Ralph F. Blecha, son of Charley and Leona (Hardenburger) Blecha, was born 13 January 1943 at the R.G. Patterson Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Kansas. He died on 1 February 2019 in Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 76 years and 19 days.

Ralph attended grade school at Tabor Rural Public School, and graduated from Belleville High School in 1961. He then studied at the Conservatory of Music, UMKC, Kansas City, Missouri. He worked from 1967-1976 as opera coach, accompanist and rehearsal pianist for the Amato Opera Theatre, and the New York Grand Opera, in New York City. This was followed by working for the Opera Company of Boston, in Boston, Massachusetts.

In 1976-1984, Ralph worked as Music Therapist at Morningside House Nursing Home, Bronx, New York, and at Marcus Garvey Nursing Home, Brooklyn, New York. He eventually became director of AGED Senior Center in Bronx, New York, along with being Parish Musician at the Episcopal Church of St. Edward the Martyr in Spanish Harlem, New York City. In 1978, Ralph was proud to have helped with the creation and incorporation of Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE) New York City. In 1984-1994, he was the receptionist and support secretary at the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio in Cleveland, Ohio. While there, he worked with the Assistant Bishop, the Right Reverand William Davidson, the retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas. He was also the Parish Musician at All Saints Episcopal Church in Parma, Ohio. While in Ohio, he volunteered at Kamana House (AIDS Hospice) in Cleveland, Ohio.

In 1994-2001, he returned to New York City, and was Parish Musician at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Astoria, New York, and was secretary at the church of the Intercession in Harlem, New York City.

Ralph returned to Kansas in 2001, and worked as the Administrative Assistant for the Douglas County AIDS Project (DCAP), and as the rehearsal pianist for the Choral Department, University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Leona Blecha. He is survived by his twin brother, Robert E. Blecha of Hays, Kansas, and his older twin brothers, Loren C. Blecha of Kansas City, Missouri, and Louis J. (Janet) Blecha of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, along with many cousins, relatives and friends. Most important to him was the love for all of God’s creation.

S’ Panem Bohem, Ralph.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church in Cuba, Kansas, with inurnment following at Tabor Cemetery, rural Cuba. Ralph requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, Kansas, and can be sent in care of the Funeral Home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Blecha family with these arrangements.

Mark Todd Goodwin, age 55, of Garden City, Kansas passed away on February 1, 2019 at the St. Catherine Hospital of Garden City, Kansas. He was born August 10, 1963 in Garden City, Kansas the son of Joe Goodwin Carolyn Manske.

He was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Garden City. Mark served his country as a member of the Marines.

Other Survivors include:

Three Children
Chandell and Justin Hayden of Hutchinson, Kansas
Marlie and Travis Harper of Hesston, Kansas
Jeremiah Goodwin and Crystal Dizmang of Minneola, Kansas

Mother
Carol Manske of Garden City, Kansas

Step Mother
Pauline Goodwin of Westville, Oklahoma

Brother
Bobby Dean Betts of Bullhead City, Arizona

Step-Brother
Robert Sheeks of Westville, Oklahoma

Seven Sisters
Beatrice and Jesse Ledesma of Hutchinson, Kansas
Connie and Randy Huber of Garden City, Kansas
Sheila and James Cox of Goodland, Kansas
Lisa Juel of Cimmerron, Kansas
Tanya Kleeman and Randy Graham of Garden City, Kansas
Shelly Goodwin Cott and Mike of Garden City, Kansas
Kari and Doug Halsch of Houston, Texas

Partner
Mary Osborn of Garden City, Kansas

Seven Grandchildren
Braylee Hayden of Hutchinson, Kansas
Noah Hayden of Hutchinson, Kansas
Rylee Harper of Hesston, Kansas
Emilee Goodwin of Minneola, Kansas
Jazzalyn Dizmand of Minneola, Kansas
Natalie Dizmang of Minneola, Kansas
Riley Ewing of Garden City, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his father Joe Goodwin; brother, Lelyn Betts; step-brother David Sheeks.

Visitation will be on Wednesday February 6, 2019 from 1-8 at Price and Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.

Funeral services will be at the Cornerstone Church at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Private family interment will be held at a later date.

