Rooks Co. Kansas Obituaries

January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009
Last Updated June 19, 2009

I would like to thank Jan Simpson Reading of Denver, Colorado for volunteering to send me the current Rooks County Obituaries for posting.   She is formally of Codell, Kansas.   Most of the obituaries come from the Hays Daily News and the Salina Journal, you may contact them for a copy of the obit.

If you have an obituary you would like posted, please send the date of the obit, newspaper name, and the obituary  text  to Brenda Reeder

Anthony W. "Tony" Allen

Dolly L. Axelson

 

Lawrence O. Bedore Florent "Dick" Conrad Bellerive

Ivalee N. Bennett

LeRoy E. Berland Dena Kail Bigge Allan Glenn Bingham
Marilyn Molly Bobbitt Dean Boeckner E. Grace Boyer

Francis Harris "Sonny" Brown

Leslie Mari Brown

Albert "Red" Bryant
Farrel L. Burton  

 

Naomi L. Carlton Carter Beatrice Marie Haislip Casad Harold L. Casillas
Charles A. Chaffin Norma "Jane" Wise Cherry

Christina Gail Cole

Grant Conger

Paul A. Conger  
Clyde B. Denton Charlotte C. Young Deschner Martha E. Dettmer

Aldea F. Finnesy

   
Vivian E. Ganoung

Caroline Corine Garrett

Leona M. Gibson

Pauline Hartzler Glendening Pat Gregory

Eva Ruth Evans Griebel

Lida "Leda" M. Guillaume    
Arnold B. Hake Carol Yvonne Harris Walter P. "Wally" Hays
Gladys E. Henson

Creta I. Hilgers

James Richard Hilgers

William Doyle Holcombe

Gladys K. Hoover

Blossom Hutchcraft
Inez Marie Jaco

Louis James

Herbert V. "Herb" Jones

Merle C. Jones

   
Duane L. Keirns Howard R. Keith Floyd D. Kelly
Mary Charlotte King

Wanda M. Kreller

 

Irma M. Murphy Lee

Aerial H. Lemon

Garth William LeRock

Stephen Maurice Link

 

 

Joan Mack

Florence E. Macy

Velma B. Maddy

Hugh E. Meade

Lyle B. "Pappy" Miller Mary E. Mills
Norman Gail Mason

L. Marie Glick Meyers

Ruth Rosalie Miller

Betty J. DeYoung Osborn Morh Alvin L. Morin

Leonard Erle Muir

Shirley Deane Munson

 

 
Florence F. Nichols

Ben Niermeier

Deanna Marie Normandin

Gale B. Odle

Lee Odle

 

Vera M. Parke

Ruby Grace Zeigler Pfortmiller

Ruth A. Post
Elma C. Pulec

Melvin Leo Pulec

 
Charles "Chuck" Durlin Reading Eula "Jeanne" Rector Raymond O. Reding

Dr. Robert Reed

Norma R. Rempe

Mildred "Lucille" Richmond

Garnett "Gary" Rock

 

 

Roland W. "Roly" Schlegel

Alfred Otto Gustav Schleusener

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Schmidtberger
Stanley F. Schmitz

LaDonna JoAnna Schneider

Fenton Leigh Selbe
Jerome Victor Simoneau Harold Simons

Lois Marie Simons

Lea Ann Smith

Clarence Ora Spencer Jr.

Mildred "Millie" Stahley
Leola E. Sutor  

 

Robert J. "Bob" Toelkes Hallie O. Townley

Edna Towns

Gilbert H. Tremblay

 

 

Teresa Venneberg

 

 

Velma Jean Meistrell Williams  

 

Genevieve Zeigler

   





31 Dec 2008 The Hays Daily News Pauline Hartzler Glendening
Pauline (Hartzler) Glendening, 95, Stockton, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  She was born Feb. 17, 1913, near Woodston to John and Clara (Jones) Carlson. She graduated from Woodston High School.  She married Wilbur Hartzler on Aug. 16, 1933, in Woodston. He preceded her in death in 1962. She later married Verl H. Glendening on April 12, 1984. He preceded her in death in 1993. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, Duane C. Hartzler, Tucson, Ariz., Darrell L. Hartzler, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Everett D. Hartzler, Euless, Texas; a daughter, Shirley Ann Berry, Athens, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kemp Family Funeral Chapel "Chapel on the Hill," 805 North Cedar, Stockton, KS 67669; burial in Sumner Cemetery, Alton.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday, both at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Assembly of God Women's Missionary Council in care of the funeral chapel.
Condolence can be sent to the family at
www.kemp-funeral.com.

26 Dec 2008 The Hays Daily News Wanda M. Kreller
Wanda M. Kreller, 79, Stockton, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, at St. John's Health Care Center, Victoria.  She was born April 2, 1929, in Loup City, Neb.  She was an Avon representative.
Survivors include four sons, Michael Kreller, Victoria, Mark Kreller, Orlando, Fla., Dennis Kreller, Golden, Colo., and David Kreller, Manhattan; a sister, Shirley Grudinski, Grand Island, Neb.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony, and a daughter, Kathleen Kreller.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton, with burial in St. Thomas Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday with a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. Sunday and a rosary to follow at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to St. Thomas CCD religious education programs, the Boy Scouts of America Coronado Area Council or the Ronald McDonald House of Wichita in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be left online at
www.mooreoverlease.com

22 Dec 2008 The Salina Journal Harold L. Casillas
STOCKTON — Harold L. Casillas, 64, rural Stockton, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008. He was born July 18, 1944, in Muskegon, Mich., to Hilarion “Eli” and Bette (Ketchum) Casillas. Preceded in death: wife, Linda. Survivors: daughter, Tammy (Ken) Fletcher, of Lansing, Mich.; son, Jeff (Debbie), of Ionia, Mich.; stepdaughter, Denise (Jesse) Hulse, of Shawnee; brothers, Marty, of Grand Ledge, Mich., and Henry, of Lansing; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Casillas was cremated. Sign the register book from 9 a.m. until the service Monday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the funeral home. Memorials: American Cancer Society or Colmery-O’Neil V.A. Medical Center, in care of the funeral home. Condolences:
www.moore-overlease.com .

12 Dec 2008 The Hays Daily News Garth William LeRock
Garth William LeRock, 90, Plainville, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.  He was born Oct. 12, 1918, in Alton, to William H. and Freda E. (Strange) LeRock. He was a 1937 graduate of Alton High School.  He married Clara Agnes Hrabe on Oct. 30, 1940, in Hays. He was an auto mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, of the family home; two sons Gary Garth and Allan Joseph, both of Plainville; 4 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, both at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, 320 SW Second, Plainville, KS 67663.
Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church, Plainville, or Homestead Nutrition Project in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mosher-kemp.com.

10 Dec 2008 The Hays Daily News L. Marie Glick Meyers
L. Marie (Glick) Meyers, 92, Plainville, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at her home.  She was born March 3, 1916, south of Zurich to Pete and Ethel (Johnson) Glick.  She married Lawrence Meyers on Sept. 2, 1937. He preceded her in death. She was a cook at Sacred Heart Catholic School for 28 years.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Meyers, Stamford, Neb., and Kenny Meyers, Wichita, Kansas; two daughters Carolyn Horton, Golden, Colo., and Janet Languein, Plainville; a brother, Herb Glick, Plainville; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the chapel.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic School or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of the chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.moore-overlease.com 

8 Dec 2008 The Hays Daily News Teresa Venneberg
Teresa Venneberg, 85, Hays, formerly of Plainville, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Hays Good Samaritan Center. She was born June 26, 1923, in Hays to Nick F. and Catherine (Schyler) Arnhold. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School, Hays.  She married Roger D. Venneberg on Aug. 10, 1942, in Wichita. He preceded her in death Dec. 6, 1998. She was co-owner of Arnhold's Furniture, Plainville.
Survivors include a son, Roger Jr. Venneberg, Westminister, Colo.; two daughters, Janet Schmidt, Valley Falls, and Darlene Cole, Hays; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, both at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a vigil and a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7 p.m., all at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Hays Good Samaritan Center or Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of the chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com.

4 Dec 2008 The Salina Journal Ruby Grace Zeigler Pfortmiller
VICTORIA -- Ruby Grace Zeigler Pfortmiller, 94, Victoria, formerly of Natoma, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. Ruby was born Oct. 17, 1914, in Codell to John Wade and Sylva Anna (Hoskins) Zeigler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Art; and an infant son. Survivors include her daughter, Myra Chrisler and husband Delmar, Natoma; son, David and wife Joan, Delta, Colo.; four granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell, with family present to greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma. Memorials may be made to the church, in care of the mortuary. www.pvpmortuary.com.

28 Nov 2008 The Hays Daily News Aldea F. Finnesy
Aldea F. Finnesy, 76, Selden, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Sheridan County Long Term Care, Hoxie. She was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Plainville to Joe H. and Marjorie (True) Schrandt. She attended Plainville and Selden schools and was a 1949 graduate from Selden.  She married Matt Finnesy on Sept. 5, 1950, in Plainville. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; four sons, Dan Finnesy, Halstead, John Finnesy, Bennett, Colo., Mike Finnesy, McCook, Neb., and Steve Finnesy, Spring Hill, Fla.; two daughters, Marjorie Byrd, Independence, Mo., and Colleen Barry, Marquette; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Smith in 2002.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; burial in Selden Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until time of service Monday, both at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Diabetes association, or donor's choice in care of the funeral home.

26 Nov 2008 The Hays Daily News Lea Ann Smith
Lea Ann Smith, 51, Plainville, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.  She was born Jan. 8, 1957, in Nashville to Omer and Joyce (Kangaisser) Vierthaler.  She married Fred Smith on March 20, 1975, in Clayton, N.M. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Shawn Smith and Blake Smith, both of Plainville, and Joshua Smith, Geneseo; a daughter, Rebecca Merklein, Phillipsburg; her parents, Hutchinson; five brothers, Doug, Ted, Dave, Bruce and Tom, all of Hutchinson; a sister, Jane Brown, Hutchinson; and five grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, both at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville.
A ladies guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Lea Smith Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mosher-kemp.com.

21 Nov 2008 The Hays Daily News Leona M. Gibson
Leona M. Gibson, 82, Stockton, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  She was born May 20, 1926, in Stockton to Charles and Goldie (Rice) Combs. She married Junior H. Gibson on July 17, 1943, in Naponee, Neb. He preceded her in death Feb. 13, 2004. She was secretary to Colorado State Brand office.
Survivors include three daughters, Betty Spicka and Peggy Williams, both of Loveland, Colo., and Roberta Farson, Riverton, Wyo.; a sister, Pauline Southard, Stockton; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Doug Gibson, on March 30, 2003.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday, both at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.

11 Nov 2008 The Hays Daily News Herbert V. "Herb" Jones
Herbert V. "Herb" Jones, 84, Stockton, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  He was born Jan. 10, 1924, in Woodston to Edward V. and Edna (Gillilan) Jones. He graduated from Woodston Rural High School.  He married Elta Janet Fenton on Oct. 23, 1946, in Stockton. She preceded him in death April 7, 2001. He was owner of Jones Ford Motor Co., Stockton, before retiring. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Hamilton, Overland Park, and Kay Lawrence, Wichita; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mike Jones on June 19, 1996.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Woodston Cemetery with military honors provided by Monroe-Taylor-Barnes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8873.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Monroe-Taylor-Barnes VFW Post No. 8873 or Woodston United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com.

