokee.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Spencer-Stinemetz Funeral Chapel, Hill City, with the Stephen Fulks officiating burial in Wildhorse Township Cemetery, Bogue.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Wildhorse Township Cemetery.

2 Jul 2002 The Hays Daily News Frank ‘Bud' Boyd Jr.
SPEED KS   Frank “Bud” Boyd Jr., 77, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, in Speed.
He was born Feb. 20, 1925, in rural Rooks County KS   to Frank Marvin Sr. and Bernice Viola (Reed) Boyd. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, awarded the Purple Heart.
He married Patricia Jean Parker on Aug. 30, 1947, in Stockton, KS. She died April 30, 1983. He was a retired employee of the grain elevator in Speed. He was a member of Phillipsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include three sons, Mike, Winnemucca, Nev., Bruce and both of Speed a brother, Dennis, Speed a sister, Constance Chester, Glade nine grandchildren a foster grandson and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg burial in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg,KS.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and until 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

2 Jul 2002 unknown paper Dolores M. Mangold
INDEPENDENCE, MO. Dolores M. Mangold, 80, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at her home.
She was born Oct. 27, 1921 in Plainville, Rooks County, Kansas  . She was a member of Nativity of Mary Catholic Church and American Legion. She graduated in 1943 from Hurley Hospital School of Nursing in Flint, Mich. She served in the U. S. Army Nurse Corps in World War II.
She worked as a nurse for Jackson County Hospital, Ott Elementary, William Chrisman and Jackson County Health Department.
Survivors include her husband, John Joseph Mangold a son, Robert Eugene three daughters, Theresa Mangold, Rita Mangold and Abbey Amador a brother, Wayne Tipton three sisters, Edna Stice, Merna Poore and Patricia Hansen 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, John Joseph and Michael, and a brother, Robert Tipton.
Services were today at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Independence graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery, Stockton, (Rooks County) KS.
George C. Carson and Sons Independence Chapel, Independence, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services Inc.

21 Jun 2002 The Hays Daily News Delphinus "Del" Graf
STOCKTON - Delphinus 'Del' Graf, 75, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at St. Luke Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.   He was born April 5, 1927, in Ellis to Sebastian and Bridget (Hammersmith) Graf.  He married Cecilia K. Dinkel on May 9, 1949, in Ellis. She preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 2001.  He worked as a maintenance mechanic for Leavenworth Steele, retiring after 25 years. He worked for J-J Oil in Stockton. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and the (article cut off at this point.)

21 Jun 2002 The Hays Daily News Lois Fern Gibson
WAKEENEY - Lois Fern Gibson, 94, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit.   She was born June 22, 1907, in Sharon, Okla., to Walter and Olive (Eaton) Cook. She attended District 31 Rural Trego County School.  She married Cletus Gibson on Dec. 15, 1928, in Palco. She was a nurse's assistant and manager of the Estes Hotel, Glenwood, Iowa, for a time. She had been an area resident since 1991, coming from Nebraska. She was a member (article cut off at this point.)

aft 20 Jun 2002 The Ark Valley News Ella Josephine Novotny
Ella Josephine Novotny, 93, of Park City, formerly of Plainville, retired teacher and bookkeeper, died June 20, 2002. Service was June 25 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita.  She was born on a farmstead north of Zurich, Kan., the daughter of James Novotny and Emma Hrabe Nech. She was a resident of the Catholic Care Center.
Survivors include her sister, Anna Novotny Gilson of Park City; brother, Raymond Nech of Salina; nephew, Doug Nech of Larned; nieces, Rosemary Fechner of Junction City, Rita Young of Park City, Janice Crawford of Las Vegas; three great-nieces; three great-nephews; four great-great-nieces, and one great-great-nephew.
A memorial has been established with Catholic Care Center, 6700 E. 45th North, Wichita 67226.

13 Jun 2002 Hays Daily News Ruth Kuehnl
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Ruth Kuehnl, 93, former Palco, KS resident, died Monday, June 10, 2002, in Oklahoma City
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: Aug. 20, 1908, in Palco, Kansas
PARENTS: Charles L. and Carie (Woods) Miller
SURVIVORS: Her husband, Nolan Kuehnl, of the home; a son, Charles, Oklahoma City; and two grandchildren

5 June 2002 Southwest Daily Times, Liberal KS Tyson V. SLATTEN
PLAINVILLE -- Tyson V. Slatten, 24, Plainville, formerly of Forgan, Okla., died Thursday, June 5, 2002, in Plainville of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
* Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Miller Mortuary in Liberal.

4 Jun 2002 The Hays Daily News Adrian A.. Trembley
HILL CITY - Adrian A. Trembley, 77, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at Hays Medical Center.   He was born July 9, 1924, in Damar. He was a farmer-rancher and lifetime area resident.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, Hill City; a son, Leland, Hill City; three daughters, Adrenne "Andie" Bell and Carol Nickelson, both of Hill City, and Marcella Brin, Great Bend; a brother, Eddie Trembley, Hill City; three sisters, Mary Keith, Zurich, Margarette Larson, Marquette, and (article cut off at this point.)

2 Jun 2002 The Hays Daily News Zetta Marie Hillman
RUSSELL - Zetta Marie Hillman, 67, died Friday, May 31, 2002, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.   She was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Natoma to Elmer and Maggie Gladys (Ruble) Camp. She graduated from high school in Natoma and attended Fort Hays State University.  She married Leland Eugene Hillman on Jan. 11, 1957. He died Aug. 31, 1963. She lived in Zurich, moving to Minden, Neb., then returning to Zurich. She worked in Plainville and Russell as a cook and nurse aide and was a receptionist (article cut off at this point.)

30 May 2002 The Hays Daily News LeRoy H. Morris
LeRoy H. Morris, 81, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at Hays Medical Center.   He was born Feb. 28, 1921, in Topeka to Benjamin H. and Marry Frances (DeWitt) Morris. He was a World War II veteran.  He married Wanda Cooper on Dec. 24, 1941, in Osborne. She died Jan. 13, 1998. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Rooks County Highway Department, member of the Main Street Christian Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Stockton. He had been a resident of Stockton for 50 years, coming (article cut off at this point.)

28 May 2002 The Hays Daily News Louise G. Andreson
PLAINVILLE - Louise G. Andreson, 75, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at Queen Valley, Ariz.   She was born Oct. 22, 1926, in Zurich to Peter and Ethel (Johnson) Glick.  She married William H. Andreson on Jan. 7, 1949, in Plainville.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two brothers, Herb Glick, Plainville, and Fred Glick, Hays; and a sister, Marie Meyers, Plainville.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene Glick and George Glick, and a sister, Lucille (Yager) (article cut off at this point.)

28 May 2002 The Hays Daily News Laurence E. Balthazor
PALCO - Laurence E. Balthazor, 79, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, at his home.   He was born Sept. 5, 1922, in Graham County, to Frank and Rosa (Morin) Balthazor. He graduated from Palco High School and earned a bachelor's degree in industrial arts from Fort Hays State University. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II from 1943 to 1947 receiving the Purple Heart in Italy.  He married Georgia Silvas on April 26, 2002, in Stockton. He was a lifetime area resident and (article cut off at this point.)

aft 21 May 2002 Durango Herald, (Co.) Orvis I. Grout
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, at Grace and St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs, Colo., for Orvis I. Grout, a founder of the melodrama at the Strater Hotel, who died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was 90.  Mr. Grout was born May 12, 1912, in Plainville, Kan. In 1934 he received his undergraduate and in 1936 his master’s degree from Fort Hays State University, where he taught English and theater arts from 1937 to 1943.  Mr. Grout married Berniece Meyer on Aug. 10, 1932.  In 1943, he was inducted into the Army. He was stationed at Fitzsimmons General Hospital near Denver, where he worked in psychotherapy using a treatment called psychodrama. He also directed plays for the Seventh Army Service Command.  After his discharge in 1946, he was the resident director for the Colorado Springs Civic Theater, where he worked until his retirement in 1979.  From 1950 through 1961, Mr. Grout directed summer melodrama for the Imperial Players at the Imperial Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colo. Then, in 1962, he and several other investors opened the Diamond Circle Theater at the Strater Hotel in Durango. He directed summer melodrama there through 1988.  Mr. Grout also directed at various times for the San Diego Theater, Southport Theater in New Orleans, and the Rocky Mountain Theatrical Association in Colorado Springs. He also taught at Colorado College.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1966.
He is survived by nephews Wesley Grout of Woodland Park, Colo., James Grout and Don Gerboth, both of Sun City West, Ariz., Dale Gerboth of Enumclaw, Wash.; four great-nephews; and seven great-nieces.

13 May 2002 The Hays Daily News Rosa Jane Rogers Herl
PALCO - Rosa Jane Rogers Herl, 32, died Friday, May 10, 2002, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Church of the Nazarene, Plainville; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery near Palco. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

12 May 2002
PALCO - Rosa Jane Rogers Herl, 32, died Friday, May 10, 2002, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan.   She was born Jan. 16, 1970, in Plainville to Merle and Barbara (Smee) Rogers. She was a 1988 graduate of Plainville High School. She had worked for various restaurants in the Kansas City area before moving back to Palco.
Survivors include her son, Shannon, of the home; her parents, Plainville; three brothers, Robert Rogers, Burlington, Colo., Henry Rogers, Otis (article cut off at this point.)

13 May 2002 The Hays Daily News Forrest D. Cooper
PHILLIPSBURG - Forrest D. Cooper, 89, died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in Wichita.   He was born Oct. 20, 1914, in Osborne County to Roy and Nora (Kirby) Cooper.  He married Agnes Rozella Chandler on Feb. 21, 1937, in Russell. He was a retired manager of Duckwall Department Store and member of the United Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Bruce, Topeka, and Brace, St. Louis, Mo.; a daughter, Leslie Schonthaler, Zurich; six grandchildren; and three (article cut off at this point.)

6 May 2002 The Hays Daily News Charlene "Charlie" Brumitt
PLAINVILLE - Charlene "Charlie" Brumitt, 63, died Friday, May 3, 2002, at Plainville Rural Hospital.   She was born Aug. 19, 1938, on the Brumitt Ranch near Codell to Charles O. and Angela M. (Dreiling) Brumitt. She attended school in Codell and graduated from Plainville High School in 1956. In the early 1960s she moved to Boston, then to Silver Spring, Md. In 1995 she moved to Wichita and to Plainville in 1998. She was the Plainville city clerk and was a member of the (article cut off at this point.)

1 May 2002 The Garden City Telegram Mabel L. Schmitz
Rosary for Mabel L. Schmitz 81, will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Enfield Funeral Home, Norton. Mass of the Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton, with the Joseph Thalanany officiating. interment will be in Norton Cemetery.
Mrs. Schmitz, a longtime resident of Norton, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at Logan Manor in Logan.   She was born Aug. 9, 1920, at Natoma, the daughter of Timothy and Lovella Griffith Davis. She attended Stockton public schools and Florida State University.   On Sept. 27, 1941, she married Max F. Schmitz at Osborne. They made their home in Stockton, Oakley, Russell and Plainville before moving to Norton in 1961. She worked as a food service supervisor.   Mrs. Schmitz was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the Altar Society and had belonged to the St. Thomas Altar Society in Stockton and Sacred Heart Altar Society in Plainville. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and the Kansas Food Supervisors Association. She enjoyed reading, yarnworks, dancing, puzzles and singing..
In addition to her husband, of the home in Norton, she is survived by four daughters, Kay Smith, Hays, Dr. Beverly Schmitz-Glass, Garden City, Denise Schmitz and Betty Schmitz Rossouw, both of Norton a half sister, Evelyn Corella, Redding, Calif. three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents a son, Michael Timothy Schmitz and three half brothers, Willard Davis, Lyle Yowe and Ronald Yowe.
Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Auxiliary or Logan Manor, both in care of the funeral home.

23 Apr 2002 Salina Journal, Salina, Saline, Kansas Beulah M. Shubert
PLAINVILLE - Beulah M. Shubert, 81, Plainville, died Sunday, April 21, 2002.   Mrs. Shubert was born Beulah M. Loreg on Dec. 24, 1920, in Codell. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, George of the home two sons, Ronald of Plainville and Terry of Salina three sisters, Grace Boyer of Plainville, and Teasley and Betty Reed, both of Great Bend five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christian Church, Plainville.   Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Plainville Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary or Plainville Rural Hospital Auxiliary in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville 67663.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral chapel and 9 a.m. until the service Thursday at the church.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

after 19 Apr 2002 unknown paper Leonard W. Brokaw
Leonard W. Brokaw, 75, of Bowie, TX passed away on April 19, 2002 in Bowie Memorial Hospital.   Brokaw was born on June 17, 1926 in Rook County Stockton, KS. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a structural engineer from 1971 until his retirement in 1985. He served in the U.S. Navy during World Ward II. Mr. Brokaw married Bobby Jo Pigg on February 25, 1995 in Bowie, TX.
Funeral services for Mr. Brokaw were held on Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Ronnie Lawson officiating. The Committal Service was held on Monday, April 22, 2002 at Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington, TX. Services were directed by Fry Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
Surviving relatives include: his wife, Bobbie Joe Brokaw, Bowie, TX two sons, Brokaw, Evansville, IN and Brokaw, Tampa, FL one daughter, Peggy Orr, Arlington, TX four grandchildren two stepsons, Pigg, Montague, TX and Tim Pigg, Bowie, TX two stepdaughters, Mrs. Carolyn Young, Whitesboro, TX and Cindy Duvall, Bowie, TX eleven step-grandchildren eight step-great-grandchildren one step-great-great-grandson one sister, Williams, Plainville, KS and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Brokaw was preceded in death by his first wife, Katheryn Brokaw in 1992.
Pallbearers included: his grandsons, Orr, Jeremy Pigg, Duvall, Todd Pigg, Byas, Tracy Tredway, Travis Price and Childress.

18 Apr 2002 Plainville Times Ethel M. Nelson
PLAINVILLE - Ethel M. Nelson 98, Plainville, formerly of Codell, died   Sunday, April 14, 2002.   Mrs. Nelson was born Ethel M. Lamb on June 3, 1903, in rural Codell. She owned Nelson's Grocery Store, Codell, with her husband and was assistant postmaster at Codell, retiring in 1973.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Merle, in 1976 a daughter, Nelson an infant son and a grandson.
Survivors include three daughters, Geraldine Davenport of San Antonio, and Genevieve Zeigler and Genette Keas both of Plainville seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Codell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, rural Codell.
Memorials may be made to the church 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 10 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the church.   Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

1 Mar 2002 The Hays Daily News Ruby M. Butler
ZURICH - Ruby M. Butler, 59, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Plainville Rural Hospital.  She was born June 14, 1942, in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, to Ernest and Hazel (Sparks) Butler. She was a longtime area resident.
Survivors include a brother, Richard Lee Butler, Plainville; and a sister, Reta Ann King, Zurich.
She was preceded in death by two infant brothers, James and Roger, and a sister, Rose Butler.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Zurich Cemetery with the Rev. Gene (article cut off at this point.)
(continuation of 28 Mar 2002 article ) No visitation is planned. Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, is in charge of arrangements.

