Rose Ellen Eckhart
Rose Ellen Eckhart, age 60, of Hoxie, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Gove County Medical Center in Quinter. She was born on October 31, 1950 in Covington, KY. to Ciro and Doreen (Farrell) DelVecchio Sr.
She had worked in the lunch catering and delivery business. She was a member of the Hoxie United Methodist Church and she enjoyed fishing and playing cards with friends.
She is survived by a son, Dave Eckhart of Shawnee, KS; a daughter, Christy (Aaron) Taylor of Grainfield, KS; four brothers, Tony DelVecchio, Ciro (Cindy) DelVecchio, Earl (Becky) DelVecchio all of Cincinnati, OH. and David (Ginger) DelVecchio of Indianapolis, IN; two sisters, Sandra Newell of Salina and Diane DelVecchio of Great Bend. Three grandchildren, Brett Zordel, Hayley Taylor and Andrew Taylor, also survive her.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held Monday, October 17, 2011 at the Hoxie United Methodist Church in Hoxie, Kansas. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Brock’s North Hill Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS. 67601.
Memorials are suggested to the Rose Eckhart Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]
Margie Lorraine Robben
Margie Lorraine Robben, age 86 of Gorham, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011 at Hays Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1925 in Montrose, CO. to James M. and Carrieane (Hickock) Lipes. She married Eugene Robben on April 26, 1945 in Riverside, CA.
She was a cook at St. Mary’s Grade School in Gorham, clerked at JC Penney’s in Russell and managed a fabric store in Russell. She was a member of the American Legion Aux. in Russell for 41 years, a member of the VFW Ladies Aux. of Russell, bowled in Russell for 40 years, she enjoyed fishing and camping and was an avid machine knitter. She was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham for 65 years.
She is survived by her husband of the home, her children, Eugene W. Robben Jr. of Topeka, Kathleen Sewell of Gorham, Michael Robben of Wichita, Gail Wade of Denton, TX. and Scott Robben of Kansas City, MO; three sisters, Marie Donaldson and Helen Jaramillo of California and Roselee Proctor of Washington. 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 2 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.
Her parents; three brothers, James, Kenneth and Alton and a sister Virginia Bartling preceded her in death.
Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Brock’s North Hill Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS. 67601.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]
Richard G. Staab
Richard G. Staab, age 83, of Plainville, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at Hays Medical center. He was born February 19, 1928 in Catharine, KS. to Albert J. and Ida (Weisner) Staab.
He had been a truck driver. He was a Merchant Marine veteran and a member of the Deer Trail, CO. Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by five brothers, Bob (Alice) Staab of Hays, Paul Staab of Thornton, CO., Frank (Irma) Staab of Colorado Springs, CO., Norman (Barbara) Staab of Tucson, AZ. and Joe Staab of Deer Trail, CO. and a sister, Rita Billinger of Hays. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Albert W. Staab and Fred “Buddy” Staab and a sister, Eileen Bollig.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, KS. Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday 4 PM – 8 PM at Brock’s North Hill Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS. 67601. A rosary service will be Tuesday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil at 7 PM all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice at Hays Medical Center. Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]
Robert Lester Herl
Robert Lester Herl, age 84, of Victoria, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at his home. He was born on October 14, 1926 in rural Munjor to Joseph and Catherine (Frank) Herl. He graduated from Hays High School in 1946. He married LaVerna Marie Dreher on April 19, 1950 in Liebenthal, Kansas.
He was a farmer and dairyman. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor, a 3rd and 4th degree Victoria Council Knights of Columbus and the Hays Lions club. Robert was an avid baseball fan, umpire and coach.
He is survived by his wife, LaVerna of the home, three sons, Kenneth (Cathy) Herl of Stratton, MO; Darrell (Kim) Herl and Robert D. (Ellie) Herl all of Hays; seven grandchildren, Shelly Dreher, Amy Bell, Kyle Herl, Justin Herl, Abby Herl, Emily Herl and Anna Herl. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren, Austin, Mackenzie and Brody Bell, Parker, Mason and Presley Dreher, Alyson and Graycee Herl and Averie Herl.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ernest Herl; a brother, Clarence Herl and four sisters, Albina Schuckman, Bertha Schaefer, Leona Herald and Genevieve Schuckman.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor. Burial will follow services in St. Francis Cemetery in Munjor.
Visitation will be Friday 3 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 8:45 AM until 9:30 AM all at Brock’s North Hill Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS. 67601.
A parish vigil service will be Friday at 6 PM followed by a Victoria Council 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:30 PM all at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis if Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor or St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church in Hays. Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].
Mark Neuberger
Mark Neuburger, 56, Hays, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at his home in Hays. He was born March 29, 1955, in Hays to Edward and Kathleen (Wiesner) Neuburger. He was a 1973 graduate of Ellis High School.
He worked as a siding installer for ABC Seamless Siding in Hays. He spent a large portion of his life working at maintenance jobs in Fountain Hills, Ariz. He was a charter member of the Sons of the American Legion, Fountain Hills, Ariz.
Survivors include a daughter, LeAnne Neuburger, Hays; one grandson Bailey Neuburger; one granddaughter, Addison Neuburger, Hays; three brothers, Glen and Dean Neuburger, Hays, and Tom Neuburger, Lawrence; four sisters, Billie Fuller, Salina, Peggy Waldschmidt, Ellis, Kathleen Morris, Newton, and Donetta Robben, Hays.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Daniel Neuburger.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellis, with inurnment to follow in St. Mary’s cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Church. A rosary and Mass will follow. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Ellis.
Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS. 67637.
Memorials are suggested to Sons of the American Legion, Fountain Hills, Ariz. Condolences may be sent by guest book to www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]