03 Nov 2008 The Hays Daily News Edna Towns
Edna Towns, 91, Hays, formerly of Palco, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Cedar View Assisted Living, Hays.  She was born Jan. 4, 1917, near Zurich to Joseph and Nelda (Martell) Thyfault.  She married Russell "Mike" Towns on Nov. 27, 1935, in Zurich. He preceded her in death Jan. 30, 1997. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Therean Towns, Palco; a daughter, Nancy Werner, Flagler, Colo.; a brother, Leo, Fort Collins, Colo.; five grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Zurich.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
A Ladies Guild Rosary will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a parish vigil and a St. Ann's Sodality rosary at 7 p.m., all at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Church or to the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to
www.mooreoverlease.com

28 Oct 2008 The Hays Daily News Melvin Leo Pulec
Melvin Leo Pulec, 63, Stockton, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at his home.  He was born Aug. 23, 1945, in rural Ellis County to Ernest and Elma (Woody) Pulec.  He married Mary Kollman on April 26, 1973, in Stockton. He worked and was retired from the Rooks County Road and Bridge Department.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; seven daughters, Tina, St. Joseph, Mo., Brenda, Sherry and Heather, all of Stockton, Melva, Hays, and Jessica and Melinda, both of Wichita; three brothers, Duane, Luray, and Larry and Eugene, both of Stockton; two sisters, Arlene, Woodston, and Elda, Garden City, Mo.; and nine grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Stockton City Cemetery.
Friends can sign the book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, both at Kemp Family Funeral Chapel, 805 North Cedar, Stockton, KS 67669.
Memorials are suggested to Melvin Pulec Memorial Fund in care of the funeral chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.kemp-funeral.com

22 Oct 2008 The Hays Daily News LaDonna JoAnna Schneider
LaDonna JoAnna Schneider, 76, Stockton, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.  She was born Sept. 12, 1932, in rural Rooks County to Joseph and Emma (Miller) Veverka. She was a 1951 graduate of Stockton High School and earned an associate's degree in 1953 from Stephens College, Columbia, Mo.  She married Don G. Schneider on June 10, 1953, in Stockton.
Survivors include two sons, David Schneider, Leawood, and Dwight Schneider, Stockton; a daughter, Donnell Pfannenstiel; and six grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Stockton; burial in Stockton City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, both at the Kemp Family Funeral Chapel, Stockton, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton Ambulance Service in care of the funeral chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.kemp-funeral.com .

17 Oct 2008 The Hays Daily News Mildred "Lucille" Richmond
 Mildred "Lucille" Richmond, 86, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Neb.  She was born on Aug. 5, 1922, in Phillipsburg to Charles and Bessie (Roy) Willcox. She was a 1940 graduate of Phillipsburg High School. She attended Fort Hays State College, where she received a teaching certificate. She later attended Kearney State Teachers College and University of Nebraska.  She married Donald Richmond May 25, 1948, in Hays. She was a school teacher in rural schools in Phillips, Rooks, Russell and Ellis counties as well as public schools in Beaver City, Elwood, Orleans, Oxford, and Ragan in Nebraska.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Donald Jr., Kear-ney; two daughters, Pam Dickinson, Kearney and Sheri Rice, Grand Island, Neb.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Connie Shell in September 2003.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hope Evangelical Free Church; additional memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church, Codell; burial in Shiloh Cemetery, rural Codell.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Banta-Torrey Funeral Home, Alma, Neb., and before time of service Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Hope Evangelical Free Church in care of the funeral home.

14 Oct 2008 The Salina Journal Gilbert H. Tremblay
STOCKTON -- Gilbert H. Tremblay, Stockton, formerly of Plainville, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. He was born Sept. 15, 1934, in Damar to Aldemore and Mary Rose (Plante) Tremblay. Survivors: wife, Jean, Plainville; daughters, Jolene and husband Lawrence Benoit, Damar, Kelly and husband Jerry Nuss, Natoma; sons, Al and Sharon Tremblay, Plainville, and Rob and Lori Eichman, Plainville; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Plainville Church of the Nazarene. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Stockton, and 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at the church. Memorials: to American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral chapel,
www.mooreoverlease.com

14 Oct 2008 The Salina Journal Anthony W. "Tony" Allen
DELPHOS -- Anthony W. "Tony" Allen, 51, Delphos, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. Mr. Allen was born Jan. 20, 1957, in Plainville, the son of James W. and Betty E. (Thompson) Allen. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Allen completed diesel mechanic training at Salina Vo-tech. He worked primarily in the Salina area for Holiday Mansions and the Salina Journal. Most recently, Mr. Allen worked in maintenance for the USD 239 school district.
Tony was preceded in death by his father, James, in 1993; and a brother, James Arthur Allen, in 1955. Survivors include his daughter, Heather Dawn; mother, Betty E. Whittecar; brother, Bob Allen and wife Ernestine; sister, Diana Kiemel, all of Salina; one grandson; one niece; and five nephews.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, 2508 Belmont Blvd., Salina 67401, the Rev. Greg Guy officiating.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

12 Oct 2008 The Salina Journal Lois Marie Simons
STOCKTON -- Lois Marie Simons, 76, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. Preceded in death by: ex-husband, Clyde Grover; husband, Harold Simons; son, Dana Grover; and stepdaughter, Anita Simons. Survivors: son, Mike Grover, Parker, Colo.; daughter, Susan Grover, Omaha, Neb.; stepsons, Mark and Terry Simons, both of Carencro, La., and Paul Simons, Colby; stepdaughters, Shelley Lewis, Denton, Texas, and Connie Fross, Hays; sister, Anne Doeden, Worthington, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Family-hosted memorial service: 2 p.m. today at United Methodist Church, Stockton. Memorials: Hays Medical Center Hospice or the church, and may be sent to Kemp Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 351, Stockton, KS 67669. 
www.kemp-funeral.com

6 Oct 2008 The Hays Daily News Ivalee N. Bennett
Ivalee N. Bennett, 72, Stockton, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Systems, Kearney, Neb.  She was born Oct. 9, 1935, to William and Angieline (Jones) Gray. She graduated from Kirwin High School and later from Fort Hays University with a degree in elementary education.  She married Jack L. Bennett on Dec. 31, 1954, in Kensington, He preceded her in death Jan. 28, 2005. She was a first-grade teacher for more than 27 years at Stockton Grade School before retiring.
Survivors include a son, Scott Bennett, Stockton; three daughters, Denise McNulty, Stockton, Deena Lamp, Phillipsburg, and Darcy Wilson, Agassiz British Columbia, Canada; a half-brother, Ron Meyers, Burlington, Colo.; four half-sisters, Joy Bowman and Debra Phelps, both of Littleton, Colo., and Norma Harrison and Kay Carson, both of Burlington, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the United Methodist Church Silver Belles or the Hands of Harmony in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

6 Oct 2008 The Hays Daily News Leslie Mari Brown
Leslie Mari Brown, 34, Pfeifer, formerly of Plainville, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, as a result of a car accident.  She was born June 2, 1974, in Salina, to Kenneth O. Brown Jr. and Bonnie Lou Rozean.
Survivors include a son, Joshua Plante; a daughter, Hannah Brown; her parents; a sister, Krystal Kendall, Vidor, Texas; three brothers, Nathan and Cody Kendall, both of Vidor, and Andrew Brown, who is deployed with the Navy in Okinawa, Japan; and two grandmothers, Lee Rozean and Viola Brown.
She was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Wade Rozean and Kenny Brown.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Leslie Brown Memorial Fund for her children's education in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mosher-kemp.com

27 Sep 2008 The Salina Journal Creta I. Hilgers
PLAINVILLE -- Creta I. Hilgers, 83, Plainville, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. She was born Dec. 29, 1924, in Rooks County to the late James and Goldie (Ives) Hrabe. Preceded in death by: husband, Carl; and son, Paul. Survivors: daughter, Stephanie C. Hart, Rio Rancho, N.M.; son, Randy and wife Kathy, Meriden; daughter-in-law, Stacy Keller, Oriental, N.C.; brother, Hallis Hrabe, Modesto, Calif.; sister, Ietta Wise, Plainville; and five grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at First Christian Church, Plainville. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the church. Memorials: Rooks County Chapter of the American Cancer Society or the church and may be sent in care of the chapel.

25 Sep 2008 The Salina Journal Alfred Otto Gustav Schleusener
STOCKTON -- Alfred Otto Gustav Schleusener, 95, died Sept. 23, 2008. He was born June 3, 1913, in Oxford, NE. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly, on Dec. 30, 2006; infant son, Eldon and brother Rienhold. He is survived by 2 sons, William and Keith; 2 daughters, Cynthia Cahill and Brenda Stanley; sisters-in-law, Giesla Schleusener, Fern Mosel and Viola Mosel; brothers-in-law, Walter Mosel, Gilbert Mosel and Delbert Henzler;12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

22 Sep 2008 The Hays Daily News Eva Ruth Evans Griebel
Eva Ruth Evans Griebel, 99, Stockton, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  She was born Jan. 6, 1909, in rural Missouri to William and Bessie (Thorton) Evans. She attended Eureka and Verveka rural schools. She attended Webster High School for two years. She graduated from Mantua Township School in 1926 and enrolled at Kent College. She graduated from Ottawa University with a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics.  She married Merl Griebel on June 12, 1930, in Hays. He preceded her in death. She taught home economics at Webster and Stockton schools until 1975.
Survivors include a son, John Phillip and wife, Donna, Stockton; a daughter, Mary Ann Peaslee, Fort. Thomas, Ky.; a sister, Betty Ahlen of Fort Morgan, Iowa; five grandchildren, Steven Peaslee and wife, Marilynn, Lincoln, Neb., Douglas Peaslee and wife, Denise, Erlanger, Ky., Donna Jo Griebel and husband, Curtis Rosebraugh, Ashton, Md.; John Curtis Griebel and wife, Susan, Stockton, and Lisa Griebel and husband, Douglas Mosebach, Renton, Wash.; 13 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.
Private services will be Thursday, followed by graveside services at 11 a.m.in Mount Vernon Cemetery northwest of Stockton.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Historical Society in care of the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
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19 Sep 2008 The Hays Daily News Joan Mack
Joan Mack, 75, Stockton, formerly of Damar, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  She was born on Oct. 6, 1932, in Logan County to Clark and Rosie (Clark) Reece. She graduated from Damar High School, and Brown Mackie Business College, Salina.  She was a homemaker.
Survivors include cousins; nieces; and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Darwin, in 1994.
Services will be at 2 p.m.Saturday at Kemp Family Funeral Chapel "Chapel on the Hill," Stockton; burial in Samuels Cemetery, rural Bogue.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday, both at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Joan Mack Memorial Fund in care of the funeral chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.kemp-funeral.com.

15 Sep 2008 The Hays Daily News Pat Gregory
Pat Gregory, 84, Woodston, formerly of Stockton, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Salina Regional Health Center.   She was born July 5, 1924, in Saint Louis, Mo., to Helen Marie Martin and Dr. John W. Wilhoit II. She graduated from the University of Southern California 1946 with a bachelor's degree in zoology. She did graduate work in embryology at the University of Kansas and completed medical technology certification at St. Lukes Hospital, Kansas City.  She married Truman D. Gregory on May 16, 1948, in Salina. He preceded her in death March 30, 1984. She was a registered medical technician in Hays and Norton State Hospital.
Survivors include a son, John D. Gregory, Assaria; and two granddaughters.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Woodston Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1to 8 p.m.Tuesday, and from 9 a.m.until time of service Wednesday, both at the funeral home.
Family will receive friends from 9to 10 a.m.Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, Woodston, in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com.

10 Sep 2009 The Hays Daily News Dena Kail Bigge
Dena Kail Bigge, infant child of Douglas Edward and Kori Leann (Karstetter) Bigge, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Childrens Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.  She was born Aug. 7, 2008, in Topeka.
Survivors include her parents, Plainville; paternal grandparents, Tom and Ruth Ann Bigge, Stockton; maternal grandparents, Tim and Marilyn Karstetter, McPherson; and a sister, Kourtney Bigge, Plainville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Plainville United Methodist Church; burial in Bigge Family Cemetery, rural Stockton.
No visitation is planned.
Memorials are suggested to Child Life Program at Childrens Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., or the Ronald McDonald House in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City.

8 Sep 2008 The Hays Daily News Arnold B. Hake
Arnold B. Hake, 90, Plainville, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.  He was born Feb. 3, 1918 in Tipton, to John J. and Martha (Adam) Hake. He graduated from Tipton High School and attended a year of college in Conception, Mo.  He married Lorene Rempe on Dec. 29, 1956, in Plainville. He was a carpenter. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two brothers, Joe Hake, Plainville, and Raymond Hake, Willis, Texas; three sisters, Rita Erickson and Geraldine Karns, both of Plainville, and MaryLee Berland, Clifton, Colo.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, John K. Hake in 2002 and William "Bill" Hake in 1983.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, both at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a vigil, Knights of Columbus rosary and Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7 p.m., all at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart School, or to the Conception Seminary College in care of the chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com.