28 Mar 2002 Colby Free Press William "Bill" C. Brickley
William “Bill” C. Brickley, age 81, of Plainville, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at the Hays Medical Center.  Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, at the First Christian Church in Plainville with the Revs. Gary Peters and Mark Huntley officiating.  Burial will be in the Plainville Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville and from 9 a.m. to service time Friday at the church.
Survivors include two daughters Marsha Smith of Plainville, Bobbie Norton of Plainville, Kansas; son Ross Brickley of Garner, N.C.; sister Lois Irene Smithback of Littleton, Colo.; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Mr. Brickley was born Nov. 24, 1920, on the North Wilson Lease in rural Eldorado, the son of Clyde Dayton and Ethel Irene (West) Brickley.  On June 21, 1952 he married Ruth Esther Larson in Colby. She died Dec. 18, 2000.  He had been a resident of Plainville for 48 years coming from Topeka. He was a hospital administrator and medical technologist, ASCP for the Plainville Rural Hospital.  He was a WWII veteran and was a member of the Christian Church, Lions Club, Gideons, Senior Housing Board, all of Plainville.  He was also a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the U.S. Selective Service Board.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the William C. Brickley Memorial Fund, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

22 Mar 2002 The Examiner (Jackson Co., Mo.) Van Norman Miller
Van Norman Miller, 77, McPherson, Kan., formerly of Grain Valley, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in The Cedars Health Care Center, McPherson.  Mr. Miller was born Sept. 1, 1924, in Alton, Kan., the son of Raymond R. Miller and Huldah F. Branson Miller. He attended Alton and Pleasant Valley Grade schools, graduating from Alton High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He had lived in McPherson since 1998, moving from Grain Valley. He had been an asphalt plant operator for C. R. Smith and Boewen Construction companies in Blue Springs. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2715, McPherson, Operating Engineers Local No. 101, Kansas City, and a former member of both the Odd Fellow Lodge and the American Legion Post in Alton. He attended First United Methodist Church in McPherson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father, George "Pat" Miller, a sister, Alice Coz, a brother, Chester Miller, and three brothers-in-law, Allen Snedker, Ivan Macy and Charles Cox.
His survivors include his wife, Marcile Pauline (Dibble) Miller, whom he married on Feb. 2, 1947; his sons, Lee A. Miller and Bradley G. Miller, both of McPherson; his daughters, Connie K. Nichols, Little River, Kan., and Peggy A. Palmer, Hutchinson, Kan.; his sisters, Helen Snedker and Hazel Macy, both of Hemet, Calif., a sister-in-law, Eloise Miller, Stockton, Kan.; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Glidden-Ediger Chapel in McPherson. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Friends can visit from 1 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family will receive visitors from 6 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Emergency Care 2000 (Memorial Hospital emergency room enhancement project), McPherson, Kan.

10 Mar 2002 The Topeka Capital-Journal Julia Elvira Bond
LAWRENCE --- Julia Elvira Bond, 82, Lawrence, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at a Lawrence hospital.  Mrs. Bond was a rental agent for many years before she retired in 1977.  She was born Feb. 1, 1920, in Codell, the daughter of Percy C. and Eva E. Reedy Simpson.  Mrs. Bond was a member of the North Lawrence Improvement Association, McLouth United Methodist Church and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to Post No. 852 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Bond will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Julia Elvira Bond Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the funeral home.

2 Mar 2002 Great Bend Tribune Ruth L. Baldwin
LARNED - Ruth L Baldwin, 51, died March 1 at her home in Larned. She was born April 23, 1950, in Nelson, Neb., the daughter of John H. and Patricia A. Button Slaughter Hunter. She married Marvin A. Baldwin March 13, 1971 at Mankato. A resident of Larned, coming from Hays, she was a registered nurse at Larned State Hospital. Mrs. Baldwin was a member of First Christian Church, and the Priscilla Group both of Larned. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters, Dawn Swinford of Tulsa, Okla., Lisa West of Denver, Colo., and Nancy Baldwin of Larned; five brothers, Joseph Hunter of Ojai, Calif., William Hunter of Denver, James Hunter of Annandale, Va., John Hunter of Fort Worth, Texas, and Daniel Hunter of Garfield. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church in Larned, with the Rev. Dan Lundgren officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Monday at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Green Mound Cemetery in Palco.
Memorials are suggested to the church in care of the funeral home.

1 Mar 2002 The Hays Daily News Cecil McAlister
PHILLIPSBURG - Cecil McAlister, 91, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in Phillipsburg.   She was born Sept. 11, 1910, in Palco to William and Evaline G. (Rollin) Boatman.  She married Harry Smith. He preceded her in death. She married Newton McAlister on Oct. 8, 1944, in Gretna. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a sister, Osa Heller, Norton.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the Rev. Joel Hiesterman (article cut off at this point.)

1 Mar 2002 The Hays Daily News Cleo A. Rice
WICHITA - Cleo A. Rice, 76, died Sunday, March 3, 2002, in Wichita.   She was born Oct. 24, 1925, in rural Zurich to Frederick and Minnie (Kroeger) Irion. She moved to Wichita as a teenager. She worked for Associated Co., Wichita, retiring in 1988.
Survivors include a daughter, Toni Deason, Augusta; two sisters, Isabel Asbel and Darlene Thompson, both of Wichita; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gary.
Services were March 6 at (article cut off at this point.)

26 Feb 2002 Hays Daily News Freda Mae Wise
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Freda Mae Wise, 100, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at the Plainville Rural Hospital
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: Dec. 31, 1901, in Zurich, Kansas
PARENTS: Michael S. and Hattie (Richardson) Graham
SURVIVORS: A daughter, Jane Cherry, Plainville; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Her husband, Elmer “Lovey” Wise, he died June 21, 1974, A son, Richard, a daughter, Margaret Selbe, and three sisters, including her twin, Edna

25 Feb 2002 Hays Daily News Louria L. Bane
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Louria L. Bane, 92, formerly of Stockton, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at the Rooks County Nursing Home
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: July 5, 1909, in Zurich, Kansas
PARENTS: James A. and Mary Catherine (Henderson) Stice
SURVIVORS: Two sons, Lennie Bruce, Denver, and Michael Eugene, Haven; two daughters, Nola Turnbull, Plainville, and Judy Maze, Atchison; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Her husband, Lennie A. Bane, he died Nov. 5, 1986, four brothers, Bill, Loyd, Glen and Clell Stice, and three sisters, Olive Brown, Lucille Dillon and Gladys Larson

25 Feb 2002 Amarillo Globe News (TX.) Thelda M. "Ted" Meyers
PLAINVILLE, Kan. - Thelda M. "Ted" Meyers, 96, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Plainville Christian Church with the Rev. Mark Huntley officiating. Burial will be in the Plainville Cemetery by Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel of Plainville.
Mrs. Meyers was born Sept. 22, 1905, in Rooks County, the daughter of Clarence and Belle Hannah (Gray) Ordway. She was a longtime Plainville resident moving from Bailey, Colo.  On May 31, 1924, she married Leo Meyers in Stockton. He passed away Sept. 27, 1997. She was the owner with her husband of a locker plant in Larned and were later the owners of the A&W Restaurant in Abilene.  They moved to Bailey and were the owners of a restaurant and gift store where they retired in 1978 and moved to Plainville. She was a member of Plainville Christian Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Pricilla Art Club, all in Plainville.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Guy Ordway and Victor Ordway; two sisters, Valda Edson and Ileta Ordway; a stepsister, Lelia Banes; and a granddaughter, Cindy Brim.
Survivors include a son, Leo Meyers Jr. and wife, Faye, of Amarillo; a granddaughter, Michelle Gipson; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at the funeral chapel and from 11:30 a.m. to the time of service at the church.
The family suggests memorials be to Rooks County Home Health in care of the funeral chapel.

25 Feb 2002 Hays Daily News Arthel Charlotte Beckley
EAGLE ROCK, Mo. - Arthel Charlotte Beckley, 89, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at her home.   She was born Oct. 5, 1912, in Telluride, Colo., to James Arthur and Alice Amanda (Phipps) Bennett. She grew up in Telluride, Westcliffe, Silvercliffe and Bonanza, Colo.  She married Leo R. Beckley on March 18, 1929, in Saguache, Colo. He died in 1980. They moved to Plainville in 1938, where they lived for many years. In 1993, she moved to Cedaredge, Colo. returning to Plainville in 1996. She moved in (article cut off at this point.)

25 Feb 2002 Hays Daily News Terry Matthew Post
PHILLIPSBURG - Terry Matthew Post, 22, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at the Phillips County Hospital.   He was born Aug. 31, 1979, in Plainville. He was a welder. He was a member of the Boy Scouts and First Christian Church.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Pam and Ron Heller, Phillipsburg; his father and stepmother, Dallas and Robin Post, Loveland, Colo.; two brothers, Derek Post, Ellsworth, and Brian Post, Fort Collins, Colo.; a stepbrother, Troy Heller, Lincoln, Neb.; three (article cut off at this point.)

20 Feb 2002 Great Bend Tribune Paul Richard Reece
STOCKTON - Paul Richard Reece, 65, died Feb. 17 at Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg. He was born April 10, 1946, in Plainville, the son of Ocenus and Emmaline Baker Reece. He was a graduate of Plainville High School. He married Patricia Perry April 5, 1956, in Great Bend. She died July 11, 1999. A resident of Stockton, coming from Great Bend, he worked as a welder for Primus Sterilizer Company in Great Bend, retiring in 1998. Reece was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include one son, Richard Eugene Reece of Moss Point, Miss.; two daughters, Colleen Gray of Great Bend and Shawna Reece of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Martha Ann Reece of Kansas City; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ocenus Reece Jr. and Nathan Reece; and two sisters, Effie May Johnson and Jannett Cherry.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Myers Chapel AME Church in Great Bend, with the Rev. Loyse Clay officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, north of Great Bend. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. tonight, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, all at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton and from 11 a.m. until service time Friday, at the church. Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, in care of the funeral home.

17 Feb 2002 The Grand Island Independent (NE.) Harold C. Vanduvall
Harold Vanduvall 97, Postal worker
Harold C. Vanduvall, 97, of Grand Island died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002 at the Nebraska Veterans Home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the Nebraska Veterans Home in Grand Island. The Rev. Bill Forbes will officiate. Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour before service time. All Faiths Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Veterans Home.
Mr. Vanduvall was born on June, 1, 1904, in Damar, Kan., to Leonard and Jessie (Kirkley) Vanduvall.  He attended grade school in Damar and graduated from high school in Colorado.  He married Emma Scott in 1940. He entered the U.S. Army on July 25, 1942, serving during World War II. He was honorably discharged on Sept. 22, 1943. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Washington D. C. until his retirement. He then moved to Lincoln.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara of El Paso, Tex.; one son, Paul Vanduvall of Sacramento, Calif; one sister, Letha Napue of Bogue, Kan; and six grandchildren.

17 Feb 2002 The Hays Daily News Dorothy E. Hunt
STOCKTON - Dorothy E. Hunt, 81, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at Hays Medical Center.   She was born Oct. 15, 1920, in Woodston to George and Verna (Vanderlip) Young. She graduated from Woodston High School.  She married Jesse M. Hunt Jr. on April 8, 1951, in Woodston. She was a lifetime area resident and homemaker. She was a member of the Stockton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters, Janice Keller, Stockton, and Sherri Hammerschmidt (article cut off at this point.)

10 Feb 2002 The Hays Daily News Marcellus Francis Schmidt
PLAINVILLE - Marcellus Francis Schmidt, 89, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Cherry Hill Health Care Center, Englewood, Colo.   He was born Feb. 3, 1913, in Catherine to Raymond A. and Dorothy (Leikam) Schmidt. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army 86th Fighter Squadron during World War II.  He married Florine Rome on May 20, 1947, in Victoria. He was a pumper in the oil fields for 20 years, working for Sohio Oil Company. He spent his lifetime in the Zurich and Plainville area. He moved to Cherry (article cut off at this point.)

5 Feb 2002 Hays Daily News Docile S. Newell
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Docile S. Newell, 86, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at Hays Medical Center
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: March 22, 1915, in Damar, Kansas.
PARENTS: Adelore D. and Silica (St. Peter) Manny
SURVIVORS: Four sons, Gary, rural Damar, Larry, Damar, Myron, Plainville, and Glenn, Hays; two daughters, Gloria Carson, Hoisington, and Claudia Luetters, Salina; a sister, Velma Newell, Damar; 25 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Her husband, Harvey Archie “H. A.” Newell, he died Feb. 3, 1973, four brothers and four sisters

31 Jan 2002 The Hays Daily News Mary Pearl Smee
PLAINVILLE - Mary Pearl Smee, 86, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at the Rooks County Nursing Home.   She was born April 25, 1915, east of Zurich to William and Rosa (Meade) Smee. She attended school in Zurich.  She helped on the family farm and worked at the school cafeteria in Zurich. She then moved to Stockton where she was a receptionist for many years. In 1979, she moved to Plainville where she was a cook for the Senior Citizen Meal Site for several years and worked for the Rooks County(article cut off at this point.)
SURVIVORS: Two sisters, Rosalie Stithem, Plainville, and Dorothy Smee, Stockton
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Four sisters, Fern Pywell, Irene Pywell, Eula Smee, and Margie Smee, and two brothers, Leslie Smee and Royal “Buddy” Smee

23 Jan 2002 The Hays Daily News Lucille Stanfield
ALTON - Lucille Stanfield, 88, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.   She was born Dec. 13, 1913, in Frankfort.  She married Forrest Stanfield on June 15, 1946. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Alton since 1946. She attended Woodston United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Alton; and two brothers, Lee Hull and Laurence Hull, both of Woodston.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Woodston United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tim (article cut off at this point.)

12 Jan 2002 Athens Banner-Herald Vera "Marie" Kobler Steeples
Vera ''Marie'' Kobler Steeples, 95, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002.  A native of Penokee, Kansas, Mrs. Steeples was a daughter of the late Carl and Elma Paxson Kobler and was the widow of W. W. ''Wally'' Steeples. She graduated from Fort Hays State University and was a schoolteacher in Palco and Bogue, Kan., from 17 years. She was a member of Pleasant Hour Club, Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma Professional Sorority and Sigma Sigma Sigma Social Sorority. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Palco, Kan., and First United Methodist Church, Stockton, Kan., and attended First Presbyterian Church, Hays, Kan.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, Kan., with the Rev. Tim Ault-Duell officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco, Kan.
Survivors include three daughters, Jean Webb, Tulsa, Okla., Joanne Haslett, Tucson, Ariz., and Lois Settles, Athens; two sons, Don Steeples, Lawrence, Kan., David Steeples, Stockton, Kan.; a brother, Raymond Kobler, Hays, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wally and Marie Steeples Faculty Award Fund, Kansas University Endowment Association, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044 or the Methodist Church of Palco or Stockton, c/o the funeral home.

6 Jan 2002 Great Bend Tribune The Rev. Helen Suzan Rosenberg
1913-2002
ST. JOHN - The Rev. Helen Suzan Rosenberg, 88, died Jan. 4 at Leisure Homestead at St. John. She was born June 22, 1913, at Smith Center, the daughter of John and Bertie Walters Kinyon. She attended Kensington High School. She married the Rev.J.O. Rosenberg  March 18, 1931. A resident of St. John, coming from Hill City, Woodston, Jewell, Great Bend, Topeka, Middle Town, Ohio, and Cincinnati, Ohio, she was an ordained minister with Assembly of God. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Harold Rosenberg of Aurora, Colo., and the Rev. Hugh Rosenberg of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren;and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Willis Rosenberg. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Green Assembly of God Church north of Agra. Burial will be at German Town Cemetery north of Kensington. Memorials are suggested to Tri-County Church Missions Project, in care of Kleppinger Funeral Home in Jewell.

