October 2018 – Page 86 – Hays Post Archive

Gary Edward Scheideman

Posted on October 2, 2018

Gary Edward Scheideman, 72, passed away September 29, 2018, in Wichita, Kansas, after a brief illness.

Born October 18, 1945 in Larned, the son of Roy and Virginia (Vaughan) Scheideman. A lifetime area resident; he was a Welder, and worked for Doerr Metal Products in Larned; until his retirement.

Gary is survived by his cousins; Larry and Dale Scheideman, La Crosse, Kansas; Kent Scheideman, Wichita, Kansas; Ron Graver, Fort Collins, Colorado; Bev Graver, Portland, Oregon; Janis Mullinnix, Fort Collins, Colorado; Linda Seymour, McCracken, Kansas; Mary Ann Pechanec, La Crosse, Kansas; Cathy Schlegel, Pilot Point, Texas; Bob Scheideman, Ellinwood, Kansas; Judy Cook, Austin, Texas; Carol Jean Botteran, Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Victoria Hutton, Frederick, Maryland.

He was preceded in death by; his parents.

Memorial service with military honors will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be noon to 2:00 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Private family inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Gary E. Scheideman Memorial fund; in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Judith (Judy) Marie Bamberger

Posted on October 2, 2018

Judith (Judy) Marie Bamberger, 67, passed away September 30, 2018 in Jetmore.

She was born November 13, 1950 in Norton, KS, the daughter of Fred and Doris Fitzhuge Henry.

A longtime area resident, she was the owner and operator of Judy’s café in Jetmore for over 30 years.

She attended the United Methodist Church, Jetmore. She loved to crochet, read, bowl, garden, dance and cook.

On October 3, 1985, she married Norman Bamberger in Hoxie, KS. He survives.

Other survivors include: three daughters, sandy (Frank) Figueroa, Log Lane Village, CO, Norma (Mike) Williams, Kansas City, MO, Bobbie Jo Romjue, Hays, KS; two brothers, Gary (Leta) Henry,

Dodge City, KS, Roger (Starlet) Henry, Logan, KS; sister, Terrie Horn, Garland, TX; ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday at United Methodist Church, Jetmore, with Pastor Cyd Stein presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, KS. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Dodge City Depot Theater in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.

Report of on-campus rapes doubled last year at KU

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — An annual safety report at the University of Kansas says twice as many rapes were reported on the Lawrence campus in 2017 than the previous year.

The Clery report says nine of the 12 rapes reported were in campus housing and 14 rapes were reported in off-campus locations that are affiliated with the university are included. That is about the same as previous years, with 13 in 2016 and 16 in 2015.

This year’s report was the first since the Kansas Legislature required the university to allow concealed carry of handguns on campus. The Clery report show the university reported no weapon law arrests or violations referred for disciplinary action.

University spokeswoman Erinn Barcomb-Peterson says those numbers reflect violations of state law and not necessarily the university’s weapons policy.

Virginia F. Abbott

Posted on October 2, 2018

Virginia F. Abbott, a resident of rural Agra, passed away on Thursday, September 27,2018 at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS at the age of 82.

She was born June 24, 1936 in Ashland, KS to Roy and Ruth (Wright) Fox.

She married Myron Abbott on July 29, 1961 in Ashland, KS. From this marriage, they had one son, Travis.
Virginia was very proud of attending Emporia Teachers college where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught math in Phillipsburg, KS where she met Myron. They moved briefly to Benkleman, NE before settling back to the Abbott family farm where she spent the rest of her life.

She enjoyed being a mother and homemaker but was not just a farmers wife. She loved getting out and driving the tractor as well as checking on the cows and horses. She also got pleasure from being able to babysit her grandchildren and attend their activities.

Survivors include her son, Travis, and wife Anne (Berland) of Kensington. Her grandson, Justin and wife Amy, of Kensington and granddaughter, Hailey of Hays. She has one great-grandson, Adam also of Kensington.

She was preceded in death by her husband Myron, parents, and siblings Verona Trease, Gene Fox, and Claudette Hensley.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 1st at 10:30 a.m. in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to her great grandchildren’s education.

Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sat. & Sun. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends from 3:00 to 4:00 Sunday afternoon.

Options to host Purple Light Nights Friday

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

OPTIONS

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October, Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services will engage in a variety of events to spread awareness about the prevalence and effects of domestic violence in our community.

Kicking off the month of activities and events, Options is hosting their third annual Purple Light Nights campaign with a tree lighting ceremony to remember the victims who lost their lives from domestic violence, support those who have survived domestic violence, and bring hope for those still suffering in silence.

