Phillipsburg resident Niles F. Runnion passed away Wed., Aug. 30, 2017 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS at the age of 78.

He was born in Norton, KS on Sept. 22, 1938, the son of Francis & Elsie (Wagner) Runnion.  On April 16, 1960 he married Delva Jean Damewood in Logan, KS.  Niles worked as a grader operator for Phillips County for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Jean, of Phillipsburg; son, Mike, of Glade, KS; brothers, Randy of Phillipsburg, Richard of Agra, and Stanley of Prairie View; sister, Carol Shove of Noonan, GA; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade, KS, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

Friends may sign the book on Friday, Sept. 1, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.  The casket will remain closed.

Memorial contributions may be given to Phillips County 4-H.  Online condolences to:  www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.