Ann B. Tedford, age 92, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on March 22, 1923 in Jetmore, Kansas, the daughter of William Kimmel & Mabel Amelia Ruff Lupfer. She was a resident of Scott City, Kansas from 1956 to 1982 when she moved to Colorado and then back to Scott City, Kansas in 2002.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.
On May 22, 1943 she married Louis Elwood Tedford in Little Rock, Arkansas. He passed away on July 30, 2001 in Loveland, Colorado.
Survivors include: Two Sons, Stephen L & Betty Jean Tedford of Allenspark, Colorado, Stanley R. & Betsy Tedford of Salem, Massachusetts; One Daughter, Peggy & David Mukai of Bel Air, Maryland; One Brother, William G. & Grace Lupfer of Hanston, Kansas; One Sister, Lois Davis of Salina, Kansas; Seven Grandchildren, Ten Great Grandchildren, Two Great Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband and One Daughter – Pamela Tedford.
Funeral Services were held at First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 11 am with Rev. Kyle Evans and Rev. Elwyn Tedford. Interment followed at 3:30 pm in Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola, Kansas.
Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home/subaccordion]
Barbara Maxine Patrick, 74, Hays, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her home.
She was born November 20, 1941 in Alhambra, California the daughter of Glenn O. and Bernadine A. (Weeks) Kline. Her father died while serving abroad in World War II and her mother later remarried George D. Bellinger. On October 25, 1959 she married Curtis C. Patrick, Sr. in Oskaloosa, Kansas and they were married for fifty years. She and her husband welcomed nearly 30 foster children into their home. She was a mother and homemaker and later became an LPN and worked as a nurse at the Plainville Hospital and nursing home, in addition to other hospitals in Kansas and Oklahoma. She also worked in furniture sales, at Arnholds Furniture in Plainville, Furniture Kingdom in Hays, and furniture stores in Protection and Ashland, Kansas. She also owned and operated a variety store in Protection. She was an excellent singer, was very loving and caring, and would freely share her love and kindness with everyone she met.
Survivors include three sons, William G. “Bill” Patrick and wife Dori of Guymon, OK, Curtis C. Patrick, Jr. and wife Denise of LaVerne, OK, and Shawn A. Patrick and wife Christina of Greenfield, MO, two daughters, Trisa G. Roth and husband Steve Pierce of Coldwater, KS, and Traci L. Mettlen and husband Roger of Hays, her ex-husband Curtis C. Patrick, Sr. and wife Jonni of Cheyenne, OK, numerous foster children, six brothers, Don Kline and wife Kerryl, GM Bellinger and wife Mary, Dennis Bellinger and wife Joan, Joe Bellinger and wife Joetta, Terry Bellinger and wife LeAnn, and Chuck Bellinger, and eleven grandchildren, Chris Welter and wife Katie, Matthew Patrick and wife Nikki, Lora Turnage and husband Marc, Zachary Mettlen, Amy McAtee and husband Cory, Katie Gilchrist and husband Cary, Benjamin Mettlen, Erin Holder and husband Kyle, Curtis C. Patrick, III and wife Tobi, Barbara Patrick and Emily Patrick, seventeen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 11:00 am on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Celebration Community Church, 5790 230th Ave, Hays. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Wild Horse Cemetery in McLouth, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Patriots of Praise, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com
Genevieve “Genny” Nicholson passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Services were held at 2 pm on Friday, February 5, 2016 in the Walker-Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kevin Tully officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Brown Funeral Home.
Genevieve Rose Nicholson was born April 4, 1928 in Ashland, KS to Leroy and Ruby (Crouch) Dodson. She was raised along with her sisters, Darlene and Dixie, by her much beloved paternal grandparents, Clell and Mary Dodson.
Genny worked for many years as a secretary for Phillips Petroleum Co. She was a longtime member of the First Methodist Church and active in the 55 Plus Club and volunteered at the Bartlesville Community Center. Faith in God was at the center of Genny’s life and her children, grandchildren and dogs brought her much joy. Genny was artistic and creative. She taught painting for many years and enjoyed a variety of arts and crafts. Genny and her husband Nick were big softball fans, traveling with her granddaughter Bethany’s softball team throughout the region.
Genny is survived by her two daughters; Michele May and husband Bill of Jenks, Maya Betz and husband Jay of Tulsa and son Cody Nicholson of Tulsa. She was blessed with six grandchildren: Michael, Sarah, Bethany, Aaron, Adam and Kaelyn along with ten great grandchildren. Genny is also survived by her half sister, Mary Jamis of Wichita, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Genny was preceded in death by her husband, Chauncey (Nick) Nicholson, her parents, grandparents, Clell and Mary Dodson, two sisters, Darlene Brown and Dixie Hazen, two half sisters, Janice and Yvonne Wright.
Greg was a math teacher for 31 years and spent his free time coaching basketball and cross country, refereeing, remodeling, and gardening. He also enjoyed OU sports, photography, carpentry, and spending time with his children, nieces and nephews, and his Minneola community family.
June 1, 1991, he married Angela Keith in Wakita, Kansas. They have four daughters: Charlotte, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Hannah.
Greg was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include: brother Vincent Wilczek of Pratt, KS and his wife Susan, brother Victor Wilczek of Drummond, OK and his wife Cindy, brother Rodney Wilczek of Wakita, OK, sister Rhonda Lee of Wichita, OK and her husband Mike, sister Valerie Shellhammer of Wichita, KS and husband Joe, mother and father-in-law Karen and Larry White of Collinsville, OK as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday at the Minnis Mortuary in Minneola from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church. There will be overflow seating at the Minneola High School Gym with a live stream from the church. Kip Ryherd will be officiating. The burial will follow at the Appleton Township Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be given towards The Wilczek Girls’ College Fund in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 459, Minneola, Kansas 67865. They can also be taken to the Minneola Centera Bank.
Greg was a self-employed construction worker, detailed airplanes and was a mechanic. He enjoyed doing radio interviews, he had a karaoke business, attended event’s at Sun ‘n Fun Aviation Center, flew airplanes and was a proud member of the Pilot’s Club, where he got his pilot’s license. His goal was too be in the aviation business.
Greg is survived by Karla Weikal of Wellington, Ks., Lori & Caesar McCanse (Kansas City, Missouri), their children & grandson, Spencer Weikal, Ceontez, Caeressa, and Chevy McCanse of Wellington, Ks., and Karson Weikal of Junction City, Ks., Michelle Weikal of Tom, Oklahoma, her children and grandchildren, Nicholas Weikal & his fiancé Kendra of Wellington, Ks., and their children, Addilynn & Tuff Weikal and Triston Brown of Wellington, Ks., Marissa & Brooke Brown of Wellington, Ks., Chris Weikal & his fiancé Megan of Wichita, Ks., and Brian Weikal of Wellington, Ks. Extended family, Heather, Sherry and Patricia Afshar of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Greg was predeceased by both of his parents, Minnie and Jerry Weikal of St. Petersburg, Fl., great grandmother Anna Ranabarger of Ashland, Ks., grandparents Helen and Dennis Weikal of Ashland, Ks. and Larry Robert “Bob” Weikal of Wellington, Ks.
A celebration of life will be held for Greg at the Boardwalk Tavern on January 30, 2016 from 4-8 pm. It is located at 2600 54th Avenue North Street, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Memorial donations have been set up by Heather, Sherry &Patricia Afshar on facebook thru gofundme.com/burial by Sherry Afshar. Donations can also be sent to Alife Tribute Funeral Home, 716 Seminole Blvd., Largo, Florida 33782
On June 28, 1959, he married Joan Shaft in Hutchinson. They celebrated 56 years of marriage together.
Wally is survived by: his wife, Joan, of the home; daughter, Janet So and husband Hyo-Jin of Olympia, WA; son, Robert McKinney and fiancée Kristy Wescott of Aurora, CO; granddaughter, Karen So of Bellingham, WA; and brother, Charles McKinney and wife Gloria of Englewood.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, David McKinney.
Cremation has taken place.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2016, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 105 Curtis St., with Pastor Tim Carey officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church’s columbarium. Friends may sign the book 9-5 Tuesday through Thursday at Elliott Mortuary, with family to receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Emanuel Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hospice of Reno County, or Pacific Lutheran University , in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, Ks 67501.
She was born March 27, 1938, at Meade, Kansas, the daughter of Warren and Florence (Hardaway) Wells. As a young girl she attended grade school in Meade until the 8th grade and then attended the Fowler school system, graduating from Fowler High School in 1956. A longtime resident of Fowler, she formerly owned and operated the Town and Country Café in Fowler for many years.
She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, arts and crafts, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends.
In 1955, she married Monte Finke. They were married for several years before divorcing.
She is survived by: Two sons, Brian Finke of Fowler, Kansas, Kelly Finke of Minneola, Kansas; A daughter, Marcella (Marcy) Krisle of Minneola, Kansas; Two brothers, Larry Wells of Fowler, Kansas, Robert Wells of Arizona; Five grandchildren and Two great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by a son, Keith A. Finke; a daughter, Cheryl A. Finke; a grandson, Eric Rickers; a close friend, Ronnie Wears; her parents; two brothers, Alvin and John Wells; and a sister, Marie.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Interment followed in the Graceland Cemetery, Meade.
The family would welcome memorials to the Minneola District Hospital in care of the funeral home.
Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com
She was born March 23, 1987 in Minneola, the daughter of Joseph and Vicki (Griffin) Perry, Sr. A lifetime Minneola resident, graduating from Minneola High School in 2005, she was employed with Brookdale Assisted Living in Dodge City as a CMA.
On June 18, 2005 she married Brock K. Hoover at Minneola.
Survivors include: her husband, Minneola; her infant son, Westin, of the home; her father Joseph Perry, Sr. and step-mother Jennifer, Arkansas City, Kansas; her mother Vicki Becker and step-father Danny Becker, Belton, Missouri; 4 brothers, Joseph Perry, Jr. and wife Lacey of Bloom, Bryan Becker, Newton, James Perry and wife Ashley and Cody Perry, all of Arkansas City; 3 sisters; Chastity Terrazas and husband Carlos, Cimarron, Alicia Vernon and husband Joshua, Roanoke, Texas and Chelsey Yeakel and husband Matthew, McPherson; father and mother-in-law, Joe and Diana Hoover, Lewis, Kansas.
Funeral Service were held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Minneola, with Pastor Kip Ryherd and Scott Tilley officiating. Burial was in the Bloom Cemetery, Bloom.
The family suggests memorials to Westin Hoover College Fund in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 459, Minneola, Kansas 67865.
She was born November 29, 1940 at Holden, Missouri, the daughter of Marvin and Eula (Donald) Myers. A longtime Minneola resident, she was a homemaker.
On June 14, 1959 she married Jimmie Joseph Perry at Bloom. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2014.
Survivors include: her son, Joe Perry and wife Jennifer, Arkansas City; 2 brothers, Donald Myers, Sagina, Texas and Junior Hibbs, Wagoner, Oklahoma; 4 sisters, her twin, Leota Pritchard, Bloom, Shirley Heffner, Arkansas City, Deloris Cleary, Arkansas City and Doris Haskell, Bloom; 4 grandchildren, Chastity Terrazas and husband Carlos, Cimarron, Joseph Perry, Jr. and wife Lacey, Bloom, James Perry and wife Ashley and Cody Perry and wife Kara all of Arkansas City.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Theron Myers; a sister, Dorothy “Dot” Wilson, a daughter, April Perry and a granddaughter, Jennifer Hoover.
Funeral will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Minneola United Methodist Church with Pastor Kip Ryherd officiating. Burial will follow in the Bloom Cemetery. Family will receive from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola.
The family suggests memorials to the Minneola District Hospital in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 459, Minneola, Kansas 67865.
Funeral service were held Monday, January 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the First Christian Church, Ashland, Kansas, interment at the Highland Cemetery, Ashland, Kansas Under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service Buffalo OK. & Ashland KS. www.wilkinsonfuneralservice.com to sign or send your condolences to the family.
He was born October 12, 1923 in Stratford, Oklahoma, the son of James Emmitt and Mary (McKeel) Wise. A longtime Minneola resident, he worked as a custom cutter until retirement.
On December 31, 1959 he married Dorothy M. Fuhrman in Meade, Kansas. She Survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his infant daughter, Linda Rae; 3 brothers, Wendall, Winford and Leonard; 2 sisters, Thelma and Milford.
Funeral Services were at 10:30 am Friday, January 15, 2016 at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola with Virgil White officiating. Burial was in the Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola.
The family suggests memorials to the Minneola Christian Church or the Minneola Long Term Care Unit in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 459, Minneola, Kansas 67865.
He was born July 26, 1941, at Ashland, Kansas, the son of Robert and Vivian (Thomas) Dorsey. As a youth he attended the Englewood, Kansas, school system graduating from Englewood High School. After graduation he went to work at Meade Manufacturing in Meade, after which he joined the United States Army, serving four years as a mechanic in the Core of Engineers which included a tour in Fulda, Germany. It was here he married is first wife, Nancy Feldman, on August 8, 1964. Upon his discharge, he began a career as a mechanic much of which was spent with Westfall GMC in Kansas City, Missouri.
On August 24th, 1984, he married Debra Bostock at Excelsior Springs Mo. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Jay Dorsey and wife Crystal of Golden, Colorado: a daughter, Jana Orth and husband Mark of Meade, Kansas: a stepson, Del Bostock and wife Shannon of Oak Creek Colorado and a stepdaughter, Christina Kent and husband Christopher of Palmer Alaska
Other survivors include: Two brothers, Scott Dorsey (wife, Terry) and Rex Dorsey (wife, Bonnie), eight grandchildren, Robin, Marie, Rebecca, Abigail, Michael, Loren, Kolby, and Aiden and five great grandchildren.