4 Jan 2002 The Hays Daily News Erma Thomas
WAKEENEY KS , Erma Thomas, 94, formerly of Plainville, (Rooks County, KS)  died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at the Lutheran Home.
She was born April 24, 1907, near Zurich to John and Daisy (Pywell) Foulke She attended country schools near Zurich. She married Leo R. “Hank” Thomas Nov. 27, 1933, on the family farm near Zurich he died June 16, 1996. They farmed near Zurich until retiring.
Survivors include a daughter, Heiland, Ellis and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eda Smee, a brother, Clinton Foulke, and two half-brothers, and Delwin Mendenhall.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, with the Rev. Harry Cross officiating burial in Plainville Cemetery, Plainville.
Visitation is until service time at the mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to the Lutheran Home, WaKeeney.

4 Jan 2002 The Hays Daily News Francis S. St. Peter
AURORA, Colo.  Francis S. St. Peter, 77 , died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, in Aurora.
Services were Dec. 29 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Aurora burial was in Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver.
He was born May 20, 1924, to Joseph and Rosella (Benoit) St. Peter in Damar (Rooks County, KS. He married Margaret Bedore of Stockton, KS  on Feb. 4, 1947.
He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from the city of Aurora as chief electrical inspector. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife, of the home seven sons, Michael, Martin and Mark, all of Aurora, Robert, LaVeta, Colo., and Gale, Lewis and all of Denver a brother, Eugene, Damar two sisters, Roberts, Damar, and Donetta Weaver, Augusta, Ga. 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery, Denver, was in charge of arrangements.

1 Jan 2002 The Hays Daily News Robert L. "Hap" Berland
Robert L. 'Hap' Berland, 74, 401 Milner, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at his home.   He was born June 24, 1927, in Zurich to A. W. and Edna (Coupal) Berland. He graduated from Hays High School and received a bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University in physical education. He was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity while at FHSU. He was a U. S. Navy veteran during World War II.  He married Doris M. Cox on May 30, 1955, in Hays. He taught school (article cut off at this point.)

30 Dec 2001 The Hays Daily News Clarence H. Eichman
HILL CITY - Clarence H. Eichman, 80, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Graham County Hospital, Hill City.   He was born Aug. 9, 1921, in rural Palco to Fred Henry and Ethel Mae (Hedge) Eichman.  He married Dula LaBarge on Nov. 24, 1958, in Damar.  He was a longtime Damar area resident, and had been an oil field pumper and had worked for KN Energy Co. for 15 years before he retired in 1986.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, and the American Legion.
Survivors include (article cut off at this point.)

aft 6 Dec 2001 The Hays Daily News Freida J. Allphin
PALCO - Freida J. Allphin, 76, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at Plainville Rural Hospital.   She was born June 13, 1925, in Ellis to John and Mary (Armbrister) Zachman. She graduated from Ellis High School.  She married Verlin Allphin on March 30, 1951, in Ponca City, Okla. He died Oct. 2, 1996. She was a homemaker and a member and former board member of the Palco United Methodist Church. She was president of the United Methodist Women, and member of the Pleasant Hour Club, Sunflower (article cut off at this point.)

after 21 Sept 2001 Phillipsburg, KS Larry A. Doughtery
Click Here for Obit   Article submitted by Jan Reading.

19 Dec 2001 Newton Daily News (Newton, IA.) Bessie Van Dusseldorp
PELLA — Bessie "Bess" Van Dusseldorp, 93, of Pella, formerly of Prairie City, died from a heart ailment Monday, Dec. 17, at the Pella Regional Health Center in Pella.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the First Reformed Church in Prairie City with the Rev. Joel Brummel officiating. Walters-Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City is handling arrangements.
Friends may call after noon at the funeral home where family will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The daughter of Leonard and Tillie De Jong Jabaai, she was born May 11, 1908, in Palco, Kan. On Feb. 23, 1939, she married Leo Van Dusseldorp in Prairie City.  She was a member of the First Reformed Church in Prairie City and of the Faith and Mission Circle group of the church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making pies and won several awards at the Jasper County Fair.
Survivors include her husband, three daughter and two sons-in-law, Elaine and Bert E. Bandstra of Oskaloosa, Janice Swenson of Clive and Charlotte and David McClellan of Prairie City; seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, five brothers, a son-in-law and a granddaughter. (see picture http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ia/county/jasper/Obituaries/UV/van_dusseldorp,_bessie.htm)

aft 18 Dec 2001 The Ark Valley News Kit Rea McShea
Kit Rea McShea, 20, of Scottsbluff, Neb., grandson of Sylvia Phillips of Kechi, died Dec. 18, 2001. He was a student at Platte Valley Bible College, Scottsbluff, and a Radio Shack employee. Service was Saturday at Main Street Christian Church, Stockton.  He was a former resident of Stockton.
Other survivors include his wife, Hillary; father, Michael of Orleans, Neb.; mother and stepfather, Nila and Jonathan Denton of Stockton; brothers, Michael Jr. of Colorado Springs, Matthew of Denver; grandparents, Lowell and Geoa Norris of Osborne, Clyde and Hope Denton of Stockton.
A memorial has been established with the Kit Rea McShea Memorial Fund.  Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home had charge.

15 Dec 2001 Standard-Examiner (Ogden, UT) Ethel June Oldfield
 WEST HAVEN - Ethel June Oldfield, 85, passed away December 11, 2001.   She was born in Woodston, Kansas on June 26, 1916, one of 17 children to John Wesley Nelson and Minnie Belle Solenbuger.  She married Louis Oldfield on November 27, 1936.  Ethel was a member of Jehovah"s Witnesses.
Surviving are three children, Robert, Joan, Kendel, and one sister. She was preceded in death by her husband and one child Linda.
Memorial services will be held Monday, December 17, at 7 (article cut off at this point)

aft 14 Dec 2001 unknown Salina Newspaper Stella L. McConchie
PLAINVILLE -- Stella L. McConchie, 94, Plainville, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001.   Mrs. McConchie was born 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, 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..

12 Dec 2001 McCook Daily GazetteVirginia M. (Howard) Griffith
CLAYTON, Kan. -- Virginia M. (Howard) Griffith, 81, died Tuesday (Dec. 11, 2001) at the Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin.
She was born March 7, 1920, at Stockton, Kan., to Fred and Elizabeth (Montgomery) Howard. She graduated from Logan High School and Kansas State University.
On May 31, 1948, she married Norman Jay Griffith at Manhattan, Kan. She was a homemaker, and lived her entire married life in the Clayton area.
She was a member of the Clayton United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for 50 years, was a 4-H leader, a member of the L. D. Club, and was a Sunday School teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Jay of Clayton two sons, " Chuck" Griffith and wife, Clayton, and Michael Griffith and wife, Jane of Atwood one sister, Peggy Goodman of Orland, Calif. and seven grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Clayton with the Rev. Charles Keller officiating. Interment will be a the Clayton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Brantley Funeral Home of Atwood, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
Memorials may be given in her name to the Clayton United Methodist Church.
Brantley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

12 Dec 2001 Ojai Valley News (Ca.) Vera Vivian Weavering Bartels Masurek
Vera Vivian Weavering-Bartels-Masurek, 94, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 8, 1906, in Plainville, Kan., and was raised on the Weaverling family farm in Codell, Kan. While a teenager, she was a member of the 1921-1922 Kansas State Championship Girls' Basketball Team.
She married Pete Bartels, also from Kansas, and they moved to Ventura in 1936. She worked as a leather seamstress for 30 years at the Star Glove Leather Factory on Ventura Avenue. Mr. Bartels owned the OK Barber Shop on Main Street and Thompson Boulevard in Ventura. He preceded her in death in 1968.
She remarried a widower, Frank Mazurek, who also preceded her in death in 1991. They lived in the Mira Valle Mobile Home Park in Ojai. She was known in Ojai as "The Dollmaker," as she reconditioned dolls and returned them for sale at the Little House.
She had always been active, and at age 94 was still doing seamstress work and taking regular walks around Villa Los Posas where she had lived for the past three years.
Mrs. Mazurek is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ned and Pat Bartels, of Somis, and Daryl and Jo Bartels, of Lebec; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She had eight brothers and one sister; her only surviving brother is Bert Weaverling of Auburn, Calif.
Memorial services were held Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at 1 p.m. at Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai. Interment was at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home.

aft 8 Dec 2001 The Post & Courier (Charleston, S. C.) Dustin L. Roberts
Dustin L. Roberts, 28, of Goose Creek, died Saturday, December 8, 2001. Born July 19, 1973 in Aurora, Colo. he was the son of Lawrence E. "Larry" and Pamela S. Roberts (nee Morin). Dustin was a 1991 graduate of Chatfield High School, Littleton, Colo. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Western State College, Gunnison, Colo. and was a member of Delta Zeta Pi business fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. After graduation he began his career with Mellon Mortgage and later was employed by Chase Manhattan Bank as a loan finance officer. He is survived by his parents, two sisters: Francyne and her husband Joel A. Altman, and Amanda Roberts all of Goose Creek; maternal grandmother Irene Morin and paternal grandparents: Edmond and Rita Roberts, all of Damar, Kan.; uncles, aunts and numerous cousins. A Mass of Christian Liturgy will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 510 St. James Ave., Goose Creek. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 11, 2001 from 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary service beginning at 7 p.m. at the church. Interment will be held Saturday, December 15, 2001 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Damar, Kan. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek.

4 Dec 2001 The Hays Daily News Maxine Blecha
PLAINVILLE - Maxine Blecha, 87, formerly of Woodston, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at Plainville Rural Hospital.   She was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Jewel. At age 2, she came to live in Kirwin with Ed and Agnes Schlansky. She grew up in Kirwin, graduating from Kirwin High School.  She married Virgil Blecha on Aug. 17, 1938, on the family farm near Kirwin. She had been a Woodston resident since 1952, moving to Plainville in 1992. She was a homemaker and with her husband, was a custom harvester (article cut off at this point.)

aft 2 Dec 2001 The Hays Daily News Lois I. Macke
BUHLER - Lois I. Macke, 77, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, at Hutchinson Hospice Residential Care.   She was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Palco to Edward and Edith (McClay) Williams. She graduated from Plainville High School and Strickler Business College, Topeka.  She was an assistant purchasing agent at Schult Mobile Homes, Plainville. A longtime resident of Plainville, she had lived the past three years in Buhler. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Plainville, and attended Buhler (article cut off at this point.)

25 Nov 2001 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas   Roe W. Groom
Council Grove, Kansas - Roe W. Groom, 101, Council Grove, died Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at a Council Grove nursing home.   Mr. Groom was in charge of maintenance and drove a school bus for the Council Grove school district for about 30 years. He retired from the Rural Electric Association in 1965.   He was born July 8, 1901, in Plainville, the son of William G. and Rachel E. Shumard Groom He had lived in Council Grove since 1939.   Mr. Groom did historical research on the Santa Fe Trail and the Civil War. He walked more that 800 miles in support of the Arthritis Foundation.   He was a member of the Council Grove United Methodist Church, National Geographical Society, Girl Scouts of America and a former member of the Masonic Lodge.   He married Alice Meade in 1924, She died in 1986. He married Althea Collins Groom on April 7, 1988. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters. Dorothy Radke, Wichita, and Lois Hylton, Waterloo, Iowa two sons, Glenn Groom, San Antonio, Texas, and Kenneth Groom, Kent, Washington Two stepchildren, Ronna Simpson and Ricky Groom, both of Plainville. 10 grandchildren five step grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren six step great-grandchildren and one step great-great grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Council Grove United Methodist Church, Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Council Grove. Groom will lie in state from 9 a.m.  to 8 p.m. Monday at Memorial Chapel of the Flint Hills in Council Grove.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Council Grove United Methodist Church or to the Arthritis Foundation and sent in care of the funeral chapel.   Article submitted by Doyle Ekey.

aft 18 Nov 2001 Hays Daily News Delane K. Mason
Delane K. Mason, 55, 322 210th Ave., died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.   He was born Aug. 30, 1946, in Stockton to Lawrence and Winnie (Haines) Mason. He was a 1964 graduate of Woodston High School.  He married Cynthia Hertel on Feb. 5, 1972, in Victoria. He was a retired electrician for Schulte Homes Corp., Plainville, and Carson Home Sales, Manhattan. He lived in Wamego for 10 years, moving to Plainville then to Hays three years ago. He was a member of Our Lady Help of (article cut off at this point.)

13 Nov 2001 The Topeka Capital Journal William A. Blacketer
ATCHISON --- William A. Blacketer, 85, Atchison, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, at an Atchison care home.  He was born April 5, 1916, in Horton, to James W. and Mary E. Lepick Blacketer. He attended public schools in Horton and Rooks County. He was employed as a molder at the Rockwell International plant in Atchison before he retired in April 1981.  He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 1568th Engineers Depot Company in Europe.  He was a member of Jackson Post No. 1175 of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Fleming-Jackson-Seever Post No. 6 of the American Legion, both in Atchison.  He married Margaret Lasseter on Nov. 3, 1937, in Seneca. She died Sept. 27, 2000. A son, James Blacketer; a daughter, Rita Jean Blacketer; and a grandson also died.
Survivors include three sisters, Katherine Halsey, Lillie Miller, and Betty Gene Landreth, all in Dearborn, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison. Burial will be in Valley Falls Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet after 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

10 Nov 2001 Hays Daily News Gerrell D. Veatch
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Gerrell D. Veatch, 66, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, at Graham County Hospital
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: Nov. 5, 1935, in Palco, Kansas
PARENTS: Cletus and Lucy A. (Coddington) Veatch
SURVIVORS: His wife, Elaine Moore Naiman Veatch, Hill City; a son, Mark, Tulsa, Okla.; two stepsons, Danny and Lane Naiman; three daughters, Rocky Pimlott, Hill City, Tamra Stephen, Casper, Wyo., and Brenda Dinkel, Hill City; two sisters, Berdena Whisman, Palco, and Esther Printz, Washington, D. C.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: An infant brother, a brother, Galen Veatch, and a daughter, Penny Kloefkorn

aft 5 Nov 2001 The Hays Daily News Jewell Frances Thomason
Jewell Frances Thomason, 92, Hays Good Samaritan Center, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.   She was born Feb. 10, 1909, in Alanreed, Texas, to John W. and Alice F. (Broyles) Steffey.  She married John W. Thomason on Feb. 7, 1926, in Lawton, Okla. He died May 11, 1971. They lived in Oklahoma, moving to Palco in 1950, to Plainville in 1960, and she moved to Hays in 1984. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hays and the Order of Eastern (article cut off at this point.)

2 Nov 2001 Hays Daily News  John C. Berland
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - John C. Berland, 73, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in Fort Collins.   He was born Nov. 17, 1927, in Zurich to Fred and Esther (McCauley) Berland. He grew up on a farm outside of Zurich. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He received his bachelor´s degree from Fort Hays State University and his master´s degree from the University of Oklahoma.  He married Yvonne Ruder on Aug. 23, 1948, in Hays. He taught in the Fort Hays State College art department from (article cut off at this point)

29 Oct 2001 Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona , B2  Verlin D. Teasley
Verlin Teasley, son of Franklin and Minnie Teasley was born July 5, 1917.
Verlin D. Teasley, 84, died October 21, 2001. Survived by his wife Gladys Teasley sons, Allan V. (Judi) Teasley and Lee F. Teasley of Tucson daughter, April E. (Maury) of Japan grandson, Sloane and granddaughter Blaine, both of Tucson. Mr. Teasley was a retired Boeing Aircraft supervisor. We’ll miss that special light and laughter that you brought into our lives. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.  Article provided by Doyle Ekey.