27 Aug 2008 Hays Daily News Aerial H. Lemon
Aerial H. Lemon, 85, Stockton, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  She was born Oct. 13, 1922, in Phillips County to Frank John and Hazel Dortha (Klink) Gingles.  She married Lauren L. Lemon on Dec. 22, 1940, in Phillipsburg. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Stockton; a son, Lonnie Lemon, Gretna, Neb.; a daughter, Linda Colburn, Stockton; two brothers, Adrian Gingles, Phillipsburg, and Armand Gingles, Logan; a sister, Arloa Clark, Corydon, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg; burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Friday, all at the chapel.

26 Aug 2008 Great Bend Tribune Stephen Maurice Link
PLAINVILLE — Stephen Maurice Link, 57, died Aug. 24 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, Wichita. He was born June 7, 1951, at Lyons, the son of Paul Maurice and Dixie Lee Simpson Link. He married Marie Walters in 1970 at Hays, and married Judy Urban in 1972, also at Hays. He was a Plainville resident since 1972, formerly of Hays. He was an oilfield laborer and co-owner of Lucky Iron Oil Production.
Mr. Link was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville.
Survivors include a son, Buck Link, of Phoenix, Ariz.; three daughters, Dawn Stephanie Schramm of Middleton, Wis., Brandy Rene Lee of Fort Morgan, Colo., and Terri Rae Link of Newberg, Ore.; his mother, Dixie Link, of Salina; a brother, Randy Link, of Wichita; two sisters, Vicki Black of Stillwater, Okla., and Paula Link of Salina; and six grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ellinwood, with Father Dwight Birket officiant. Burial will be at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kimple Funeral Home, Ellinwood. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Donations are suggested to the Steve Link Family Memorial.
Funeral arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 North Main Ellinwood, KS 67526 620-564-2300

9 Aug 2008 The Hays Daily News Jerome Victor Simoneau
Jerome Victor Simoneau, 65, Damar, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at his home.  He was born March 1, 1943, in Palco to Victor Leo and Cecelia Amanda (Benoit) Simoneau.  He was a painter.
Survivors include two sons, Justin Simoneau and Ricky Gochis, both of Denver; four brothers, Jedeon Simoneau, Cody, Wyo., Ronald Simoneau, Bogue, Marvin Simoneau, Lafayette, Colo., and Denis Simoneau, Henderson, Colo.; five sisters, Maxine Dieterich, Hays, Eileen Pekarek, Topeka, Janice Dieterich, Amarillo, Texas, Phyllis Hartsock, and Angie Steel, both of Westminster, Colo.; and five grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
There is no visitation.
A vigil/rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Masses or the church in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City.

6 Aug 2008 The Hays Daily News Clarence Ora Spencer Jr.
Clarence Ora Spencer Jr., Glasco, formerly of Stockton, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit.  He was born Sept. 12, 1923, in Graham County to Clarence and Lena (Nickelson) Spencer Sr. He was a 1942 graduate of Hill City High School.  He married Daphne (Smith) on March 7, 1946, in Oberlin. He was owner of Spencer Honda, Stockton. He was a U.S Army veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; five daughters, Connie Klepper, Ellinwood, Carla Mahon, Galva, Candace Orona Leigh, Tuscaloosa., Ala., Donna Johnson, Wamego, and Marilee Gumm, Glasco; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Tim Spencer, and a grandson.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.Friday in Stockton Cemetery, with military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Memorials are suggested to ASPCA or the Humane Society in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral, Stockton.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com .

31 Jul 2008 The Hays Daily News Caroline Corine Garrett
Caroline Corine Garrett, age 87, passed away on sunday, July 27, 2008, at her home in Cassville, Missouri, following a lengthy illiness.  Mrs. Garrett, daughter of George and Malvina Plante Newell, was born on January 18, 1921, in Damar, Kansas. Caroline was a natural artist. She was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Cassville, Missouri.  She married Leonard LaBarge who died on November 27, 1944 while serving with the U. S. Armed Forces in Germany during World War II. She married Melvin Garrett on April 5, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, and he survives.
Additional survivors include one son, Larry LaBarge and his wife, Joyce; one grandson, Darin LaBarge and his wife, Terri; one granddaughter, Monique Ellis and her husband, Shane; three great-grandchildren, Madison, Nolan and Maegan; one step-son Johnny Charles, of Sacramento, California; two step-daughters, Berna Gaye Weiland, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Elizabeth Ann of the state of California; and one brother, Edward Newell, of Hoxie, Kansas. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Admore Newell and Armand Newell, and two sisters, Ida Saindon and one sister who died at a very young age.
Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. until after the vigil service that will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 1st at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, Kansas, with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the St. Edward's Catholic Church in Cassville, or the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, Kansas and may be sent in care of the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, Kansas 67663. Condolences may be sent to the family at
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30 Jul 2008 The Hays Daily News Shirley Deane Munson
Shirley Deane Munson, 69, Las Vegas, formerly of Plainville, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008.  She was born April 18, 1939, in Russell to Elmo Charles and Verna Dene (Preble) Hamblet. She was a graduate of Plainville High School.  She married Robert Munson on Nov. 1, 1996, in Las Vegas.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three daughters, Pam Burkett, Haysville, Kim Gottschalk, Las Vegas, and Sherri Stover, Bennington; two brothers, Larry Hamblet, Miami, and Rocky Hamblet, Plainville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Plainville City Cemetery.
Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville, is in charge of arrangements.

19 Jul 2008 The Hays Daily News Dr. Robert Reed
Dr. Robert Reed, 89, Fargo, N.D., formerly of Spirit Lake, Vergas, Minn., died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Triumph Hospital, Fargo.  He was born Oct. 15, 1918, in Stockton to John and Ella (Chamberlain) Reed. He graduated from Stockton High School, and Kansas State Veterinary College in 1944.  He married Alice Nelson on Dec. 31, 1947, in Clifford, N.D. He worked as an assistant to the state veterinarian. He was a veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, John Reed, Brooten, Minn., and Terry Reed, Hillsboro, N.D.; three daughters, Vickie Milde, Menasha, Wisc., Susan Stringer, Modesto, Calif., and Kim Smith, McAllen, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were July 1 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Hillsboro.
Wildeman Funeral Home, Hillsboro, was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family at 
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com

19 Jul 2008 The Hays Daily News Christina Gail Cole
Christina Gail Cole, 36, Palco, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at her home.  She was born Nov. 3, 1971, in Hays to John Myron and Barbara June (Germany) Cole.  She was a dental hygienist.
Survivors include her parents, Palco; a brother, John Cole Jr., Leavenworth; and a sister, Lori Childs, Rome, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Red Line Church of God, rural Palco; burial in Morlan Township Cemetery, rural Palco.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the family's choice in care of the funeral home.

21 Jun 2008 The Hays Daily Mildred "Millie" Stahley
Mildred "Millie" Stahley, 80, Casa Grande, Ariz., formerly of Evanston, Wyo., died Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Casa Grande.  She was born Dec. 25, 1927, in Rooks County.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Stahley, of the home; two sons, Dale Johnston and Lyle Johnston; a daughter, Victoria Johnston; two step-sons, Ronald Stahley and Richard Stahley; two step-daughters, Sherry Anderson and Margaret Johnson; a brother, Harold McCue; two sisters, Della Johnston and Blanch Allen; her grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday Crandall Funeral Home; burial in Evanston City Cemetery.

Unknown Date & Newspaper Charles "Chuck" Durlin Reading
 
Charles (Chuck) Durlin Reading, was born May 28, 1938 to Durlin D. Reading and Alvera Berg Reading in Idaho Falls, ID.  He graduated from I. F.. High School in 1956. He Joined the U.S. Navy in June 1956 and was released from active duty in June 1960.  He came to Denver, CO in 1961 to work for AT&T, later for Mountain Bell and retiring from US West in 1992.  He was active in the Telephone Pioneers for many years and received many awards from the Pioneers. As his health failed, he was not able to be active with his volunteer work.  He was a custom leather tooler, wood craftsman, and enjoyed his days playing the piano. He also made his own kites, and loved flying his kites with his children and grandchildren.
Chuck is survived by, his wife Janice(Simpson), (formally of Codell KS) of the home. His son Brad (Denise) Reading; his Daughters Kimberly (Mike) Shuman; Brenda Armendariz; Heidi Sarmiento; and Dawn Reading; His Sister,
Barbara (Carlos)  Manzanares; 11 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by, his Parents, Infant son, Charles Jr., Brother, Robert Reading, and Nephew, Marco Manzanares.
His body was cremated and his remains will be put to rest at the Norman Cemetery, Ellis County KS at a later date with Military Honors.  (He died June 18, 2008 in Denver, CO.)

12 Jun 2008 The Hays Daily News Harold Simons
Harold Simons, 78, Stockton, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  He was born Dec. 30, 1929, in Stockton to Edgar D. and Vera (Betts) Simons. He was a 1949 graduate of Stockton High School.  He married Joan Machart on Aug. 11, 1952, in Oberlin.  She preceded him in death Jan. 11, 1969. He later married Lois (Von Schriltz) Grover on Feb. 14, 1978, in Hays. He was a farmer in Rooks County for 55 years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Mark and Terry, both of Carencro, La., and Paul, Colby; two daughters Shelley Lewis, Denton, Texas, and Connie Fross, Hays; a step-son, Mike Grover, Parker, Colo.; a step-daughter, Susan Grover, Omaha, Neb.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Anita, and a step-son, Dana Grover.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, both at Kemp Family Funeral Chapel, Stockton, and from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church, Stockton, or Hays Medical Center Hospice in care of the funeral chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.kemp-funeral.com.

3 Jun 2008The Hays Daily News Leonard Erle Muir
Leonard Erle Muir, 77, Stockton, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born Feb. 15, 1931, in Rooks County to Leigh and Florence (Davis) Muir. He graduated from Stockton High School and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Kansas State University in history and secondary education. He later earned his elementary education certificate from Fort Hays State University. He married Shirlee Hazen on Oct. 25, 1953, in Stockton. He taught in the Grinnell school district for eight years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Royce Muir and Verl Muir, both of Stockton; his daughters Cindy Evans, Topeka, Susan Thoman, Andale, and Sharon Russ, Colwich; a brother, Lewis Muir, Los Alamos, N.M.; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, both at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church or to Main Street Christian Church in care of the funeral home. Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com.

3 Jun 2008 The Hays Daily News Grant Conger
Grant Conger, 61, Stockton, died Friday, May 30, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 20, 1946, to John and Wilma (Blecha) Conger. He graduated from Woodston High School and Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's degree in business and economics. He was a construction supervisor. Survivors include a daughter, Jill St. Clair, Casa Grande, Ariz.; his parents, Woodston; and a grandson. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Ash Rock Cemetery near Woodston, with military honors by Monroe-Taylor-Barnes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8873. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Monroe-Taylor-Barnes VFW Post 8873 in care of the funeral home. Condolences can be sent to the family at
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30 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Deanna Marie Normandin
Deanna Marie Normandin, 67, Poquoson, Va., formerly of Damar, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Wesley Hospital, Wichita.  She was born Jan. 5, 1941 to Albert and Mary Berland. She attended Damar public schools and was a 1959 graduate of Damar High School.  She married Alfred B. Normandin on June 13, 1959. She helped run their custom painting business.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Greg Normandin, Gloucester, Va., and Blaine Normandin, Raymore, Mo.; three daughters, Sandra Gehring, Plainville, Darla Garcia, Misawa, Japan, and Amber Normandin, Astoria, N.Y.; seven brothers, Gilbert Berland and Timothy Berland, both of Damar, Gary Berland, Smithfield, Va., Steve Berland, Manhattan, Mark Berland, Poquoson, Terry Berland, Lebo, and Reginald Berland, Colorado; four sister, Carol Roy, Wichita, Susan German-Eye, Missouri, Cindy Moore, Longwood, Fla., and Laura Weatherly, Kitty Hawk, N.C.; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5:30 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 7 p.m. until the end of the vigil at the church.
A wake will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Food Pantry of the Parrish Thrift Shop, 3800 Big Bethel Road, Tabb, VA 23693 and checks made out to "St. Kateri Tekakwitha" in care of the chapel.

