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KBI: Silver Alert canceled for missing Salina man

Posted on January 29, 2018January 29, 2018

SALINE COUNTY -The Silver Alert for a missing Salina man has been canceled, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Authorities located Mr. Wolf, and he was deceased, according to the KBI.

The KBI released no addition details on Monday.

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SALINE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Salina Police issued a Silver Alert Saturday for a missing Salina man.

The whereabouts of Gene Oliver Wolfe, 89, are unknown. Wolfe suffers from Alzheimer’s and dementia. He is 5’5″, 155 lbs., has short gray hair, hazel eyes, and wears glasses.

Wolfe was last seen in Salina, at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday. He is believed to have left home in a 2002 White Ford Taurus with Kansas tag number 096JGM. The Taurus also has a broken tail light.

Wolfe’s direction of travel is unknown. He mentioned going to his parents’ gravesite in Manchester, Kan. but has not been located there.

The Salina Police Department asks anyone with information, or who has had contact with Wolfe, to immediately call them at 785-826-7210.

The Salina Police Department is requesting activation of a Silver Alert for the following individual:

Name: Gene Oliver Wolfe
Age: 89
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 155
Hair: Gray, Short
Eyes: Hazel, wears glasses
Vehicle: 2002 White Ford Taurus 4-door, broken tail light
KS Tag: 096JGM
Clothing: Last seen wearing blue jeans, red t-shirt, black suspenders
Last Known Location: Salina, Kansas. Made mention of going to parent’s gravesite in Manchester, Kansas.
Public Contact: Salina Police Department 785-826-7210
Photo: Provided by Family, attached

Mr. Wolfe suffers from diagnosed Alzheimer’s and dementia and has been known to show physically violent tendencies with his family. He was last seen in Salina, Kansas at approximately 3:00pm on today’s date. He left home in the above vehicle, a white 2002 Ford Taurus. Mr. Wolfe made mention of going to his parents gravesite in Manchester, Kansas but has not been located there. The Salina Police Department asks that anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Mr. Wolfe contact them at 785-826-7210 or by calling 911.

Stars & Stripes Breakfast Feb. 11

Posted on January 29, 2018January 29, 2018

Stars and Stripes Breakfast Sun., Feb. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the VFW Post #9076, 22nd and Vine, Hays. Proceeds go to Dream, Inc.

All-You-Can-Eat menu includes:
Pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits, gravy toast, coffee and orange juice.

Tickets:
Adults–$8.50 in advance or $9 at door
Children ages 5 to 12–$3.50 in advance or $4 at door
Younger than 5–Free

Make good decisions with AgManager.info

Posted on January 29, 2018

KSRE

More than 20,000 people are using it each month. Are you?

AgManager.info is the agriculture producer’s source for information and research in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University. If you are not familiar or want to become more in-tune to what is on one of the premier Extension web sites for information on the agricultural economy, plan to join us on Friday, February 2 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm in the Cottonwood Extension Office meeting room, 601 Main Street, Hays.

Rich Llewelyn, coordinator of the AgManager web site will be the guest speaker. He will be:

Giving a tour of AgManager.info
Demonstrating how to use the many different decision tools
Showing how to use the crop and livestock budgets
And demonstrating a tool to assess a farm’s financial position relative to other similar farms in the same region.

RSVP is requested by Wednesday, January 31^st.

To register call the Cottonwood Extension Office at 785-628-9430.

HPD Activity Log Jan. 26-28

Posted on January 29, 2018January 29, 2018

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 16 traffic stops Fri., Jan. 26, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Burglary/vehicle–2800 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 12:22 AM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:21 AM; 1:24 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 10:35 AM
Theft (general)–600 block E 7th St, Hays; 1/25 10 PM; 1/26 6 AM
Animal At Large–1500 block 40 Bypass Hwy, Hays; 1:17 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–300 block E 18th St, Hays; 1:26 PM
Civil Dispute–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 1/1 1:59 PM; 1/26 1:59 PM
Mental Health Call–2100 block E 21st St, Hays; 2:08 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–4400 block Newton Cir, Hays; 2:21 PM
Animal At Large–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 5 PM
Suicidal Subject–600 block W 13th St, Hays; 8 PM
Driving Under the Influence–200 block E 13th St, Hays; 9:24 PM
44 – Traffic Stop–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 10:40 PM
Driving Under the Influence–1000 block E 29th St, Hays; 11:17 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 37 traffic stops Sat., Jan. 27, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Battery – simple–700 block Elm St, Hays; 2:06 AM; 2:07 AM
Suspicious Person–700 block Walnut St, Hays; 2:36 AM
Burglary/vehicle–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1/26 11 PM; 1/27 4:47 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 8:39 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 1/26 9 PM; 9 AM
Pursuit/Chase–2200 block Commerce Pkwy, Hays; 1:41 PM
Domestic Disturbance–500 block Halladay St, Hays; 12 PM; 12:15 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–100 block E 17th St, Hays; 1/23 5 PM; 1/24 5 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–300 block E 18th St, Hays; 7:26 PM
Suspicious Activity–2600 block Vine St, Hays; 7:57 PM
Suspicious Activity–700 block E 7th St, Hays; 8:18 PM
Rape–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 1/22 8 PM; 1/23 3 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–200 block Northridge Dr, Hays; 9:48 PM
Driving Under the Influence–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 11:52 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 20 traffic stops Sun., Jan. 28, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Criminal Damage to Property–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 1:06 AM
Suspicious Activity–400 block E 15th St, Hays; 1:17 AM
Disorderly Conduct–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 1:41 AM
Battery – Domestic–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 1:40 AM; 1:46 AM
Drug Offenses–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:06 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block E 7th St, Hays; 2:07 AM
Rape–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 1/27 3 AM; 5 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1900 block Holmes Rd, Hays; 9:19 AM
Search Warrant–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 9:22 AM
Animal Call–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 11:45 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–3100 block Tam O’Shanter Dr, Hays; 6:12 PM
Miscellaneous Investigation–1500 block E 17th St, Hays; 6:21 PM