24 Oct 2001 Stillwater News Press (Payne Co., Ok.) Carmen Jane Ratliff
Carmen Jane Ratliff, 47, a Yale resident died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, in Plainville, Kan. Memorial services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Yale with John Curtis officiating. She was born March 2, 1954, in Cushing, to Thelma and Lloyd Stallings. William Savory of Yale was her special companion of several years. She spent a lot of time having fun, being with her mother Thelma, and also spending time with her children and three grandchildren. Survivors include her mother of Yale; her father of Cushing; William Savory of Yale; one son, Chris Ratliff of Yale; one daughter, Valerie Mitchell and her husband Thomas of Yale; one sister, Brenda Lann and husband Tony of Kingfisher; one brother, Ronnie Kerby of Oklahoma City; three grandchildren, Harley Mitchell of Yale, Quincy Davin and Sierra Ratliff of Prue; one niece and three nephews.

aft 19 Oct 2001 unknown paper Goldie E. Veverka
Goldie E. Veverka, 88, of Plainville died Friday, October 19, 2001 at the Plainville Rural Hospital.
She was born July 30, 1913 in rural Rooks County, the daughter of William and Emily (Gick) O'Brien. She attended school in Plainville. Goldie was united in marriage to Morris Veverka on October 17, 1929 in Great Bend, Kansas.
Her entire life was spent in and around the community of Plainville where she was a very supportive member of the community which she dearly loved. Her memberships included Dorcas Club, PEO Chapter, Bridge Club and the First Christian Church.   Goldie worked at a variety of part time jobs, but the one she was most proud of was rural substitute Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service.
She is survived by her daughter Yvonne (Paul) Van Dyke of Plainville three grandchildren, Van Dyke of Plainville, Paula (Dr. Lawrence) Waldrop of Los Alamitos, California, (Michael) Travis of Danville, California: 4 great grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents and in 1975 her husband Morris.
Services at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 23,2001, at the First Christian Church in Plainville, Kansas with Pastor R. Mark Huntley officiating. Pat Bartlett, organist and Shari Page. soloist singing Hymn of Promise and the congregation joined in singing On Eagles Wings.
Visitation was held Monday, 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Plainville Funeral Home, 320 SW Second Street, and Tuesday 9 a.m. until noon at the Church. Interment will be in the Plainville City Cemetery.
Memorials in her honor may be made to the First Christian Church or to the Andreson Memorial Park and left at the funeral home.

aft 14 Oct 2001 Hays Daily News. Hays Leonore B. Clampett
HILL CITY - Leonore B. Clampett, 95, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at Dawson Place Nursing Home.   She was born Feb. 2, 1906, in Palco to John Walter and Myrtle Mae (Read) Bomgardner.  She married Arnett William Clampett on Nov. 15, 1935, in Osborne. He died Jan. 12, 1960. She was a teacher and store clerk. She was a Jehovah's Witness and longtime area resident.
Survivors include four sisters, Maude Coover, El Paso, Texas, Verda Hale, Lyons, Irene Frazey and Lois Hale, Hill (article cut off at this point.)

14 Oct 2001 Hays Daily News. Hays Ivan E. Burgess
PALCO - Ivan E. Burgess, 86, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.  He was born Feb. 10, 1915, in rural Rooks County to Francis and Dora (Stithem) Burgess.  He married Ruby L. Nutsch on March 1, 1940, in Stockton. She died March 12, 1992. He was a farmer-stockman and longtime area resident. He was a member of Palco United Methodist church and former member of the Lions Club. He was a past member of the Hill City Saddle Club, Pleasant View Cemetery board and election (article cut off at this point.)

9 Oct 2001 Hays Daily News. Hays  Paul M. Roelfs
STOCKTON - Paul M. Roelfs, 95, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at Plainville Rural Hospital.  He was born July 11, 1906, on the family farm southeast of Stockton to Martin C. "M. C." and Ellena (VanHove) Roelfs. He graduated from Stockton High School.  He married Florence L. Lewin on Sept. 23, 1930, in Chadron, Neb. He was a lifetime area resident. He was a farmer-stockman. He was past president of the Stockton High School Alumni Association, Rooks County Old Settlers (article cut off at this point.)

3 Oct 2001 Hays Daily News. Hays  Evelyn M. Richmond, 66, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 3, 1934, in Russell County to Leo and Bertha May (St. Aubyn) Dwinelle.
She married Edwin K. Simpson in 1950. He died in 1975. She married Gayle Richmond on Sept. 2, 1977, in Goodland. She was an area resident for the past 10 years and was a member of the Plainville Southern Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, of the home a son, Paul Simpson, Hays a stepson, Dennis Richmond, Franklin, Tenn. two stepdaughters, Debra Corbett, Olathe, and Denise Lynch Shawnee a brother, Ernie Dwinelle, Woodward, Okla. a sister, Jackie Goetz, Charlottesville, Texas three grandchildren eight great-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Keith and Joel.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Plainville Southern Baptist Church burial in Norman Cemetery, south of Codell, KS.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church or the organization of the donor´s choice.   (Date & Name of newspaper submitted by Ekey).

1 Oct 2001 Hays Daily News. Hays Vuferd Lee Barber
PLAINVILLE - Vuferd Lee Barber, 86, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001.   He was born Aug. 2, 1915, on the family farm in Graham County to Joseph Abraham and Minnie Mable (Hawks) Barber. He grew up in Graham and Rooks counties, attending rural schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran.  He married Lucille Marie Yeagy on April 1, 1945, in Pratt. He retired after 18 years as manager of the bulk fuel service at the Plainville Co-op.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Robert, Elizabeth (article cut off at this point.)

1 Oct 2001 Hays Daily News. Hays Alice Faye Baird
 Alice Faye Baird, 74, 1919 Leiker Road, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001.   She was born Oct. 3, 1926, in rural Sylvan Grove to Charles and Ella (Conrad) Meitler. She was a homemaker and restaurant cook She was a former Sylvan Grove resident.  Survivors include three sons, Jerry, Pratt, Larry A., Indianapolis, Ind., and Mark T., Springfield, Ill.; a daughter, Tracy Legleiter, Hays; a brother, Pete Meitler, Plainville; three sisters, Velma Mendenhall, Zurich, Helen Posusta, Lucas, and Mary Gier (article cut off at this point.)

29 Sep 2001 The Topeka Captial-Journal Sister Frederic Eilert
CONCORDIA --- Sister Frederic Eilert, 89, Concordia, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, at the Nazareth Convent in Concordia.  Sister Eilert taught in schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia, Junction City, Plainville, Gorham, Salina, Park, Marymount College and in Grand Island, Neb. She served on the Leadership Team of the Sisters of St. Joseph from 1965 to 1970. She worked at St. Mary's Convent in Concordia from 1986 until it closed in 1997.  She was born April 3, 1912, in Scottsville, the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth Selting Eilert. She was baptized Gertrude Elizabeth and entered the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia on March 18, 1934, where she received the religious name Sister Frederic. She made first vows on March 19, 1935, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1938.  She graduated from Marymount College in Salina with a bachelor's degree in education. She earned a master's degree in education from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb.
Survivors include three sisters, Sister Redempta Eilert, Concordia, Rita Mans, Osborne, and Cecilia Streit, Tipton; and two brothers, Brother Lawrence SJ, St. Louis, and Eugene Eilert, Beloit.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at 3 p.m. today at Nazareth Convent Chapel in Concordia. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund or to the Apostolic Works of the Sisters and sent in care of Chaput-Buoy Mortuary in Concordia.

27 Sep 2001 Hays Daily News Goldie M. Stull
NATOMA ­ Goldie M. Stull, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001, at Plainville Rural Hospital.   She was born Aug. 4, 1919, in Kinsley to August and Ora (Montgomery) Winters.  She married John H. Gable on June 21, 1941. He preceded her in death. She married Max Stull on Dec. 30, 1976, in Natoma. She was a longtime Natoma resident. She was a homemaker and former Avon consultant. She was a member of the Natoma United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a member of (article cut off at this point.)

26 Sept 2001 Hays Daily News Blanche McCauley Sonntag
HILL CITY ­ Blanche McCauley Sonntag, 90, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, at the Graham County Hospital.   She was born Oct. 27, 1910, in Palco to Charles Edward and Alvina Jane (Rolland) Frazey.  She married Robert J. McCauley on May 28, 1930, in Hill City. He died Oct. 2, 1979. She married Frank Sonntag on Oct. 23, 1984, in Jetmore. She was a homemaker and certified pharmacy technician. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, former member of the Hill City Presbyterian (article cut off at this point.)

26 Sept 2001 Hays Daily News Wilma M. "Bill" Barnes Stice
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Wilma "Bill" Stice, 78, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at Hays Medical Center, Hays
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: Aug. 14, 1923, in Stockton, Kansas
PARENTS: Raymond and Rachel (Riffe) Barnes
SURVIVORS: Her husband, Robert " Buster" Stice, of the home; a son, Jim, Stockton; four daughters, Sinda Moores, Sun City, Ariz., Shelia Laugheed, Huntsville, Ala., Sara Jo Richards, address unknown, and Shelly Jones, Ellinwood; a sister, Ione Forgue, Wilson; and eight grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: A brother, Raymond Dean Barnes

18 Sep 2001 The Hays Daily News Ora Otis Baldwin
ZURICH - Ora Otis Baldwin, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at his home.   He was born May 8, 1913, on the family farm in rural Rooks County to Arthur H. and Effie Jane (Bonebrake) Baldwin. He graduated from high school in Junction City in 1933. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He married Lila M. Eichman on May 6, 1946, in Colby. He farmed in rural Rooks County for more than 70 years. He served on the co-op board of directors, Green Mound Cemetery Board and was treasurer of the (article cut off at this point.)

18 Sep 2001 The Hays Daily News Robert Edward "Bob" Wiegand
INMAN ­ Robert Edward "Bob" Wiegand, 84, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, in McPherson.   He was born July 9, 1917, in McPherson to William F. and Minnie H. (Tuxhorn) Wiegand. He graduated from Inman Rural High School and McPherson College, in 1939. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.  He married Olive L. Edgecomb on Sept. 10, 1938, in rural Conway. He was a school teacher for 13 years, having taught in Arnold, Palco, Plainville, Ellis and Quinter (article cut off at this point.)

13 Sep 2001 The Hays Daily News George W. Hensley
HILL CITY ­ George W. Hensley, 78, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, at the Graham County Hospital.   He was born Sept. 4, 1923, in Zurich to Fred M. and Myrtle Mae (Harris) Hensley.  He married LaDonna Karns on Aug. 6, 1944, in Salina. He was a retired banker and Hill City resident since 1962, coming from Plainville. He was a member of the Hill City Christian Church, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. He had been a member of the (article cut off at this point.)

13 Sep 2001 The Hays Daily News Carla Jane Stricker
RUSSELL KS  ­ Jane Stricker, 68, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, in Hays.
She was born June 20, 1933, in Codell KS,  to Carl and LaVern (Brown) Pruter. She grew up in the Russell area, graduating from Russell High School.
She married Leon H. Stricker on June 10, 1951, in Russell. She worked for Bankers Department Store, Russell County Farm Bureau, Agco Inc., and for several years was a seamstress. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger.
Survivors include her husband, of the home three sons, Salina, John, Russell, and Aurora, Neb. her mother, Ellinwood a brother, James Lee Pruter North Pole, Alaska 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, with the Keith Krietzer officiating burial in Milberger Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Pohlman´s Mortuary, Russell, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Camp Tonga Shinga or the church.

aft 9 Sep 2001 Seminole Producer Diane Carter Simpson
Funeral services for Seminole resident Diane Carter Simpson are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church in Wewoka. Revs. Fred Morrison and Jimmy Moreland will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Seminole under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.
Simpson died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001 at Midwest City Regional Hospital at the age of 44. She was born to George Washington Conley II and Florene (Osborne) Carolina on Nov. 3, 1956 in Wewoka. Simpson lived in Seminole for 41 years, moving here from Wichita, Kan. She was a certified Med Aide, certified CNA, and foot re- flexologist. Simpson was an ordained minister, Sunday school teacher, and head cook at New Lima Schools for 13 years. She was a member of the Lords Community Church in Seminole.
Simpson was preceded in death by her mother.
She is survived by her father; her husband, J.C. Simpson, of the home; one son, Broc Carter, Shawnee; one daughter, Karla Carter, Oklahoma City; three brothers, Anthony Conley, Sr., Midwest City, George Conley III, Wichita, Kan., and Shane Austin, Stockton, Kan; three sisters, Dr. Vickie Carter, Seminole, Mary Andrews, Seminole, and Kristi Rittenhower, Wichita, Kan.; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers are Anthony Conley Jr., Brian Harjo, Claude Thompson, Bruce Carter, Curtis Andrews and Johnny Andrews. Honorary pallbearers were James Simpson, Hayword McGregor, Johnny Meeks, Jimmy Moreland, Zelvin Nichols and Marvin Nichols.

7 Sep 2001 The Hays Daily News Clarence D. Gilbert
ZURICH ­ Clarence D. Gilbert, 44, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, at the Trego County-Lemke Memorial Long Term Care, WaKeeney.   He was born Dec. 5, 1956, in WaKeeney to Harold Lee and Ida Maybelle (Keith) Gilbert Sr.  He was an oilfield worker and longtime area resident.  Survivors include three sons, Nicholis, Oak Creek, Wis., Dalton and Dylon, Hays; a stepson, Michael Brock, Oak Creek; his mother, Utica; two brothers, Harold Lee Jr., Hays, and Shane Dwayne, Utica; and a(article cut off at this point.)

4 Sep 2001 The Hays Daily News Marvin E. Wickham
Marvin E. Wickham, 92, 2502 Sherman, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.   He was born Oct. 3, 1908, south of Zurich in Ellis County to Birt and Geraldine (Folconberry) Wickham.  He married LaVerne Sites on Nov. 17, 1934, in Hays. He worked for the city of Hays for 32 years retiring when he was 65. He was a farmer.  Survivors include his wife, LaVerne, of the home; three daughters, Kay Weaver, Hays, Janet Pruter, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Marcia Speier, Hays; a (article cut off at this point.)

4 Sep 2001 The Hays Daily News Melva Lee Pawley
HAMILTON, New Zealand ­ Melva Lee Pawley, 56, former Palco resident, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, at her home.   She was born July 18, 1945, in Quinter to LeVern and Loree (Wilds) Acheson.
Survivors include her husband, William (Bill) Pawley, of the home; a son, Dean, of the home; two daughters, Joy and Karen, both of the home; her mother, Loree, Palco; two brothers, Carl Acheson, and Roy Acheson, both of Palco; and a sister, Mary Basgall, Palco.
She was preceded in death (article cut off at this point.)

3 Sep 2001 Carolina Morning News Jake Lamar Pittman
REIDSVILLE -- Jake Lamar Pittman, 71, died Sept. 2 at Medical College of Georgia from injuries in an automobile accident.   The Toombs County native was a longtime resident of Reidsville. He was a correctional officer at Georgia State Prison for 19 years and owner of Pittman Bait and Tackle. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of Abundant Faith Fellowship Pentecostal Holiness Church.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Ouida Pittman of Reidsville two sons and daughters-in-law, and Cherlye Pittman of Baxley, Daniel and Alisa Pittman of Reidsville a sister, Juanita Spore of Plainville, Kan. three grandchildren, David Pittman and Blake Pittman, both of Baxley, Elizabeth LaGrone of Reidsville a great-grandchild, McKinley Anderson of Reidsville several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: from 6-8 p.m. today and beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday at McCall Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday at McCall Funeral Home, burial in Lyons City Cemetery.

