Alphonse V. Weber, age 84, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1934 in Ellis, Kansas to John and Patricia (Kozlowski) Weber. He married Victoria Romey on June 23, 1962 in Ellis.
Al had worked for Wiesner Grocery store in Ellis then began work in the oilfields as a driller for Dreiling Oil and several other oil companies until his retirement. He was a US Army veteran having served in Germany, a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ellis Knights of Columbus and served with the Ellis Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed all sports and outdoor activities including gardening and vacations. He was especially fond of the holidays and family time playing cards.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria of Ellis; a brother, Richard Weber and wife Janet of Ellis as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lawrence and Eugene Weber and two sisters, Agnes McGilvary and Cecilia Kinderknecht.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 PM – 8 PM Tuesday October 1, 2019 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637 with a combined parish vigil and rosary service will be at 7 PM.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church or St. Mary’s School.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by guest book at [email protected]
Phillip Rupp, 90, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born September 13, 1929 in Grainfield, Ks.
U.S. Army Veteran, Phil served with the 780th field artillery from 1951 to 1953. He was discharged as a corporal. He enjoyed the outdoors doing activities such as camping, boating, fishing, and hunting with family and friends. Phil worked for Kings Construction Company for 33 years as a foreman, building bridges for our Kansas Highway. He was employed at Crestwood Cabinets till retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents Benedict and Anna (Kreutzer) Rupp; son Michael; brothers Marc, Theodore, Frank Rupp; sisters Ruby and MaryAnn.
Survivors include his wife Emily; daughters Lucinda Kohman, Phyllis (Loren) Berndt; sons Phillip and William Rupp; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 29, 2019 3-6pm with Family at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 30, 2019 at 10:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 230 E. Cloud Salina, Ks 67401. Burial to follow in All Saints Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.
For online condolences, contact Roselawn Mortuary at www.roselawnsalina.com.
Luelma Irene Hejny, 102, passed away September 28, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was the daughter of August & Helena (Unruh) Base, born on November 19, 1916, on a farm northwest of Pawnee Rock. She lived all her life in Barton County. She attended School District #48 and was a Pawnee Rock High School graduate of 1935.
She married Frank Hejny on May 22, 1938, in the New Jerusalem Church in Pawnee Rock. She was a member of the New Jerusalem Church, Ladies Service Alliance of the Church and a past President of the Gold and Silver Club.
Survivors include, many beloved nieces and nephews; and one special son of the heart. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank; son, Gary Dean; five brothers, Elmer, Leo, Everett, Vernon and Dan; and two sisters, Edith and Lavina.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Susan Galvan presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the New Jerusalem Church or the Great Bend Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
SALINE COUNTY —Investigators with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office have determined an incident Friday morning in rural Saline was not an attempted child abduction.
A newspaper carrier had gotten out of his car to put a newspaper in a box next to a drive Friday morning and gave a quick wave to an 11-year-old boy who had been waiting for a school bus, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.
The boy ran off yelling and the man got back into his car and continued his rounds. The boy talked to the bus driver who then notified authorities.
The man talked to his wife later and told her of the incident. The wife of the newspaper carrier later heard the description of the man and his car in news reports and called the Sheriff’s Office.
The newspaper carrier had been following the school bus while making deliveries in the area. The Sheriff’s Office interviewed the man and determined there was no attempted abduction and closed the case.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Two Omaha residents face an involuntary manslaughter charge following a May shooting death of a Kansas man in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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A grand jury returned indictments against 25-year-old Jonathan Echtinaw and 23-year-old Carissa Lynn Kendall for the death of 18-year-old Ethan Edgar.
According to police, Edgar was behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle parked in a gas station lot at South Main and 9th Avenue in Council Bluffs. Echtinaw and several others were looking for it.
Vehicle involved in fatal crash image courtesy KETV
Two individuals in separate vehicle confronted Edgar. They parked in front and back of the stolen car. When Edgar tried to ram the two vehicles, the driver of one of the vehicles fired a number of shots, hitting Edgar twice.
Police say Edgar drove from the scene with the other two giving chase. Kendall was driving the car during that chase. Edgar lost control of the vehicle at the intersection of South Main and 5th Avenue and struck a tree. He died later at the hospital.