A celebration of Dan’s life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Excelsior Springs, Missouri in the spring, Dan’s favorite season. Internment will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri. Cremation has taken place.
At the age of two, Phyllis was given every child’s dream, a pony for Christmas. The pony was the start of a lifelong adventure of owning and showing Arabian horses for twenty-eight years. She shared this joy with her daughter, Crystal. Phyllis also raised and showed Wirehair Dachshunds and German Shorthaired Pointers. She was owned by many other four legged family members as well, and is survived by two cats, Mia and Rusty, AKA “Hell on Wheels”.
Phyllis was a freelance artist (she sold her first work of art at the age of four.) She illustrated two books. Her art also won many awards in stain glass, window displays, making costumes for both Arabian horses and their riders. Quilting was one of her favorite projects, having designed and completed over 100 quilts. One of her artistic joys was designing an award winning float for Fridays’ Council Tree Chapter, NSDAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and providing over 10,000 American flags passed out to bystanders at the Windsor, Colorado Harvest Festival Parades. Phyllis moved 31 times since 1960. Twenty eight of those moves were with her 1st husband, Arnold Evans. They spent three years as civilians in Germany. During her years in Germany she filled her time doing art and window displays for local businesses.
Arnold Evans and Phyllis have one daughter, Crystal Glatha Evans Trowbridge who is married to, Cary Trowbridge of Overland Park, Kansas. The Trowbridges have one daughter, Riley Trowbridge of Overland Park, Kansas. While in Germany, Phyllis met her 2nd husband, John Chatterton and in 1998 they were married in Wichita, Kansas in a very special barn. The remodeled barn was part of a beautiful Christmas Tree Farm. John and Phyllis have traveled extensively to the East coast, West coast, Alaska, Canada. They enjoyed all forms of travel, planes, trains, automobiles, and boats. She volunteered in many associations as she moved across the United States. Seven of those years were with the Kansas Humane Society. She did a TV show on Channel 10 in Wichita, Kansas. She designed booths for Arabian horse shows and dog shows. She presented talks and programs to schools about humane care and kindness to animals. She was a member and officer in the Wellington Colorado Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Phyllis was a member of Friday’s Council Tree Chapter, NSDAR through her ancestor Stephen Merritt who served from North Carolina.
Phyllis left her earthly home on November 29, 2015 at the Pathways Hospice Center, McKee Medical Center, Loveland, Colorado.
Phyllis is the fourth Riley generation to be buried in Highland Cemetery, in Ashland, Kansas. She joins her parents, Jesse and Glatha Nossaman Riley; her grandparents, Charles and Melissa Lowery Couch Riley; her great grandparents, James Hall Riley and Cassandra Morris Riley; and other Nossaman relatives. Her graveside service at Highland Cemetery will be held at “noon sharp” on Monday, December 7, 2015. You will need to be there to find out the significance of the time. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2015 and Wednesday, December 3, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Allnutt Drake Chapel, Fort Collins, Colorado. The family will be present from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. each day. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to an animal rescue organization or animal shelter of your choice. Please visit Phyllis’ online memorial at www.allnutt.com.
Graveside Service were held 12:00 noon Monday December 7, 2015 at Highland Cemetery Ashland, under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service.
Visitation will be at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola Wednesday, December 9 from 5 – 7 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at Minneola Christian Church Thursday, December 10 at 10:30 A.M. officiated by Virgil White. Burial will be in Appleton Township Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or Minneola Youth Hunt c/o Minnis Mortuary, Box 459, Minneola KS 67865.
The Urban family moved to Sitka, Kansas in April of 1926 where Jacob operated a grocery store in Sitka and later in Ashland. Delores attended Sitka Grade School. Her family moved to Ashland in 1942 where her father continued to operate Urban Grocery Store. Delores graduated from Ashland High School in 1944. She worked in her father’s grocery store.
She married John Warren Osborn on August 6, 1947 in Ashland, Kansas. To this union 6 children were born, Ronald John, Stephen Jay, David Warren, Jo Ann, Thomas James and Jacob Allen Osborn. Delores and John made their home in Ashland, operating Osborn Liquor Store until his death in October 1966. Delores continued operating the Liquor Store until 1976 when it was destroyed in an explosion caused by a gas leak. She then worked at Howell Insurance Agency and the Clark County Treasurers Office. In June 1985 she married Bob McIntyre and moved to Lawrence, Kansas. Bob and Delores enjoyed traveling before building a home in Goddard Kansas in 2002. They enjoyed 22 years of marriage until his death in June 2007.
After Bob’s death she moved into Wichita and later back to Ashland Kansas living at the Ashland Health Center until her death.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband John Warren Osborn, son Ronnie Osborn and her second husband Bob McIntyre, her sister Clemmie Dome, brothers Vic Urban, Ferdinand Urban and Hubert Urban, and step-daughter Kathy McIntyre.
She is survived by her sister Mary Jane (Sylvester) Breit of Wichita, Kansas; sons Stephen (Sharon) of Fredonia, Kansas, David (Teddi) of Ashland, Kansas, Jake (Julie) of Cimarron, Kansas and Tom of Great Falls, Montana and daughter JoAnn (Marvin) of Arvada, Colorado, Step daughter Debbie (Dennis) Zimmerman of Belle Plaine, Kansas and Step-son Don McIntyre of Lawrence, Kansas.; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and friends.
A vigil was held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The funeral service was Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s. Interment was at the Highland/St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorial donations made in Delores’ name may be made to the Ashland Health Center Senior Living, P.O. Box 188, Ashland, KS 67831.
He was born August 22, 1949 at Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Richard “Dick” and Jean (Moore) Keas. A Dodge City resident since 1990, moving from Fowler, he worked as a mechanic for Goff Motors for 18 years as well as Skaggs Motors, later working for Dodge City Salvage until retiring in 2011. He also owned and operated R&B Cycle in Dodge City.
He was a member of ABATE District 7 where he served as District Representative for 15 years. He enjoyed guns, racing and watching cooking shows.
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He married Connie Funk in 1991. She survives.
Other survivors include: his daughters, Michele Stubblefield and husband Mitch, Fowler and Nikki Thornburg and husband Alan, Fowler; his mother, Jean, Bullhead City, Arizona; 2 brothers, Joe Keas and wife Shelby, Blair, Nebraska and Bob Keas and wife Noreen, Bullhead City, Arizona; a sister, Suzie Lovelett and husband Paul, Charlotte, North Carolina; step brothers and sisters, Nancy Dudley and husband Gerald, Blair, Nebraska, Suzanne Crook and husband Carl, Omaha, Nebraska, Al Heisner, Jr. and wife Carmen, Denton, Texas, Judy Petterson and husband Jarry, Ceresco, Nebraska and Merri Ausherman and husband Gordon, Blair, Nebraska; and 4 grandchildren, Payton Rickers, Cierra Stubblefield, Macy Cunningham and Nathanial Cunningham.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Friday, November 20, 2015 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with David Johnson officiating. Friends may sign the register from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.
The family suggests memorials to ABATE or Hospice of the Prairie both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com
Waneta and Leonard made their home on their farm west of Bloom where they reared two children: Leonard Terry and Jeanette. Besides working the land, they were active in Kansas Farm Bureau, where they made many close friends.
A long-time member of the Minneola United Methodist Church, Toots found many ways to be involved in her church community. In early years she and Merle Weddle (her sister-in-law) organized a camp for young girls at Scott City each summer, making the decision to do so because they recognized that while boys had camp opportunities, similar ones for girls did not exist.
Learning about the Bible was important to Toot’s faith, as can be seen in the numerous color-coded pages in her Bible and marginal notes. She completed the Menninger Bible course, a four-year, systematic exploration of the Bible popular in Kansas. In addition to studying the Bible, Toots participated in the church choir for many years.
When Toots and Leonard moved from the family farm to Minneola, she quickly instructed Leonard to erect bird feeders and a Martin house so that she could watch the birds from her kitchen windows, which she regularly did. With binoculars in one hand and a bird book in the other, she spent hours studying and identifying the numerous birds who found sustenance at her feeders and water in her bird bath.
Toots had a creative bent that she fed through painting and sewing. Her grandchildren fondly remember learning to paint ceramic pieces that were usually fired in the neighbor’s kiln. And, she was interested in Weddle genealogy, which she diligently researched, organizing newspaper clipping and pictures and family trees into folders and binders.
In her final days at the Minneola Long Term Care facility, Toots was comforted by the moon’s presence. She asked that her bed be situated so that she could see the moon while lying in bed and she often remarked about it, especially thrilled when the clear Kansas skies revealed a full moon.
Waneta, who was preceded in death by Leonard in February, 2000, and her brother, “Bud” Clevenger , will be missed by numerous friends and family. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Sharon Weddle of Bloom, Kansas; and daughter, Jeanette Besthorn of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Additionally, she is survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grand children.
Suggested memorials are to the Minneola Long Term Care Facility or the Minneola United Methodist Church.
Gail met her husband Craig A. Smith in Manhattan, KS where they were married on June 20, 1982.Together they raised their two sons Michael Lynn Smith and Jeffrey Chad Smith. Gail loved her family first and foremost and was an incredible Mom, grandmother and wife. She enjoyed life and made it a joy with her quick wit, humor and smile on her face. She was known for always greeting everyone with a good morning, smile and positive attitude. Gail was a compassionate person who looked after many family, friends, co-workers and genuinely cared for the people in her life. For 15 years she was employed with Sears in Manhattan in various positions. In those positions she was a mentor and a safe haven for the numerous young people that she employed. She was the mom away from home that would give them comfort and advice while to college and trying to work to support themselves. Many were the gatherings at the Smith house for the kids that were not able to go home and spend the holidays with their family. Gail also made impacts with the other working friendships at the K-State Alumni Association, Stonecreek Family Physicians, Tillman Associates and Steel & Pipe Supply Company.
Gail loved reading. With a different novel in every room, books were her greatest escape. Her love of animals was known to anyone who knew her.
Diagnosed with colon cancer in October 2004. She fought it with a vengeance and showed all who knew her amazing strength, grace, humor, wisdom and love through her battle, and was determined to win the fight.
We will always remember Gail for the strong, caring person that she was and her ability to persevere throughout all of the challenges of her life with the same sense of humor, wit, smile and laugh she was known for.
She is preceded in death by her father (Cyrus Estes Maxfield ) and step father (Porter Burgess).
Surviving of the home is her husband: Craig A. Smith (Westmoreland, KS); son: Michael Smith and wife Christine (Templeton) Smith and their children Cameron and Payton (Thornton, CO); son: Jeffrey Smith (Parkville, MO); mother: Helen Burgess (Newton KS) and siblings: Bud Maxfield and his family (Minneola, KS), Donnie Burgess (Newton, KS) , Debbie (Burgess) Matz and her family (Hesston, KS) and Scott Burgess (Eagle Ridge, CO). She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Pastor Stephen Henderson officiating. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Appleton Township Cemetery south of Minneola, Kansas with her cousin Michael McInteer officiating.
On-line condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website located at www.ymlfuneralhome.com.
A memorial has been established for the Good Shepherd Hospice House. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Landy graduated from Minneola High School. Following graduation from Ft. Hays State University, he worked in the automotive industry in Hutchinson and Dodge City. In 1991, he moved to Greenville, South Carolina where he was manager for one of the family’s boot stores, Pistol Creek West Western Wear. For the past 5 years he was employed at the Pistol Creek West Store in Columbia, South Carolina.
Survivors include his twin sister, Lynda Linder of Lindsborg, Kansas; sister, Sandra Craft of Caldwell, Kansas; brothers, Robert of Seven Oaks, South Carolina and Dennis of Brownfield, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials suggested to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060
Memorial services will be held in Minneola, Kansas at a later date.
His folks settled in Derby, KS in 1954 where he attended school. Philip and family help start Derby First Christian Church. He played guitar, sang and taught bible lessons.
At age 13 Philip learned machining and welding skills at Wichita State University Wind Tunnel where his father worked. Work life came early and it allowed him to pursue his passion for motorcycles and he became a motocross racer.
Philip earned a Drafting Degree and later pilot’s license. His Flight Check instructor encouraged him to seek a flying career. This led him to work at Cessna Aircraft as both machinist and a pilot to ferry airplanes. His love of flying was shared with family and friends.
Philip joined Boeing Aircraft in 1973 as a tooling machinist. He later earned a Business Certificate in Leadership from Wichita State University and was a Training and Safety leader. Also worked at Spirit Aerosystems for two years until retirement in 2006.
Family adventures were always exciting whether by air or land to historic sights and places less traveled.
He was a gentle spirit, true friend, wonderful storyteller, quick humored, family historian and master of fair dealings.
Family and friends please join us to celebrate Philip’s life at the First Christian Church, 507 N Highland St, Ashland KS, 67831 on Oct. 10th at 1:00 pm. Luncheon will follow at 2:00 pm. Service arrangements by the Ashland Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
On May 12, 1956 he married Althea B. Ancalade at Dodge City.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and infant son, David, 2 brothers, Edwin and Robert, and 2 sisters, Doris Henderson and Donna Faye Harden.
Survivors include his wife Althea, son Tony Jacques and wife Lois of Mahaska, KS; daughter, Cherie Harley and husband Gary of Garden City; and 4 grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Minneola United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Kip Ryherd. Visitation is 6 – 8 P.M. Thursday at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola. Committal Services will be held at 3:30 PM at the Englewood Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Minneola Home Town Market (freezer replacement fund) or to Habitat for Humanity c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola KS 67865.