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29 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Jill Russell
CODELL KS  ­ Jill Russell, 60, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 1, 1941, in Hays to Laurence and June (Glendenning) Hachmeister She graduated from Codell High School and attended Fort Hays State University.
She married James L. Russell on May 29, 1960, in Codell. She was a lifetime area resident. She was a paraprofessional educator in the Codell and Plainville schools for several years. She was a member of Codell Baptist Church and Codell Service Club.
Survivors include her husband, Codell two sons, Detroit, and Joel, Codell a daughter, Phlieger, Codell her mother, Codell a brother, Bruce Hachmeister, Codell two sisters, Judy Doerfler, Codell, and Cindy Uloho, Wichita and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Codell Baptist Church graveside services will be at 5 p.m. today in Shiloh Cemetery near Codell.
Memorials are suggested to Codell Baptist Church. Pohlman´s Mortuary, Natoma, is in charge of arrangements.

27 Aug 2001 The Grand Island Independent (NE.) Mattie M.  Dunbar
SARGENT -- Mattie M. Dunbar, 95, of Sargent died Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, at Jennie Melham Hospital in Broken Bow.  Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Rhoad Funeral Chapel in Sargent. The Rev. Don Schauda will officiate. Burial will be in the Moulton Cemetery by Almeria.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Rhoad Funeral Home in Sargent.
Memorials are suggested to the family's choice.
Mrs. Dunbar was born on Feb. 13, 1906, in Palco, Kan., to Samuel and Mae (Adamson) Stithem. When she was 12, her family moved by covered wagon from Kansas to Nebraska. They moved to the Climax community, west of Anselmo in Custer County. She attended elementary school in Kansas and Milburn, and high school to the 11th grade.  As a young girl, she worked for two maids near Broken Bow. She had many other jobs after that. She worked for the Cleve Turner Families at the Milburn Store.  She married Frank Mattox on April 15, 1925.  She then married Fred A. Dunbar on March 11, 1930. The couple made their home in West Loup County, where they lived for 61 years. She spent her last eight years at Beverly Health Care at Sargent.  She was a charter member of the Clever Clique Club. She pieced and quilted many quilts and hosted many meetings in their home. She loved having company and fixing many Thanksgiving dinners for the relatives.  She raised turkeys, geese and chickens by the hundreds. She always had a flock of laying hens, big gardens and delicious strawberries by the gallons. She canned her yearly supply of vegetables and meat.  She spent holidays and birthdays preparing service boxes of goodies for her sons, her brother, brother-in-law and nephews. She was a devoted housewife, excellent cook and loved to sew and sing.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Leroy Mattox of Buena Vista, Colo., and Floyd and Betty Dunbar of Taylor; one daughter and son-in-law, Maybelle and Art Dilsaver of Taylor; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Violet Stithem of Anselmo; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Dunbar; three brothers, Otto, Delwin and Ivan; five sisters, Francis, Beulah, Lois, Agnes and Olive; one daughter-in-law Charlotte Mattox and two grandsons.

20 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News  Zelda M. Hulse
OSBORNE ­ Zelda M. Hulse, 82, formerly of Alton, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at Parkview Care Center.   She was born Oct. 28, 1918, in Flattop, Colo. to Earl and Stella (Anderson) Coddington.  She married Johnnie L. Hulse on March 28, 1934, in Stockton. He died Nov. 20, 1986. She had lived in the Palco, Stockton and Alton area since 1935. She was a homemaker, owned and operated the E&Z Tropical Fish in Alton for 10 years, and worked in area cafes in the Alton and (article cut off at this point.)

20 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Robert M. " Bobby" Simpson
SANDY, Utah ­ Robert M. “Bobby” Simpson, 22, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in Sandy.
He was born July 1, 1979, in Heerlen, Netherlands. He was a computer technician and worked for eBay in Salt Lake City.
Survivors include his father, Robert Simpson, Plainville his mother, Tran Rimple, Tacoma, Wash. and two sisters, Donna Skellham, Atlanta, and Wilda Simpson, Beckley, W. Va.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, with the Rev. George McGregor burial in the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Memorials are suggested to the organization of the donor´s choice.

22 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Harold J. Winters
EL DORADO KS  ­ J. Winters, 89, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2001, at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 6, 1912, in a sod house in Rooks County to W. J. and Dollie (North) Winters. He attended country school and graduated from Plainville High School.
He married Dorothy Irene Harman in 1942 in Carthage, Mo. She died in April 1988. He worked for Cities Services production department for 25 years in Plainville and El Dorado, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of El Dorado, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a charter member of the Plainville Saddle Club, Department of Public Safety Reserves and Butler County Sheriff´s Posse.
Survivors include a brother, A. Winters, Lake Arrowhead, Calif.
He was preceded in death by a brother, D. E. Winters.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church, Plainville burial in the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Plainville Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Masonic Home.

21 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Betty G. Smith
STOCKTON KS  ­ G. Smith, 73, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, at her home.
She was born May 31, 1928, in rural Stockton to Adryn and Goldye (Hazen) Glendening.
She married Duane D. Hunter on March 27, 1949, in Stockton. He died July 11, 1966. She married Ivan Smith on Nov. 28, 1988. He died March 7, 1994.
She was a deputy clerk for 10 years, an original member of the reappraisal group for the assessor´s office and worked in the Rooks County courthouse map room. She was a life member of the Stockton United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a 50-year member of the Stockton VFW Auxiliary, longtime member of the Century Club, Stockton Promotional Club and was a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Survivors include a son, Steven Hunter Stockton a daughter, Brenda Garcia, Stockton a brother, John Glendenning Stockton a sister, Renze, Wichita and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, Stockton, with the Rev. Tim Ault-Duell officiating burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Hospice or the church.

10 Aug 2001 The Hays Daily News Edward Julius Trarbach
PLAINVILLE KS  ­ Edward Julius Trarbach, 70, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, at his home.
He was born Dec. 7, 1930, on the family farm in Rooks County to and Albertina (Jantz) Trarbach.
He was a farmer-stockman and lifelong area resident. He was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a brother, Wichita and a sister, Minnie Schoenthaler, Ogallah.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl, and three sisters, Lambert, Schonthaler and Alberta Nutsch Hayes
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. John Lutheran Church, seven miles north of Ellis, with the Randy Gibbs officiating burial in the St. John Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Wasinger Funeral Chapel, Ellis, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the church or House Calls, Inc., Plainville.

1 Aug 2001 They Hays Daily News Edwin Lynn Toll
Edwin Lynn Toll, 40, Countryside Estates, died Monday, July 30, 2001, at his home.   He was born Nov. 9, 1960, in Hoxie to Glenn Alfred and Katheryn Joyce (Best) Toll. He had been a longtime resident of Hays.  Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Everett Rowan, Hays; two brothers, Doren Toll, Overgaard, Ariz., and Sidney Toll, Hays; two sisters, Virginia Hinsley, Golden Valley, Ariz., and Mickey Toll, Zurich.  He was preceded in death by his father and a sister (article cut off at this point.)

26 Jul 2001 The Greenville News (N. C.) Jack Bradford Baker
Jack Bradford Baker, 89, of Charlotte, N.C., died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at Sharon Towers.   Mr. Baker was born Dec. 23, 1911, in Stockton, Kan., a son of the late Albert M. Baker and Mary Volkhardt Baker.  He attended the public schools in Albany, Mo., and graduated from Georgia Tech., where he received his BS degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Tau Beta Pi, both Honorary Fraternities. He also attended Harvard University, where he received his MS degree in Electrical Engineering.  In 1934, Mr. Baker joined the Kendall Co. in Walpole, Mass. He held various management positions in Massachusetts, South Carolina, and North Carolina. In 1956, he returned to Harvard Business School where he was enrolled in their Advanced Management Program. He retired as Director of Manufacturing in the Textile Division in 1976, after 43 years with Kendall.  Mr. Baker was active in various textile trade associations, including American Textile Manufacturing Institute, South Carolina Textile Manufacturing Association, and Alabama Textile Manufacturing Association. He was Past President of Charlotte Textile Club and Past President of Charlotte Georgia Tech Club.  He was a member of Myers Park Presbyterian Church and the Frontis Johnson Bible Class. In addition to his family, Mr. Baker enjoyed golf, gardening and water skiing.
Mr. Baker is survived by his second wife, Sue Efird Baker; his daughter, Cynthia Kay Baker, of Martinez, Calif.; his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas Bradford Baker and Cindy Kilner Baker, of Spartanburg; and his grandson, Brian Bradford Baker, of Abingdon, Va. Mr. Baker was preceded in death in 1996 by his first wife of 61 years, Dorothy Adams Baker.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, July 26, 2001, at Harry and Bryant Chapel, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte, N.C., with the Rev. John Alexander officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Sharon Towers, 5100 Sharon Road, Charlotte. Interment will be at Sharon Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Sharon Towers Residents Assistance Fund, 5100 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. — Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mr. Baker.

13 Jul 2001 The Downey Eagle Willie "Bill" Butler and Thelma LaRue Butler
DOWNEY-Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 11212 Woodruff Ave., for Willie (Bill) Butler, who died June 28, and his wife, Thelma LaRue Butler, who died June 29.  He was 91, born Oct. 8, 1909 near Brice, Missouri. She was 87, born July 19, 1913 near Woodston, Kansas.  At age seven he moved with his family by covered wagon to a ranch near Woodston. They were married Dec. 25, 1929, 71½ years ago.  Together they operated a cream station and cafe in Ionia, Kansas, a cafe in Formoso, Kansas, and a maintenance service in Santa Monica, California. After moving to Fort Collins, Colorado, Bill worked on construction of the Horsetooth Dam, Dairygold, Sterling Company, and Heath Engineering. Thelma worked as a cook for drive-ins, including Buckeye, Jo's and Hurley's.  They lived in Southern California and Oregon for several years, and have resided in Downey for the past 8½ years.  Bill was an elder with the Jehovah's Witnesses and former presiding overseer in Fort Collins, Colorado. They have been members for 51 years.  Bill, the third of nine children, is survived by brothers Bacil Butler of Ordway, Colorado, Riggle Butler of Beloit, Kansas; and a sister, Famy Fry of Stockton, California.  Thelma, the fifth of five children, is survived by a sister, Estella Taylor of Mankato, Kansas.
Survivors include daughters Pryntha Winfrey of Fort Collins, Colorado, Coralea (Gene) Yaw of Downey; a son, Gary (Connee) Butler of Jacksonville, Florida; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
They were preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia.

1 Jul 2001 The Hays Daily News Ida A. Miller
PLAINVILLE - Ida A. Miller, 92, died Monday, July 16, 2001, at Hays Medical Center.  She was born Dec. 25, 1908, in Independence, Mo. to Ed and Maude (Imes) Seevers. They moved to Peabody in 1926, and later El Dorado.  She married Lee H. Miller on April 22, 1931. They moved to the Palco area in 1940, and moved to Plainville in 1978. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Plainville.
Survivors include her son, Eugene, South San Gabriel, Calif.; a daughter, Earlene Ganoung (article cut off at this point.)

aft 25 Jun 2001 Unknown Newspaper Mavis Everl Meadows
Mavis Everl Meadows, 63, of Stonewall Road, Piney View, died Monday, June 25, 2001, at her home following a long illness. Born Dec. 27, 1937, at Otsego, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Wilson and Pauline Catherine Pendry. Mrs. Meadows spent her childhood in Keyrock and was a 1955 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She was owner and president of Meadows Machine Inc. and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed her family, gardening and the outdoors, and was a resident of Piney View for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Meadows; a son, Keith Meadows; four brothers, Raymond, Larry, Kenny and Roy "Joe" Pendry; and a sister, Brenda Sue Pendry.
Survivors include three sons, Kevin Meadows and his wife, Beverly, of Piney View, Kem Meadows and his wife, Ginger, of Stanaford and Bruce Meadows and his wife, Barbara, of Shady Spring; five grandchildren, Jason, Jody, John, Joshua and Jeremy Meadows; four brothers, Gerald Pendry and his wife, Roselee, of Dagsboro, Del., Tommy Pendry of Shawnee, Okla., and Mervin Pendry and his wife, Judy, and Tim Pendry, all of Felton, Del.; two sisters, Rachel Wilkerson and her husband, Jim, of Zurich, Kan., and Rita Pendry of Raleigh, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 1 p.m. today at Melton Mortuary Chapel, Beckley, with the Rev. Cecil Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends called 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.

After 17 Jun 2001 paper unknown Harold L. " Shorty" Stice
Lenexa
Harold L. " Shorty" Stice, 76, formerly of Stockton, retired Stice Real Estate Agency owner and Real Estate Agencies agent, died Sunday, June 17, 2001.   Service 10 a. m. Wednesday, Smith-Moore Overlease Funeral Home.
Survivors wife, Edna son, Gregory of Scottsdale, Ariz. daughter Al-Otaibi of Riyadh, Saudi Araia sister, Donna Stanton of Hays six grandchildren.   Memorials established with American Cancer Society and Solomon Valley Manor.   Article provided by Wanda Vanhorn Sammons.

1 Jun  2001 The Hays Daily News Mabel A. Lowry
Mabel A. Lowry, 85, 116 E. 15th, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at the Hays Medical Center.   She was born Feb. 22, 1916, in Webster to Charley John and Eunice Jane (Selbe) McCormick. She graduated from Webster High School and Fort Hays State University. She taught in rural schools in the Webster area for three years.  She married Walter Vee Lowry on March 28, 1937, in Hays. He died Jan. 10, 1955. In 1968, she moved to Hays and opened Fabrics Unique, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the (article cut off at this point.)

aft 19 May 2001 The Hays Daily News Virgil Lester Barber
OBERLIN - Virgil Lester Barber, 83, died Saturday, May 19, 2001, at Decatur County Hospital.   He was born June 19, 1917, in Graham County to Joseph Abraham and Minnie Mable (Hawks) Barber. He married Helen Lloyd on Feb. 23, 1943, in Las Vegas. He had been a Plainville resident before moving to Oberlin in 1969.  He was an oil-field pumper. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the United Church of Oberlin and the Plainville Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors (article cut off at this point.)

aft 14 May 2001 The Hays Daily News Bonnie Sue Wanker
ZURICH - Bonnie Sue Wanker, 42, died Monday, May 14, 2001, at the Graham County Hospital, Hill City.   She was born Aug. 3, 1958, in Hill City to Delbert and Thelma (Stinemetz) Michael.  She graduated from Hill City High School in 1976 and from Colby Community College in 1978. She received a nursing degree from the North Central Kansas Vocational-Technical School.  She married Dean L. Wanker on July 19, 1981, in Hill City. She was a resident of Zurich for five years after moving from (article cut off at this point.)

after 13 May 2001 Cortez Journal Nelda Lee Barlow
Nelda Lee Barlow, 97, of Weippe, Idaho, and former longtime Cortez resident passed away at her home in Weippe on Sunday, May 13, 2001. She was born Jan. 26, 1904 in Palco, Kansas, to Oliver Francis Lee and Lucinda Pearl (Reed) Lee.
Her husband, Ellis B. Barlow, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Barlow is being brought back to Cortez to be laid to rest next to her husband at the Cortez Cemetery. Ertel Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

1 May 2001 The Hays Daily News Lois "Bonnie" Meitler
ELLSWORTH - Lois "Bonnie" Meitler, 80, died Monday, April 30, 2001, at Ellsworth County Medical Center.   She was born June 14, 1920, in Lincoln County to Anton and Nell (Cheney) Zachgo. She married Clarence Meitler; he died in 1970. She was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident.
Survivors include six sons, Dick, Great Bend, Daryl, Ulysses, Chuck, Lockhart, Texas, Dean and Danny, both of Plainville, and Don, Wichita; nine daughters, Judy Werner, Plainville, Alice (article cut off at this point.)

aft 7 Apr 2001 Unknown Paper 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.

after 7 Apr 2001 Salina 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, in 1996.
Survivors include her husband, Herb of the home two daughters, Hamilton of Overland Park and Kay Lawrence of Wichita her twin sister, Janeva Jones of Stockton a brother, 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 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.

aft 6 Apr 2001 Unknown Newspaper 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.

