Waunita May Gilmore, age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at her home in Leoti, Kansas. Waunita was born August 29, 1939 in Leoti, Kansas, the daughter of Fred & Lucille (Wilken) Graf. She was a 1956 graduate of Wichita County High School in Leoti, Kansas. She was a Homemaker, Farm Wife, and Librarian and served as a Para at the Wichita County Junior High.

Waunita was a member of the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, was a former Cub Scout Den Mother, and an Aide at Special Olympics across the state.

On July 15, 1956 she married Lloyd E. Gilmore at Leoti, Lloyd passed away on December 14, 2001 in Scott City, Kansas.

Waunita’s surviving family includes-

Her Son and his wife

Rick & Renee Gilmore- Leoti, Kansas

Grandson and his wife-

Jeffrey & Jessica Gilmore- Geneso, Illinois

Great Grand daughter-

Kambrea Gilmore- Geneso, Illinois

A sister – in – law –

Gail Graf- Amarillo, Texas

Her parents, husband and two brothers precede her in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas with the Reverend Brad Kirk officiating.

Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

There will be no calling times.

Memorials may be given to the Wichita County Amusement Association or the Leoti Emergency Services in care of

Price & Sons Funeral Home
PO 161
Leoti, Kansas 67861.

Elizabeth Rose “Betty” Weigel, age 86, of Ellis, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Trego-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was born December 8, 1928 in Atchison, Kansas to Edward and Rose (Gaydusek) Trompeter. She married Valentine Weigel February 17, 1990 in Ellis. He preceded her in death.

Betty was a homemaker and a nurse’s aide at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis. She had also worked for ten years at the county home in Atchison, KS. She enjoyed bingo, watching baseball, crosswords and she was an avid bingo player. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.

She is survived by her brother, Bernard Trompeter and wife Linda of Topeka

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Thomas Trompeter and two sisters, Rita Dickerson and Phyllis Smith

Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday 10 am until the rosary service at 10:30 all at the church.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].

Clara Rose Kramer, age 93, of Hays passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at Hays Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1921 on a farmstead west of Hays to Joseph M. and Anna (Seitz) Kramer.

Clara was a farmer and had worked at the Brunswick Café and Ft Hays Drug. She loved farm life and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and playing cards. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Altar Society.

She is survived by four nephews, Jim Kramer and wife Luanne, Bill Kramer and wife Stephanie and Rob Kramer all of Hays, Joseph Kramer of Wichita and a niece, Laura Garrett of Wichita.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, John, Clarence and Edward Kramer and three sisters, Regina, Marie and Eleanor Kramer.

Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday 5 pm – 8 pm and Tuesday 9 am – 9:30 am

A parish vigil service will be Monday at 7 pm followed by a daughters of Isabella rosary service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Church or TMP-Marian High School.

Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].

Hugo O. Luhman, 91 of Natoma, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas.

Hugo was born October 25, 1923 in Natoma, Kansas, the son of Carl A. and Emilie (Ahrens) Luhman. He grew up in Natoma and attended school there.

Hugo served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was stationed in Italy, Africa and Europe.

Hugo was united in marriage to Irene Mae Zeigler on September 28, 1947 in Natoma, Kansas. This union was blessed with three daughters, Marjorie, Susan and Cynthia. They made their home in the rural Laton area from 1947 to 1982. Then they moved to the family homestead farm north of Natoma.

Hugo was a farmer and rancher his whole life. He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, the Natoma American Legion and a life member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240. He enjoyed gardening, reading, woodworking, traveling and was said to have watched every Western movie ever made.

Surviving family include his wife of four days short of 68 years, Irene of the home; three daughters, Marjorie Kertz (David) of Riverside, California, Susan Green (Jerry) of Hays, Kansas and Cynthia Elliott of Plainville, Kansas; sisters, Wilma Zeigler of Natoma, Kansas and Norma Horine of Carrollton, Missouri; two grandchildren, Daniel Green (Kinsey) of Hays, Kansas and Steve Elliott (Brook) of Olympia, Washington; and three great grandchildren, Gracie Palmer, Kasdan Green, Maddex Green and Hazel Elliott. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Victor Luhman and sister Esther.

Celebration of Hugo’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma. Burial will follow at the North Lutheran Cemetery north of Natoma. Visitation will be from 9 AM to Service Time on Tuesday at the church. Memorials have been established with Peace Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour.

Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Hays, Kansas – Fidelia (Schmidt) Rome, age 95, died Friday, September 25, 2015, at Via Christi Village Hays, Kansas.

She was born June 23, 1920, on the farm at Catharine, Kansas, to Adolph J. and Anna (Staab) Schmidt. She married Wilfred J. Rome on April 23,1940, at Catharine, Kansas. He died December 24, 2010.

She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 9076, St. John’s of Hays Auxiliary and a volunteer at the Hays Community Assistance Center all of Hays. She made noodles and hertzchen “hearts” for many people over the years.

Survivors include three sons, Delmar Rome and wife, Deanna, Russell, KS; James Rome and wife, Lynn, Mentor, KS; William Rome and wife, Marsha, Houston, TX; three daughters, Charlene Petty, Olathe, KS; Kathy Gross and husband, Danny, Hays, KS, Linda Rome, Hays, KS; ten grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; four brothers, Emery Schmidt and wife, Shirley, Catharine, KS; Adolph Schmidt and wife, DeAnn, Gerald Schmidt and wife, Elaine, Elmer Schmidt and wife, Rosie, all of Hays, KS; two sisters, Cora Dortland, Gorham, KS; Cyrilla Evans and husband, Maynard, Hays, KS; one sister-in-law, Esther Schmidt, Hays, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son-in-law, Paul Petty; three brothers, Alfred “Al” Schmidt, Herbert (Francie) Schmidt, Celestine Schmidt, one infant brother, Elmer Schmidt; one sister, Irene and (Ray) Dinkel.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church
Hays, Kansas. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas

A Hays Daughter’s of Isabella rosary and V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, followed by a vigil service is at 7:00 P.M. Monday all at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays 1919 East 22nd Hays, Kansas 67601.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday and 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. Tuesday all at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays. Memorials to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.

Condolences can be sent via email to [email protected].