If convicted, Echtinaw and Kendall both face up to two years in prison. They are both scheduled for arraignment on Oct. 4 with a jury trial scheduled for Nov. 12.
Cletus Graf, 86, Woodston, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Parkview Care Center in Osborne.
He was born June 19, 1933 in Hyacinth, the son of Sebastian and Bridget (Hammersmith) Graf. He attended Hyacinth Country School and worked on the family farm. After the death of his father in 1963, he and his mother moved to Woodston where Cletus continued to farm and raise cattle. His farm was his pride and joy. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton and a 57 year member of St. Thomas Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #7674. Cletus loved his family, was fun loving, a wonderful storyteller, and a great neighbor and friend. He had a heart of gold, was always concerned about others before himself and ready to help those in need.
Survivors include eight nephews; Paul Graf and wife Mary Ann of Woodston, Joe Graf and wife Janet of Woodston, Bob Graf and wife Linda of Alton, Jerry Graf and wife Frances of Abilene, Steve Graf and wife Liz of Downs, Dean Dreher and wife Agnes of Amarillo, TX, Dale Dreher and wife Carolyn of Wichita Falls, TX, and Val Dreher and wife Melissa of Russell, eight nieces; Sheila Melton and husband Sterling of Naper, NE, Mary Ferguson of Lansing, Rosetta Henry and husband Ken of Leavenworth, Sue Mckinzie of Lansing, Joyce Karlin and husband Mike of Hays, Diane Dinkel and husband Ron of Victoria, Laura Boxberger and husband Tim of Great Bend, and Wanda Hanzlicek and Husband Todd of Wilson, 55 great nephews and nieces, and 115 great-great nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law; Delphinus and Cecilia Graf, sister and brother-in-law; Anna and Alex Dreher, three nephews; Don Dreher, Gilbert and Wayne Graf, two nieces; Cindy Soukup and Betty Westenberger, four great nephews; Jade Graf, Dakota, Hunter, and Landon Marek, and a great niece; Shelbe Alvis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, October 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, with Fr. Brian Lager officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service will be at 7:00 pm followed by a third degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to masses or St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton. Condolences and memories of Cletus may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com
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Friends,
Dr. Roger Marshall, R-Great Bend, is the First District Kansas Congressman.
Last Wednesday, I was honored to join President Trump, Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, and others for the signing ceremony of a new trade agreement with Japan.
This agreement will be a major benefit to our beef, pork, wheat, sorghum, corn, ethanol, and other industries across Kansas. Among other important provisions, the deal will level the playing field for our farmers and ranchers by reducing tariffs and matching the competitive advantage currently benefiting countries involved in the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Specifically, the deal will cut tariffs on an additional $7.2 billion worth of agricultural goods sold to Japan.
The United States is already the top supplier of agricultural commodities to Japan, and the agreement signed today will further build on this great relationship. The agreement will allow producers across our state to continue doing what they do best – providing the highest quality, safest, and most affordable food, fiber, and fuel to our partners around the world.
R&T Hearing on AI
Last Tuesday afternoon, SST’s Research and Technology Subcommittee held a hearing on the impact of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) on workforce. AI presents unique opportunities for companies to become more efficient and streamlined, however the growth and adoption of these technologies also provides new job opportunities for the next generation. Ensuring that we have a skilled technical workforce has been a priority for Science Committee Republicans as well as the Trump Administration, as it is a vital component of US competitiveness and economic growth in the coming years.
Centura Health
Kansas was well represented at Centura Health’s meeting here in Washington. Centura Health, a Christian-run health system, has footprints in Kansas including St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City and the Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hospital in Ulysses. I’ve always praised mission-based health systems and how they give back to their communities. I shared with them my initiatives including my support for the 340B Drug Discount Program for rural hospitals and community health centers. These efforts would end surprise medical bills for patients, and help to reinvent rural health care in America.
Congressional Western Caucus Meeting
I joined fellow members of the Congressional Western Caucus to announce plans to modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA). As an avid hunter and fisherman, I am dedicated to the preservation of wildlife for future generations. But with a meager 3 percent recovery rate since its inception more than 45 years ago, it’s clear the ESA must be updated. We need a plan that brings stakeholders, property owners, and local and state governments to the table when making habitat decisions to ensure species are delisted when desired population levels are met.