29 Mar 2001 Argus Observer, Ontario, Oregon Kenneth Melvin Saunders
 Kenneth Melvin Saunders, April 18, 1914-March 24, 2001, 86, Ontario, died March 24 in an Ontario care center. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Nyssa Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Ken Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Hilltop Cemetery, Nyssa. He was born April 18, 1914, in Palco, Kansas, the son of Boyd and Clara (Hills) Saunders. He graduated from Palco High School in Palco, Kansas. He married Cleta Mae Kellogg Aug. 6, 1939, Agallah, Kansas. Kenneth taught in several rural schools in Kansas and in Parma. After teaching, he delivered fuel to farmers for several years. He worked as an appraiser for Malheur County for 10 years before retiring. During retirement, he drove the Nyssa Senior Citizens bus, delivering meals and taking seniors to doctor appointments. He was a long-standing, faithful member of the Nyssa Church of the Nazarene where he served on the church board and drove the church bus. He was a friend to everyone he met and willing to help those in need. He had a great sense of humor and love of reciting poems and stories. Kenneth is survived by; a sister, Vesta Foss of Stockton, Kan.; a son, Kenneth Eugene Saunders and daughter-in-law, Edith of Issaquah, Wash.; a daughter, Karen Annette Calvin and son-in-law, T. J. of Priest River, Idaho; a son, David Milton Saunders and daughter-in-law, Ruth of Wellington, Colo.; a son, Larry Wayne Saunders of Ontario; a son, Merle Dean Saunders and daughter-in-law, Joy of Nyssa; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. His wife Cleta Saunders, his parents Boyd and Clara Saunders, brother Cecil Saunders and grandson Rony Lamm, preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nyssa Church of the Nazarene, in care of Lienkaemper Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Ontario, Oregon 97914. Friends may call Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lienkaemper Chapel in Nyssa, or Saturday from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the church.

19 Mar 2001 Colby Free Press Rita Irene Palmer
Rita Irene Palmer died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Salina. She had been a Colby resident from 1972 to 1990. Her husband, Junior G. Palmer, preceded her in death in 1998.
A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, the Rev. Paul Robbins officiating. The Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, is in charge of arrangements in Salina.
Mrs. Palmer was cremated. There will be no visitation.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stockton Cemetery.  Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, is in charge of arrangements in Stockton.

18 Mar 2001 The Topeka Capital-Journal Lawrence A. Bates
SALINA -- Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Miller Chapel at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina for Lawrence A. Bates, 84, Gahanna, Ohio, formerly of Salina, who died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at a Columbus, Ohio, nursing home.  He was born Dec. 12, 1916, in Stockton in Rooks County. He worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad in Kansas before he retired.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hoisington.  He married Frances Evelyn Allen. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Lawrence Bates, Gahanna, Ohio; a daughter, Laree Morgenstern, Chicago; a sister, Gladys White, Las Vegas; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Bates was cremated. Inurnment will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Athletic Department at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, 67401. Schoedinger Northeast Funeral Directors in Gahanna, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.

3 Mar 2001 unknown paper Woodrow " Woody" Kenneth Nicholas
PLAINVILLE - Woodrow " Woody" Kenneth Nicholas, 86, of Plainville, died March 1, 2001 at the Plainville Rural Hospital.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Christian Church, Plainville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Plainville Funeral Home, 320 Southwest Second, and one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in the Plainville City Cemetery.
He was born May 16, 1914, in Cowley County, the son of and Ona Campbell Nicholas. He married Melba Johnson on July 30, 1937, in Cedar Vale.   He attended Centennial School and graduated from Cedar Vale High School in 1932. He was an employee of Mobil Pipeline Company for 30 years.   Nicholas was a member of the First Christian Church and served as a deacon. He was also a member of Paradise Lodge No. 290, Plainville.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Tom and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mike four brothers, Vern, Reece, and Thomas and three sisters, Myrtle, Zella and Audrey.
Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church or the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

14 Feb 2001 The Morning News Leila Katherine Sammons
Springdale - Leila Katherine Sammons, 85, of Springdale died Feb. 12, 2001, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. She was born Dec. 21, 1915, in Stockton, Kan., to Albert and Hannah Seaman Blauer. She grew up in the Stockton, Kan., area and graduated from nursing school in Salina, Kan. She worked as a nurse at Stilwell (Okla.) Hospital and at City Hospital in Fayetteville.  She was the widow of Denzil Royce Sammons.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Lynn Sammons and Betty of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn Swain and C. J. of Springdale; four grandchildren, Felicia Wilson of Mena, Trevor Sammons of Tulsa, Julie Meyer of Rogers and Jana Harris of Springdale; five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Liberty Baptist Church in Lincoln with Dr. Rod Goodsell and Dr. Virginia Krauft officiating.
Burial will be in Dutch Mills Cemetery at Lincoln.
Memorials may be made to Northwest Health Hospital Auxiliary.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Liberty Baptist Church.
Arrangements are by Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
Pallbearers will be Trevor Sammons, Lyle Wilson, Patrick, Meyer and George Harris.

30 Jan 2001 The Sun (Wa.) Russell D. Sauer
Russell D. Sauer, 84, of Bremerton died Jan. 25, 2001, in Bremerton.   He was born Feb. 12, 1916, in Plainville, Kan., to William and Bertha (McFadden) Sauer. He graduated in 1934 from Scott Community High School in Scott City, Kan.  He married Lois Sauer in Bremerton in 1957. She preceded him in death in 1960.  He served as a Merchant Marine during World War II.  He was an electrician for 40 years, retiring in 1981.  He was a member of the Bremerton Lions.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lowell of Bremerton, Harold of Kansas, Donald of Port Orchard and Garth of Indiana; and two sisters, Mary Bolding of Bremerton and Quila of St. Germaine, NJ.
Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Rill Chapel. A funeral service will follow. Interment will take place at Sunset Lane Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Bremerton Central Lions Charitable Foundation, c/o Ron Anderson, 423 Pacific Ave., Suite 304, Bremerton, WA 98337.

19 Jan 2001 Hays Daily News Artalee L. Newbrey
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Artalee L. Newbrey, 78, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne, Kansas
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: Oct. 21, 1922, in Woodston, Kansas
PARENTS: and Ida (Kleinham) Peacock
SURVIVORS: Two daughters, Debra Gentry, Aurora, Colo., and Linda Edwards, Grand Junction, Colo. five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Her husband, Wayne, a son, Jarrett, two sisters, and two brothers.   Transcribed and contributed by Reading.

10 Jan 2001 Jefferson City News Tribune (Mo.) Cordelia "Cordie" Zimmerman
Cordelia "Cordie" Zimmerman, 88, Jefferson City, died Jan. 8, 2001, in Jefferson City.  She was born Aug. 15, 1912, in Woodston, Kan., a daughter of Charles and Jessie Graham Buttermore. She was married Aug. 3, 1932, in Wichita, Kan., to S. Thomas Zimmerman, who died March 14, 1988.  She was a bookkeeper and partner in Zimmerman Electric Company until her retirement in 1974.
Survivors include: one daughter, Joan Ely, Mountain Home, Ark.; two sons, Stanley T. Zimmerman, Muncie, Ind., and Gary L. Zimmerman, Deerfield, Ill.; two sisters; six brothers; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
One daughter, Jean Kirby, died in 1971.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. William T. Ely will officiate. Burial will be in Eldon City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Jefferson City and Mid Missouri, 601 E. High Street, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101.

28 Dec 2000 The Chieftain Edward T. Fry
Services for Edward T. Fry, 43, Kansas City, Kan., were held Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Bonner Springs, Kan. Burial was in Edwardsville Cemetery, Edwardsville, Kan.
Mr. Fry died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000 at his home.  He was born April 23, 1957 in Kansas City, Kan. He was previously employed at the National Service Center Cold Storage Warehouse in Edwardsville, KS for over 7 years.
Survivors include his mother, Dora Fry, Bonner Springs, Kan.; four brothers, Timothy Fry, Plainville, KS, Darryl Fry, Kansas City, Kan., Eddie Fry, Bonner Springs, Kan.; 3 sisters, Kathy Richardson, Edwardsville, Kan., Cheryl Morche, Bonner Springs, Kan. and Mary Beth Sharp, Kansas City, Kan.

18 Dec 2000 The Ponca City News Ursie C. Williamson
CALDWELL, Kan. — Ursie C. Williamson, resident of Caldwell, Kan., died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Enid. She was 99.
The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, in the chapel of Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary in Caldwell with the Rev. Dan Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Caldwell City Cemetery.
Ursie C. Williamson was born April 30, 1901, in Grant County, the daughter of Samuel and Clara Souverns Wirtz. She married Ralph E. Williamson on Aug. 18, 1920, in Wichita, Kan; he died Jan. 31, 1967. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include four sons, Roy Williamson of Caldwell, Kan., Wayne Williamson of Medford, Vernnie Williamson of Phoenix, Ariz., and L. A. “Barney” Williamson of Tonkawa; three daughters, Velma Paige of Blackwell, Earnestine Maruca of Omaha, Neb., and Ruby Post of Lansing, Mich.; two sisters, Fern Bishop of Arkansas City, Kan., and Ruby Ventees of Plainville, Kan.; 26 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Mary Ann Hobbs; five brothers; four sisters; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Kitchen Committee of the Central Christian Church, 206 North Market, Caldwell, Kan. 67022.

1 Dec 2000 Hays Daily News Marie T. Desmarteau
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Marie T. DesMarteau, 81, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Hays Medical Center.
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: Feb. 5, 1919, in rural Damar, Kansas.
PARENTS: George and Alice (Simoneau) Roberts
SURVIVORS: Three sons, Ronald, Golden, Colo., Alan, Denver, and Steve, Englewood, Colo.; three daughters, Joyce Lee, Inwood, Iowa, Carolyn Bukowski, Omaha, Neb., and Michelle Pfeifer, St. Peter; a brother, Eugene Roberts, Hill City; two sisters, Irene Morin, Damar, and Cecilia Thibault, Riverside, Calif.; and 16 grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Her husband, Alcide "Sid" DesMarteau, an infant daughter, Sharon, a brother, Harvey, and a sister, Yvonne

aft 27 Nov 2000 unknown newspaper 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.

aft 26 Nov 2000 unknown newspaper 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 Shriner's 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.

aft 14 Nov 2000 Unknown   Paper 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 Oliva of Stockton.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton, the 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.

Aft 13 Nov 2000 Unknown Newspaper Elizabeth C. Ordway
Elizabeth C. Ordway, 87, Plainville , died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at the Olathe Medical Center. She was born Feb. 8, 1913, in Ellis County, Kan., the daughter of Ida May King and Fred A. Bemis. She married Victor R. Ordway in 1932 at Hays. He died in 1992. Most of her life was spent in the Plainville area where the couple raised their family. During the last three years, she has lived with her daughters in Eureka and Olathe. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Ralph Bemis, and a grandson, Rodney Dean. Survivors include three children, Robert Ordway, Iselin, N.J.; Geraldine Linenberger, Eureka,; and Linda Evans, Olathe; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one step grandchild. The visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Plainville Funeral Home. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Christian Church, Plainville. Interment will be in the Plainville Cemetery.

23 Oct 2000 Hays Daily News Elaine A. Ferland
NAME, DATE OF DEATH: Elaine A. Ferland, 74, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at Plainville Rural Hospital.
DATE OF BIRTH and LOCATION: May 3, 1926, in Zurich, Kansas
PARENTS: John and Rosa (Balthazor) Marcotte
SURVIVORS: Two sons, Dale Ferland, Zurich, and Allen Ferland, Brighton, Colo.; four daughters, Shirley Chapman, Minneapolis, Connie Crawford, Hays, Renee Shaw, Logan, and Shannon Balthazor, Osawatomie; three brothers, Victor Marcotte, Zurich, Idris Marcotte, Huntington, Ark., and Arvon Marcotte, Las Vegas; two sisters, LaVerne Stephen, Hill City, and Gloria Hamel, Wichita; 12 grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Her husband, Archil Ferland, two brothers, Delmer “Red” Marcotte, and LeRoy Marcotte.

8 Oct 2000 The Ponca City News (Clay Co., Ok.) Philomena Barbara Nuckols
Philomena Barbara “Phyl” Nuckols, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 95.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. John J. Michalicka as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. A rosary will be held 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel.
Phyl was born in Okarche, Okla., to Gustav and Anna (Baustert) Ludwig. She attended schools in Okarche and Guthrie. She received her registered nursing degree in 1921 from the Ponca City Hospital nursing program. She married Dr. A. S. Nuckols, a longtime Ponca City physician and surgeon. She enjoyed family and friends, china painting and knitting. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a charter member of the Ponca City Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of the Kay/Noble County Medical Auxiliary.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue Brown and her husband Dr. Phillip Brown of Nashville, Tenn.; one son, Thomas M. Nuckols and his wife Mart of Arkansas City, Kan.; six grandchildren, Brooke Brown of Washington, D. C., Sara Brown of Nashville, Tenn., Dr. Tom A. Nuckols of Plainville, Kan., Vicki Hensley of Arkansas City, Kan., Nancy E. Meyer of Littleton, Colo., and the Rev. Mark S. Nuckols of Kansas City, Mo., and eight great-grandchildren.
Phyl was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and two sisters.

27 Sep 2000 Hill City Times Ivan R. Kenyon
Ivan R. KENYON, 90, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2000, at Dawson Place Nursing Home in Hill City, Kansas. He was born March 11, 1910 in rural Graham County, Kansas, the son of Benedict CLAUDSLEY and Belle (BOYS) KENYON. A retired farmer/stockman, Ivan was a lifetime Bogue area resident. He married Delena CONYAC, May 14, 1934, in Damar, Kansas, and she survives.
Ivan was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar Knights of Columbus, Men's Service Club of Bogue, Farm Bureau, and a founding member of the Bogue Pinochle Club. He had been a member of the Bogue School Board.
Ivan is survived by his wife, Delena KENYON, of Hill City; two sons, Gary KENYON of Great Bend, Kansas and Alan KENYON of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters Marilyn Kay POZAS of Glendale, Arizona and Jolene ALEXANDER of Ottawa, Kansas; one sister, Eleanore EIKMAN, Mesa, Arizona; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parent; three brothers, Everette, Melvin, and Wilbur; and one sister, Mary STEPHEN.
Funeral services were Thursday, September 28, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar with Father KILIAN officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar, Kansas. Memorials were suggested to Dawson Place in Hill City.

13 Sept 2000 Hill City Times George Irvin Sayers
George Irvin SAYERS, 98, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2000, at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City, Kansas. A retired farmer-stockman, he was a longtime resident of Graham County. Mr. SAYERS was born on August 5, 1902 in Nicodemus, Kansas. He was a son of George Monroe and Mary Eliza (BATES) SAYERS. His first wife was Wilma WATSON, and she passed away in 1951. He married Bernice JONES in 1952, and she passed away in 1978. George then married Minerva WELLINGTON in 1979, and she survives. He was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Nicodemus, Kansas. He was a member of the church choir and also a deacon of the church. George was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Minerva SAYERS of Stockton, Kansas; a son, Clarence SAYERS, Nicodemus, Kansas; a daughter, Maxine PAYTON of Los Angeles, California; nine step-children; seven grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; five brothers; one sister; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held September 16, 2000 at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Nicodemus, Kansas. Officiating will be Rev. I. G. CRAWFORD. Burial will be in the Nicodemus Cemetery. Memorials were suggested to the First Missionary Baptist church, Nicodemus, Kansas.