Purple Light Nights is the inspiration of the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force in King County, Washington, designed to bring awareness to domestic violence issues and its affects upon children and families, and provide education on building healthy relationships. The campaign challenges neighborhoods and cities to light up the town with purple lights to demonstrate that domestic violence has NO place in our community.

The Options Purple Light Nights kickoff event will be held at Big Creek Crossing, 2918 Vine, Friday, October 5 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The event will start with a social hour that includes a display of Silent Witnesses who lost their lives due to domestic violence, free chili and cinnamon rolls donated by The Press, free coffee donated by Breathe Coffee House, and children’s activities hosted by the Lutheran Student’s Group and the Presbyterian Church.

At 7 p.m. speakers will include partners from law enforcement, HaysMed, and Jana’s Campaign – a Hays-based national education and violence prevention organization with the single mission of reducing gender and relationship violence. The kick-off event will wrap up with a moment of silence and recognition of the families of the Silent Witnesses.

Citizens wishing to stand in solidarity against domestic violence can show their support by shining purple lights in their businesses or homes throughout the month of October. Purple light bulbs can be purchased for $2 at the Purple Light Nights kickoff event and all month long at Breathe Coffee House, Hays Academy of Hair Design, Rejuvenations Day Spa, and Options.

Other Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities include a 30-Days of Social Media mini campaign on Options Facebook page and “Paint the Town Purple” day on October 12. Community members and business are encouraged to wear purple and post a picture of their group wearing purple with a sign saying “I wear purple because…”. Pictures can be posted directly to Options Facebook page or emailed to Tim Tarkelly at [email protected].

Additionally, Gutch’s Bar & Grill, 111 W. 7th St, is promoting a “Change a Life – Make a Difference” fundraising event throughout the month of October. Patrons can tell their server that they would like to round up their change to the nearest dollar and all proceeds will support the mission of Options. Brochures and information about the impact and effects of domestic violence will be available throughout the restaurant.

If you, or someone you know, needs help because of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, call Options free Helpline at 800-794-4624 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals who experience domestic, sexual, interpersonal, or stalking violence through individual support while educating our communities to identify and confront the causes of violence in society. Options provides services to 18 counties in Northwest Kansas. Options voluntary services are always provided free of charge, and with complete confidentiality.

Texas couple offers $1K reward for dog missing after NW Kan. accident

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

Hays Post

A Texas couple involved in a rollover accident last week in northwest Kansas is seeking help in locating a missing dog — and offering a $1,000 reward for her return.

Sable is a 19-pound miniature pinscher-Pomeranian mix with a reddish-brown coat and two blond stripes across her shoulders. She is 3 years old.

Judy Pullen, who lives outside Marble Falls northwest of Austin, said the accident, which occurred Thursday on U.S. 281 south of Osborne, caused a window to blow out and “she flew out the window.”

“She’s very frightened of noises. We don’t know what happened to her before we got her,” Pullen said. “She can be lured with bacon or a burger or chicken … She’s a real sweet girl. … We just pray for her return.”

Pullen said she and her husband, Don, were returning from a camping trip to celebrate her husband’s 80th birthday when the accident happened.

“281 actually runs through Marble Falls all the way to Mexico,” she said.

Pullen said she was extremely grateful for the people they encountered after the accident.

“The people in Osborne have been so gracious. … They helped us find a place to stay, they searched the fields, they have kept in touch every day,” she said. “We walked out of the hospital unscathed. It was nothing short of a miracle. … We just ask for one more miracle that our little dog be found and returned to us.

“We offer $1,000 reward for her and heartfelt gratitude for her return.”

Judy and Don Pulled can be contacted at (325) 226-5647 or (830) 265-0853, or call the Osborne County Sheriff’s Office at (785) 346-2001.

Federal trial begins for Kansas doctor accused in pain-med scheme

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

WICHITA – A federal jury trial begins Tuesday for a Kansas doctor charged with unlawfully distributing opioid prescription drugs, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

Dr. Steven R. Henson, 57, Wichita, who operated Kansas Men’s Clinic at 3636 N. Ridge Road in Wichita, is charged in the following counts: Conspiracy to distribute prescription drugs outside the course of medical practice, Unlawfully distributing controlled substances, including oxycodone, methadone or alprazolam, Unlawfully distributing methadone and alprazolam, resulting in the death of a victim on July 24, 2015, identified in court records as N.M., Unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, Falsifying patient records, Obstruction of justice, and Money laundering.

As a physician, Henson was registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration to dispense prescription controlled substances.