29 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Velma Jean Meistrell Williams
AUGUSTA - Williams, Velma Jean (Meistrell) 75, born at Hays, Kans and native of Plainville, Kans and longtime Augusta, Kans resident died Memorial Day afternoon, May 26, 2008 at the Wheat State Manor Nursing Home in Whitewater, Kans. Daughter of Charles Edwin Della Viola (Gordon) Meistrell, and eldest grand-daughter of prominent farmer rancher, and long time native, founder pioneering resident Plainville area of Kansas, Theodore Emma (Boten) Meistrell.   Velma was a member of the Rainbow Girls Society, graduated with honors from East High in Wichita. Then, she attended the Vernon Beauty School graduating with honors as a Beautician.  She met the light love of her life, Carl Chester Williams (native of DesArc, Ark), through her cousin, later married sharing his life as the wife of a Decorated Korean/Vietnam US Army Veteran. She traveled the world with Carl, maintained her salon in her home while he served in the military. January 31, 2008 they shared their 55th wedding anniversary. She was 3 years old when she was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edwin Meistrell (51), brother, Charles Edwin Meistrell, Jr. (8) in a DUI accident. Later her mother Della (83) in 1985; 2 grandchildren by her daughter; 1 great-grandchild by her granddaughter.
Survivors include husband, Carl Chester Williams - retired US Army Veteran and two children Carla J. Williams, RN, BSN disabled Navy Vietnam Veteran of Haysville, Kans, 1 great-granddaughter, Dasha M. Taft (Dale) Nichols, Springdale, Ark 4 great-grandsons; son John E. (Kristi) Williams, retired US Air Force Veteran, Las Vegas.
Visitation viewing will be from 1-2:30, Saturday, May 31 at Dunsford~Zeiner Funeral Home, Augusta. Saturday, June 7, 2-3 visitation graveside service at Culpepper Lakes Cemetery in DeValls Bluff, Ark.
If inclement weather, services will be held in the Peppers Lake Church on the cemetery grounds.
The family requests anyone desiring to send flowers or cards to send them to Dunsford~Zeiner Funeral Home, 201 E. Fifth, Augusta, Kansas 67010. A memorial has been established for Velma with the funeral home. (316) 775-6363

27 May 2008 The Hays Daily News William Doyle Holcombe
William Doyle "Doyle" Holcombe, 79, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  He was born May 17, 1929, northeast of Stockton to John Wesley and Matilda Susan (Napier) Holcomb(e). He was a 1948 graduate of Stockton High School.  He married Neva Maxine McCormick on Aug. 18, 1949. She preceded him in death in June 2006. He was an aircraft inspector.
Survivors include a son, Garold Doyle Holcombe, Maud, Okla.; a daughter, Wilma M. Welch, Stockton; a sister, Mary C. Morgan, White Plains, Md.; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
He was preceded in death, by an infant daughter, Carol Jean, in 1952; a stillborn son, David, in 1955; and an infant grandson in 1973.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will until 8 p.m. today, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to an organization of donor's choice in care of the funeral home.

27 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Martha E. Dettmer
Martha E. Dettmer, 94, Stockton, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.  She was born Dec. 25, 1913, near Alton to Thomas and Eva (Smith) Delaney.  She was a graduate of Alton High School.  She married Thomas Welker on June 1, 1940. He preceded her in death in July 1970. She later married Cleon Dettmer in May 1984. He preceded her in death in March 2006. She was a telephone operator for Woodston Rural Telephone.
Survivors include a son, Leon Welker, Stockton; two daughters, Arlyne Maddy, Salina, and Kathryn Couch, Wilson; twin brothers, Cleo Delaney and Cletus Delaney, Osborne; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton; burial in Woodston Cemetery.

23 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Paul A. Conger
Services for Paul A. Conger, age 58, of Stockton, formerly of Woodston will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton with Reverend Lyle Miller officiating. Paul passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at his home in Stockton.  He was born December 18, 1949 in Smith Center, Kansas the son of John and Wilma (Blecha) Conger. He graduated from Woodston High School and from Beloit Vo-Tech with a degree in heavy equipment operating. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the Navy.  Paul was a cattleman (which he called his girls) in the Woodston area and had his own silage cutting business. He was a life member and past commander of the Monroe-Taylor-Barnes V.F.W. Post #8873 in Stockton, raising horses, and collecting guns.
Survivors include his parents John and Wilma Conger of Woodston; daughter Jana Conger of Stockton; sons John wife Tina Conger of Hays, Jake wife Crissy of Kanorado, Kansas; brother Grant Conger of Stockton; 5 grandchildren Cody, Colter, Jeston, Chase, and Kya.
Burial will be in the Ash Rock Cemetery near Woodston with military honors provided by the Monroe-Taylor Barnes V.F.W. Post #8873. Visitation will be from 11 - 8 Friday and from 9 - 1:30 Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe-Taylor-Barnes V.F.W. Post #8873 and may be sent in care of the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Street, Stockton, Kansas 67669. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

23 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Gladys K. Hoover
Gladys K. Hoover, 89, Phillipsburg, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.  She was born July 11, 1918, in Zurich to James and Freida (Siegrist) Nech.  She married Clarence Hoover on July 9, 1945, in Ellsworth. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Jim Hoover, Hutchinson; a sister, Norma Strunk, Wichita; and two grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.
Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, both at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Phillips County Genealogical Society in care of the funeral home.

22 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Elizabeth M. "Betty" Schmidtberger
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Schmidtberger, 83, Victoria, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at her home.  She was born Nov. 11, 1924, in Zurich to Tobie and Emma (Plante) Hamel.  She married Raphael "Ralph" Schmidtberger on Jan. 25, 1944, in Hyacinth. He preceded her in death Aug. 7, 1973. She was a homemaker and worked at Travenol Labs, Hays, for 17 years.  She was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella, Victoria.
Survivors include six sons, Raphael Schmidtberger, Ellis, Stephen Schmidtberger, Victoria, John Schmidtberger, Garland, Texas, Tobias Schmidtberger, Topeka, and Mark and Gregory Schmidtberger, both of Lawrence; five daughters, Anna Graber, Topeka, Margaret Tappan, Bethalto, Ill., Therese Suelter, Brookville, Agnes Sander, Hays, and Mary Naillieux, Valparaiso, Ind.; a daughter-in-law, Paula (Schmidtberger) Donley, Liberal; her mother, Colby; a sister, Norma Bicker, Auburn; a brother-in-law, Alvin R. Schmidtberger, Victoria; 37 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father; a son, Joseph Schmidtberger; and two brothers, Leo and Cleo Hamel.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church; burial in the church cemetery, Victoria.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Cline's Mortuary, 412 Main, Victoria.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays Medical Center, Catholic Charities of Topeka, the church or for Masses.

20 May 2008 The Salina Journal Gary B. Odle
McPHERSON -- Gale B. Odle, 85, died Sunday, May 18, 2008. He was born May 19, 1922, on the Rooks and Phillips county line. He was a lifetime farmer. Survivors: wife, Delores, of McPherson; sons, Terry of Salina and Ted of McPherson; daughter, Tammy Odle Goering, O. D., of McPherson; sisters, Grace Turnbull of Stockton and Nellie Barth of Topeka; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton. Burial: Stockton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials: Rooks County 4-H Scholarship Fund, in care of the funeral home. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family present 9-10:30 a.m. Thurs
day.

20 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Eula "Jeanne" Rector
Eula "Jeanne" Rector, 88, Couer d'Alene, Idaho, formerly of Grand Junction, Colo., died Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Kootenai Medical Center.  She was born July 11, 1919, in Plainville to Earl and Erma (Ivins) Koehler.  She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, Guy Rector, Sparks, Nev, Al Rector, Farmington, N.M., and David Rector, Couer d'Alene; a brother, Fred Koehler, Plainville; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was March 13 at English Funeral Chapel, Couer d'Alene.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains, 2050 U.S. Highway 40, Hays, KS 67601.

15 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Lee Odle
Lee Odle, 81, Stockton, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at his home.  He was born Sept. 17, 1926, to Berten and Sophia (Trimble) Odle. He graduated from Stockton High School.  He married Aloha Ashley on July 13, 1946, in Phillipsburg. He was owner of the Comfort Motel which included a Phillips 66 gas station. He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Kevin Odle, Ellsworth; a daughter, Marta Johnston, Stockton; a brother, Gale Odle, McPherson; two sisters, Grace Turnbull, Stockton, and Nellie Barth, Topeka; and two grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Stockton Cemetery .
Friends can sign the book from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, both at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton EMS in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

12 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Blossom Hutchcraft
Blossom Hutchcraft, 92, Midlothian, Texas, formerly of Natoma, Plainville, Highland and Derby, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Waxahachie, Texas.  She was born Aug. 25, 1915, in rural Waldo to Gilbert and Grace (Winder) Elliott. She was a 1933 graduate of Paradise High School.  She married L. Edward Hutchcraft on June 25, 1936, in Russell. He preceded her in death March 26, 1987. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Theodore E., Highland, and Douglas E., Greeley; two daughters, Marlene D. Phillips, Mulvane, and Delores A. Hocker, Midlothian; a brother, W. Keith Elliott, Natoma; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson and a great-grandson.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Mount Herman Cemetery, near Paradise.
Memorials are suggested to Libraries of Love or Scottish Rite Hospital in care of Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell.

8 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Irma M. Murphy Lee
Irma M. Murphy Lee, 92, Kensington, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Prairie Haven, Kensington.  She was born Jan. 27, 1916, in Woodston to Elton and Alice (Manion) Murphy.  She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Lyn Lee, Kensington, and Ray Lee, Olathe; a daughter, Jana Jones, Shawnee; a brother, Don Murphy, Topeka; a sister, June Downing, Englewood, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob," and a daughter, Marlene.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary, Smith Center.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Wagner Park, Smith Center, in care of the mortuary.

8 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Beatrice Marie Haislip Casad
Beatrice Marie (Haislip) Casad, 79, Overland Park, formerly of Stockton and Hays, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Overland Park.  She was born Sept. 24, 1928, to Aubrey and Harriet Haislip in Harrisonburg, Va.  She married Kenton Watts Casad on Aug. 27, 1948, in Richmond, Va. She was a nurse at Stockton Health Center for 25 years.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons Brent Casad, Winfield, and Andy Casad, Seward, Neb.; a daughter, Jody Chatam, Overland Park; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church, Stockton, in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.

4 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Raymond O. Reding
Raymond O. Reding, 83, Aurora, Colo., formerly of Stockton, died May 20, 2008, in Aurora.  He was born on April 1, 1925 in Eldan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, in 1994; cremation took place on May 28; inurnment in Stockton Cemetery.
Kemp Family Funeral Chapel, Stockton is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.kemp-funeral.com.

 

1 May 2008 The Salina Journal Genevieve Zeigler
HAYS -- Genevieve Zeigler, 80, Hays, formerly of Plainville, died Tuesday April 29, 2008. She was born Genevieve Nelson on June 16, 1927, in rural Codell KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; an infant brother; and a son, Nelson Kirk. Survivors include her husband, R. J. "Jim," of the home; a son, Doran, Hill City; a daughter, Tamra Bowman, Olathe; sisters, Geraldine Davenport and Genette Keas; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Codell. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and 10 a.m. until the service Friday at the church.

1 May 2008 The Hays Daily News Genevieve Nelson Zeigler
Genevieve (Nelson) Zeigler, 80, Hays, formerly of Plainville and Codell, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.   She was born June 16, 1927, in rural Codell. She attended Fort Hays Kansas State College.  She married R. J. "Jim" Zeigler on Aug. 15, 1991, in Codell. She was a substitute teacher.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Doran Zeigler, Hill City; a daughter, Tamra Bowman, Olathe; two sisters, Geraldine Davenport, San Antonio, and Genette Keas, Plainville; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Nelson Kirk Zeigler, in 1979.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Codell; burial in Shiloh Cemetery, (Rooks County) rural Codell Kansas.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 10 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church or Kansas Dialysis Association, Hays, in care of the funeral chapel.

24 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Vera M. Parke
 
Vera M. Parke, 84, Hays, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.  She was born Feb. 23, 1924, near the Saline River to Pete and Elizabeth (Meier) Bollig.  She married Lionel W. Havlas on Sept. 12, 1942, in Olathe. He preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1989. She later married Thomas Parke in 1991. He preceded her in death in 2007. She was a homemaker.  She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Eagle's Auxiliary, Sisters of Survivorship and Sunflower Polka Club, all of Hays.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue Noll, Hays and Theresa McCarthy, Manhattan; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, James Havlas, in 2007.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. in Plainville Cemetery.
Friends can call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, both at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine.
An Eagles Auxiliary service will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6 p.m., followed by a vigil at 6:30 p.m., all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of the funeral home.