Melvin served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961. He took great pride in serving his country before returning home where he started working several jobs. One particular Summer, Fred Pratt, owner of Pratt Ranch, told Melvin he would hire him just for that Summer. Forty years later Melvin retired from the ranch having worked for Fred and then Joe. He loved farming and life on the ranch and was a dedicated, hardworking man. In addition, having been raised in the Catholic Church, he was a member of the Saint Frances Cabrini Church and Knights of Columbus in Hoxie, Kansas.
Melvin liked to keep things simple and uncomplicated. Along with his love for farming he was also an avid gardener. In fact, he even planted a garden in his entire front yard. He was a good neighbor who never knew a stranger and wherever he went, he made friends, always finding the good in anybody and any situation. He loved dogs and always had at least one if not more, but the greatest love of his life was his daughters, Holly, Bonnie, and Michelle. He was forever proud of each and every one of them.
Left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Holly Addis and husband Chad of Kansas City, Missouri, Bonnie Munk of Gunnison, Colorado, and Michellle Clowdis and husband Josh of Minneola, Kansas; his significant other, Edith Stapleton of Minneola; brother, Paul Munk and wife Josie of Menlo, Kansas; sisters, Zita Schamberger of Hoxie, Kansas, Rosie Stover of Colby, Kansas, Betty Racette and husband Danny of Colby, Kansas, Agnes Holzmeister and husband Donald of Colby, Kansas, Ruth Kratzer and husband Bruce of Lake Wood, Washington, and Pauline Hoff and husband Don of Dallas, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Rosemary Munk; and brothers, Lester Munk and Lawrence Munk.
Services were held Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, at 10:30 A.M., in Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials are to the Melvin B. Munk Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Online condolences may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
It is written, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Melvin sowed the seed of love into the lives of family and friends alike. Although he will be greatly missed, we rejoice as he now reaps a bountiful harvest of love that will never fail with his heavenly father.
Family has suggested memorial to the Saint Joseph Church and Ashland Health Center.
Vigil service was held Monday, September 28, 2015, at 6:00 pm at the Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Saint Joseph Catholic Church, were Father Kola Prakash officiating, Jan Fast pianist, Casketbearer Don Thielen, James Brown, Adam, Elliot, George Krier, Jeff Krier, and Michael Schatz. Honorary Casketbearers Francis Thielen. Interment at the Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service, Buffalo, Oklahoma.
Ronald graduated from Minneola High School in 1944 and served in the US Army from 1945 – 1946. He was a member of the Minneola United Methodist Church and had served as a Director on the CMS Electric Cooperative Board.
On April 8, 1950 he married Jean Elizabeth Donnell at Oklahoma City. She died May 19, 2008.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Cathy, and a brother Edmund.
Survivors include his son, Randy (Shelly) of Minneola and daughter Cindy Wischoff of Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Minneola United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Kip Ryherd. Burial followed at Appleton Township Cemetery with Military Rites presented by VFW Post #1714 of Dodge City and the National Guard Honors Team.
Memorials are suggested to the Church or Hospice of the Prairie c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola KS 67865.
Dub attended Ashland Schools and graduated with the Class of 1970. He also attended Liberal Vo-Tech in Liberal, Ks.
On June 2, 1973 he married Cathy Herman. To this union was born a daughter Kami Leigh and a son Jason Kaleb. They divorced.
While in Protection Dub was employed by Ralph Shrauner, The Protection Coop and was a volunteer fireman. He was also employed by the John Moore Ranch of the Lexington Community.
Dub married Carol Sinclair in 1989. They divorced.
On Dec. 31, 1994 Dub married Deb Heronemus and to this union was born two sons Brett and Kasey . They owned and operated D and D Coachworks in Meade as an auto mechanic and body repair business.
Besides his wife and sons Brett and Kasey of the home Dub is survived by daughter Kami Day of Lakin, Ks. and son Jason Holler and wife Misty of Kismet,Ks. A sister LeJean Hanes, Trenton, Mo., Aunt Beth and Uncle Don Watson, Wichita, Ks., Aunt Joyce Puyear, Boulder, Colo. and grandchildren Sierra Swank and Kaden Day Lakin, Ks.
Dub was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, infant brother Garry and bother in law Gary Hanes.
Funeral services were held August 27 at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church with burial in the Church Cemetery, rural Meade.
Lot is preceded in death by his parents Lot and Ruth Taylor and his sister Katherine Black.
Left to carry on his legacy is his wife Loraine Taylor of Woodward, OK; his daughter Kristin Marie Friesen and husband Al of Guthrie, OK; two grandsons Benjamin Friesen, Jacob Friesen and wife Alyssa; one granddaughter Sarah Dablemont and husband Alexandre; two cousins Charlene Smith and Marlene Smith; one great grandchild; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday September 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the CrossPointe Church, Mooreland, Oklahoma with burial following on Saturday September 5, 2015 at 10:30 at Highland Cemetery, Ashland, Kansas. Condolences may be made to the family & Memorial Tribute viewed at shawfuneralhome.net. Shaw Funeral Home of Vici
She was born June 8, 1936, at Arlington, Washington, the daughter of Alma L. and Elsie May (Mossier) Whitman. A longtime resident of the Northwest, she was a bookkeeper.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilts, making teddy bears, playing the piano, camping, fishing, and gardening.
On October 12, 1953, she married Arthur R. Barrett at Marysville, Washington. He passed away in 2007.
Survivors include: A son, Arthur R. “Art” Barrett, Jr. and wife Maureen of Englewood, Kansas
She is preceded in death by her husband; a son, Wesley Barrett; a brother Marlin Whitman; and a sister Alberta.aa
Private family services will be held at a later date as cremation has taken place.
Jim served his country for 22 years in the US Navy. He was a Naval Aviator and obtained the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
On June 12, 1971, Jim married Frances Willard in Jacksonville, Florida. After Jim retired from the Navy, the couple made their home in Ashland. Jim was self-employed in general light construction.
Jim was a member of Christ’s Church of Ashland. He sat on the boards of Christ’s Church of Ashland, VAM and Pioneer-Krier Museum. He was a valued volunteer at the annual Methodist Men’s Groundhog Supper.
Proceeding Jim in death were his parents; his mother-in-law Mary L. Willard; and nephew Donnie Baker. He is survived by his wife Frances; his brother Jerry Baker; his sister Pat Benear; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Ashland United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made to the Independence Fund, 330 Coosaw Way, #1, Ridgeland, SC 29936, or online at www.independencefund.org
His strong work ethic started at an early age, where he delivered milk for his family before going to school and that hard work continued throughout his entire life. He always put his family first. He was a generous person who would stop whatever he was doing to help someone in need.
Jack was an avid sports fan, who played several sports in his younger years and proudly cheered on his children in their sports endeavors. He was proud to be a supporter of Yankees baseball and KU basketball. He enjoyed playing (and cheating in) cards with his family. Jack had a great sense of humor and his storytelling ability captured our attention and left us in laughter. He had the good fortune of taking many wonderful trips, but his favorite spot was the Colorado Rockies.
He loved people and never met a stranger. He constantly reminded others that his family was the absolute best thing in his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Noda Boyd, infant son, James Allen, and son-in-law, Ron Schreiner.
Family members left to celebrate his life include his wife of 71 years, Idabelle Boyd, brother Hurshal, children, Joyce (Randy) Trease, Barbara Schreiner, Brenda (Vic Druten) Boyd, Duane (Mary) Boyd, John (Beth Cramer) Boyd, Brian (Alice) Boyd, 9 grandchildren, Michael, Shane, Ryan, Jason, Chad, Allison, Ian, Anna, and Emma, and 13 great grandchildren.
Jack was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, who will be dearly missed. We will carry him in our hearts forever.
The family would like to thank Mennonite Friendship Communities and Hospice of Reno County for their support and care.
Cremation has taken place and a private memorial will be planned at a later date at the Ebenezer Cemetery, Burns, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Reno County Veterans’ Memorial, in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502. To leave a message for the family, visit: www.Hutchinsonfc.com.
Funeral services were held on August 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church, Ashland, Kansas, Rev Rick Branson officiating, Charlene Hughes, organist, Pixie Goodnight singing “How Great Thou Art” Congregation singing “Beyond the Sunset” and “When We All Get To Heaven”. Interment at the Englewood Cemetery, Englewood, Kansas, with Military Grave Rites by VFW of Ashland, Kansas.
Services entrusted to Wilkinson Funeral Service Buffalo, Oklahoma. www.wilkinsonfuneralservice.com to sign or send your condolences to the family.
Most of her grade school years were spent in a one-room country school, which was one and half miles from her home. For her eighth grade and freshman year of high school she attended St. Mary’s of the Plains Academy in Dodge City, Kansas. She then returned to Ashland High School and graduated from there in 1933. She attended Emporia State Teachers College for one year and dropped out for a year. Then she returned to college to get her life certificate to teach. For the next three years she taught at a one-room country school west of Ashland. Her first year of teaching she had seven students, seven grades, and all boys. She then returned to Emporia State and graduated from there in 1941 with a B.S. degree in primary education. For the next two years she taught at the State School for the Blind in Jamesville, Wisconsin.
When World War II started she joined the Marine Corps. She was discharged when the war was over. She then went to Hartford, Connecticut and worked with the blinded American veterans returning from the war.
She met her husband there and was married in 1946. The family moved to Gadsden, Alabama, where her son William Robert was born. The family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1952. The first three years there they owned a Red Goose children’s shoe store. After they sold the store Florence went to work at Sandia Laboratories, a Federal Government installation. After twenty-three years she retired in 1980. In 2005, she moved to the Seville Retirement home in Orem, Utah to be near her nephew, Ray Folks, and family. In 2011 she spent a few month’s living with her grandniece, Melanie Johnson and family, before moving to Latter Days Assisted Living in Santaquin, Utah; where she resided until her death.
We will miss you “Aunt Sis”!
Geraldine was born July 11, 1919 in Minneola, KS, the daughter of Frank D. and Laura L. (Monson) Hatcher. She attended schools in Minneola and graduated from Minneola High School. She married Raymond Fristoe in 1943, he preceded her in death. She later married Neill Roy George in 1961 in Minneola, KS. He also preceded her in death.
She spent many years as a homemaker and was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star- St. Bernard Chapter 97 of Dodge City, KS. She enjoyed sewing, especially quilting, and collecting sunflower and frog memorabilia. She was an avid story teller and appreciated time spent with family and friends.
Her survivors include, 3 step-daughters: Ann Whipple (Richard), Rathdrum, ID, Gayle Barns, Mullberry, AR, Sandy Hank (Lonie), Liberty, MO; a niece, Sandra Ellis (Wilbur), Granada, CO; 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She is also preceded in death by 4 brothers: Fay, F.D., E.L. Shug, and Fontelle.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside services with Order of Eastern Star burial services for Geraldine will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015, at the Minneola Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to the Order of Eastern Star-St. Bernard Chapter 97, Dodge City, KS, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.
Geraldine was born July 11, 1919 in Minneola, KS, the daughter of Frank D. and Laura L. (Monson) Hatcher. She attended schools in Minneola and graduated from Minneola High School. She married Raymond Fristoe in 1943, he preceded her in death. She later married Neill Roy George in 1961 in Minneola, KS. He also preceded her in death.
She spent many years as a homemaker and was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star- St. Bernard Chapter 97 of Dodge City, KS. She enjoyed sewing, especially quilting, and collecting sunflower and frog memorabilia. She was an avid story teller and appreciated time spent with family and friends.
Her survivors include, 3 step-daughters: Ann Whipple (Richard), Rathdrum, ID, Gayle Barns, Mullberry, AR, Sandy Hank (Lonie), Liberty, MO; a niece, Sandra Ellis (Wilbur), Granada, CO; 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She is also preceded in death by 4 brothers: Fay, F.D., E.L. Shug, and Fontelle.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside services with Order of Eastern Star burial services for Geraldine will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015, at the Minneola Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to the Order of Eastern Star-St. Bernard Chapter 97, Dodge City, KS, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.
Following his army discharge Milton decided to take advantage of the GI Bill. He enrolled at Panhandle (OK) A. & M, Goodwell, OK. He graduated in May 1958 with a Bachelor of Science in Elem. Education. The following September he began a teaching career at Washington Elem. in Liberal, Kansas. That year the Liberal Unified School #480 had hired several young, beginning teachers. Among them was a beginning teacher at another school, Doris Charlene Randall, from Ashland. They were married two years later, August 10, 1960. To this union was born their son, Randall Milton, February 4, 1964.
After attending classes for several summers at Southwestern Oklahoma State U., Weatherford, OK, Milton earned his Masters of Education Degree, and became Principal at Washington Elem. in Liberal. His entire educational career was spent with Unified School District #480 in Liberal. In addition to serving as principal at Washington, he also served as principal at two other schools, Southlawn Elementary and McDermott Elementary. Milton was a firm believer in education and was constantly encouraging and praising students. Milton retired from USD#480 in May 1993, and when Charlene retired in 1994 they moved to Ashland.
He was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church.
Along the way Milton developed another love – the love of gardening. It was reflected in every aspect of his life. He couldn’t beautify the whole world, but wherever his world was, he intended to make it a place of beauty and tranquility. His happiest moments were working in his flower beds and with his roses in particular. Of great satisfaction to him was to observe people enjoying the little garden in downtown Ashland.
Milton was actively involved in the Pioneer-Krier Museum. He loved to tell museum visitors about many of the collections, displays, and artifacts. He also thoroughly enjoyed times when friends just stopped by the museum to visit. The coffee pot was always on.