Talking Healthcare
I was honored to serve as the keynote speaker for the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Advocacy Summit. ASCO is a national organization representing over 40,000 physicians and other health care professionals that treat patients with cancer. I was happy to share with them a physician’s perspective from Congress and the many ways I am working to help physicians help their patients. As part of the advocacy efforts, over 130 of their members from across the country – including Kansas – were in DC this week to advocate for legislation I coauthored that would make long overdue changes to prior authorization. The bill I authored is the first step towards getting patients what they need, when they need it. And nothing is more timely than treating a patient battling cancer.
Congrats to Senator Dole
Last Tuesday, President Trump appointed Senator Bob Dole to serve as a member of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission.
The Commission is working to build a national memorial to President and General Dwight D. Eisenhower here in Washington, D.C., honoring his legacy both as Supreme Allied Commander during WWII as well as his accomplishments as 34th President of the United States.
Construction of the Memorial began in 2017, and is scheduled to open on May 8, 2020 – the 75th Anniversary of V-E Day. Senator Dole joins Kansas Senator Pat Roberts on the Commission and adds a valuable voice to the project as it nears completion. More details about the Memorial and the Commission can be found Here.
AGC of Kansas
Associated General Contractors of Kansas came through the office on Tuesday to give an update on their “Build Up Kansas” initiative and discuss workforce development issues across the state. Through “Build Up Kansas,” AGC is building workforce development partnerships with community colleges, technical colleges, and universities across the state to expose students to careers in the construction and manufacturing industries, which will be facing workforce shortfalls over the next decade. It’s great to see industry leaders thinking creatively about how to address the workforce challenges of tomorrow.
You can learn more about what AGC is doing in Kansas to promote workforce development Here.
Medicare Open Enrollment
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15th to December 7th this year. During Open Enrollment, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to change the way they receive their Medicare benefits for the upcoming year. This is the only opportunity that beneficiaries can switch their Medicare drug plan, (part D) to one that better meets their coverage and financial needs, or change the way they receive their Medicare healthcare benefits.
For more information on Open Enrollment Click Here.
Dr. Roger Marshall, R-Great Bend, is the First District Kansas Congressman.
Edith Jane Bird, 84, passed away September 28, 2019 at Midland Hospice, Topeka, KS. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 16, 1935 to Edmond K. and Kathryn Roberson, Larned, KS. She is survived by her husband Ronald Bird, Topeka, daughters Rhonda (Bob) Wilson and Janet (Dan) Golightley of Topeka and Janell (Jim) Vineyard of Wichita, brother Norman Roberson of Larned, KS and sisters Lois Coleman of Moxee, WA and Connie Roberson Gross of Garden City, KS along with 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Preceded in death are parents, brothers Eldon and Bob, sisters Betty Sohl and Sherry Roberson, sister Donna Roberson Henderson and granddaughter Heather Barrows.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2019 with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial in Garfield Cemetery, Garfield.
Memorials may be given to Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.
Lisa Marie Scott, age 54, of Garden City, Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.
Lisa was born September 29, 1964 to Virgil Allen Scott and Berna June (Cox) Scott in Tribune, Kansas. She grew up on the family farm south of Wallace and attended Harrison Flats School, Sharon Springs Elementary School and graduated from Wallace County High School in 1982. Lisa attended Garden City Community College. After leaving home she lived in Sharon Springs where she worked as a CNA/CMA at Prairie Manor Nursing Home, Topeka, Minneola and in Garden City for the last 30 years. Lisa volunteered at the Garden City YMCA, the Crossroads and various other organizations in the Garden City area. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Preceding her in death are her grandparents; and her sister-in-law, Trish Davies.
She is survived by her parents, Virgil and Berna of Sharon Springs, KS; sister, Paula (Joe) Korbe of Garden City, KS; and brother, Virgil, Jr. (Diane) Scott of Broomfield, CO; 6 nieces and nephews; 16 great nieces and nephews and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral service will be Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. MT at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church, 520 6th Street in Sharon Springs. Interment will follow the service at the Sharon Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. MT prior to the funeral service at the United Methodist Church.
Memorials will be designated to the Wallace County Foundation and may be left at the services or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com
Alphonse V. Weber, age 84, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1934 in Ellis, Kansas to John and Patricia (Kozlowski) Weber. He married Victoria Romey on June 23, 1962 in Ellis.