30 Aug 2000 Hill City Times Penny Veatch Kloefkorn
Penny KLOEFKORN is with the Lord after peacefully ending her nine-year battle with cancer on August 22, 2000, at the Wyoming Medical Center with her immediate family by her side. A celebration of Penny's life, officiated by Pastor John SPEAR at Highland Park Community Church, took place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2000. Penny asked that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Highland Park Community Church for Make a Wish Foundation and Hospice.
Penny was born into the lives of Gerrell and Joyce (MOWRY) VEATCH on April 3, 1958 in Palco, Kansas. In high school, Penny was active in all sports and graduated in 1976. She went on to play college basketball. She married Steve KEITH and from that union were born two beautiful daughters, Shannon Leigh and Reagen Lyne. After moving to Casper, Wyoming, Penny and Steve divorced.
Penny, while working at Conoco, was involved in volleyball, softball, bowling, and Women of the Word Bible Study, but more than anything, Penny was always involved in the passion of her life, loving people. She married her soul mate, Gary KLOEFKORN, in the spring of 1989.   In Women of the Word, as she grew in the faith and grace of God, she became a magnetic light that touched every person's life she met. Penny found the good in everyone and found the beauty of life and living in the most basic of things. There was never a bad day for Penny, and she devoted her life to the happiness and goodwill of her friends, family, and acquaintances. Penny was a bridge to a better life to all whose lives she touched.
Penny is survived by her beloved husband and truest love, Gary; her beautiful and loving daughters, Shannon and Reagen; her step-family, Sheila, Revae, Gina, Todd, and Jackie; her parents, Gerrel VEATCH and Joyce GIROT; her sisters, Rocky, Tammy, and Brenda; and her brother, Mark. She is also survived by countless family, friends, and loved ones. Penny remains in the hearts of everyone she ever touched. Her spirit lives forever.

30 Aug 2000 Hill City Times Marilda Belleau
Marilda BELLEAU was born, January 17, 1903, at Damar, Kansas, to Joe and Delia (ST. PETER) BRIN. She passed away on Monday, August 28, 2000. at the Hays Medical Center, St. Anthony Campus, Hays, Kansas, at the age of 97 years, seven months, and eleven days. On February 22, 1925, she was united in marriage with William J. BELLEAU in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, Kansas. He passed away in 1970.   A longtime area resident and homemaker, Marilda was a resident of Sealye House in Hill City for one year and eight months. She loved to play bridge, to read, and to crochet. Marilda was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church in Hill City. She was also a member of the Altar Society and a member of the bridge club.
Survivors include: two daughters, Alvena WEBB of Scottsdale, Arizona and Ida BERNATT of Landcaster, California; one son, Nels BELLEAU of Hill City; a sister, Olive Marcotte, Hays; eight grandsons and one granddaughter; eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Marilda will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for many years to come.
A wake service is planned for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2000, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hill City. Funeral services will also be held at the local church and are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2000. Officiating are Father Don MCCARTHY and Father Bill KILIAN. Memorials are suggested to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City.

30 Aug 2000 Hill City Times Hazel Belle Karns
Hazel Belle KARNS, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2000, at Dawson Place Nursing Home in Hill City, Kansas. She was born on October 29, 1902 at Samouth, Illinois, the daughter of Lycurges and Florence (FINLEY) JONES.
A resident of this area since 1979, she was a retired bookkeeper and homemaker. She married Alfred R. "Barney" KARNS on July 31, 1921 in Ada, Kansas. He died on September 23, 1983.
Hazel was a member of the Ada Baptist Church, Ada, Kansas.
Survivors include a son, James L. KARNS of Plainville, Kansas; and two daughters, LaDonna HENSLEY of Hill City and Sherrill KARNS of Redding, California. Also surviving Mrs. Karns are a brother, Gladwyn JONES of Salina, Kansas; a sister, Gladys GASAWAY of Hill City; eight grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. KARNS was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Roger Max KARNS; one brother; and one sister.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2000, at the Ada Baptist Church, Ada, Kansas, with Pastor Ron WALKER officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Ada, Kansas. Memorials were suggested to Dawson Place Nursing Home in Hill City; and arrangements were by Spencer Chapel of Hill City.

after 29 Aug 2000 unknown paper Wendell P. Stull
CHAPMAN - Wendell P. Stull, 80, Chapman, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at Geary Community Hospital, Junction City. Mr. Stull was born   Nov. 26, 1919, at Palco and was a resident of Chapman since 1961. He coached and taught at Holyrood for 13 1/2 years and at Chapman High   School, where he was coach of the 1965 state championship basketball team and athletic director until retirement in 1985. He was an Army Air   Forces veteran of World War II and member of Plainville Masonic Lodge, Holyrood Order of the Eastern Star, Chapman American Legion Post   240 and Chapman United Methodist Church and was a life member of the National Education Association. Survivors include his wife,  Dorothy of the home a son, Ronald of Topeka a sister, Wanda Braun of Russell a stepsister, Janice Sage of Granbury, Texas and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Chapman United Methodist Church, the Kenneth Trickle, Jr. officiating. Burial   will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco. Memorials may be made to Chapman United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Visitation will be from Thursday morning to Friday morning at Londeen Funeral Home, 206 W. Fifth, Chapman.

21 Aug 2000 York  News Times (NE.) F. K. Hopkins
F. K. Hopkins, 75, of Bradshaw died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in York.  He was born April 9, 1925, in Palco, Kan., to Frank and Alma (Long) Hopkins. He completed his education at Haskell Creek Rural School near Ord. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He moved to Bradshaw in 1946 and worked on the construction of the Farmer's Co-op Elevator. On Feb. 14, 1947, he was married to Mildred Anderson, a Bradshaw native, at Grand Island. He worked as the Bradshaw Schools custodian for 41 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred of Bradshaw; son, Michael of Lincoln; daughter Patrice (Ron) Weiss of York; and grandsons, Ryan Hopkins of Lincoln and Christopher Weiss of York. Additional survivors include his aunts, Elda Anderson of Ord, and Maxine Patterson of Encino, Calif.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bradshaw United Methodist Church with the Rev. Seth Leypoldt and Phil Towle officiating. The burial will be at the Utica Cemetery. There will be cremation, with no visitation. Metz Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

13 Aug 2000 Daily Reporter Herald Maurice W. Bigge
Maurice W. Bigge, 82, of Loveland, Colorado, died Aug. 5, 2000, at North Shore Manor Health Care Facility in Loveland.  He was born Aug. 23, 1917, in Rooks County, Kan. to William E. and Kate Sander Bigge.
Survivors include his wife, Corinne Y. Bigge, of Loveland; son-in-law Arthur E. "Art" Berglin Jr., of Loveland; grandchildren William B. Berglin and wife Donna, Andrew B. Berglin and Lynn Heather Greer and husband Michael, all of Loveland; four great-grandchildren; sisters Ethel Mayhew, of Arlington Heights, Ill., Wilma Royer, of Platts-mouth, Neb., Ruby Schmitt, of Boise, Idaho, and Esther Cross, of Sylvan Grove, Kan.; brother Gordon Bigge, of Casper, Wyo.; and sister-in-law Gertrude Bigge, of La Porte.
Preceded in death by twin daughters, Patricia Lee "Pat" Berglin, March 6, 2000, and Kathleen Y. Bigge in February 1942.

Aft 8 Aug 2000 Unknown Newspaper Alice Charlene Arnold
CISCO -- Alice Charlene Arnold, former Snyder resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, in an Abilene hospital.
Funeral service for Mrs. Arnold, 66, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in the Chambers-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Cisco. Gary Fink will officiate and burial will follow in Atwell Cemetery.
Mrs. Arnold was born on Oct. 31, 1933 in Caldwell, Kan. She was reared in Ashton, Kan., and graduated from Oakley High School at Oakley, Kan. She married David Arnold on March 17, 1973 in Colby, Kan., and had lived in Snyder seven years, moving to Cisco in 1988. She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper.
Two brothers preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, David Arnold of Cisco; one son, Stephen G. Richards of Cisco; four daughters, Ona Lopez of Cisco, Elizabeth Herron of Lincoln, Neb., Barbara Sonsteng of Plainville, Kan., and Stephenie Miller of Breckenridge; three sisters; Helen Gaines of Brighton, Colo., Franis Shong of Cisco and Miriam Shipper of Newton, Kan.; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

aft 18 Jul 2000 Unknown Newspaper Duane C. Chrisler
Duane C. Chrisler, 71, of 12 Renfrew Road, Winfield, died July 18, 2000, at his home.  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Tisdale Cemetery.  Friends may call at Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorials have been established with the First Presbyterian Church, USD 465 Foundation Scholarship Fund and Hospice Inc.  Chrisler was born Jan. 29, 1929, at Natoma, to Hettie Belle (McConnell) and George Oren Chrisler. He graduated from Codell High School in 1946 and from Kansas State University in 1950.  He served with the U.S. Army's 40th Division in Japan and Korea and was an operations sergeant when discharged in 1953.  On March 1, 1953, he married Patricia Lawrence in Winfield. They farmed in the Tisdale area from 1954 until ill health forced his retirement. They moved to Winfield in 1998.  Chrisler built a seed-cleaning facility on his farm and was a wheat seed grower, seed conditioner and seed salesman.  He had done custom harvesting in Texas and Oklahoma.  Chrisler had served as a board member and president of the Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative, Cowley County Farm Bureau and USD 465. He was on the board when Country View Elementary School was organized and was a board member of the USD 465 Foundation.  Chrisler had been a 4-H livestock project leader and county fair beef superintendent.. He was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Chrisler, and a son, Randy Chrisler, both of Winfield; a daughter, Karen Baker, Burden; a brother, Dale Chrisler, Oakley; and three grandchildren.

aft 10 Jul 2000 Unknown Newspaper Kimball Co., NE. Constance LaVerne Neusbaum
Constance LaVerne Neusbaum, 77, of Kimball, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at University Medical Center in Denver, Colo.
Memorial services will be Saturday, July 15, 11 a.m., at the Kimball Event Center. Private interment will be at the Kimball Cemetery.
She was born March 9, 1923, to Lloyd and Vera (Claggett) Stonner in Kirwin, Kansas. She graduated from Kirwin High School. She lived for over thirty years in several communities throughout Kansas. She lived in Kimball since 1955.  She married Harold Richard Neusbaum in San Diego, Calif., June 5, 1943. She did clerical work for her husband’s business, worked at Brown and Brighton Leasing Company in Kimball, and was a homemaker.  She belonged to the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She is survived by her daughter and sons-in-law Cherilyn and James Freuden of Kimball, Pam and Allen Heim of Kimball, and Sheila and Randy Knutsen of Englewood, Colo., sister and brothers-in-law Vera Jane and Herb Glick of Plainville, Kan. and Leanne and Charles Martin of Tulsa, Okla.; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in February 1993.

20 Jun 2000 Winfield Courier Evelyn Delores Laurie
GRENOLA - Delores Laurie, 56, a longtime resident of Grenola, died June 19, 2000, at William Newton Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Grenola Christian Church with the Rev. Wallace Wartick officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with the Grenola Christian Church and the American Diabetes Association. Contributions can be made at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard.
Laurie was born Nov. 13, 1943, at Woodston, to Joseph P. and Lucille Vorestine (Ensley) Boulanger. She attended school in Woodston and Elk Falls before graduating from Howard High School in 1962.
She was employed in the Moline area after high school.   On Aug. 7, 1966, she married Rolland Merle Laurie at Grenola. She was a homemaker and employed by the Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Service's in-home care program for many years.   Laurie had served as the Grenola representative on the Elk County Council on Aging and on the board for the Grenola Senior Center. She was a member of the Osage Nation and the Grenola Christian Church.
Her husband died April 14, 1998.
Survivors include her companion, Charles Barnett, Grenola two sons, Donnie Laurie Mulvane, and Martin Laurie, Ada, Okla. two daughters, Clubb, Grenola, and Betty Krause, Parsons three brothers, Wayne Boulanger, Independence, Boulanger Brunswick, Ga., and Edward Boulanger Eureka a sister, Patricia Corle, Moline and two grandchildren.

1 Jun 2000 Pueblo Chieftain Leora Mae Helton
Leora Mae Helton, 84, of Canon City, formerly of Florence, passed away May 29, 2000. Born March 19, 1916, in Elk City, Okla., to Thomas and Phebe (Seaton) Fulton. Leora moved to Canon City in 1932 with her family and worked in the school cafeterias in Canon City for several years. She was a member of Elkettes No. 611 in Florence, VFW Auxiliary in Canon City, Royal Gorge Grange 382 and TOPS club. She was a homemaker and worked for RE-1 school district in the food service area. Leora loved sewing, bowling and going to her TOPS and then KOPS meetings. In 1938, she married Edward Lawrence, who was killed during WWII. She married Fred Helton in 1947; he preceded her in death in 1985. Leora is also preceded in death by her parents; son, Gene; sisters, Lena Pearl Fulton and Effie Schneider; brother, Dean Fulton; and great-granddaughter, Jamie Caretto. Survived by daughter, Mickey (Gene) Tollis, Canon City; grandson, Stephen (Betty) Tollis, Cheyenne; granddaughter, Gena (James) Caretto, Pueblo West; great-grandchildren, Brittany and Eric Tollis, Cheyenne, and Tony Caretto, Pueblo West; sister, Ollie Elley, Canon City; two brothers, Troy (Carol) Fulton, Palco, Kansas, and Glen (Kay) Fulton, Ordway; sister-in-law, Josie Fulton, Canon City; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2000, Holt Chapel of the Garden, pastor John McDonald officiating. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Landon Hall in Denver through the funeral home.

24 May 2000 Hill City Times Jennifer Diane Ballou
Jennifer Diane (Freda Desbien) Ballou, age 62, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at the St. Anthony Campus of the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. The daughter of Charlotte (GRANT) and the late Claude DESBIEN, she was born on October 31, 1937, in rural Palco, Kansas.  She was a secondary school teacher and had lived in Colorado for many years before moving back to Palco in May, 2000
Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, Claude.
She is survived by her mother, Charlotte DESBIEN, of Palco; a son, Lieutenant Commander Michael E. PURCELL, United States Navy, and his wife, Dierdre, Chesapeake, Virginia; two brothers, Don DESBIEN of Palco, KS, and Larry DESBIEN of Ponca City, Oklahoma; two sisters, Mary KNOLL of Palco, KS, and Carol O'SHEA of West Milford, New Jersey; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2000, at the St. Joseph Catholic church, Damar, Kansas. Officiating were Father Donald McCarthy and Father Bill Kilian. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco, Kansas.

24 May 2000 Hill City Times Eloise M. Roberts Miller
Eloise M. Roberts, 57 of Estes Park, Colorado, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2000. A self employed artist, Eloise was born on December 20, 1943 in Damar, Kansas, the daughter of Phillip and Yvonne ROBERTS.
She is survived by two sons, Tony MILLER of Thornton, Colorado, and Mary MILLER of Haysville, Kansas; two brothers, Maurice ROBERTS of Baker, Texas, and Jerry ROBERTS of Liberal, Kansas; a sister, Alice BARBER of Craig, Colorado; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul ROBERTS.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2000, at Smith Mortuary, Haysville, Kansas.