Preceding Milton in death were his parents and his brother Orton. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Charlene; his son, Randall Milton and wife Kathryn; two grandchildren, Nicholas Randall and Holly Madeline; nieces, Deana Kay Hughes and Darla Jean Harris, and nephew Orton Zane Hughes.
Services were held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Ashland United Methodist Church. Interment was at Highland Cemetery. Military honors provided by the Willard Aldridge VFW Post 7770 of Ashland. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorials given in Milton’s name may be made to the Pioneer-Krier Museum, P.O. Box 862, Ashland, KS 67831.
LouJene was a member of the Friends Church at Fowler and VFW Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Carla Ashton, granddaughters Amber, Lena and Amanda and a great granddaughter Jinnie Lynn.
She is survived by 3 sons: Jerry Donley of Rossville GA, Lee Donley and wife Glenda of Omaha NE, and Rick Donley and wife Alma of Parsons, KS; 2 daughters: Lynn Donley of Minneola and Margrett Donley and Dale Crump of Vancouver, BC; 16 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.
Funeral Services are 10:30 A.M. Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the Friends Church in Fowler officiated by Pastor Dennis McDowell. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola. Burial will be at Appleton Township Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Fowler Nursing Home or to the Church c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola KS 67865.
He was a Customer Service Rep. for Centera Bank of Dodge City. He graduated from Minneola High School in 2004 and then attended NWOSU at Alva, OK and then UCO in Edmund. He was a member of Grace Community Church of Dodge City and was an avid Relay for Life supporter.
Joshua married Amy Burrows on December 30, 2008 at Edmund, OK. She survives. Other survivors include his parents, Ron and Ranae Riley of Minneola; a brother Austin Riley of Ulysses and a sister Madison Riley of Hutchinson; maternal grandmother Eldean Mings of Englewood; paternal grandmother Alta Riley of Derby; mother and father-in-law Bill and Diane Burrows of Prescott Valley AZ.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, J.T. Riley; maternal grandfather, Alvie Mings; and Amy’s grandmother, Sandra Burrows.
Memorial Service is 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Grace Community Church of Dodge City with Pastor Kirk Larson officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Relay for Life (Ford County) or to the Church c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola KS 67865.
He married Marjorie M. Murphy June 1, 1951.
At age 5 and for the next 10 years Clancy spent his summers with his mother in a cabin hand built by his father in the mountains in Colorado. While his father was pastoring in Kansas, his mother found relief from her respiratory illness and he explored the mountains with his beloved dog Teezer. He attended Ashland High School and was drafted his senior year to serve in World War II. He worked at the Citizens State Bank for 53 years.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ashland.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Mae Cummings and husband Willard, Dodge City, Janis Ann Denton and husband Greg, also of Dodge City, Doris G. Mullendore, Ashland; 12 grandchildren and 1 step-granddaughter; 16 great grandchildren and 5 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Margie and sister, Janis J. Bartley.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Ashland United Methodist Church. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Ashland. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church Children’s Playground Fund, P.O. Box 686, Ashland, KS 67831.
On April 18, 1959 she married Carl McGonigle at Dodge City. He died January 10, 2012.
She is survived by her daughter, Theresa McGonigle, Ashland; 3 sons: David and wife Lorraine, Calvin and Brian all of Ashland; brother, Lloyd Mueller of La Junta, Colorado; sister, Mary Harper of Dodge City; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Jason and two brothers, Robert and Johnny.
Graveside Services and Inurnment will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Highland Cemetery, Ashland, KS. Memorials are suggested to Ashland Senior Center c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 516, Bucklin KS 67834.
On May 19, 1960 she married Wayne Strodtman at Pueblo. He died March 11, 2014.
She is survived by her son Mike of Bucklin; mother Margaret Eagleton; and two sisters, Phyllis Wischer and Paulette Poncar all of Denver; and 3 grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, father, son Scott, brother Harold and a sister Ann Craft.
Graveside Services and Interment were held 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 30th at the Lexington Township Cemetery officiated by Gary Bennett.
Family has suggested memorial contributions to the Scott Strodtman Family or to Harry Hynes Hospice both in care of Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 516, Bucklin KS 67834.
Antonio was born in Tabasco Zacatecas, Mexico on September 25, 1932. He was a very young boy when he began his search for the “American Dream”. He had many stories about how he crossed to the USA over 300 times. He decided to make Texas his home in the early 1970’s. He later moved to Gate, Oklahoma to work at a dairy. Oh how those cows loved him! He must have been tired of so many adventures because he did not venture very far and decided to make Englewood his home. It became a place where family and friends knew they were always welcome.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maria, and his children: Librada of Dumas, TX; Valentin of Englewood, KS; Lupe of Garden City, KS (children Alondra, Yuliana, and Selena); Grandchildren: Ramon of Ashland, KS (wife Rhonda, children Maebon and Justin); Angelica of Dodge City, KS(husband Javier, children Alexa and Bianey); and many friends and family too numerous to list but not forgotten.
Antonio is reunited with his parents, and son Ramon and daughter-in-law Lydia.
Many thanks to the kind-hearted nurses and doctors at the Cancer Center of Kansas and Medical Heights Medical Center in Dodge City, and The Heartland Cancer Center and St. Catherine Hospice Care in Garden City. Thanks as well to friends and family who left no stone unturned in helping in every way possible.
Funeral arrangements are being made by Myatt- Ashland Funeral Home. Services took place at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ashland, Kansas on Wednesday, June 17 at 10:00am. A rosary and vigil was scheduled for Tuesday at 7:00pm. Burial services were at the Englewood Community Cemetery.
The family requests memorials made to the Englewood Community Cemetery. C/O Joyce Walker, PO Box 167, Englewood, KS 67840
She was born in Sublette, Kansas, and attended school at Sublette. Marjorie married Ralph E. Myrick on October 5, 1941. He passed away January 13, 1966. She was a homemaker and a wonderful mother and grandmother.
A strong Christian, she was a member of the Minneola United Methodist Church and loved to listen to gospel music. She was an avid gardener, loved to fish, collect rocks and read. Marjorie enjoyed visiting with family and friends and visited those at the nursing home and hospital. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed teasing those around her.
Family meant everything to her and she loved seeing her children and grandchildren whenever possible. She was loved for her sense of humor by the staff at Minneola LTC and will be missed by them very much.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, Rex, Max, and Ted Cummings; and one sister, Ferne Straney. She is survived by two daughters, Diane Arnold, Canton, and Cheryl (Jim) Bennett of Minneola. She leaves five grandchildren, Christina Bennett, Jon (Heidi) Bennett, Walter (Angela) Arnold, Galva; Jason Arnold (Angela Janzen), Canton; David Arnold (Kay Jordan), Canton; twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Steve held a variety of jobs over the years including working at the Standard filling station, the City of Ashland, Fairmont foods and delivering EFD and Winters freight in Ashland, Protection and Coldwater. He also painted oil field equipment with Robert McNickle, mowed lawns with John Solida, worked for Rus Hensley Construction, Ashland Feed and Seed and the Red Hills Kountry Store. Steve and his brother, Ivan, co-owned the Phillips 66 in Ashland.
Volunteering many hours at the Ashland Golf Course, Steve also served on the board of the Ashland Golf Course, was a member of the Ashland JC’s and was an Ashland Volunteer Firefighter.
For the past 20 years Steve and Sheryl have enjoyed life together watching their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow.
Preceding Steve in death were his parents and a sister, Kay Young. Left as survivors are Steve’s spouse, Sheryl McPhail; his children, Todd (Lisa) Preisner of Americus, KS, Rick (Jackie) Preisner of Ashland, Jana (John) Wilt of Great Bend, KS, Jeremy (Allison) McPhail and Missy (Curt) Cramer all of Ashland; his grandchildren, AJ (Kat) Preisner, Farren (Matt) Niblack, Nicole Preisner, Lakota Preisner, Blake Wilt, Lakin Preisner, Trey Preisner, Trista Wilt, Tee Preisner, Montana McPhail, Austin Cramer, Hayden McPhail, Kenzie Cramer and Landen McPhail; his great grandchildren, Molly McPhail, Vada Niblack and Ember Preisner; his brother Ivan (Donna) Preisner of Seward, KS; his sister Janet (Dennis) Sharp of Holcomb, KS; nieces, nephews and many friends.
Services will be Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the First Christian Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorial donations made in Steve’s name may be made to the Ashland Golf Course, P.O. Box 398, Ashland, KS 67831.
On April 16, 1977 she married Gordon L. Miller at Greensburg. He died August 5, 2006.
She is preceded in death by her father, husband, and a sister, Debbie Klein.
Sandra is survived by 3 sons: Michael Stonehouse, Timothy and Chris Miller all of Ashland; a daughter, Carrie Hall of Protection; mother Charlotte Martin of Greensburg; brother Daniel Martin of Pratt and sister Barb Connaway of Republic, Missouri; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 22, 2015 at First Christian Church in Ashland officiated by Nicholas Johnson. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 P.M. on Thursday at the Church. Graveside Services & Interment will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Greensburg at 2:00 P.M. following the services in Ashland. Memorials are suggested to Ashland Public Schools c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 516, Bucklin KS 67834.
Nancy explored many career options, finally settling on dispatcher, which she felt was her calling. Nancy spent many years responding to the needs of the community as an emergency communications dispatcher for police, fire, and EMS; she worked for both Comanche and Clark County Sheriff’s departments, retiring from Clark County in 2005.
Over the years, Nancy could be found serving in leadership roles for 4-H, Boy Scout, and Girl Scout Troops. To nurture her creative soul, Nancy explored many hobbies such as painting, wood-working, and gardening, but many will likely most remember her craftsmanship as a master baker and cake decorator.
As her faithful companion Happy can attest, she loved animals. She would provide care regardless of leg count, fur, scale, feather, or size. A trait that has been passed to her children and grandchildren.
Although she became homebound, she continued to explore the world through reading, television, and the internet. It is during this period she acquired a taste for the Big Bang Theory, watched grandchildren grow, and provided family and friends with the most up to date weather information.
A few more things about Nancy…she preferred More Red’s for most of her life refusing to give them up, until ultimately forced to do so. To her, Big Mac’s were the original and only chain burger worth driving almost an hour for. An aficionado of coffee, she tried those fancy flavors, but ultimately returned to Folger’s black, which hot, iced, or luke-warm could be found in the same “perfect” travel cup for as long as most can remember. She finished nearly every phone conversation dispensing words of wisdom, “give each other a hug.”
Those who may have had the opportunity to witness the Graham Pressure Cooker in action, those wish they had, or those who ran from the hissing of the pressure relief valve, are encouraged to share via email: grahampressurecooker@gmail.com. Where the secret to perfect corned beef and cabbage may be debated. While credit may have been given to a 1960’s pressure cooker, the trick may have been in the ingredient added after witnesses left the kitchen, her unique if not hard, love.
The family gathered privately, Sunday, May 17, 2015.
Now for those formal in nature and genealogy enthusiasts. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents: William C More and LaVerne (Winner) More, ex-husbands: Paul M Brattain and Jack H Graham. She is survived by children: Shirley Brattain, Robert Brattain, Vicky Brattain, Nancy “Karen” (Graham) Barboza, and Gerald M Graham; son-in-law: Marcus A Barboza; daughter-in-law: Jennifer A Graham; grandchildren: Alexandria N (Davis) Willyard, Christopher S Davis, and Olivia B Graham; great-grandchild: Zandeleigh M Willyard; sisters: Sharon (More) Munson, Barbara (More) Tuesca, and Virginia Schoonmaker; and dearest friend: Verda Colter.
In lieu of flowers or memorials, give someone a hug, or buy someone less fortunate a Big Mac.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by two brothers, Duane and wife Sheryl of Cimarron, Kansas, Stephen and wife Joni of Dallas, Texas, two sisters, Karen of Overland Park, Kansas, Susan and husband Wendell Brown, of Canyon, Texas. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews as well as additional family and friends.
The family suggests that memorials be made to The Shepherd’s Center, P.O. Box 249, Cimarron, Kansas 67835.
No funeral service will be held as cremation has occurred. A private inurnment will be at Highland Cemetery, Ashland, Kansas. Arrangements by the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
They lived in Lexington Township where he attended school through the 2nd grade. After the schools consolidated, he attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Ashland, KS for 3 years. He completed primary and secondary school at Ashland Elementary and High School (1963). He participated in all sports and most school activities in high school. He was actively involved in 4-H, raising an occasional grand champion steer.
Afterwards, he attended Kansas State University for a while and worked, also doing some rodeo. He was drafted into the US Army and served in Vietnam as Sgt., 25th Inf. Div. from 1966-1968. He was stationed at the 25th Inf. Div. Headquarters in Cu Chi, Vietnam, outside Saigon. His division was involved in fighting the Tet Counteroffensive of 1968 before he was discharged. He received the Vietnam Campaign Award with three Bronze Star Awards, in addition to a number of other awards.
After the military, he graduated from Aims College in Greeley, Colorado with an Associate’s Degree in Arts and Sciences, 1970.
Thereafter, Bob was a cattleman and worked in the livestock industry for a number of years, frequently in partnership with his father, Harold Daily. He became interested in competitive calf/steer roping with his friends, and also competed in Cheyenne Frontier Days’ Rodeos. He later turned to horse training and breeding and then spent most of his time living in Oklahoma (also living in New Mexico for a while). Horses were his real interest and passion in life. He had a unique understanding of the personality and psychology of horses. He was a long-standing member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Bob was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Joanna Daily. His daughter, Whitney Daily and family, Woodbridge VA, and his stepson, Clint Coover and his family, Dallas TX, survive him. His brother, Jim Daily and family Ashland KS, and sister, Donna Daily and family, Charleston SC, also survive him. Bob has been a member of the Catholic community wherever he has lived.