22 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Ruth A. Post
Ruth A. Post, 75, Plainville, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Redbud Village, Plainville.  She was born Jan. 18, 1933, in Pratt to Jack and Margaret (Talbott) Swindler.  She married Doyle L. Post on Aug. 12, 1977, in Russell. She operated Post Posies and Plants Greenhouse, Plainville.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Thomas Hodges, St. John, Terry Hodges, Montesano, Wash., and Dean Poe, Borger, Texas; a step-son, Gary Post, Wichita; four daughters, Cheryl Baldwin, Sanford, Texas, Sandy Odle, Stafford, Tammy Robinson, Eureka, and Angel Fasulo, Tyler, Texas; two step-daughters, Cecelia Anissy, Kansas City, Mo., and Linda Gilbert, Plainville; three brothers, Dick Swindler, Lawrence, Jimmy Swindler, Springfield, Ohio, and Don Swindler, Alien, S.C.; two sisters, Betty Jean Patton, Pratt, and Pat Coons, Pryor, Okla.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday, all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association in care of the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

21 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Francis Harris "Sonny" Brown
Francis Harris "Sonny" Brown, 73, Stockton, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.  He was born Dec. 29, 1934, in Big Springs, Texas, to Alexander James and Sarah (Anglin) Brown.  He married Regina Cutler on Aug. 23, 1956 in Scott City. She preceded him in death July 23, 1999. He later married Gwen McComb on Dec. 29, 2000, in Stockton. He owned Brown's Appliance and Refrigeration, Stockton.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Sheldon Brown and Steve Brown, both of Stockton, and Stanley Brown, Longmont, Colo.; two brothers, James Brown, Spicewood, Texas, and Donald Brown, Cypress, Calif.; a sister, Sally Ann, Surprise, Ariz.; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, both at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at  
www.mooreoverlease.com

21 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Florent "Dick" Conrad Bellerive
Florent "Dick" Conrad Bellerive, 87, Plainville, formerly of Hill City, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Redbud Village, Plainville.  He was born on Dec. 16, 1920, in Damar to Oliver and Delia (Plante) Bellerive. He married Josie Parker on June 17, 1945, in England. She preceded him in death June 4, 1998. He was a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include a son, Michael Bellerive, Denver; a daughter, Diane Cook, Plainville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Alan.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Damar.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Florent Bellerive Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mosher-kemp.com

18 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Allan Glenn Bingham
Allan Glenn Bingham, 67, Plainville, formerly of Topeka and Osage County, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at his home.  He was born Feb. 5, 1941, in Topeka to Marion Clark and Stella Ruth (River) Bingham.  He married Jeannie Lee Webb on Jan. 21, 1960, in Topeka. She preceded him in death May 2, 2004. He was self-employed by the family business, C A Electric. He served in the Navy Reserve Construction Battalion Detachment.
Survivors include three sons, Allan Gene and Aaron Wade, both of Plainville, and Clark H., Topeka; two daughters, Trina Raylea Davidson, Russell, and Kimberly Ann Reynolds, Carbondale; three brothers, Jack, Phoenix, and Sylvan and Kenneth, both of Topeka; three sisters, Dorothy Sayles, Evelyn Barngrover and Carolyn Ralph, all of Topeka.
He was preceded in death by two granddaughters.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Rochester Cemetery, Topeka.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville, and from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel's Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, KS 66608.
Memorials are suggested to Allan Bingham Memorial Fund in care of either funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mosher-kemp.com

18 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Walter P. "Wally" Hays
Walter P. "Wally" Hays, 55, died Monday, April 14, 2008.  He was a master drain layer for Reddi-Rooter Inc., Wichita, for 20 years.
Survivors include five sons; two daughters; a brother, Lee Hays, Overland Park; and three sisters, Mary Jane Millan, Wichita, Sheryln Axelson, Plainville, and Judi Scapecchi, Lake Mary, Fla.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Park Place Ministry Center, 2139 S. Maize Road, Wichita; graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to "Victory in the Valley"( a place of hope along the cancer journey), 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67218.

17 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Charlotte C. Young Deschner
Charlotte C. (Young) Deschner, 77, Natoma, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at her home.  She was born Oct. 11, 1930, in Stafford to William and Grace (Jordan) Young. She was a 1948 graduate of Stafford High School. She graduated from nursing school in Enid, Okla., in 1952.  She married Merlin L. Meyers on March 20, 1960, in Woodston. He preceded her in death April 29, 1969. She later married Delbert D. Deschner on Nov. 27, 1970, in Natoma. She worked at hospitals in Stafford, Wichita and Plainville.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Michael L. Meyers, Topeka; five step-children, Michael Deschner, Scott City, Bruce Deschner, Topeka, Kim Davis, Manhattan, Brad Deschner, Great Bend, and Lori Wangsgard, Wichita; two sisters, Katie Corwin, Plainville, and Margorie Martin, Orlando; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma; burial in Natoma Cemetery.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today, with family present from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuar, Natoma.
Memorials are suggested to Mike Ulrich Mission Trip, American Red Cross or the donor's choice in care of the mortuary at 610 N. Maple, Russell, KS 67665.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.pvpmortuary.com 

17 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Duane L. Keirns
Duane L. Keirns, 77, rural Woodston, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.  He was born Jan. 13, 1931, in Woodston to Willis and Maude (Banks) Keirns. He was a graduate of Woodston High School.  He married Betty Jean McCall on Sept. 4, 1949, in Stockton. She preceded him in death Jan. 7, 2003. He was a farmer.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Keirns, Stockton, and Steve Keirns, Phillipsburg; a brother, Don Keirns, Loveland, Colo.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Ashrock Cemetery near Woodston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until time of service time Saturday, all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Duane L. Keirns Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

11 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Fenton Leigh Selbe
Fenton Leigh Selbe passed away at the Presbyterian Manor in Emporia, KS on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS where friends may call from 1-2 p.m. Burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be sent to the Alzheimer's Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl 17, Chicago, IL. 60601-7633 or at
www.alz.org/index.asp in memory of Edith Selbe.
Fenton was born July 16, 1912, in Rooks County, KS. He married Martha Edith Harbour on June 19,1937 in Ellis, KS. He got a job with the Union Pacific Railroad and moved to Kansas City, KS where he was a resident from 1940 until 2002 when he moved to Emporia to live with his son, William Selbe. He was an active member of Stephens Memorial United Methodist Church, a cub scoutmaster and one of the few registered male Girl Scouts for the Santa Fe Trail Council of the Girl Scouts for many years. He was known as "Mr. Camp Tongawood" for his support of the Girl Scout camp near Tonganoxie, KS.
Fenton was preceded in death by his wife in 1994. He is survived by two brothers, Charles and Jack Selbe, Plainville, KS, three daughters, Marjorie Christy, Gladstone, MO, Betty Selbe, Kansas City, KS, and Jerre Roller, Garden City, MO, one son, William Selbe, Emporia, KS, 9 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren.

8 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Ben Niermeier
Ben Niermeier, 87, Stockton, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.  He was born Dec. 8, 1920, in Ludell to Henry William and Anna (Holste) Niermeier. He graduated from Atwood High School.  He married Vera Schoen on June 11, 1950, in Downs. He was the owner of the Culligan Water Conditioning, Stockton, from 1952 until retirement in 1980. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, J. D. Niermeier, Depauw, Ind.; two daughters, Debra Niermeier, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Linda Ireton, Bennington; a brother, Wilbur Niermeier, Morristown, S.D.; five grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Lutheran Church; burial in Stockton Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Monroe-Taylor-Barnes VFW Post No. 8873.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, both at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton and from 9 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the First Lutheran Church Organ Fund in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

8 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Charles A. Chaffin
Charles A. Chaffin, 71, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Ogeechee (La.) Area Hospice Inpatient Facility.  He was a graduate of Woodston High School.  He married Martha Collins in 1959. He was a appliance technician with Sears for 35 years.
Survivors include his wife, Brooklet, Calif.; two sons, Charles Robert "Bobby" Chaffin, Port Orange, Fla., and Jerry Chaffin, Lake George; two daughters, Debra Phillips, Statesboro, Ga., and Tammy O'Neal, Brooklet; five brothers, Merle Chaffin, Missouri, Roger Chaffin, Rincon, Paul Chaffin, Dale Chaffin and Bob Chaffin, all of Kansas; a sister, Ruth Ellenberger, Phillipsburg; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
Graveside services was today in Brooklet City Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, Ga. 30459, or Merrywood Baptist Church Building Fund, 23366 Highway 80 East, Statesboro, Ga., 30458 in care of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home, Statesboro.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.joineranderson.com

8 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Leola E. Sutor
Leola E. Sutor, 105, Plainville, formerly of Palco, died Monday, April 7. 2008, at Redbud Village, Plainville.  She was born Sept. 21, 1902, near Zurich to Charles and Melvina "Vina" (Stithem) Pywell.  She married Vernon R. Sutor on June 6, 1923. He preceded her in death in 1931. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two daughters, Winifred Palmberg, Palco, and Lorene Hamit, Lakewood, Colo.; a brother, Gordon Pywell, Plainville; 22 grandchildren; 35 great- grandchildren; and 36 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Sutor, two daughters, Marion Cooper, and Norma Lee Blevins, and two grandsons.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Palco United Methodist Church, Palco; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, near Palco.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, both at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville and from 1 p.m. until time of service Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Palco United Methodist Church in care of the funeral chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

7 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News Garnett "Gary" Rock
Garnett "Gary" Rock, 83, Stockton, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton. She was born Aug. 26, 1924, in Denver to George and Della (Johnson) Lowder. She graduated from Englewood High School and Emily Griffith Business School, Denver. She married Donald Dean Rock on June 6, 1946, in Englewood, Colo. He preceded her in death Dec. 17, 2007. Survivors include two sons, Larry Rock, Costa Rica, and Steve Rock, Waterville; a daughter, Kathy Grotz, Placentia, Calif.; and a grandson. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Main Street Christian Church, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, both at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Main Street Christian Church in care of the funeral home. Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com.

2 Apr 2008 The Hays Daily News  Merle C. Jones
Merle C. Jones, 85, Bogue, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Graham County Hospital, Hill City.  He was born Dec. 17, 1922, in rural Bogue to Earl Andrew and Bernice Marie (Cannon) Jones.  He married Halberta Napue on Jan. 16, 1949, in Stockton. She preceded him in death May 13, 1983. He was a farmer/stockman.
Survivors include three sons, Merle Herman Jones, Kansas City, Kan., Leonard E. Jones Sr., Aurora, Colo., and Vincent Jones, Sacramento, Calif.; four daughters, Linda Mae Jones, Teresa Elaine Quick and Vanesia Kay Jones, all of Aurora, and Patricia Ann Jones, Denver; a brother, Eugene Jones, California; three sisters, Lorene Brown, and Betty Scroggins, both of Sacramento, and Ruth Dobson, Hill City; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City; burial in Mount Olive Cemetery, rural Bogue.

2 Apr 2008    The Hays Daily News Naomi L. Carlton Carter
Naomi L. (Carlton) Carter, 86, Jennings, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008.  She was born Dec. 28, 1921, in Plainville to the Rev. Arthur and Laura Carlton.  She was an elementary school teacher.
Survivors include three sons, Lawrence Carter, Dresden, David Carter, Jennings, and Dan Carter, Scott City; a daughter, Margaret Stanley, Colby; three sisters, Harriet Casey, Sulfur Springs, Texas, Rachel Carter, Jennings, and Mary Smith, Sharon Springs; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Carter, on July 15, 2000.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Jennings United Methodist Church; burial in Jennings Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 8 a,m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, and from 8 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the church or Cedar Living Center in care of the funeral home.

31 Mar 2008 The Hays Daily News Albert "Red" Bryant
Albert "Red" Bryant, 81, Hays, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.  He was born July 17, 1926, and was raised by his grandmother, Sadie Beals and his uncles, Ernie and Jack Beals. He graduated from Plainville High School.  He married Norma Simms on March 2, 1945, in Hays. He owned and operated Bryant Trailer Sales, Hays. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, all of Hays.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Ernie Bryant and wife, Pam, Hays; a daughter, Lori Chand and husband, Nisar, Amarillo, Texas; eight grandchildren, Michelle Desbien, Kevin Bryant, Kelli Bryant, Michelle Chand, Nick Chand, Zack Chand, Becky Hall and Laura Thompson; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine.
Family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Hays Baseball Association in care of the funeral home.