11 May 2000 Steelville Star-Carwford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford County, Missouri Inez Pearl Halbert
Inez Pearl Halbert (nee Day) was born Sunday, September 10, 1911, at Woodston, Kansas, a daughter of the late Henry and Ann (Lambert) Day. She entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at the Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 23 days. On March 19, 1930 at Stockton, Kansas, Inez was united in marriage to Sion B. (Sleepy) Halbert; son of Osco L. Halbert and Elizabeth (Sanders) Halbert. One son, Marvin, and three daughters, Ervene, Ardell and Betty Ann, were born to this union. They enjoyed over fifty-eight years together before his death, April 2, 1988. Inez taught public school for one year before becoming a full time mother and homemaker extraordinaire. She was a member of Steelville Presbyterian Church and Martha and Mary OES #364, and was homemaker of the year of her Extension Club in 1983. She lived in Steelville for over sixty years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Hazel Chesney, Sylvia Reed and Dora Tustison and one brother, James Day; son-in-law Bill Hicks, and brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Garrett Halbert, Maude Simily, Gladys Hubler, and Josephine Munton. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving son, Marvin Halbert and wife Mary Jane of Apache Junction, Arizona; three devoted daughters, Ervene Hicks, also of Apache Junction, Arizona, Ardell and husband Ralph Viehman of Garland, Texas, Betty Ann and husband Dale Stevenson of Springfield, Mo.; twelve grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; and sister-in-law Ollie Halbert of Cherryville, Mo. Inez Pearl Halbert lay in state 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. with Eastern Star Memorial Services 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2000, at the Steelville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Charles D. Likely officiating. Musical selections were provided by organist Deloris Bell and vocalist Georgia Beth Barksdale. Honoring their grandmother as pallbearers were Doug Matchell, Jeff Matchell, Mike Hicks, Jordan Hobbs, Mike Halbert, and Dale Fornander. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.

aft 9 May 2000 Unknown Newspaper Marguerite Jaenicke
PAONIA, Colo. -- Marguerite Jaenicke, 89, Paonia, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at her home.   Mrs. Jaenicke was born Marguerite Highley on Jan. 28, 1911, at Logan, Kan., and was a resident of Paonia since 1981, moving from Logan. She was a homemaker and a retail sales clerk. She was member the Logan Christian Church, the Paonia Christian Church, Willing Workers of Logan and American Legion Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Conn, in 1946; her second husband, Francis Jaenicke, in 1972; a son, Jack L. Conn; and a granddaughter.
Survivors include two sons, Rex Conn of Palco, Kan., and Darrell Conn of Magalia, Calif.; three daughters, Phyllis Post of Colorado Springs Midge Wheeler and Kay Zillinger, both of Paonia; 22 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan, the Rev. James Gall officiating.
Memorials may be made to Logan Christian Church.
Logan Funeral Home, 102 E. Church, Logan, KS 67646, is handling arrangements.  http://pages.sbcglobal.net/cnev/np25.html

6 Apr 2000 Unknown Newspaper Mrs. Olive Rome
Mrs. Olive Rome, 81, a lifelong resident of Bogue, Kan., passed away March 29, 2000, in the Graham County Hospital in Hill City, Kan.  Mrs. Rome was born to Anthony and Louise Conyac Desbien on March 18, 1919, in Graham County, Kan.  She married Andrew R. "Andy" Rome on June 6, 1938, in Damar, Kan. Mrs. Rome was a homemaker and worked as a cook. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar.
She was preceded in death by her husband who died March 4, 1998; her parents; three brothers, Art Desbien, Gene Desbien and Harvey Desbien; two sisters in infancy and two sisters Mrs. Alice Moos and Mrs. Alma Thyfault.
Mrs. Rome is survived by three sons and their wives, Gary L. and Deanna Rome of Pagosa Springs, Gaylon L. and Susie Rome of Alma, Neb., and Rick I. and Nancy Rome of Irving, Texas; and a daughter and her husband, Karen and Gary Ginther of Goodland, Kan.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survive by her sisters, Mrs. Stella Shelton of Hill City, Mrs. Edmae LaBarge of Damar, and Mrs. Lorene House of Bogue.
A Christian Wake Service was held for Mrs. Rome on March 31 at Spencer Chapel of Hill City, Kan. The funeral was held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hill City on April 1, with Fathers Donald McCarthy and Bill Kilian conducting the service.
Burial was at Wildhorse Township Cemetery in Bogue.

21 Mar 2000 The Topeka Capital-Journal Evelyn Mae Springer
MANHATTAN --- Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan for Evelyn Mae Springer, 76, Stockton, formerly of Manhattan, who died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at home.  She was born Nov. 2, 1923, in Riley, to Leonard Ellsworth and Katherine Rose Baer Pierce. She was a bookkeeper.  She had served on the boards of the Stockton Library, Valley View Housing Authority and United Fund, all in Stockton. She was a member of Zeta Mu Eta sorority and PEO Sisterhood.  She married Charles E. Springer on Sept. 4, 1945, in Pine Bluff, Ark. He died April 14, 1980. A son, Douglas Springer, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters, Jacalyn Roy and Maralyn Cooper, both in Stockton; a sister, Velma Pierce, San Diego; and two grandchildren.
Earlier services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Smith-Moore- Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockton Library, Hospice, or the Congregational Church in Stockton, 67669.

15 Mar 2000 Hill City Times Raymond Lee Scott
Raymond Lee Scott, 72, of Hill City, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the Trego County Lemke memorial Hospital in WaKeeney. He was born on July 13, 1927 in rural Graham County, Kansas, the son of Floyd Albert and Gladys Marie (BALDWIN) SCOTT.   A lifetime resident of the area and a farmer, Raymond married Melva Maxine HUNTER on December 31, 1947 in Hill City. She died on February 14, 1988. Raymond was also preceded in death by his parents; his wife; by a daughter, Linda Sue SCOTT; and by a brother, Lloyd SCOTT.
Survivors include; four sons, James Earl SCOTT of Hill City, Roger SCOTT of Arapahoe, Nebraska, Ron SCOTT of Oberlin, and Mike SCOTT of Hill City; three daughters, Barbara SCOTT, Dorothy SCOTT and Gail MARTIN, all of Arapahoe, Nebraska; two brothers, Ralph SCOTT of Plainville and Dr. Duane SCOTT of Belleville; two sisters, Donna CLARKE of LaSalle, Colorado and Sally REIDEL of Overland Park, Kansas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2000 at Spencer Chapel in Hill City. Officiating was Pastor Mehl Cruit, and burial was in the Hill City Cemetery, Hill City. Memorials were suggested to the Graham County Hospital, Hill City.

11 Mar 2000 The Morning Sun Blanche M. McGhghy
GIRARD -- Blanche M. McGhghy, 79, of Girard, died at 9:04 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000, at St. John's Regional Medical Center at Joplin, Mo.  She was born Jan. 31, 1921, near Englevale, to Robert and Myrtle Underwood  Zornes. She attended Englevale area schools. She moved to Woodston in 1946.  She married Dean McGhghy on Dec. 29, 1946, at Woodston. The couple moved to Clarinda, Iowa, in 1954, and to Girard in 1980.  She was a member of Calvary Bible Church.
Survivors include her husband of the home; a son, Gary McGhghy of Diamond, Mo.; a daughter, Iris Elliott of Girard; a brother, James Zornes of Fort Scott; two sisters, Ethel Laster of Topeka and Annie Keeney of St. Louis; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Larry McGhghy on Nov. 18, 1999. She also was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Girard, with the Rev. Bill Kious officiating. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home, where friends also may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Girard.

25 Feb 2000 Amarillo Daily News Gladys E. Stone
PAMPA - Gladys E. Stone, 85, formerly of Pampa, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in Oceanside, Calif.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Todd Dyess, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs. Stone was born in Palco, Kan. She lived in Phillips from 1935 to 1939, when she moved to Pampa. She had lived in Oceanside since 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church and the Clara Hill Sunday school class. She also was a member and past president of Pampa Home Demonstration Club.  She married Hubert M. Stone in 1935 in Oklahoma. He died in 1993.
Survivors include a daughter, Katheryn C. Griffin of Oceanside; two sons, Marion F. Stone of Jacksonville, N.C., and Rowland D. Stone of Oceanside; a sister, Nellie Baldwin of Holdenville, Okla.; four grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

2 Feb 2000 Hill City Times Charles Dennis Towns
Charles Dennis Towns, 85, a retired Westcon Products Quality Control Supervisor, died on Thursday, January 13, 2000. A Wichita resident, he was formerly from Palco.
His funeral services were held on Monday, January 17, 2000, at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel.
Survivors include the wife, Mary; a son, Paul of Wichita; two daughters, Sharon MYERS-PORTER, and husband, Lee, of Wichita, and Deborah KETCHERSIDE and husband, Harold, of Wichita; stepsons, J. D. IRWIN and wife, Sherry, of Wichita, and Terry IRWIN and wife, Rosamond, of Wichita; and a step-daughter, Denita MILLER, and husband Mark, of California, Missouri. Also surviving are two brothers, Ronald TOWNS of Mission, Texas, and Lawrence TOWNS of Wichita; three sisters, Mildred ABT of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Helen ADAMS and Jeannie OWINGS, both of Wichita; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with Westview Baptist Church.

2 Feb 2000 Hill City Times James Oscar "Jamie" Gordon
James Oscar "Jamie" Gordon, 49, died Wednesday, February 2, 2000, as a result of a one-vehicle accident north of Ellis, Kansas.  A Palco resident, Jamie was born June 1, 1950 in Rose Bud, Arkansas. His birth parents were Benjamin Franklin and Disie (MALLONEE) McCARROLL; and he was lovingly adopted into the home of James Laverne and Carolyn (BROWN) GORDON, when he was eight years of age.   A longtime area resident, he was a Pizza Hut manager and a member of the Red Line Church of God.
Jamie was preceded in death by his birth father, Benjamin Franklin McCARROLL; his brother, Robert McCARROLL; and his grandparents, Marvin and Elsie GORDON, Ellen GRINDLE, and Carrie MALLONEE.
Survivors include two sons, Justin and David, Newark, Delaware; a daughter, Jennifer GORDON, Philadelphia; his father, James GORDON, and wife, Shirley, Wakeeney; his mother, Carolyn GRINDLE, and husband, Max, Bogue; his birth mother, Disie McCARROLL, in Arkansas; his grandparents, Oscar and Alberta BROWN of Mesa, Arizona; three brothers, Philip and Richard McCARROLL, Rose Bud, Arkansas, and David GORDON, Mulvane; a step-brother, Terry GRINDLE, Hill City; five sisters, Brenda HENSLEY, Kingston, Missouri, Rhonda ERDMAN, Morrison, Colorado, Helen ARNOLD of Bates City, Missouri, and Pat DOWIS and Barbara COLE, both of Palco; and a step-sister, Susan ROME of Hays.  Also surviving are twelve nephews, fifteen nieces, two great-nieces, and three great-nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2000 at the Red Line Church of God in rural Palco, Kansas. Officiating were Rev. Dwite Brown, Rev. Paul Ninemire, and Leroy Walz. Burial was in the Morlan Township Cemetery, rural Palco; and memorials were suggested to the Red Line Church of God. Arrangements were by Spencer Chapel of Hill City.

2 Feb 2000 Hill City Times Herman Eichman
Funeral services for Herman EICHMAN, age 79, of Palco, were at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2000, at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Plainville with Reverend Randy HARRELL officiating. Mr. EICHMAN passed away Saturday, January 29, 2000 at the Hays Medical Center, St. Anthony Campus, in Hays, Kansas.  He was born August 7, 1920 in Damar, Kansas,, the son of Fred and Ethel (HEDGE) EICHMAN. He was a graduate of Palco High School and attended Ft. Hays State University. Mr. EICHMAN was a pumper for OKMAR Oil Company for many years, retiring in 1985. He was a W.W.II Army veteran. Mr. EICHMAN was a member of the American Legion in Hill City, the VFW in Plainville, and a lifelong member of the 12th Armored Division.  On August 6, 1950, he married Alberta ACHESON in WaKeeney. She passed away September 14, 1974. Other survivors include two daughters, Joyce EICHMAN of Plainville and Linda HOLLIDAY of Hays; two sons, Harold EICHMAN of Speed and Ivan EICHMAN of Palco; two brothers, Cleo EICHMAN of Palco and Clarence EICHMAN of Damar; sisters, Lila BALDWIN of Zurich, Ellenora MEYER of Palco, Betty Jean Kay of Beaverton, Oregon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil and Lawrence EICHMAN; and two sisters, Iola EICHMAN and Beulah TURNER; and a great-grandchild.
Burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Palco, with arrangements by Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Rooks County Nursing Home in Plainville and may be sent in care of the chapel.

18 Jan 2000 The Ponca City News  James Burton Sears
Blackwell — James Burton Sears, resident of Blackwell, died Monday evening, Jan. 17, 2000, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Wichita, Kan. He was 66.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at the Mount Olive Cemetery in Nardin with the Rev. Rick Longcrier of the First Baptist Church of Blackwell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home.
James Burton Sears was born May 12, 1933, in Deer Creek, the son of James Verle and Freda May (Bruce) Sears. He grew up in Chase, Hoisington and Palco, Kan., and attended school in all three communities. Following his schooling, he drove a truck in the oil field. He then entered the United States Army, where he served during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he returned to the oil fields near Liberal, Kan. He traveled the country extensively before moving to Blackwell in 1978. While in Blackwell, he worked in lawn maintenance. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.
Survivors include two daughters, Louise Sears of Valley Center, Kan., and Wanda Sears of Wichita, Kan.; one son, Oad Sears of Stafford, Kan.; two sisters, Muriel Louise Mader of Ponca City and Viola May Leaman of Independence, Mo.; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

5 Jan 2000 Hill City Times Glenn "Moon" Cokely
Glenn "Moon" COKELEY, 72, of Hill City passed away Thursday, December 30, 1999 at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City. He was born December 16, 1927 at Gridley, Kansas, the son of Clarence Nelson ad Hazel Irene (POVENMIRE) COKELEY, Sr.
Moon was a heavy equipment operator and a longtime Hill City resident. He married Pearl Walters HUGHLEY on May 2, 1963. She died on March 4, 1992. Mr. COKELEY was also preceded in death by his father; his wife; one sister; one brother; his step-son-in-law; and one step-grandson.
He is survived by his mother, Hazel I. COKELEY of Palco, Kansas,  a step-daughter, Joan HUTTON of Hill City; two brothers, Clarence "Nut" COKELEY, Jr. of Liberal and Ronald COKELEY of Hill City; three sisters Illa BALTHAZOR, Palco, Charlene MCBRIDE of Austin, Texas, and Jo Ann PHILLIPS of WaKeeney; seven step-grandchildren and a host of step-great- and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at Spencer Chapel of Hill City with Howard Guidry officiating. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Palco; and memorials were suggested to the Graham County Hospital.

1 Jan 2000 Hays Daily News Jim R. Hutchcraft
SALINA ­ Jim R. Hutchcraft, 50, former Plainville resident, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at the Salina Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 22, 1949, in Beloit to William “Bill” and Mildred (Kremmer) Hutchcraft. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1967 and attended Kansas Wesleyan.
He married Jenny Andrla on Aug. 22, 1971, in Plainville. He was a production supervisor for Exide Battery. He was a member of the Plainville United Methodist Church, past member of the Lyons Club, Brookville, past El-Saline school board member in Brookville, past Salina Jaycee member, and past Brookville city council member.
Survivors include his wife, of the home a son, Scott Roger Hutchcraft, of the home a daughter, Cynthia Lynn Hutchcraft, Manhattan his parents, Salina and a sister, Patricia Meyers, Plainville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, Plainville, with the Gene McIntosh and Mugler officiating burial in the Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Jim R. Hutchcraft Memorial Fund.

Brenda Reeder   Rooks County Coordinator