The indictment alleges Henson, Wrote prescriptions without a medical need, Wrote prescriptions without a legitimate medical exam, Wrote prescriptions for people other than the ones who came to see him, Wrote prescriptions in return for cash and Post-dated prescriptions.

If convicted, the defendant will face the following penalties. On counts 1-16: A maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine up to $1 million on each count; Count 17: Not less than 20 years and not more than life and a fine up to $1 million; Count 18: A maximum penalty of five years and a fine up to $250,000; Count 19: A maximum penalty of five years and a fine up to $250,000; Count 20: A maximum penalty of one year and a fine up to $100,000; Counts 21-25: A maximum penalty of 10 years and a fine up to $250,000 on each count, and Counts 26-31: A maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine up to $500,000 on each count.

Harold Dean Stewart

Posted on October 2, 2018

Harold Dean Stewart, age 77, of Elkhart, Kansas, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. He was born September 15, 1941, in Grigston, Kansas, the son of Tom and Mildred (Payton) Stewart.

Dean moved to Scott City, Kansas, in the 5th grade; graduating in 1960 from Scott City High School. He then attended Barber School in Wichita. Dean was a barber in Garden City, Scott City, and Elkhart since 1971. His work history included a maintenance man in Ulysses, Johnson, and Elkhart schools, working at the helium plant in Keyes, Oklahoma and Dumas Texas, and operating the Elkhart Theatre. Dean served his country in the United States Army from 1963 – 1965. He was an avid KC Chiefs fan.

Dean married Betty L. Martin on June 11, 1966, in Ness City, Kansas; she survives.

Other survivors include his children, Teresa Ferguson and husband Roscoe of Hooker, Oklahoma, Corinna Kerbo and husband Jack of Keyes, Oklahoma, Bylle Evans and husband James of Elkhart, Harold Dale Stewart and wife Stacey of Wylie, Colorado; brothers, Jimmie Stewart of Garden City, Preston Stewart of Ellicott, Colorado; sister, Faye Ghan of Ulysses; 13 grandchildren, Misty Parker, Tiffany Smith, Crystal O’Hara, Jack Kerbo, Jr., Jessica Whitaker, Jake Kerbo, Nick Evans, T.J. Evans, Jamie Lewis, Tyler Evans, Andra Gutierrez, Harold Dylan Stewart, Oliver Stewart; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Dean is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and three sisters.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Church of Christ in Elkhart, Kansas, with Gary Talbert officiating. There will be no public visitation. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

Marcella Allec Swaggerty

Posted on October 2, 2018

Marcella Allec Swaggerty, age 89, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 30, in Colby, Kansas.

Marcella, or Mari, lived her whole life loving others, especially her own family of four children, Rich Swaggerty, Karen Hootman, Steve (Raina) Swaggerty, and Joan (Dave) Brown. She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren Scott Swaggerty, Dawn Witt, Heather (Derek) Head, Whitney (Jason) Sullivan, Mike (Katie) Swaggerty, Jillian (Joash) Clines, Matthew (Cristina) Swaggerty, Gabrielle, David, Andrea, and Rachel Browne. She also was great grandmother to 20. Mari was born and raised in Placentia, California on the family orange grove to parents Eugene and Cecelia Allec along with her three sisters and four brothers, the late Cecelia (Chet) Hart, Eugenia (Tom) O’Hanlon, the late Celestine (Peggy) Allec, the late Germaine (Frank) Purpura, the late Joe (Lucinda) Allec, Dave (Donna) Allec, and Mike Allec.

Mari married and moved to Michigan where she raised her four children. She graduated from Fullerton Junior College and worked in administrative capacities in the Cherry Hill School District in Inkster, MI, retiring in 1991. She relished her role as mom, grandma, and great grandma with thoughtfulness, generosity, and especially a fantastic sense of humor that made her beloved to her family and all that she came in contact with. She especially loved the Lord, setting a great example of prayer, care, and selflessness. Mari lived in Kansas for the last 25 years of her life, and as her years drew to a close she lived at the Prairie Senior Living Complex and was cared for by her loving daughter Joan. Mom filled her room with faith, laughter, and would always find both the good and the humor in almost every situation. She will be missed.

Survivors include: four children, Gerald Swaggerty, Karen Hootman, Steven Swaggerty, and Joan Browne; two brothers, David Allec and Michael Allec; one sister, Eugenia O’Hanlon; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; several other relatives and friends.

Mari was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and two sisters.

FUNERAL SERVICE – Wednesday, October 3, 2018 – 11:00 A.M.
PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – Norton, Kansas
VISITATION – Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 3:00 P.M until 6:00 P.M. at the Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.
INTERMENT – Norton Cemetery – Norton, Kansas
MEMORIALS – Marcella Swaggerty Memorial Fund

Theresa (Deutsch) Dumler

Posted on October 2, 2018

Theresa (Deutsch) Dumler, 92, of Milberger, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Country Place Senior Living in Hoisington, Kansas.

