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.
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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
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 www.mooreoverlease.com
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.
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
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 www.mooreoverlease.com
.
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.
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.)
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 www.mooreoverlease.com.
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.
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.
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. Thursday.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.