31 Mar 2008 The Salina Journal Dean Boeckner
VICTORIA -- Dean Boeckner, 73, died Saturday, March 29, 2008. He was born Feb. 3, 1935. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors: former wife, Marjorie Boeckner; sons, Dan and Dean Jr.; daughters, Thea Boeckner, Tammie Acheson, Tanya Boeckner, Jessica Boeckner and Avea Mahan; brothers, Wilber, Robert and Donald; sister, Virginia Wenger; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cline's Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays 67601. Burial: Paradise Center Cemetery, rural Rooks County, with military honors by the VFW and American Legion. Memorials: DSNWK Children's Special Needs Fund. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

2 Apr 2008 Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, Dean Boeckner 1935 - 2008 VICTORIA
Dean Boeckner, 73, died March 29 at Hays Medical Center, Hays. Born Feb. 3, 1935, at Hesston, he was the son of Daniel G. and Florence (Holdeman) Boeckner. He married Marjorie Loreg on March 15, 1958. He worked in the oil fields for many years in the Great Bend area and was a commercial electrician. He moved to Victoria in 2000. Mr. Boeckner was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include his former wife, Marjorie Boeckner of Hays; two sons, Dan Boeckner of Great Bend and Dean Boeckner Jr., of Hays; five daughters, Thea Boeckner, Tammie Acheson and husband David, Tanya Boeckner and Jessica Boeckner, all of Hays, and Avea Mahan of Roeland Park; three brothers, Wilber Boeckner and wife Dorothy of Moundridge, Robert Boeckner and wife Arleen of Macon, Miss., and Donald Boeckner and wife Janice of Greely, Neb.; a sister, Virginia Wenger of Moundridge; and six grandsons, Brian Mahan, Kristoffer Mahan, Joseph Boeckner, David Boeckner, Dylan Acheson and Braden Acheson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Travis Mahan; and a brother-in-law, Norman Wenger. Funeral service was to be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cline Mortuary of Hays. Burial was at the Paradise Center Cemetery in rural Rooks County. Military honors were given by the Hays Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Memorials are suggested to DSNWK Children's Special Needs Fund. Funeral arrangements provided by Cline's Mortuary* P.O. Box 252 Hays, KS 67601 785-735-9224

31 Mar 2008 The Salina Journal Mary Charlotte King
SEATTLE -- Beloved by all who knew her, Charlotte died at home in Seattle on March 16, 2008. Charlotte and Walter (died February 2006) were long-time residents of Salina, before moving to Seattle in 1996 to be near their son Stephen and his family. Born April 17, 1918, in Woodston, Kansas, raised near and in Gypsum. Married in 1938, settled in Salina after WWII. A devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Charlotte was a deeply spiritual person and an active member of University Methodist Church for many years. Kind and gentle, a lover of music and flowers, she will be greatly missed. The funeral was held in Seattle on March 19, 2008. Charlotte is survived by Stephen (son); Sheryl Kipnis (daughter-in-law); Hanna and Daniel King (grandchildren); and Ruth Williams (sister, of Colorado Springs).

28 Mar 2008 The Hays Daily News Gladys E. Henson
Gladys E. Henson, 94, Hiawatha, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Hiawatha.  She was born Aug. 10, 1913, in Baxter County, Ark., to James Marion Trotter and Edith Minturn. She attended schools at Lake City.   She married Troy Carl Henson on Dec. 26, 1935, in Pratt. He preceded her in death Aug. 10, 1976.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Henson and wife, Barbara, Stockton, Troy Henson and wife, Cathy, Robinson, and Keith Henson and wife, Beth, Hespira, Calif.; two daughters, Myrna Russ and husband, Richard, Falls City, Neb., and Glenda Carver and husband, Stan, Denver; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church; burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Woodston Cemetery, Rooks County.
Friends can call after 10 a.m. Sunday, with family present from 4 to 5 p.m. at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.

31 Mar 2008 The Hays Daily News
Gladys E. Henson, 94, Hiawatha, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Hiawatha. She was born Aug. 10, 1913, in Baxter County, Ark., to James Marion Trotter and Edith Minturn. She attended schools at Lake City.  She married Troy Carl Henson on Dec. 26, 1935, in Pratt. He preceded her in death Aug. 10, 1976.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Henson and wife, Barbara, Stockton, Troy Henson and wife, Cathy, Robinson, and Keith Henson and wife, Beth, Hespira, Calif.; two daughters, Myrna Russ and husband, Richard, Falls City, Neb., and Glenda Carver and husband, Stan, Denver; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church; burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Woodston Cemetery, Rooks County.
Friends can call after 10 a.m. Sunday, with family present from 4 to 5 p.m. at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.

25 Mar 2008 The Hays Daily News Carol Yvonne Harris
Carol Yvonne Harris, 62, Great Bend, formerly of Plainville, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Galichia Heart Hospital, Wichita.  She was born April 7, 1945, in Concordia to Wilbur and Earline Christiansen Demanett.  She married Robert "Bob" Harris on Jan. 28, 1962, in Plainville. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Bob Harris, Great Bend, Rick Harris, Leawood, and Brad Harris, Bartlesville, Okla.; five sisters, Virginia Lynch, San Diego, J
udy Sherrod, Maryland, Debbie Becker, Plainville, Diane Meyers, Ellis, and Stacy Demanett, Hays; and nine grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend; burial in Great Bend Cemetery North.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home.

25 Mar 2008 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Carol Yvonne Harris 1945 - 2008
Carol Yvonne Harris, 62, of Great Bend, died March 23 at Galichia Heart Hospital, Wichita. Born April 7, 1945, at Concordia, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Earline Christiansen Demanett. Carol married Robert "Bob" Harris on Jan. 28, 1962, at Plainville. A homemaker, she had lived in Great Bend since 1969, coming from Plainville. She was a member of the Auxiliary of VFW Post 3111, Fraternal Order of the Eagles and Trinity Lutheran Church, all of Great Bend. Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Bob Harris and wife Kayci of Great Bend, Rick Harris and wife Ginny of Leawood and Brad Harris and wife Christa of Bartlesville, Okla.; five sisters, Virginia Lynch of San Diego, Calif., Judy Sherrod of Maryland, Debbie Becker of Plainville, Diane Meyers of Ellis and Stacy Demanett of Hays; and nine grandchildren, Dane Harris, Matt Harris, Megan Harris, Rachel Harris, Kirk Harris, Alex Harris, Joshua Harris, Ethan Harris and Arik Soule. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. James A. Strasen officiant. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery North. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Donations to a memorial fund for the church may be made in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home* 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530 620-793-3525

23 Mar 2008 The Hays Daily News Stanley F. Schmitz
Stanley F. Schmitz, 92, Lyons, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at Good Samaritan Center, Lyons.  He was born May 8, 1915, in Rooks County to Michael J. and Bertha Cornelison Schmitz.  He married Bernice Folsom on Oct. 14, 1939, in Hays. He was a retired tooling engineer at JI Case Co., Wichita.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a brother, Max Schmitz, Norton; and two sisters, Wanda Saunders, Mesa, Ariz., and Charlotte Stone, Pueblo, Colo.
No service is planned. His body has been donated to the KU Medical Center for Research.
Memorials are suggested to Lyons Town and County Club or Coronado Quivira Museum, Lyons, in care of Birzer-Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons.

15 Mar 2008 The Salina Journal Hallie O. Townley
OSBORNE -- Hallie O. Townley, 94, Osborne, formerly of Woodston, died Thursday, March 13, 2008. Survivors: sons, Larry of Kirwin, Kent of Stockton; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, in 1999. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669. Burial: Ash Rock Cemetery, north of Woodston. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 until the service Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: Parkview Care Center, in care of the funeral home. To send online condolences, visit
www.mooreoverlease.com

13 Mar 2008 The Hays Daily News Hugh E. Meade
Hugh E. Meade, 98, Hays, formerly of Palco, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.  He was born July 19, 1909, in Palco to Harlan and Aseneth (Fesler) Meade.  He married Zelma Marcotte on July 5, 1927, in Hays. She preceded him in death in September 1982. He later married Marceline Dick in July 1984. She preceded him in death. He was a postmaster of Palco and owned Oil Field Construction Firm.  He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Zurich, a charter member of Lion's Club, Palco. He was a former county commissioner of Rooks County and past president of County Commissioners of Kansas.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorene Sleichter and Jean Berland, both of Hays; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Marion Meade and Harlan Meade.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays; burial in Pleasantview Cemetery, Palco.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, both at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine.
A St. Nicholas Prayer Group rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, a family rosary for all will be at 6 p.m., followed by a vigil at 6:30 p.m., all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays Medical Center or St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.

13 Mar 2008 The Hays Daily News Betty J. DeYoung Osborn Morh
Betty J. (DeYoung / Osborn) Morh, 74, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008.
Survivors include a son, Dennis DeYoung, Palco; three daughters, Terri Richardson, Claremont, N.C., and Janice Craven and Janet Bruna, both of Wichita; two brothers, Raymond Osborn, Inman, and Richard Osborn, Southerland, Neb.; three sisters, Mary Milam, Goddard, Linda Bethel, Ellinwood, and Anita Leach, McPherson; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin DeYoung, and a grandson.
Services will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Palco United Methodist Church.
Memorials are suggested to Life Line of Kansas and Faith Home Health and Hospice in care of Broadway Mortuary, Kensington gardens.

10 Mar 2008 The Salina Journal Robert J. "Bob" Toelkes
Robert J. "Bob" Toelkes, 83, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.  He was born March 2, 1925, in Plainville to Joseph J. Edna (Graham) Toelkes.  He married Norah May Glass Danielson on Dec. 3, 1947, in Plainville. He was a superintendent for MISCO Supply Co. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater and Korea.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, David Toelkes, Plainville, Mike Toelkes, Olathe, and Patrick Toelkes of Santa Ana, Calif.; a daughter, Anita Abbott, Plainville; a brother, Don Toelkes, Minden, La.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, with military honors provided by Reeder-Dinkel-Westhusin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1857.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, both at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel.
A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, both at the chapel. Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart School or Plainville AA Group in care of the chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

5 Mar 2008 The Hays Daily News E. Grace Boyer
E. Grace Boyer, 93, Plainville, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.  She was born Sept. 5, 1914, in Ellis County to Theodore and Elsie (Romine) Loreg.  She married George "Earl" Boyer on March 2, 1934, in Russell. He preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1987. She was a cook at Red Bud Village and Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.
Survivors include a daughter, Sharon "Elaine" Comstock, Edmond, Okla.; a sister, Betty Reed, Great Bend; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Plainville.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville, and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church in care of the chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at mooreoverlease.com.