Services will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ashland, KS, on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 10:30 AM. Graveside services will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Ashland, KS, following the services. Arrangements entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St Joseph’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 577 or the VFW, P.O. Box 303, both in Ashland KS 67831.
Retta married Harvey Thompson and to this union three children were born; Randy, Vickie and Teena. In 1960, Retta married Marion Stebens and to this union three children were born; Melody, Larry and Stacey.
In September 1967, Retta and Marion moved from Liberal to Ashland with his job as an oil field operator for Graham Michaelis. Retta remained in Ashland until her passing on April 16, 2015.
After raising her children, Retta worked at the Ashland Nursing Home for 20+ years. She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and sitting around laughing and telling stories. More than anything Retta loved following her kids and grandkids playing sports over the many years, as they all attended Ashland school.
Retta is survived by her children, Randy and Janet Thompson and Vickie Thompson all of Liberal, KS, Melody Stebens of Ashland, KS, Larry and Mary Stebens of Buffalo, OK and Stacey and Sandra Stebens of Ashland; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Trevor and Renee Thompson and Dylan, Ashley and Ethan, Teresa and Jon Andrade and Bailey, Ella and Harper, Misti and Rob McLain and William, Olivia and Fiona, Mandi and Heath Cain and Brynlee and Branson, Jesse and Alicia Stebens and Ryan and Reece, Josh Stebens and Emily, Collin and Sophie, Danielle and Kyle Culwell and Kale, Austin Stebens, Preston Stebens and Gavin, and Corey and Chance Stebens; and many friends and family members.
Preceding Retta in death were her infant daughter, Teena Marie; her sister; her parents; and her husband Marion who passed away on April 2, 1998.
Memorial donations made in Retta’s name may be made to the Ashland Health Center, P.O. Box 188, Ashland, KS 67831
A family and friends visitation was held at the Ashland Church of God on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 pm with a memorial service at 4:00 pm. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
She was a former retail sales clerk for JC Penny and a former, longtime resident of Dumas, Texas.
On July 4, 1939 she married Loren W. Moore at Meade, Kansas.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 am on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Minnis Mortuary Chapel, Minneola, KS with Roger Kirkhart officiating. Graveside services and Internment will be held at 2 pm at the Knowles, OK Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Iola Moore Fund in care of Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola, KS 67865.
He was a lifetime resident of Clark County and served the country in World War II in the US Navy.
On August 12, 1946 he married Ruth Elisa Riecker at Minneola. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2003.
He is survived by: his daughter, Ann Schlichting; granddaughter, Ruth Ann (Tyler) Knox; and 2 great grandchildren, Brayden and Charlotte, all of Minneola.
Graveside services were held at 1 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Bucklin, Kansas Cemtery with Rev. Kip Ryherd officiating.
The family welcomes memorials to the Minneola Long Term Care Unit in care of Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola, KS 67865.
While getting a business degree from Emporia State University David worked as a meat cutter. His family moved to Colorado for several years before returning to Kansas. David farmed, sold and appraised real estate, but his true passion was for horses and cars.
David was preceded in death by his son Michael Raymond and parents Raymond and Francis (Mull) Gibson.
David is survived by his son Chuck, daughters Carolyn (Dougherty) Wylie, Heather Dougherty, Shannon (Schaefer) Howard, companion Peg Vogel, Jason Vogel, Heather (Vogel) Richardson and 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Ashland. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorial donations made in David’s name may be made to the Ashland Library, P.O. Box 397, Ashland, KS 67831, to WEPAC, P.O. Box 949, Ashland, KS 67831 to CurePSP, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093, http://www.psp.org/ or to Alzheimer’s Association, Central and Western Kansas Office, 1820 E. Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS 67214, http://alz.org/centralandwesternkansas/
He learned to work hard at a young age due to his dad’s poor health and needing to help support the family and run the farm. As a 6th-7th grader, Wes said he was “‘cussing God for doin’ this to me. I was fightin’ mad.” He was getting bitter about the circumstances the family kept going through. At the age of 13, in the 7th grade, he attended a revival at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Meade when he surrendered the fighting and accepted Jesus as his personal Savior. This was his first step in a life long journey of faith. One of his next steps was asking God for a wife – with 10 very specific requirements. God answered that prayer by sending Karen Regier his way. Wes and Karen were married August 27, 1983 and made their home in Protection, KS. On one occasion, Wes asked Karen how many kids she wanted. She responded with ‘at least 4’ and Wes retorted ‘3 is enough.’ God simply added their two ideas together, so they ended up with 7 kids – Kristina, Michael, Andrew, Joanna, Kara, Nathan and Luke.
Wes obviously had a great love for kids which even extended outside the home. As a young, single guy he worked with the Awana program in Meade, and after getting married, the Wednesday night program at the Protection Mennonite Church. After the family moved to Ashland, he began taking kids up to Minneola and worked in the Awana program there before helping start the Awana program in Ashland. He also was a youth group leader with the Jr High & Sr High United Methodist Youth Fellowship in Ashland and taught various Sunday School classes throughout the years.
Wes started his construction career working with the Jost & Wiens Construction crew building churches in Western Kansas – including the Ashland United Methodist Church. In 1982, Wes and his brother, Lloyd, started Reimer Construction, providing high quality craftsmanship for over 30 years. Throughout the years and many different crew members, there were many great conversations and memories made (especially during break times)!
In December 2014, Wes’ first grandchild, Ryan Deighton, was born. Wes got to put together Ryan’s playpen, spent quality naptime and playtimes together, and introduced Ryan to his love of Southern Gospel music in those short 11 weeks.
Wes’ other hobbies included shooting/collecting guns, classic cars (especially GTO’s), collecting/setting up model trains, watching NASCAR, and cheering his kids on LOUDLY at all of their sporting events.
Wesley is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Karen, of Ashland, KS. His daughter Kristina (Brian) Deighton & grandson Ryan of Lincoln, NE; sons Michael, Andrew, Nathan & Luke of Ashland; daughters Joanna & Kara of Ashland; father & mother in law Herb & Wilma Regier of Marion, KS; Two sisters Teresa (Bob) King of Guymon, OK and Lucinda (Steve) Martin of McPherson, KS; Two brothers Lloyd (Michelle) Reimer of Protection, KS and James (Brenda) Reimer of Meade, KS; One sister in law, Gail Regier, of Wichita, KS and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and very close friends.
Interment was at the Emmanuel Mennonite Cemetery in Meade at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 with a memorial following that day at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Ashland. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorials given in Wes’ name may be given to the Nathan Reimer Education Fund or the Luke Reimer Education Fund, c/o Stockgrowers State Bank, P.O. Box 458, Ashland, KS 67831.
She always said that she did not want a long flowery obituary, so to honor Genevieve’s wishes we will try to keep this short, but to touch on the important aspects of her life.
First and foremost, Genevieve was immersed into Christ and served Him faithfully all of her life. She enjoyed playing the piano and played for the church for many years.
Genevieve was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for others. You could never leave her home without being served some wonderful food. Gardening was another of the things that brought joy to her life and she always raised beautiful flowers and had a well-tended yard. She nearly always had a vegetable garden also. Genevieve said she would much rather be working outdoors than in the house (but she was an excellent housekeeper).
In all of her ways Genevieve was every inch a lady. A beautiful Christian lady. In her later years she was such an encouragement to all those around her, especially the ones in the nursing home. Genevieve loved them very much and they loved her in return. When someone would wish her to have a good day, her reply was always, “It will be just as good as I make it.” Her motto to us was, “Don’t worry, be happy.”
Genevieve was a very generous person, always ready to help someone else and give encouragement in every way she could.
She leaves as her survivors a dear cousin Loleta Leslie and husband Max of Alva, OK; a step-brother Denver Gearhart (who is a true brother in every way) of Ponca City, OK; nieces, nephews and many, many dear friends.
Genevieve was preceded in death by her father Louis; her mother Grace; her step-father Jim Gearhart; her sisters Joan, LaDene, and Ella Jane; and her step-brothers Galen and Bruce.
She will be greatly missed!
A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Englewood Christian Church in Englewood, KS. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorial donations made in Genevieve’s name may be made to the Englewood Christian Church, P.O. Box 123, Englewood, KS 67840.
Larry is survived by his wife Beverly, daughter Dee Ann Francis, grandson Clayton Henry, brothers Sam (Judy) Henry, Kent (Carolyn) Henry, and a large extended family.
Larry graduated from Plains High School in 1956 and Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS in 1960, taught school and coached in Kansas and Colorado, worked for Young Life in the 70s, then returned to teach in 1978, retiring from Widefield High School in 2000, but continuing to coach pole vaulting when needed, as recently as last year.
Larry was an avid golfer, a runner and sport enthusiast. He loved the Lord, his family, friends, and students. He will be dearly missed.
Memorial services were held at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Marh 21st at 1 pm.
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He is survived by his wife, Lynn, son Mark (Coral), daughters Marcia Brown (Jeff) and Carole Anderson (Kyle), stepson Rudy McKinney (Jovanna), and stepdaughter Camille McKinney. Survivors also include grandchildren Jordan, Taylor, Taryn, Carl, Sarah, Jackie, Katie, Drew, step-grandchildren Rhyan, Quinn, Keysa and Eleanor, along with brothers Bill and Jon, three cousins, and six nieces and nephews.
Born in Dodge City, KS, Dean grew up in Ashland, KS, attended the University of Kansas, joined the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering.
He spent almost four years in the Air Force in Almagordo, NM, where his son and first daughter were born. Dean then moved to Tacoma, WA, to work for the American Plywood Association, and where his second daughter was born. In 1965 he moved to Mercer Island, WA, to work for Simpson Timber Co. in Seattle. Dean was a long-time Mercer Island resident, moving to Sammamish, WA, in 2014.
In 1983 he established his public relations company, Matthews Associates, working with building products companies, and eventually added engineering consulting to the firms work scope. His work had him traveling throughout the U.S., and occasionally internationally. Working until he was 77 he retired in 2012.
A member of Mercer Island Rotary for more than 25 years, Dean loved woodworking, remodeling, furniture making, boating, water skiing, snow skiing, and camping.
A memorial service will held at Trinity Parish in Seattle, 609 8th Ave., Sat., March 28, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers a donation may be sent to Rotary Foundation, Mercer Island Rotary, P.O. Box 1, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Jerry graduated from Milwaukie, Oregon High School in 1946. He served in the US Marines from 1946 to 1949. On August 18, 1950 he married Dorothy Martenson in Milwaukie. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran College in Tacoma, Washington in 1953 then taught in the public schools for 31 years.
Survivors include 2 sons: Joel and Eric; 3 daughters: Rhondi Feucht, Eva-Marie Baldwin, and Anne Timbs; sister: Toni Corkran; 28 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother, Brook Bender.
Graveside Services were held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola officiated by Rev. Randall Jahnke with Military Honors presented by the National Guard Honors Team.
Memorials are suggested to the Minneola Civic Center c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola KS 67865.
Virgie attended Fort Diamond Country School before attending High School in Buffalo and graduating with the class of 1948.
Following High School graduation, Virgie work many years at the office for Northwestern Electric in Buffalo.
Virgie and husband, Dick Hunter, opened the Love’s store in Buffalo. After several years of operating the Love’s Store, Virgie and Dick bought the Corner Store in Minneola, Kansas. Virgie continued to operate the Minneola store following Dick’s death in 1988. Virgie eventually retired and moved back to Buffalo to enjoy her retirement and friends.
Virgie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Duane Hawkins and husband Dick Hunter. Virgie left her earthly home Sunday, February 22, 2015.
She is survived by step-sons Lindsay Hunter and wife Mary of Panama and Mitchell Hunter of McCloud and her dear friend, Linda Collins; along with many cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Buffalo Senior Citizens Center.
Memorial service were held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 4th 2015 at the Buffalo Senior Citizens Center, with Pastor Phil Davis officiating, under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service, Buffalo, Oklahoma.
She is survived by her husband Terry, daughter: Danielle Dulin and husband Michael of Prairie Village, KS; mother, Joanne Clarke of Jetmore; brothers: Dan and wife Sheryll of Mt. Hope and Kelly and wife Desdia of Jetmore; numerous nieces and nephews.
Bonny is preceded in death by her father, Velven and a brother Michael.
Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Bucklin United Methodist Church officiated by Scott Tilley. Committal Services followed 1:30 p.m. at the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore. Memorials are suggested to Minneola Health Care Foundation c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 516, Bucklin KS 67834.
Velmaree moved to Wichita and began work for Standard Oil Co. Willis’s father, Paul had started the first trucking company in the area, and part of Willis’s job was to drive a truck for his Dad hauling cattle to or from Wichita. Any chance he got, he stopped to see Velmaree. Willis told how one day he got a call from Velmaree asking him if the offer for marriage was still good. His persistence paid off, and he and Velmaree were wed in Wichita on May 29, 1947. They once again filled up the original Lexington farmhouse with children – Michael, Ruth, Paul, Philip, and James.
Willis’s farming and ranching career stretched from his early years with horse drawn implements (his grandfather never owned a tractor), steel wheel tractors and pull-type combines, through 400 hp 4wd tractors and large John Deere combines. He leveraged his love of farming and livestock along with a homegrown labor supply (his sons thought it slave labor)to build a very successful farm and ranch that included re-sculpturing tree rows, sand hills, and draws into center pivot irrigation circles. He was an early adopter of technology and methods such as stubble mulching, round balers, and 4-wheel drive tractors. He always owned combines and harvested his wheat and milo crops, using this as an opportunity to teach 8 grand children to operate a combine. He was a careful steward of the land and strived to always improve it and protect it from erosion, and served on the Clark County Conservation Board several years.