Lewis I. Hoffman, age 61, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. Lewis was born February 6, 1957 in Tribune, Kansas, the son of Jay Arthur & Hazel Irene (Thon) Hoffman. A lifetime resident of Greeley County, he was a farmer.

Lewis was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tribune, Kansas as well as the Greeley County Antiqueers Association.

On April 2, 1994 he married Wanda Rimmer at Tribune, Kansas.

Lewis’s surviving family includes:

His Wife-
Wanda Hoffman- Tribune, Kansas

Two Children-
Jennifer & Tim Luebbers- Tribune, Kansas
Lindsay & J.T. Henson- Schaller, Iowa

Five siblings-
Jay Hoffman- Hays, Kansas
David Hoffman- Hays, Kansas
Evelyn & Dan Wright- Scott City, Kansas
Darlene Turley- Dodge City, Kansas
Donna & Randy Johnson- Salina, Kansas

Five grandchildren

His parents, a sister, Mary Hoffman and two brothers, Harold Hoffman and LeRoy Hoffman precede him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am (MDT) Monday February 4, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Pastor Justin Sherer officiating.

Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Lewis Hoffman Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Betty L. Eisenhour, age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident in rural Sheridan County, Kansas. Betty was born January 14, 1935 in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Leo C. & Anna B. (Frank) Beeson.

A lifelong resident of Scott City, Kansas, graduating from Scott Community High School with the class of 1953, and later graduating from Fort Hays State University in 1996. She was very proud of achieving her college education, taking over thirty years in summer and correspondence classes.

In 1973, Betty opened B.L. Eisenhour Accounting in Scott City, Kansas and in the late 90’s added an office in Leoti, Kansas with Kathy Graff and with Alicia Buehler in Scott City for Eisenhour & Graff Accounting, retiring in 2017. She also was bookkeeper at Ike’s Body Shop for her husband Vearl and later, her son, Brett.

Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Scott City, and spent many years as a Sunday School teacher. Betty also served the Scott City community as a board member of Park Lane Nursing Home. She was a member of the Public Accountants Association of Kansas, serving as a board member and as Past- President of the Western Chapter. For many years, she was the chairwoman of the Jennings 1040 Tax Seminars across the state. She was an active member of the local chapter of Business and Professional Women for many years.

Betty had a lifelong passion for health and fitness. She was an aerobics instructor for many years as well as an avid walker. While in her 70’s, she competed several times in the “Bolder Boulder” 5k marathon in Boulder, Colorado. For many years, Betty and Vearl opened their home as a safe have to many foster children in western Kansas, providing them with unconditional love and faith.

Betty loved to travel in adventurous ways. She traveled to most of the western United States, often stopping to see extended family along the way. Never knowing where the next stop was going to be, she would always call and have a story to tell upon arrival. She and her family spent numerous days camping and fishing at area lakes, primarily Cedar Bluff Reservoir. Later in life, Betty was blessed to find a companion in Mike Scott, who was always ready for her “unplanned adventures”.

On December 28, 1953, she married Vearl Dean Eisenhour at Raton, New Mexico. Betty & Vearl were able to spend thirty-seven years of loving marriage together until Vearl’s passing on April 3, 1991 in Scott City, Kansas.

Betty’s surviving family includes Her daughter and husband – Jeanette D. & Stephen Price of Ottawa, Kansas, Her daughter-in-law – Katie Eisenhour of Scott City, Kansas, Her companion – Mike Scott of Hoxie, Kansas, Her sister-in-law – Ella Mae Eisenhour of Scott City, Kansas, Four grandchildren and their spouses – Eric & Danita Price of Ottawa, Kansas, Courtney & Brian Williams of Baldwin City, Kansas, Blake & Grace Eisenhour of Moscow, Kansas, Brice & Sarah Eisenhour of Scott City, Kansas, A niece and her husband – Jill & Lance Tucker of Scott City, Kansas, A nephew – Cash Beeson of Scott City, Kansas, and thirteen grandchildren including Ayden, Paige, Dylan, Sadie, Ethan, Natalie, Easton, Hudson, Conlee, Cade, Cayden, Jessa & Korina.