4 Mar 2008The Hays Daily News Norma "Jane" Wise Cherry
Norma "Jane" (Wise) Cherry, 85, Plainville, died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.  She was born June 8, 1922, in Rooks County to Elmer "Lovey" and Freda (Graham) Wise. She was a graduate of Plainville High School and Brown Mackie College, Salina.  She married Richard "Dick" Cherry on Nov. 1, 1950. She worked as a stenographer and bookkeeper for Co-op Pipeline, La Verne Oklahoma hospital and Plainville Medical Clinic.
Survivors include her husband, of the home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church, Plainville; burial in Plainville City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, both at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville.
 Memorials are suggested to Hays Medical Center Hospice, Rooks County Health Center, United Methodist Church or Andreson Memorial Park in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mosher-kemp.com

4 Mar 2008 The Hays Daily News Vivian E. Ganough
Funeral services for Vivian E. Ganoung, age 77, of rural Plainville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the United Methodist Church in Plainville with Reverend Barbara Patterson officiating. Mrs. Ganoung passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Victoria, Kansas.  She was born Vivian Ellen Shaffer on September 6, 1930 on the family farm near Waldo, Kansas the daughter of Clarence and Lola (Dunkel) Shaffer. She graduated from Russell High School in 1948. The next 3 months were spent on the family farm helping her mother. She then began working at the Home State Bank in Russell where she was an employee for the next 5 years. In 1953 she moved to Kansas City where she was employed at a bank until 1955.  She married Herman Ganoung, Jr. on May 8, 1955 in Waldo, Kansas. They had four children Craig, Rick, Robyn, and Patti.  They made their home on a farm S. E. of Plainville where she was a housewife and mother. Vivian was very involved with school and was a 4-H leader for many years and was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women and later the Rooks County Health Center Auxiliary, the Priscilla Arts Club, and the Stitch and Chatter all in Plainville. She loved to travel and even made a trip to Japan and Europe. She enjoyed baking and was known and loved for her hand baked goodies she brought to the hospital and to bake sales for her church and also baked wedding cakes for many weddings. Vivian and Herman enjoyed square dancing and were charter members of the Swing-N-Wheels Square Dance Club.
Survivors include two sons Craig Ganoung of Eagle Rock, Missouri, Rick Ganoung of Plainville, Kansas; two daughters Robyn and husband Kevin Karlin of Victoria, Kansas, Patti and husband Don Dopita of Zurich, Kansas; two sisters Agnes Sims of Headville, Kansas, and Pat and husband Lloyd Quinn of Salina, Kansas; and sister-in-law Carol Shaffer of Waldo, Kansas; 17 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and many friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman, grandson Cody Ganoung, her parents, sisters Louise Booth, Wilma Johnson, Betty Funk, and Fern Shaffer; brother Charles Shaffer; 2 half brothers, Lloyd and Earl Shaffer; brothers-in-law Glenn Booth, Larry Sims, Lamar Johnson, Clyde Funk, Raymond Ganoung; and sister-in-law Kalita Kirkindoll.
Burial will be in the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 Thursday, 9-8 Friday at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel and from 10 - service time Saturday at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, the Rooks County Health Center Hospital Auxiliary, or to the Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice and may be sent in care of the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, Kansas 67663. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

27 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Florence F. Nichols
Florence F. Nichols, 84, Hays, formerly of Stockton, Schoenchen and Kremmling, Colo., died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at Hays Good Samaritan Center.  She was born May 1, 1923, in Klickitat County, Washington to John L. and Opal J. (Kish) Cook.   She married Wallace L. "Wally" Nichols on Sept. 14, 1945, in Fairplay, Colo. He preceded her in death Dec. 12, 1980. She was a cook at the grade and high school in Emett, Onega Nursing Home and Kremmling Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Darryl Nichols, Stockton; two daughters, Carol Werth, Schoenchen, and Cindy Nichols, Magna, Utah; a brother, Virgil Bloomquist, Independence, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Garry Nichols.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, Hays.
Additional services will be at 2 p.m. Mountain time Saturday at Kremmling Community Church; burial in Kremmling Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, Hays.

23 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Velma B. Maddy
Velma B. Maddy, 89, Stockton, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.   She was born April 20, 1918, in Rooks County to Jesse Milton Hunt Sr. and Genevieve (Campbell) Hunt. She was a 1936 graduate of Stockton High School.   She married Vester Maddy on Dec. 17, 1939, in Stockton. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1981. She worked at Rooks County Register of Deeds office for 17 years.
Survivors include three sons, Gale Maddy, Mosheim, Tenn., Donald Maddy, Stockton, and Alan Maddy, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Darlene Pettyjohn, Penrose, Colo.; a brother, Jesse Hunt Jr., Stockton; two sisters, Flossie Hake, Plainville, and Hazel Low, WaKeeney; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.

23 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Mary E. Mills
Mills, Mary E., 75, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Feb. 25, at 11:00 am at Lakeview Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Stockton, KS, to Wesley and Maude (Lytle) Graves. Survivors: husband; Joe of the home, son, Gregory Saindon, Ellis, KS, step-sons; Jerry Mills, Albuquerque, NM, Marshall Mills, Ulysses, KS, step-daughter; Jane Irsik, Mapleton, KS, brothers; John Graves, Payson, AZ, David Graves, Fresno, CA, sister; Paula Graves, Phoenix AZ, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

22 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Lyle B. "Pappy" Miller
Lyle B. "Pappy" Miller, 83, Stockton. died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.   He was born Feb. 24, 1924, near Bow Creek in Rooks County to Harley and Florence (Cunningham) Miller. He was a 1943 graduate of Stockton High School.  He married Mina Mae Orr on June 15, 1945, in Phillipsburg, She preceded him in death on June 29, 1996. He was the official greeter and helper at Jake's Service, Stockton.
Survivors include four sons, Robert "Jake" Miller, Lynn Miller, Harley Miller, and Craig Miller, all of Stockton; a daughter, Connie Maddy, Stockton; a brother, Duane Veda Miller, Stockton; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two grandsons.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, both at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Stockton Pride Association for the replacement of the flags on Main Street in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

21 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News LeRoy E. Berland
LeRoy E. Berland, 80, Hays died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at Cedar View Assisted Living, Hays.   He was born May 20, 1927, in McCook, Neb., to Henry and Fedora (Hamel) Berland.   He married Jean Meade on Feb. 18, 1949, in Zurich. He worked for Texaco Oil Co., was a partner in Slicks Ditching Service, was a postmaster and returned to the oil fields until retirement. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.   He served on the Palco City Council, USD 269 School Board, was a charter member of the Palco Lions Club, Scout Explorer Advisor, and a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Craig Berland and wife, Bonnie, Phoenix; two daughters, Joni Jackson and husband, Stan, Hays, and Renee Jackson and husband, Rick, Hill City; three sisters, Diane Saindon, Phillipsburg, Patricia Lietz, Wichita, and Phyllis Lewis, Hill City; nine grandsons; and seven great-grandsons.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church; graveside services and burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Palco Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday, both at Hays Memorial Chapel, 20th and Pine.

19 Feb 2008 Great Bend Tribune Louis James
LARNED — Louis James, 80, died Feb. 17 at Hays Medical Center, Hays. He was born July 24, 1927, in Stockton, the son of Glenn Martin and Mary Ella Macy James. He married Carol V. Darnell on Sept. 16, 1956, in Osborne. He was a practicing attorney and a member of the Kansas Bar Association for more than 50 years.  He was an active member of the First Christian Church in Larned, serving on the church board, elders and deacons, and was a longtime choir member. He was valedictorian of the Stockton High School Class of 1945. He was a Rotarian member for more than 50 years, a Kansas State University alumnus, a Washburn University alumnus, a Boy Scout master and a licensed ham radio operator. He had served as an assistant attorney general for the State of Kansas, the county attorney for Osborne and Pawnee counties, and the Larned city attorney.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Andrew of Belton, Mo., Eric of Citrus Heights, Calif., and Bradley of Larned; a sister, Nola Cooper of Tonganoxie; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lee Thomas, and a brother, Glenn Richard James.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Christian Church, Larned, with Pastor Dan Lundgren and the Rev. Ron Keith presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or the First Christian Church, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary. Condolences may be left at
www.beckwithmortuary.com
Funeral arrangements provided by Beckwith Mortuary, Inc., 916 Main, Larned, KS 67550

18 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Lida "Leda" M. Guillaume
Lida "Leda" M. Guillaume, 80, Phillipsburg, formerly of Damar, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg.   She was born April 1, 1927, in Damar to Arthur and Vitilane (Senesac) Plante.
Survivors include a son, George Guillaume; two daughters, Marian Kincaid and Theresa Guillaume; a brother, Eldoric Plante; two sisters, Berneda King and Theresa Harper; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Oliver "Bush" Guillaume.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar; burial in St. Joseph Church Cemetery.
Visitation will until 6 p.m. today at Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, Plainville.
A vigil will be at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mosher-kemp.com

18 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Dolly L. Axelson
Dolly L. Axelson, 77, Plainville, died Feb. 16, 2008, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.   She was born May 4, 1930, in Rooks County to William and Myrtle Wells.   She married George Axelson on Feb. 1, 1950, in Stockton. She was cook in the Plainville school district.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Roger Axelson, Plainville; a daughter, Karen Baldwin, Zurich; four brothers, Dean Wells, Highland, Texas, Leroy Monroe, McPherson, Lonnie Lee Super, Russell, and Bob Monroe, Sylvan Grove; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, both at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Dolly L. Axelson Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date in care of the funeral chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com

19 Feb 2008 The Salina Journal Dolly L. Axelson
PLAINVILLE -- Dolly L. Axelson, 77, Plainville, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. Survived by husband, George; daughter, Karen Baldwin; son, Roger; brothers, Dean Wells, Leroy Monroe, Lonnie Lee Super, Bob Monroe; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville. Burial in Plainville Cemetery. Visitation from 5-8 Monday and 9-8 Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Memorials to the Dolly L. Axelson Memorial Fund, to be designated at a later date, in care of Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 409 S. Cochran, Plainville, Kansas 67663. To send online condolences, visit
www.mooreoverlease.com

18 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Floyd D. Kelly
Floyd D. Kelly, 78, Phillipsburg, died Monday Feb. 11, 2008, at Phillips County Hospital.  He was born Aug. 29, 1929, in Rooks County to Amanda Turnbull Kelly and James F. Kelly. He attended school in Stockton.  He married Maxine L. Stanton on July 13, 1951, in Downs. He was a former school custodian. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Michael Lynn Kelly, Greeley, Colo., and Kevin Duane Kelly, Lake Park, Iowa; four daughters, Marilyn Jo Donahey, Norton, Jacalyn Lea Bostick, Ellensburg, Wash., Jaynelle Rae
McCreery, Phillipsburg, and Jamie Dea Fischer, Claflin; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services were Saturday at Logan Christian Church; burial in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Rooks County.
Memorials are suggested to the Phillips County Hospital or the Logan School Athletic Department in care of Logan Funeral Home.

17 Feb 2008 Great Bend Tribune Floyd D. Kelly
PHILLIPSBURG — Floyd D. Kelly, 78, died Feb. 11 at the Phillips County Hospital. Born Aug. 29, 1929, in Rooks County, he was the son of Amanda Turnbull Kelly and James F. Kelly. He attended school in Stockton, where he enjoyed playing football. Following his graduation in 1948, he enlisted in the U.S.Air Force and was stationed at Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada, where he served as a fire and crash rescuer. Upon the death of his father he returned to the family farm in Rooks County. On July 13, 1951, he was united in marriage to Maxine L. Stanton in Downs. Floyd worked as a truck driver for Halliburton in the oil fields for several years. He then became a custodian for the Logan School District, where he took great pride in his shiny floors and sharp-looking football field. One of his greatest joys was when he worked on the “chain-gang” at the football games with close friends. During these years, Floyd volunteered his time to serve as a Boy Scout leader and started one of the first Explorer posts in Kansas. In 1979 Floyd was given the opportunity to take a supervisory position with the Great Bend School District as head of maintenance and custodians. With this position he had supervision of one high school, two middle schools and eight elementary schools. He served in this capacity until his health forced his early retirement in 1990. In 1993 he and Maxine returned to Logan where they resided for 14 years. Working with woodcrafts became his favorite hobby. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous other individuals are the proud recipients of his works. Some of his happiest moments were when all his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren would get together. His greatest joy was time spent visiting with family and friends. He enjoyed assisting Maxine making quilts and collected pens and hats. During this time, he served on the city council at Logan and was always available to help friends that needed any assistance. They then moved to Phillipsburg..
He is survived by his wife, Maxine; six children, Michael Lynn and wife Sheila of Greeley, Colo., Marilyn Jo and husband Larry Donahey of Norton, Jacalyn Lea and husband Richard Bostick of Ellensburg, Wash., Jaynelle Rae and husband Ronald McCreery of Phillipsburg, Kevin Duane and wife Shawn of Lake Park, Iowa, and Jamie Dea and husband Ray Fischer of Claflin; 16 grandchildren, Michael O'Shawn Kelly and wife Sarah of Loveland, Colo., Kevin Patrick Kelly and wife Kelly of Greeley, Colo., Nathan Scot Donahey and wife Kerri of Norton, Amanda Leigh Donahey of Salina, Richard Neill Bostick and wife Vanessa of North Bend, Wash., Kelly Lynn and husband Andy Bacon of Ellensburg, Wash., Stephanie LeAnn and husband Patrick Bedore and J.R. McCreery, all of Stockton, Ben Reverts and wife Jamie of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Abby Reverts, Logan Kelly, Shelby Van Hunnick, Adrienne Van Hunnick and Kevin N. Kelly, all of Lake Park, Iowa, Nicole Van Hunnick of Eugene, Ore., and Charles Edward Fischer of Claflin; 11 great-grandchildren, Ronan Michael Kelly of Loveland, Colo., Kash Kelly of Greeley, Colo., Louisa, Jordyn and Dallas Gosselin and Kelly, Kayla and Austin Donahey, all of Norton, Hope and Hailey Bostick of North Bend, Wash., and Delanee Jean Bedore of Stockton.
Funeral service was Saturday Feb. 16 in the Logan Christian Church in Logan, with the Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Vemon Cemetery in Rooks County. Memorial contributions may be given to the Phillips County Hospital or the Logan School Athletic Department and sent in care of the funeral home at 102 E. Church St., Logan, KS 67646.
Funeral arrangements provided by Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661, 785-543-5311

18 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News James Richard Hilgers
James Richard Hilgers, 69, Hays, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.  He was born Aug. 7, 1938, in Plainville to Owen and Ida (Hoff) Hilgers.  He married Elizabeth Anne (DeMurry) Hilgers on Aug. 1, 1956. She preceded him in death.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Hilgers, Ogallah, and Doug Hilgers, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a daughter, Anna Schneider, Hays; two brothers, Herb Hilgers, Seattle, and Ron Hilgers, San Diego; a sister, Susan Weigel, Plainville; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Gilliland.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney.
At the family's request, there will be no visitation.
Memorials are suggested to Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney.