But above his love of farming and ranching was his love of family. Velmaree was his lifelong love and strong supporting partner. They worked and sacrificed to make life better for their children and grandchildren, with actions such as moving from the farm and house to Ashland so one of their children could move into this legacy and raise another generation on the family farm.
Willis was a very tough and determined personality, but in 1961 he allowed Jesus to control that strong will and add patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control. This faith and commitment to God changed the direction and tone of his life. He was very involved worshiping and serving at the Ashland First Church of God, serving on boards and generous with his time and resources. He was generous to family and friends, and had a tender heart for children who sought him out for Tootsie Rolls with an added smile and a word of encouragement.
Willis was preceded in death by his wife Velmaree, his parents, his sister Francis Eubank, brothers Duane, Lloyd, and Ronald Ray, and grandson John Mark. He is survived by brothers Robert and Daniel, children Michael Willis and wife Gayle, Ruth E. Patterson and husband Harry, Paul R. II and wife Linda, Philip A. and wife Pamela, and son James M., as well as 14 grand children, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 1:30 PM at the First Church of God in Ashland. Interment was at the Protection Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorials can be made to Ashland First Church of God, P.O. Box 685 or Clark County Historical Society, P.O. Box 862, both at Ashland, KS 67831 or Kansas Farm Bureau Legal Foundation (Stop Fowl Play), c/o Mike Irvin, 2627 KFB Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66503 or go to www.stopfowlplay.com.
Alice was born in Ashland, Kansas on August 9th, 1938 to parents Vivian Marie (Lowry) & Charles Donald McKinney. She grew up on a ranch in Meade County and attended high school at Englewood, Kansas. graduating in 1956. She was the only person in her class. Alice attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in education along with a minor in business graduating in 1959.
Alice married Warren Henry “Hank” Robertson of Buffalo, Oklahoma on April 5th, 1958. Their wedding was held at the United Methodist Church in Englewood, Kansas.
Alice worked as a secretary in the placement office at SWOSU while Hank was finishing pharmacy school. After college Hank and Alice moved to Liberal, Kansas for one year and then moved to Dodge City, Kansas where Alice taught second grade and Hank worked as a pharmacist. In 1965, Hank & Alice moved to Tribune, Kansas where they purchased Richardson Rexall Drug, later becoming Robertson Drug. Alice taught English at Greeley County High School along with working at Robertson Drug. She served as the business manager, bookkeeper, and secretary, until retiring and selling the drug store in 1989. Along with their drugstore, Hank & Alice also started their farming operation in 1965, which continues today.
After selling their drugstore in 1989, Alice along with her friend Helen Govert, started a new adventure known as Exquizit Creations making porcelain dolls. They traveled to many locations teaching others to make their own dolls. Alice was a person of many talents. She enjoyed china painting, tennis, carpentry, farming, traveling, cooking, fishing, and numerous community activities including the hospital board and church. She loved spending time with her friends, family, and especially her grandchildren.
Alice is survived by her husband, Hank, of 56 years. Her children include: Barbara & Darrel Johnson of Richardson, Texas. Mark & Judy Robertson, Tribune, Kansas. Scot & Lisa Robertson, Tribune, Kansas and Jena & Jonathan Brunswig, Scott City, KS. Grandchildren: Clint & Amanda Johnson, Cole Robertson, Shanon & Cale Miller, Carly Robertson, Clay Robertson, Megan Robertson, Katelyn Robertson, Reid Brunswig, Allison Brunswig, & Canon Brunswig. She is also survived by one sister, Norma Salisbury of Montezuma, Kansas. Alice is preceded in death by her parents and her granddaughter Jenny Marie Johnson.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 (MST) Friday, February 13th, at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Pastor Wayne Stephens and Reverend Jerl Joslin officiating with graveside services following at the Greeley County Cemetery. Alice will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Friends may call from Noon until 8:00 pm Thursday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas
Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Hospital or The United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com
She was a faithful member of Palmyra First United Methodist Church. Madeline and her husband Thurman were House Parents at the Milton Hershey School from 1943 to 1947. She was a member of the Palmyra Senior Women’s Club at Lebanon Valley College, enjoyed doing crafts, ceramics, knitting, and crocheting. For many years she and her family raised Standard Bred Horses. Most importantly Madeline was a loving companion, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda Tomlinson of Meade, KS; 2 sons, Barry E. Kane and wife Donna of Spring Hill, FL and Roy T. Kane and wife Myriam of Herndon, VA; a daughter-in-law, Rose Kane of Cleona; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Merle R. Kane
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, February 10th at 11 AM at Palmyra First United Methodist Church, 520 E. Birch St., Palmyra 17078 with Pastor David Harris officiating. Burial followed in Grandview Memorial Park, Annville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Palmyra First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 867, Hershey 17033. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.rothermelfuneralhome.com.
Becky was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 11, 1955. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1973, Brown Mackie College in 1975, Fort Hays State University in 1999 and then earned her Masters of Social Work Degree from Newman University in 2008. Becky retired from the State of Kansas in July of 2014.
Becky married Jerry Minor of Minneola, Kansas on November 30, 1974. They celebrated 40 years of marriage this past November.
She enjoyed reading, and playing her dulcimer with Jerry at Fort Dodge. Becky loved children of all ages and through her years of volunteering in her church, serving 5 years as Mission Friends Consultant for KNCSB WMU, and her loyal devotion in her workplaces, Becky’s legacy lives on through the hundreds of lives she impacted.
Becky is survived by her step-mother Pat Smith of Bloomfield, Kentucky, brothers Stephen (Edie) Smith of Topeka, Tom (Brenda) Smith of Lawrence, Jeff (Janice) Smith of Topeka and sisters Mari (Dave) Parker of Manhattan, Julie (Dan) Hundley of Byron, Georgia, Melinda (Terry) Wolfgang of Bailey, Colorado, and step-brother Mike Massek of New Albany, Indiana and step-sister Sue Massek of Willisburg, Kentucky. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Becky is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Loretta Smith of Topeka, Kansas.
A memorial service was held at First Southern Baptist Church in Dodge City, Kansas on Wednesday February 11, 2015 at 10:00AM with Chad Rhoades presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave. Dodge City, Kansas, 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com.
On September 19, 1953 she married Dale E. Still at Clayton, New Mexico. He died February 25, 1997.
She is survived by 3 sons: Frank and Gilbert both of Dodge City, and Michael of El Dorado; daughter, Rubina Still of Minneola; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 16, 2015 at the Minnis Mortuary Chapel, Minneola officiated by Rev. Kip Ryherd. Inurnment will be at the Rest Lawn Cemetery, Liberal at 3:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to Minneola Long Term Care Unit c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola KS 67865.
Mary cooked at the school and worked as a hairdresser until her retirement. She was a resident of the Minneola Long Term Care Unit since July 2011.
Preceding Mary in death were her parents; a sister Ernie Brazelton; a brother Dee Kibby; two husbands, Berman Butler and Jack Shaffer; and a grandson Kevin Butler.
Mary is survived by a son Richard Butler of Texhoma, OK; a granddaughter Lyn Gill of Dallas, TX; a grandson Mark (Michelle) Butler and a great granddaughter Chloe Butler all of the Dallas area; and a niece and a nephew.
Cremation arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com There are no services planned at this time.
Darren was preceded in death by his grandparents, Colleen and Garland Fitzwater and Clifford Romesburg, Gene and Delores Sions; Uncle Lyle; and cousins, Shonya, David, and Jennifer.
He is survived by his mother, Tammy Ford of Ashland, KS; his father, Mike Sions of Borger, TX; two brothers, Derrick Sions and wife Jonna of Meade, KS and Detrick Sions of Ashland, KS: seven nephews, Kyle, Noah, Hayden, Christian, Kaden, Quinton, Maliki; two nieces, Paige and Hannah, numerous uncles and aunts; and an army of cousins.
Funeral services were Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the First Christian Church in Ashland, KS. Interment was in the Protection Cemetery. Arrangements by Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home, Ashland, KS. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
The family request memorials to be made to the Ashland City Park, PO Box 547, Ashland, KS 67831.
On May 10, 1942 she married Homer Schoonover at Pratt. He died April 20, 2003.
She is survived by 3 sons: Don (Cathy) and Kent (Robyn) all of Larned and Rod (Leslie) of Dodge City; a daughter Linda Steele (Alan) of Ford; sister, Beryl Hitz of Minneola; 13 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Lester, brother-in-law Merle Hitz and sister-in-law Garnet Ingels.
Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 14th, at the Kingsdown Presbyterian Church officiated by Pastor Suzie Woods. Burial was in Bucklin Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Kingsdown Presbyterian Church or Minneola Long-Term Care Unit c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 516, Bucklin KS 67834.
She lived with her parents and brother, Gary, on a farm six miles south of Bloom, Kansas. Shirley attended the University of Kansas and graduated in 1951 with a degree in Music Education. She taught elementary music in Greensburg, Kansas after graduation. A mutual friend introduced Shirley to Warren Rice during that first year, and they were married on June 8, 1952. Warren was a farmer and rancher in the Greensburg area. Shirley taught music at the Greensburg High School for nine years. She directed many musicals and worked tirelessly to produce a quality music program.
Shirley was committed to the community of Greensburg and worked on many projects during the fifty plus years she lived there. After the 2007 Greensburg tornado, she decided to move to Minneola to be closer to her brother, Gary Esplund and his wife, Lou.
Shirley had many interests including religion, politics, traveling, and music. She also taught swimming lessons to many children at the Greensburg pool for eighteen years. Her last travel adventure was a river trip on the Danube, and she boasted that she had been in every state, but North Dakota.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, daughter, Stefni, and parents Arthur and Mildred Esplund.
Shirley is survived by three daughters, Melisa Phelps and her husband John of Whitefish, Montana, Lori Slingsby and her husband Mike of Clay Center, Kansas, Karmela Dedic and her husband Joel of Lockport, Illinois, and brother, Gary Esplund and his wife Lou. She has seventeen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, two nieces, and two nephews. She was devoted to her family.
A private family burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on January 2, 2015 at the Greensburg Cemetery. There was a celebration of Shirley’s life at 2:00 p.m. at the Minneola Methodist Church. An open house for family and friends was held on January 1, 2015 at Shirley’s home in Minneola, Kansas.
Shirley was a strong supporter of the arts, so memorials may be made to the Greensburg Twilight Theatre & Community Auditorium.
“Where words fail, music speaks” -Hans Christian Andersen
Services by Minnis Mortuary, Box 459, Minneola KS 67865
Ruby loved horses and enjoyed showing them. She was an avid seamstress. While living in Ashland, Ruby was a member of the First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Jack Ray; and an infant brother.
Ruby’s survivors include two sisters, Doris Wall and Josephine Baker, both of Ashland; sister-in-law Helen Ray of Throckmorton, TX; her son Pat Mason and wife Dean of Graham, TX; her daughter Mary Ann Smith and husband George of Alliance, NE; grandchildren, Randy (Tanis) Mason of Benton, KS, Lynn Mason of Wichita, KS, Kim (Brad) Ashcroft of Wichita, Billy Mason of Salina, KS, Cindy Smith of Alliance, NE, Mary K Smith of Omaha, NE and Nancy (Gary) Knoll of Colony, KS; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Viewing and book signing will be at the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home on Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Viewing and visitation will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 9:00-10:00 am at the Zapata Funeral Home in Spur, Texas. Services will be at 10:00 am at the Zapata Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at the Dickens Cemetery in Dickens, Texas. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorials made in Ruby’s name may be made to the Protection Valley Manner, 600 S Broadway, Protection, KS 67127 or to a memorial of your choice.
A longtime Minneola resident, she was a cook for the Minneola Long Term Care Unit. Survivors include: her companion, Rubina Still; son, Mark Allen Still of Kinsley; daughter, Rubina Dalene Still of Dodge City; brother, Michael of Melvern; three sisters, Melinda Arb and Teresa Rice, both of Melvern, and Lori Walker of Topeka; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry.
Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at the Minnis Mortuary, Minneola, with Chaplain Dick Robbins officiating. Burial will be held in the Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola. Memorials may be made to Minneola Long Term Unit, in care of Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola, KS 67865.
On April 24, 1939, Helen married R.T. Pittman in Perryton, Texas. To this union one daughter was born, Bernita Irene. The couple made their home in Perryton where R.T. worked for Northern Natural Gas. He was transferred to Meade, Kansas in 1952, and then in 1963 he was transferred to Ashland.
Helen loved playing golf; she enjoyed this until her eyesight got so bad she could no longer play. She also loved to work on ceramics. Helen enjoyed her two grandsons, Alan and Darren LeClear, and later her great grandchildren, Kason, Chelsey, Devin and Chrissy LeClear.
Preceding Helen in death were her parents; two sisters, Norma and Margaret; two brothers, Jack and Kenneth; her loving husband of 74 years, R.T.; and her great grandson Kason LeClear.
Helen is survived by her daughter Bernita LeClear and her husband Donald; grandchildren Alan and Darren LeClear; great grandchildren Chelsey, Devin and Chrissy; and other family members Angela and Lacey.
Viewing will take place at the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home Wednesday, December 17, 2014 and Friday, December 19, 2014 from 9:00-7:00. Services will be Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the First Church of God in Ashland. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorials made in Helen’s name may be made to the Pioneer-Krier Museum, P.O. Box 862, Ashland, KS 67831 or the First Church of God, P.O. Box 685, Ashland, KS 67831.