Her parents, husband, son; Brett D. Eisenhour, and three siblings; C. Eugene Beeson, John C. Beeson and Mary Ann Beeson precede her in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 11, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor John Lewis officiating.

There will be no calling times.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be written to Camp Lakeside, First United Methodist Church or the scholarship fund for the Public Accountants of Kansas Association in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com

Nadine M. Giese, 81, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at SunPorch of Smith Center.

Nadine was born April 13, 1937 in Smith County, KS, the daughter of Gilford and Frieda (Engelke) Frank. On April 10, 1980, she married Robert Lee Giese in Smith Center, KS.

She was a past member of Christ Lutheran Church, Gaylord, and when the church closed in 1968, she then joined the American Lutheran Church in Smith Center. On March 11, 2012, she joined St. John Lutheran Church, Athol. Nadine and Robert enjoyed going to church and singing together in the church choir.

Nadine and Robert both loved to raise a big garden, go fishing and do woodworking together. They both were very talented woodworkers and made items for all their family over the years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert on August 4, 2018, parents, a sister Juanita LeVan and a infant brother.

Nadine is survived by a brother, Eldon (Cindy) Frank of Minneapolis, KS and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Dave Kramer officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Gaylord, KS. Memorial may be given to the Nadine M. Giese Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Ruby Binder, 94, Munjor, died Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Via Christi Village.

She was born June 4, 1924 in Munjor, Kansas the daughter of Alex W. and Adeline (Leiker) Klaus. On November 25, 1946 she was united in marriage to Paul Binder at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2015.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and the Christian Mothers. She was a charter leader of the Big Creek Astro 4-H club, a junior leader and sewing leader of the 4-H club, and an Ellis County 4-H council member. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, sewing, and quilting, and did extensive genealogy for the Binder, Klaus, Leiker, Goetz, and Engel families. She was an excellent cook and baker and hosted many family gatherings in her home and opened her home to many family members and visitors.

Survivors include three sons; Ernest J. Binder and wife Lillian of Munjor, Stephen F. Binder and wife Carolyn of Washington, Missouri, and Thomas P. Binder and wife Mary Beth of Marion, Iowa, a daughter; Margaret Ann Schaffer and husband Willie of Hoxie, a brother; Joseph Klaus and wife Janet of Hays, two sisters; Lillian Schlyer of Hays and Violet Mermis and husband Robert of Salina, ten grandchildren; Elliot Binder, Preston Binder, Stephanie Howie and husband Tom, Tami Chievous and husband Derrick, Jennifer Binder, Julie Binder, Joe Binder and wife Carola, Annie Binder, Katie Trautman and husband Adam, and Peter Binder, seven great grandchildren; Braydon Binder, Tahki, Malia, and Aven Chievous, Ruby Binder, Paul Binder, and Maria Binder, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, a brother Walter Klaus and wife Bernice, and a sister Velma Pfannenstiel and husband Julius.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 5, 2018 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor with Fr. Jarret Konrade officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 and on Tuesday from 9:00 am until 9:40, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A Christian Mothers rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30, both on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, in care of the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Ruby may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Steven Henry Nagel, age 77, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.

He was born on December 30, 1941 in Ellsworth, Kansas, the son of Eilert Henry & Virginia Noble Nagel. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1976 moving from Sharon Springs, Kansas he was a retired truck driver for Seaboard Farms, Inc.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas and was a US Air Force Veteran.

On June 9, 1969 he married Elsie A. Hansley Griffin in Durant, Oklahoma. She survives.

Survivors include his Wife – Elsie A. Nagel of Scott City, Kansas, Five Sons – Lyle Nagel of Scott City, Kansas, Donald & Rhonda Griffin of Garden City, Kansas, Paul & Laurie Griffin of Amarillo, Texas, Steven Griffin of Salina, Kansas, Stacy & Glenda Griffin of Garden City, Kansas, One Brother – Roland Nagel of Great Bend, Kansas, One Sister – Laura Martin of Portland, Oregon, Sixteen Grandchildren and Fourteen Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Son – Eilert Samuel Nagel, One Brother – Keith Nagel, One Sister – Cinda Becker and One Grandson – Jeremy Griffin.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. Kyle Evans Presiding.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be made to the Steven Nagel Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.