Theresa was born October 26, 1925 in Susank, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Amelia (Bitter) Deutsch. She grew up and attended school in the Susank area.

Theresa met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Alvin G. Dumler on March 17, 1946 in Milberger. This union was blessed with three children; Lily, Sylvia and Marlin. They made their home in the Milberger area. Alvin preceded her in death on March 25, 2007.

Theresa was a devoted wife and homemaker for her family. She enjoyed helping Alvin on their family farm. She worked over 17 years in the Russell High School as a Cook. Before marriage she worked at the grocery store in Susank. She was an active member of the Milberger United Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the Prairie Mates EHU. She enjoyed cooking, making popcorn balls for family and friends, watching birds and cheering on her K.C. Royals. She loved taking care of her grandchildren whenever she could.

Surviving family include her daughters, Lily Akings (Dean) of Great Bend, Kansas and Sylvia Dumler of Russell, Kansas; son, Marlin Dumler (Lori) of Russell, Kansas; brother, Jr. Deutsch of Hoisington, Kansas; sister, Wilma Haesemeyer of Hutchinson, Kansas; five grandchildren, Randall Akings, Melissa Schuman (John), Katie Vars (Ryan), Jake Dumler (Shiloah) and Cody Dumler (Meghan); six great grandchildren, Carson Schuman, Hugh Isaac Riley, Taylor Vars, Logan Vars, Allison Dumler and Adrian Dumler.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin, six brothers and two sisters.

Celebration of Theresa’s Life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Milberger United Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Milberger Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials have been established with the Women of United Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the American Heart Association. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Linda June Eaton

Posted on October 2, 2018

Linda June Eaton, 65, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Linda was born on January 09, 1953, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the daughter of Fletcher O. and Ruby (Long) Eaton. Linda grew up in Wichita, Kansas and attended school in Wichita. She was blessed with 5 sons Steven, Michael, Donald and John and Tim. She worked most of her life as a cook, house cleaner and baby sitter. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking and going to garage sales. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her.

Surviving family include her sons Michael Morton (Leslie) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Donald Morton (Mary Ann) of Alabama, John Morton (Chris) of Wichita, Kansas and Tim Davidson (Mary) of Derby, Kansas; 3 sisters Helen Brown of Wichita, Kansas, Betty Hoag of Russell, Kansas and Mary Ann Ast of Goddard, Kansas; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Steven Morton; 5 brothers Johnny, Jim, Jo, Jerry and Donnie.

A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, October 04, 2018, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas. A private family burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. Family will greet guests from 10 A. M. to service time on Thursday. Memorials may be given to Hays Hospice or Russell County Food Pantry and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Clarence ‘Francis’ Offner

Posted on October 2, 2018October 3, 2018

January 20, 1937 – September 30, 2018

C. Francis Offner, age 81, of WaKeeney, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hosptial Long Term Care, WaKeeney. He was born January 20, 1937, south of Pendennis, Kansas on the family farm, the son of John and Viola (Curtis) Offner.

Francis attended schools in Utica and moved to WaKeeney in 1979. He worked in lawn care and did bicycle repair for many years.

He is survived by a brother, Kenneth and wife Genola of WaKeeney; and a sister, Betty (Offner) Mason of Lorena, Texas; four nephews; and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents.

As cremation was chosen, no services are planned at this time.

Annette P. Leikam

Posted on October 2, 2018

Annette P. Leikam, age 91, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born March 8, 1927 in St. Peter, Kansas to Andrew and Margaret (Brungardt) Knoll. On December 30, 1952 she married Robert Leikam at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. He preceded her in death December 5, 1969.

Annette had worked as a CNA. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed flower gardening and the fall.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Leikam and wife Trudy of Hays and Ronald Leikam and wife Jackie of Hays; a brother, Andrew Knoll of St. Peter, KS; three grandchildren, Sarah Fischer, Annie Bollig and Chrissy Driscoll as well as five great grandchildren, Shaylee, Carli Jo and Brecklynn Fischer, Tracyn and Davin Bollig.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Carl, Richard, Ambrose, Paul, Isadore and Eugene Knoll and three sisters, Amelia Gaschler, Clara Leikam and Armella Gaschler.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Hays.

Visitation will be Wednesday 4 PM – 8 PM and Thursday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A combined parish vigil and VFW Auxiliary memorial and rosary service will be 7 PM Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian High School or the Hays VFW.

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