In 1949, Vivian married Richard Johnson. To this union two daughters were born. Richard passed away in 1969. Vivian married Max White in 1974. Max passed away in 1983.
Vivian was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City. She enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. But more than anything Vivian loved spending time with her family. If she couldn’t visit with them face-to-face she would call them. She loved staying in touch with her family and neighbors.
Preceding Vivian in death were her parents; her two husbands; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Walker and her husband Mike of Lamont, OK and Linda Johnson of Ft. Worth, TX; two step-daughters, Becky Logan and her husband Monty of Fairfax, OK and Melissa White of Ponca City; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three brothers, LaVern Brown of Great Bend, KS, Leon Brown of Colwich, KS and Mel Brown of Ashland, KS; one sister, Geraldine Hoffman of Ponca City; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ashland. Interment was at the Highland/St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorials made in Vivian’s name may be made to the Meals on Wheels, c/o Patricia Leonetti, 328 Virginia Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Anna’s first marriage was to Miller Ritter. The couple had five children. In Texas in 1955, Anna married R.B. Webb. Two children were born to this union.
Preceding Anna in death were her parents; Miller Ritter; her husband R.B. Webb; her brothers, Charles, Cedric, Glenn, Hubert and Donald Crane; and her sisters, Daisy McIntyre, Mildred Grimes, Ruby Rice and Shirley Cox.
She is survived by her children Delores (Frank) Dickerson of Bolivar, MO, William A. Ritter of Shattuck, OK, Wanda Carmichael of Meade, KS, John (Janice) Ritter of Cibalo, TX, Warren (Connie) Ritter of Hutchison, KS, David Andrew (Mona) Webb of Wichita, KS and Donna (Allen) Shaw of Protection, KS; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the First Church of God in Ashland. Interment was at the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorial donations made in Anna’s name may be made to the Ashland Health Center L.T.C.U., P.O. Box 188 or the First Church of God, P.O. Box 685, Ashland, KS 67831 or to the Hospice of the Prairie, P.O. Box 1298, Dodge City, KS 67801.
Jerry was a 1973 graduate of Minneola High School and attended Sterling College and graduated from St. Mary of the Plains. He was a member of the New Spring Church in Wichita.
On September 14, 2013 he married Rebecca Lynn Shelit at Colwich. She survives.
Other survivors include son, Jeremy of Frontenac; step-sons, Tyler Brummett of Nashville, T.C. Smyth of Moundridge, Tanner and Taylor Smyth both of Nashville; daughter, Megan Leaming and husband Ryan of Douglass; brother Jimmy and wife Julia of Moore, Oklahoma; sisters Vickie Thornburg and husband Dewayne of Larned and Carma Burns and husband Myron of Fowler; and 3 grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Minneola United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Kip Ryherd and Chaplain Rocky Schmied. Burial was in Appleton Township Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Clark County EMS c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola, KS 67865.
The daughter of Theodore O. and Edna E. (Kennedy) Carroll, she was born December 15, 1924 in Great Bend, Kansas. She lived in the Great Bend and Larned, Kansas area until moving to Goodland, Kansas in 1959.
In Goodland, she raised her family and being a nurse by trade, owned and operated a small nursing home. After retiring, she married Clifford Warren Marshall and resided in Blackwell and Alva, Oklahoma. Upon the death of Mr. Marshall, she moved to Guymon, Oklahoma in September of 2011 to live with her grandson, Charles and Sandra Miller and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, Leland C. Silver of Oklahoma City; brother, Dr. Marion O. Carroll of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Marcella Corrine Donaldson of Englewood, Kansas.
She is survived by three children: Barbara J. (Jim) McCarty of Belton, Texas, Michael T. (Karen) Harris of Thornton, Colorado and William W. (Lil) Harris of Keokuk, Iowa; step-son, Dennis W. Marshall of Wichita, Kansas; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and many nieces and one nephew.
Gertrude lived her life showing kindness and a smile to everyone she met. She was an advocate of adopting animals.
Cremation services were entrusted to the Bunch – Roberts Funeral Home of Guymon. In lieu of any flowers or gifts, please give to your local animal shelter.
Friends can sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.bunchroberts.com.
On July 21, 1988 she married Llewallen Harris in South Carolina. He survives.
Other survivors include her daughter, LaNae of Allen, Texas; father, Richard of Phillipsburg, Ohio; mother, Vivian; and brother, Jeff, both of Great Bend.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Tim.
Memorial Services were at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the Minneola Community Church officiated by Pastor Shawn Leach. Inurnment was at Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola. Memorials are suggested to Hynes Hospice Center, c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola KS 67865.
The family settled in Wellington when Betty was in high school. It was here that Betty met her high school sweetheart and lifelong love, Richard Charles Arnspiger. It was nearly love at first sight, resulting eventually in a diamond ring paid for with earnings from Richard’s paper route.
After graduating from Wellington High Betty attended the College of Emporia and Kansas University, she studied music, with an emphasis in piano and organ performance. Betty was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. It was a highlight of her life the night she was pinned by a handsome Beta Theta Pi, Richard Arnspiger.
In 1948 Betty’s parents moved back to Ashland and established Don Spotts Lumber Company. Richard and Betty where united in marriage 8-20-50 on an unseasonably cold day at the First Presbyterian Church. Richard went on to work with his father-in-law at Don Spotts Lumber Company for many years. It was a source of pride to Betty that 4 generations (and counting) of her family have worked at the lumberyard her father started.
Betty loved the community of Ashland and was a vital and dedicated force in it for many years. She was an organist at the First Presbyterian Church for 62 plus years, a charter member of Clark County EMS, a paraprofessional in the Ashland School System, a secretary to Prof. Humphreys, she accompanied many HS choral and band groups, she was heavily involved in prison ministry, a member of American Guild of Organists, Moderator of Southwest Kansas Presbytery, member of 20th Century Club, PEO, VFW Auxillary, Eastern Star, Presbyterian Women, and the Ashland Hospital Board. One of her greatest achievements was providing piano lessons to scores of students, instilling the love of music in many generations, including her own children. She was athletic as well. She biked across Kansas when she was 70 and again when she was 71. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed planning many family camping trips. She was an avid gardener and enthusiastic runner.
Those who knew and loved Betty will forever remember her for her youthful spirit, courageous and candid sense of humor, and her indomitable tenacity. Through the trials and joys of her life she provided a beautiful example of what it means to never give up. She is defined by her deep love of family. She was truly the matriarch, she was fond of sitting back, observing the joyful chaos of family dinners and saying to Richard, “Look at what we started,” with a big mischievous grin. She was blessed with a determined faith which she continued to explore and be enriched by until her final hours. She was thankful for every moment of her 64 years together with her husband, Richard C. Arnspiger who survives her along with sister Donna (Spotts) Blackburn, daughter Debbie and Don Harden, daughter Janet and Joseph Fast, son Dr. Richard Charles and Susan Arnspiger, son James Alan Arnspiger and 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, grandchildren Heidi Marie and Mark David, and daughter in law Mary Frances.
Betty was a lifelong animal lover and leaves behind a beloved cocker spaniel, Betsy and was no doubt welcomed joyfully into heaven by her loyal Buffy.
Services will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Ashland. Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorials may be made in Betty’s name to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 5, Ashland, KS 67831.
He attended Kansas State University for two years and graduated in 1959 from Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a mathematics degree. He then served two years of active duty in the U.S. Army after which he began his career in the insurance business. Starting in Oklahoma City, he was transferred to Chicago where he met his wife Olga. They were married on January 6, 1966. After a brief stay in Baltimore, the couple returned to Ashland where he was employed by the Mathews Insurance Agency. They purchased the agency in 1973 and operated it as Howell Insurance until 1999. Don became a licensed agent in 1966 and served as a member of the board of directors of the Kansas Association of Independent Agents.
He was active in community affairs serving on the boards of the Pioneer-Krier Museum and the Ashland Library and was a member of the Ashland Civic Club, Ashland Golf Club and Ashland All School Reunion Committee. He served 12 years as a volunteer fireman and had been involved in several other activities and organizations within the Ashland community. Don was an active member of the Ashland United Methodist Church. Don became a member of the Board of Directors of United Telephone Association in 1985, serving as president for 12 years and currently as vice-president.
He enjoyed his farm, golf, woodworking, biking, fishing, playing bridge and supporting the Ashland High School Bluejays and Kansas State University Wildcats.
Survivors include; wife Olga, son Mario and wife Pam of Phoenix AZ, grandson Jason of Denver CO; daughter Janet Dougherty and grandsons Jack and Luke of Dallas, GA. Also surviving is his sister, Doris Patterson of Rio Rancho NM; brother, Vernon of Ashland KS; and sister, Helen Anderson of Amarillo TX. He will also be missed by numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
A memorial service was held at 10:30am Saturday, November 8 at the Ashland United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be donated to the Ashland United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 686, the Ashland Golf Club, P.O. Box 398, or the Pioneer-Krier Museum, P.O. Box 862, Ashland, KS 67831.
Lela Irene Halderman was born on October 9, 1923, to Charles and Sylvia Halderman of rural Sedan. Charles and Sylvia passed away in November, 1932. Lela made her home with Uncle George and Aunt Hazel Davis in Sedan. Later, she moved to the home of her brother Marvin and wife Margaret Halderman. In 1933, Lela was asked to live with J.E. and Frances Caraway, next door neighbors of Marvin Halderman and was adopted by the Caraway’s in 1935.
Lela attended Sedan Schools, graduating in 1942. She graduated From Emporia State in 1946, earning a B.S. Degree in Music. From 1946 to 1948, Lela taught vocal music in Dodge City Jr. High School. On April 11, 1948, she was married to Robert L. Tyson of Doge City. Lela was employed by the Haysville School System in 1966 to teach kindergarten and later, first grade. She retired from teaching in 1989, after teaching 25 years.
Lela is survived by a daughter, Julie Ryherd and husband, Rev. Clifford (Kip), of Minneola, and a son Jed Tyson and wife, Sharon, of Wichita. Three grandchildren: Amy (Ryherd) Nightengale and husband, Randy , of Whitefish, MT, Jerrod Ryherd, and wife, Missi, from Olathe, KS and Jeremy Ryherd from Derby, KS; five great-grandchildren, Dylan, Elijah and Ella Nightengale of Whitefish, MT and Cole and Brooks Ryherd from Olathe, KS.
Lela was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Tyson on May 4 1984, her parents and 6 brothers, Marvin, Floyd, Wilbur, Ivan Gilbert and Orman Halderman.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan, KS. Lela’s family will be present from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan, KS.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Minneola United Methodist Church (used for Christmas shopping spree at the Long Term Care Unit where Lela passed away) or the West Haysville Baptist Church and may be left in care of the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, KS 67361.
To leave a message for the family or view the obituary online, please visit www.dwbfh.com.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in care charge of arrangements.
Joe Hunter was a first-generation American patriot who joined the U.S. Marine Corps in the month following Pearl Harbor and, for the next 36 months, was engaged in Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Bougainville and other battles. He was a business and civic leader in Idaho whose compassion, integrity and work ethic were well-known.
He is survived by his four children from a 31-year marriage to Mildred (Degnan) Hunter, also an Ashland, KS native. Their offspring are: Peggy (Hunter) Heinrich – San Jose, CA; Michael Hunter – Dallas, TX; Susan (Hunter) Bender – Las Cruces, NM; and Patrick Hunter – Fort Mill, SC; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His cremains will be interred in the Ashland cemetery.
She was born Jan. 7, 1986, to Lester and Rachel (Seth) Beenblossom in Minneola, Kansas. She lived with her parents in McPherson, Kansas, until she moved to Winfield State Hospital at age 9 months because of needs related to profound developmental disability.
At age 12, upon closure of the state hospital, she moved to Park Hollow House, a group home operated by Bethesda Lutheran Services in Wichita. She attended Levy School in Wichita and graduated in 2004.
In 2008, she moved to Cottonwood House, operated by Mosaic and also affiliated with Lutheran Services, in Liberal.
Amy had a sweet and resilient spirit and was much loved by the many caregivers and health care professionals who enabled her to navigate life with grace and good humor. She was especially close to her foster grandmother Myrtle, at Winfield State Hospital, and to the occupational and physical therapists there. As she progressed to other living situations, Amy made friends and allies from all walks of life, from her housemates to case managers, public school teachers, bus drivers and physicians-in-training providing primary care.
In Liberal, Amy attended Faith Tabernacle Church. She enjoyed events like Picnic in the Park and outings with her housemates, listening to her caregivers talk to her in Spanish, and weekly visits from her grandparents.
Amy is survived by her mother Rachel Coleman and stepfather Autry Coleman Sr.; grandparents Bob and Ruth Seth of Liberal and Minnie Mae Coleman of Wichita; her father’s foster parents Charles and Javene Stephens of Minneola; sisters Ananda Coleman and Amira Coleman of Liberal and Kathryn Beenblossom of Illinois; brothers A.J. Coleman of Liberal and Timothy Beenblossom of Illinois; stepbrothers Autry Coleman Jr. of Liberal, Andrae Coleman of Dallas and Akele Powdrill of Liberal; one uncle; three cousins; one niece; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her father and by her great-grandmother, Catherine Quenzer.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Appleton Cemetery in Minneola. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Faith Tabernacle Church in Liberal.
Memorials are suggested to Joni & Friends, memo line “Wheels for the World,” a project providing assistive technology to people with physical disabilities in underserved countries, c/o Minnis Mortuary, Box 459, Minneola, KS, 67865.