8 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Florence E. Macy
Florence E. Macy, 95, Marion, formerly of Hays, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Golden Living Center, Marion.  She was born Nov. 2, 1912, in Codell to W. A. and Agnes (King) Barry.  She married F. Warren Macy on Aug. 7, 1936, in Codell. He preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2007. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Harold Macy, Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Canada; a daughter, Margaret Wilson, Marion; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Jan. 6, 2008.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of arrangements.
(Mrs. Macy was the granddaughter of the Rev. Allen L. and Mrs. King, formally of Turkville, Ellis County, Kansas.)  Submitted by
Janice L. (Simpson) Reading 

8 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Alvin L. Morin
Alvin L. Morin, 85, Plainville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.  He was born Sept. 26, 1922, in Rooks County to Alphonse and Roselle (Desmarteau) Morin. He graduated from Damar High School.   He married Velda (Smith) McClay on Feb. 5, 1966, in Plainville. She preceded him in death Jan. 12, 2005. He was a house builder, plumber, and electrician. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II in Normandy, northern France and Central Europe and Rhine Ardennes.
Survivors include a step-son, Max McClay, of Springfield, Mo.; two step-daughters, Nanette Morel, Plainville, and Maurine Francke, Flint, Mich.; two sisters, Bernice Brock, Great Bend, and Juanita Wald, Waldport, Ore.; 11 step-grandchildren; 22 step great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Naomi Hartnett.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, with military honors by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, both at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
A Ladies Guild rosary will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

4 Feb 2008 The Hays Daily News Lawrence O. Bedore
Lawrence O. Bedore, 90, Stockton, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  He was born Jan. 20, 1918, Zurich, to Leo and Anna (Rempe) Bedore.   He married S. Joyce Beebe on Jan. 16, 1946, in Stockton. She preceded him in death Oct. 14, 2007. He was a custodian for Stockton High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis Bedore, Stockton, and Donald Bedore, Emmetsburg, Md.; two daughters, Martha Talbott, Irving, Texas, and Nancy Cary, Downs; two sisters Margaret St. Peter, Aurora, Colo., and Ann Stephen, Wichita; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a infant daughter, Mary Catherine.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Stockton; burial in St. Thomas Cemetery, with military honors provided by Monroe-Taylor-Barnes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8873.
Visitation will be until 8 p.m. today at Smith-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m., today, followed by Knights of Columbus rosary, both at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to St. Thomas Catholic Church, Solomon Valley Manor or Hays Medical Center Home Health and Hospice in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com

27 Jan 2008 The Hays Daily News Norman Gail Mason
Norman Gail Mason, 79, Plainville, died Thursday, January 24, 2008 at the Redbud Village in Plainville. He was a lifelong Plainville resident.  Norman was born July 31, 1928 in Hays, Kansas the son of Herman and Clarron (Clements) Mason. He was united in marriage to Florence Miller on April 20, 1955 in Norfolk, Nebraska. They enjoyed nearly 48 years of marriage together until Florence passed away on May 14, 2003. Norman was a member of the United Methodist Church in Plainville. He spent most of his working life in the oilfield, operating Mason's Oilfield Service, but he enjoyed taking care of his cows. He called them his 'pets.' He could work on of fix just about anything as he was handy with many things.  Norman will be greatly missed by his two daughters Norma and husband D. J. Finnesy and Geneva Mason, both of Plainville; his four grandchildren Amy Brown and Tammy Werner, both of Plainville, Blair Finnesy of Manhattan, and Jordan Schippers of Jenks, Oklahoma; nine great grandchildren; two brothers Herman Dale and Billy Mason of Plainville; and one sister Shirley Finnesy of Plainville. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother Roscoe, and a sister Betty Van Schuyver.
Visitation will be Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mosher-Kemp Family Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday January 28 at the United Methodist Church of Plainville with the Pastor Barbara Patterson officiating.
Burial will be in the Plainville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the HMC Hospice or the Plainville Park Fund and may be left at the funeral home.
Tributes to the family may be made in the form of condolences on the web at www.mosher-kemp.com .

25 Jan 2008 The Salina Journal Norma R. Rempe
PLAINVILLE -- Mass of Christian burial for Norma R. Rempe, 77, Plainville, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville. Mrs. Rempe passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. She was born Norma Arnhold on Nov. 20, 1930, in Hays.
Survivors include her husband, Dale Martin Rempe, of the home; her daughters, Thea Baldwin and Gena Van Dyke, both of Plainville; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 3 p.m. followed by a parish vigil service at 6 p.m.

24 Jan 2008 Great Ben (Kan.) Tribune Inez Marie Jaco
PLAINVILLE — Inez Marie Jaco, 99, died Jan. 19 at Redbud Village in Plainville. She was born on March 8, 1908, in Coffeyville, the daughter of William Jefferson and Dora Bell (Dunigan) Brown. She married Harry M. Jaco May 21, 1927 Pawhuska, Okla. They moved to Plainville in 1938. He died in 1987.  Mrs. Jaco was a member of the First Christian Church and the Dorcas Club. She was an avid golfer and was active in the Rooks County Ladies Golf Club.
Survivors include two sons, Gene of Plainville and John W. of Great Bend; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by ten siblings.
Memorial service was held on Monday at Mosher-Kemp Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Lyles of the First Christian Church of Plainville officiating. Interment was in the Plainville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Christian Church or Redbud Village of Plainville. Contributions may be left at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements provided by Mosher/Kemp Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd Plainville, KS 67663 785-434-2700

21 Jan 2008 The Hays Daily News Inez Marie Jaco
Inez Marie Jaco, 99, Plainville, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at Redbud Village, Plainville.  She was born March 8, 1908, in Coffeyville to William Jefferson and Dora Bell (Dunigan) Brown.  She married Harry M. Jaco on May 21, 1927, in Pawhuska, Okla. She preceded him in death in 1987.
Survivors include two sons, Gene Jaco, Plainville, and John W. Jaco, Great Bend; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Services were today at Mosher-Kemp Funeral Home, Plainville; burial in Plainville Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Plainville Christian Church or Redbud Village in care of the funeral home.

22 Jan 2008 The Hays Daily News Howard R. Keith
Howard R. Keith, 83, Zurich, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.  He was born March 26, 1924, in Penokee to Charles Lester and Lenna Elizabeth (Green) Keith.   He married Mary Frances Tremblay on Nov. 23, 1948, in Damar. He worked for Berexco Oil Co. from 1963 as a pumper, retiring in 1995. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Cleon Keith, El Dorado; three daughters, Brenda Holler, Salina, Rita Lill, Collierville, Tenn., and Patti Thummel, Garden City; three sisters, Thelma Mae McAfee, Duncan, Okla., Vera Louise DuVall, St. Francis, and Arvilla Marie Taylor, Studley; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville; burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Zurich.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, both at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.
A vigil will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Masses in care of the chapel.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com.

21 Jan 2008 The Hays Daily News Elma C. Pulec
Elma C. Pulec, 89, Stockton, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.  She was born July 15, 1918, near Webster to William and Nora (Armstrong) Woody.  She married Ernest L. Pulec on Nov. 27, 1938, in Hays. He preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 2001. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include four sons, Eugene Pulec, Laurence Pulec, and Melvin Pulec, all of Stockton, and Duane Pulec, Bunker Hill; two daughters, Arlene Brown,Woodston, and Elda Claunch, Garden City, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Eldon on Feb. 15, 1984.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Stockton Cemetery.
Friends can sign the book from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, both at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton.
Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mooreoverlease.com.

16 Jan 2008 The Salina Journal  Roland W. "Roly" Schlegel
HAYS -- Roland W. "Roly" Schlegel, 84, Hays, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008.  Mr. Schlegel was born July 2, 1923, northwest of Otis. He was an insurance agent.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane, in 2002.
Survivors include a son, Stephen of Maud, Okla.; two daughters, Sheryl Dreiling of Hays and Laurie Curtis of Manhattan; a sister, Norma Jorgensen of Yreka, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Seventh & Ash, Hays. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery, with military honors by Hays Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9076.
Memorials may be made to the church, Salvation Army or Fresenius Medical Care-Hays Unit Renal Care Group.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cline's Mortuary, 1919 East 22nd, Hays 67601, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

13 Jan 2008 The Salina Journal Ruth Rosalie Miller
STOCKTON -- Ruth Rosalie Miller, 84, Stockton, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008.  Mrs. Miller was born Ruth Rosalie Carroll on March 23, 1923, in Lamont, Ill. She was a retired buyer for Beech Aircraft.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Detmar "Bud," in 1992.
Survivors include her companion, Ray Fitts; a stepson Duane of Stockton; two brothers, Randy and Frank Jr.; two sisters, LaVonne and Marilyn; four grandchildren; and two step grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Kemp Family Funeral Chapel, 805 N. Cedar, Stockton 67669.
Memorials may be made to the Ruth Miller Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral chapel.
There will be no visitation. The body was cremated.
Online condolences may be sent to www.kemp-funeral.com.

7 Jan 2008 The Salina Journal Farrel L. Burton
HILL CITY -- Farrel L. Burton, 95, Hill City, died Saturday, Jan. 5,.2008.  Mr. Burton was born Dec. 3, 1912, in Webster. He was a high school custodian.
Survivors include his wife, Florence, of Hill City; a son, Gary Lee of WaKeeney; two daughters, Rea Joyce Paxson and Janifer Sue Bell, both of Penokee; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City  67642. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Dawson Place Nursing Home or Hill City United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and 9 a.m. until the service Tuesday, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday.

3 Jan 2008 The Hays Daily News Clyde B. Denton
Clyde B. Denton, 92, Stockton, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville.  He was born April 24, 1915, in Doniphan County near Denton to Arthur and Myrtle (Burrell) Denton. He graduated from Goodland High School, Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's degree in music and a master's degree in education.   He married Lois Edwards in 1939. She preceded him in death in 1947. He later married Hope Stewart on Dec. 19, 1948, in Portis. She preceded him in death Dec. 27, 2005.He taught music in Atwood and Alton. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater on Guadalcanal.
Survivors include three sons, Jonathan M. Denton and David S. Denton, both of Stockton, and Clyde S. Denton, Borger, Texas; a sister, Ethel Chesnut, Goodland; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Main Street Christian Church, Stockton; burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, and from 1 p.m. until time of service Saturday at church.
Memorials are suggested to the church, Solomon Valley Manor or Rooks County Health Center in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.mooreoverlease.com.

3 Jan 2008 Hays Daily News Marilyn Molly Bobbitt
Marilyn Molly Bobbitt, 68, Woodston, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.  She was born Feb. 12, 1939, in rural Alton in Osborne County to Harry and Bertha (Stull) King.  She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her companion, Clark Burnham, Woodston; two sons, Scott St. Clair and Kendall St. Clair, both of Stockton; two daughters, Pam Bobbitt, Downs, and Donna Kirkis, Woodston; three brothers, Jim King, Woodston, and Richard King and Karl King, both of Alton; a sister, Betty Booth, Chapman; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Clark-Gashaw Chapel, Osborne; burial in Ash Rock Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Marilyn Bobbitt Memorial Fund in care of the mortuary.



Brenda Reeder   Rooks County Coordinator