In May of 1933, Louise married Russell Davis. To this union three children were born; Larry, Sally and Fred. The couple made their home in Ark. City but moved to Tacoma, Washington during WWII. They returned to Ark. City in 1947. In 1949, the Davis family moved to Russell, Kansas. Louise and Russell moved their family to Kingman, Kansas in 1955 where she spent many years working as a nurse’s aide at the Kingman Hospital. In 1983, the couple moved to Ashland.
Louise grew up a member of the Congregational Church, but upon moving to Ashland she joined the Methodist Church. She was a master seamstress and quilter. She even taught quilting to several groups. Louise was quite the artist and at one time enjoyed Tole Painting.
Preceding Louise in death are her husband; her parents; four brothers, Art and wife Betty, Bob and wife Freddie, Russell and John; and three sisters, Dorothy Leach, Mary Leach and Charlotte and husband John Bilotta.
She is survived by her daughter, Sally (Curtis) Slaton of Ashland; her two sons, Larry (Cathy) Davis of Laramie, Wyoming and Fred (Phillis) Davis of Jacksonville, Arkansas; a sister, Helen (Joe) Govert of Tribune, KS; two sisters-in-law, Jane Leach of Hutchison, KS and Imogene Leach of Ark. City; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Services were held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Methodist Church in Ashland with Rick Branson officiating. Interment was at the Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City, KS on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
Memorials made in Louise’s name may be made to the Ashland Long Term Care Unit, P.O. Box 188, Ashland, KS 67831 or to the Hospice of the Prairie, P.O. Box 1298, Dodge City, KS 67801.
She was a member of Minneola United Methodist Church and a former, longtime member of the Kansas Cowbells Assn.
On November 15, 1947 she married William Franklin “Bill” Norton at Minneola. He died October 11, 2011.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill, a son Dan and a sister Lucille Grant.
Survivors include son, Joe Norton and wife Olga of Wichita; daughter-in-law, Ramola Norton and grandson Will Norton and wife Tiffany and their children Carley, Cole and Brody all of Minneola; granddaughter Jennifer Howard and husband Damarcus and their daughter Danelle all of Wichita; brother Bud Bartlett and wife Jane of Fowler.
A private family Committal Service was held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 9 at the Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola. A Memorial Service was held at 2:00 P.M. at the Minneola United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Kip Ryherd. Memorials are suggested to Minneola EMS c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola KS 67865.
He lived in Ashland, Kansas until graduation when he moved to Woodward, Oklahoma. Kason enjoyed reading, writing poetry, cooking and was a very good artist. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather Gene Harold, His great-great grandparents: Guy & Mildred Jordan, Bury & Mary Harold. Great grandparents: Arthur & Mary Hayzlett, Wallace & Florence Feldman, R.T. Pittman, Ruel & Kathleen Harold, Roy and Ella Mae LeClear, and Uncle Everett LeClear.
Kason is survived by his parents Darren & Mecce’ LeClear. His brother Devin. Grandparents Donald & Bernita LeClear, Thomas & Elaine Feldman. His Uncles Alan, Roy, Ruel, and David. His two cousins Chelsey and Chrissy. His Great grandmother Helen Pittman.
He worked for Subway for years and had so many friends and co-workers he enjoyed.
Memorial donations may be made to Kansas Chapter- Diabetes association, 6900 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Leawood, KS 66211 or Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home, c/o Scotty Schilling, 411 E Pryor Avenue, Follett, TX 79034.
Memorial services were held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the First Christian Church in Ashland, KS. Arrangements were entrusted to the Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.schillingfhg.com
On April 9, 1944 she married Willis Raymond Clark, Jr. at Bloom, Kansas. He died November 30, 1988.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Connie Banks of Palmdale, Calif., and Cynthia Ray Rispaud of Quarts Hill, Calif.; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 10, 2014 at Minnis Mortuary Chapel, Bucklin officiated by Pastor Rick Jones. There will be no public visitation hours. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville. Memorials are suggested to Ford County Humane Society c/o Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 516, Bucklin KS 67834.
Lee grew up on the family farm in the Gyp Valley Community of Buffalo, Oklahoma. During his high school years he was very active in FFA Future Farmers of America attending many a livestock show, showing hogs and cattle. He graduated with the class of 1957 from Buffalo High School. In May of 1956 Lee signed up for the Oklahoma National Guard. Every year for over 40 years he got to go on a two week vacation with the Guard for Summer Camp Training. Lee retired with honors from the Oklahoma National Guard in 2000.
Lee married his long time high school sweetheart Ramona (Hargus) Snell on her graduation day, May 12, 1959. After their marriage Lee went to work for the State of Oklahoma it was during this time the young couple added two daughters to their family Monica born in February of 1962 and Amber in June of 1965.
Lee then became Assistant Manager of Home Lumber and Supply Co. at Buffalo, Oklahoma. Home Lumber and Supply offered him the advancement to manager in September 1970. Lee accepted the position and he and the family moved to Ashland where they have lived ever since. Lee retired from Home Lumber in 1981 and began his hobby as a farmer and cattle rancher. He ran cattle in both Ashland and Buffalo, OK. with his younger brother Linn Snell and just recently with grandson Kirk Woodruff. He and Kirk also had a small animal farm where together they raised hogs, lambs, horses, cows, llamas and Tom the cat. That farm was where many 4-H projects were raised. In 1998 Lee began delivering the daily newspapers, the Dodge City Daily Globe and The Hutchinson News retiring after several years. Lee visited the Ranch House most mornings to enjoy breakfast and some friendly and certainly knowledgeable Conversation from the other customers.
In Lee’s younger years he was very active in the Ashland Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, Ashland Chamber of Commerce and the Clark County Fairboard. He was a member of the Clark County Extension Ag PCD Board and the Ashland Cooperative Board. He was still a very avid supporter of the Clark County Fair and 4-H clubs. He was co-4-H project leader in the hog project for over 20 years and is a current member of the Clark County Farm Service Board of Directors. He was a member of the First Christian Church and an elder on the church board. In March of 2008 he was named the Ashland Citizen of the year by the Ashland Chamber of Commerce. He was an avid fan of the Ashland Bluejays, more so when one or more of his grandchildren were on the field, court or track. Lee was instrumental in helping both of his daughters in establishing their businesses. Lee stated many many times his true joy was spending as much time as he could with all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Margaret Freeman and a grandson Tyson Nelson.
Lee is survived by his wife Ramona of 55 years, daughters Monica Meininger and husband Mike and Amber Woodruff and husband Mitch of Ashland, KS; brother Linn Snell and wife Barbara of Buffalo, OK. Grandchildren Tony and Leann Krier of Fowler, KS, Chandra and Matt Walter of Manhattan, KS, Caleb and Jaime Nelson of Buffalo, OK., Brady and Emily Nelson of Denver, CO., Kirk Woodruff and finance’ Amanda Roach of Ashland, KS Morgan Woodruff, Alva, OK. Blake Woodruff, Alva, OK. and Grant Meininger of Pratt, KS. Great grandchildren Colter Nelson, Tyson Krier, Brynlee Walter, Noah Krier and Grady Krier. As well as several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Charitable donations may be made in Lee’s memory to the following organizations:
Clark County 4-H, Ashland, KS 67831 and First Christian Church, 507 Highland Street, Ashland, KS 67831
Don is preceded in death by his parents. Those left to celebrate his life are wife, Karen Schleuning, daughter Michelle Schleuning of Carrollton, son Troy Schleuning of Rowlett, step daughter Haley Hollon of Terrell, brothers Bill Schleuning and wife Sylvia of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Larry Schleuning of Topeka, Kansas, and Rick Schleuning and wife Yi of Dodge City, Kansas; sisters Peggy Marshall and husband Rick of Minneola, Kansas, Sonja Barnes of Dodge City, Kansas, Bonnie Finney and husband Robert of Diamondville, Wyoming, and Jeanie Schaffer and husband Ronald of Dodge City, Kansas; and mother-in-law Alice Chitty of Myrtle Springs. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who will all miss him greatly.
Celebration of life was held Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 am, also at the funeral home. Interment followed at 2:30 at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.andersonclaytonterrell.com
Graduate of Sterling College, Sterling, KS and Pittsburg-Xenia Theological Seminary. U.S. Navy Veteran. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat “V” for rescuing 5 Marines from drowning while under enemy fire in a river ambush in Viet Nam. After 33 years of active duty at US Naval Stations in Annapolis, MD, and Midway Island, on the USSS Raleigh (LPD-1) and the USS Orkikany (CV-34) and tours with the Marines at Paris Island, SC, Chu Lai and Hoi An, Viet Nam, and Camp Pendleton, CA, and as assistant detailer to the Naval Chaplain Corps at the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, DC, he returned to the civilian pastorate as Parish Associate at the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, Fallbrook, CA. Prior to the Navy he served Presbyterian congregations in Jamestown and Jetmore, KS.
Preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Stuart Cunningham.
Survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Tedford Cunningham, daughters, Lynette Cunningham Hardy and husband, Rev. Wayne Hardy of Tulsa, and Louise Cunningham Magee and husband Randy of San Leandro, CA; grandchildren, David Hardy, Jonathan Hardy, Bill Magee, Caitlin Magee and Laura Magee; siblings, Margaret Cunningham Mitchell and husband Daniel of Los Angeles, CA and James Cunningham of Upland, CA.
Chaplain Cunningham’s character was marked by humility, integrity, strong moral courage and a love for God’s Word and God’s people. His family, friends and community have been deeply blessed by his love and example.
Services were held at 11 am on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Kirk of the Hill Presbyterian. Interment took place at 2 pm on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola, KS. Moore’s Southlawn 663-2233 share memorials at www.moorefuneral.com.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and one brother.
Bus is survived by three children, Jan Smith of Denver, CO; Terry Couch and wife, Marcia, of Dodge City, KS; Sheryl Martin and husband, Troy, of Bourbonnais, IL; five grandchildren, Connie Norwood and husband, Dan, of Richmond, VA; Tyson and Schafer Couch of Dodge City, KS; Andrea Oelger and husband, Nathan, of O’Fallon, MO; Amie Weethee of Kansas City, MO; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation is Tuesday, June 28, 2011, from 6-8 PM at Myatt-Ashland Funeral Home, 420 Main Street, Ashland, KS.
Memorials may be sent to Ashland Golf Club, P.O. Box 398, Ashland, KS, 67831, or the Ashland Senior Citizens Center, P.O. Box 73, Ashland, KS, 67831.
She was a longtime resident of Waverly, Kansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waverly Baptist Church and Black Powder Rifle Club.
On March 2, 1944 she married John R. Huggard at Manhattan, Kansas. He preceded her in death in February of 1991.
She is survived by: 4 sons, John R. Huggard, III and wife Susie of Minneola, Jim Huggard and wife Rhonda of Stafford, Kansas, Bob Huggard and wife Marilyn of Los Alamons, New Mexico, and Roger Huggard of Ephrata, Pennsylvania; 1 daughter, Sharon Smith and husband Eddie of Greely, Colorado; 2 brothers, Charles Adams and wife Joann of Topeka, Kansas and Bill Adams and wife Carol of Austin, Texas; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Adams of Dodge City, Kansas; 23 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, a son, Steve, and a brother, Roy Adams.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Minneola Community Church with Shawn Leach officiating. Burial followed in Appleton Township Cemetery near Minneola.
The family welcomes memorials to the Minneola District Hospital in care of Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola, KS 67865.
He was a lifelong rancher and farmer and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Spearville, Knights of Columbus, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and Kansas Livestock Association. He had served on the Spearville School Board, Dodge City Community College Board of Trustees and Offerle Coop Board.
On February 22, 1943 he married Dolores N. Norris at Wright, KS.
He is survived by: his wife; 2 sons: Roger of Bucklin and Kelly of Canyon, TX; 5 daughters, Trudy Giard, Rifle, CO, Audry Gates, Magnolia, TX, Jody Peintner, Holyoke, CO, Lori Horacek, Offerle, KS, and Julie Cox, Owatonna, MN; 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Jodie Marie, and a sister, Myrna Fox.
Vigil service was held at 7 pm on December 22, 2010 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Spearville. Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 23rd at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Spearville with Fr. Ted Stoeklein, Fr. Maurice Cummings and Deacon Dwaine Lampe officiating. A private family interment was held at the Giles Ranch.
The family welcomes memorials to the Minneola Health Care Foundation in care of Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 516, Bucklin, KS 67834.
She was born March 4, 1921, in Minneola, the daughter of O.B. and Charlotte (Turley) Riley. A lifetime resident of Minneola, she was a homemaker. She graduated from Minneola High School and attended Emporia State University.
She was a member of the Minneola United Methodist Church.
On September 6, 1941, she married Thomas Louis Byerley in Minneola.
Survivors include: daughter, Louise West and husband, Jon, Minneola; son, Thomas Byerley and wife, Karen, Edmond, OK; 3 granddaughters, Vickie Glaze and husband, Dennis, Skiatook, OK, Dana Wallace and husband, Andy, Stillwater, OK, Ashlee Clifton and husband, John, Yokosiuka, Japan; and great-grandchildren, Dustin Glaze, Dianna Baroi and Kaylee Clifton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, brother Glen Riley, and a great grandson, Caelan Wallace.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Friday, October 29, 2010, at the United Methodist Church, Minneola, with Kip Ryherd officiating. Burial followed in Appleton Cemetery, Minneola, Kansas.
The family would welcome memorials to the Minneola United Methodist Church in care of Minnis Mortuary, PO Box 459, Minneola, KS 67865.