Betty A. Maske

Posted on January 29, 2018

(October 12, 1945 – January 24, 2018)

Funeral Service: Monday, January 29th at 10:30 a.m. at Pauls Funeral Home in Selden with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating

Burial: Selden Cemetery

Memorial Fund: Russell Regional Hospital Campaign for Continuing Excellence (in care of the family or Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749)

Visitation: Sunday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Selden and Monday after 8:30 a.m.

In Loving Memory
Betty Ann Maske, the daughter of Joseph and Nettie (Parchell) Britton, was born October 12, 1945, in Norton, Kansas. She passed away January 24, 2018, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas, at the age of 72.

Betty was raised on the family farm west of Jennings along with her brother James. She attended school in Jennings, graduating from Jennings High School with the Class of 1963. Betty then attended Joseph’s College of Cosmetology in Holdredge, Nebraska for a year.

On July 8, 1967, Betty married Robert Leroy Maske in Selden, Kansas, and they were blessed with five sons. During their marriage, they resided in Selden for 13 years, Russell for 23 years, and Natoma. Robert passed away March 22, 2015. Betty eventually made her home at Main Street Manor in Russell.

Betty was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition, Betty was a foster mother. While living in Selden, she operated her own beauty salon. After moving to Russell, Betty worked as an assistant accountant and sales clerk at a local gas station. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, and her hobbies included sewing, gardening and playing cards.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Nettie; husband, Robert; son, Wesley Maske; granddaughter, Britton Marie Maske; and brother, James Britton.

Survivors include her four sons, Aaron Maske and wife, Bonnie of Arlington, NE, James Maske and wife, Sarah of Russell, Joe Maske of Salina, and Dan Maske and fiancée, Stephanie of Hill City; 13 grandchildren: Kim, Kelsey, April, Zach, Payton, Ethan, Gavin, Karsyn, Scarlett, Graham, Andrew, Haley and Madison; one great-grandson, Christian Maske; in addition to other relatives and friends.

Historic consoles used in NASA moon landings arrive at Cosmosphere

Posted on January 29, 2018January 29, 2018

HUTCHINSON — The historic consoles used by NASA flight controllers to manage the first missions to land astronauts on the moon arrived at the Cosmosphere SpaceWorks facility in Hutchinson Monday morning.

According to a media release, the consoles are in Hutchinson for a full restoration that will last through the spring. The $5 million restoration will return Mission Operations Control Room-2 inside the Mission Control Center to how it looked at the time of Apollo 11, the first mission to land humans on the moon.

“The Mission Operations Control Room at the Johnson Space Center is the cathedral of manned space exploration” Cosmosphere CEO Jim Remar said. ”So for us to be involved in the restoration is an incredible honor.”

Space Center Houston, the visitor center for Johnson Space Center, together with NASA, Texas Historical Commission and the National Park Service are overseeing the project, with the goal of having it ready in time for the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing next year. The Park Service gave its approval for the restoration in 2017 given the room’s status as a National Historic Landmark since 1985.

“This will be a complete and accurate historical restoration,” Sandra Tetley, historic preservation officer and real property officer at Johnson Space Center, said. “It will not be a fix-it-up. Everything will be preserved and accurate, from buttons, button labels, lighting — everything will be completely accurate.”

Though the overall control room is being returned to its Apollo 11 appearance, the consoles will be configured to how they looked during the fourth moon landing in July 1971. The Apollo 15 mission included the first use of the lunar roving vehicle (lunar rover) and began the extended exploration of the moon.

SpaceWorks will carefully take apart the more than half-century old consoles in order to bring them back to life.

First used for NASA’s Gemini 4 mission in 1965 and retired after STS-53, the 52nd space shuttle mission in December 1992, the consoles’ electronics are largely no longer serviceable. As such, the displays and some of the other visible elements will be augmented with modern components in order to create the appearance that the consoles are operational.

Raymond O. Shellito

Posted on January 29, 2018

Raymond O. Shellito, 93, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS.

Raymond was born August 13, 1924 in Smith Center, KS, the son of Roy O. and Katherine D. (Kiddoo) Shellito. On October 21, 1945 he married Betty Hays in Smith Center, KS, to this union they were blessed with three children, Ray Lee, Barbara and Milo. Raymond was a proud United States Navy Veteran serving from April 22, 1944 to May 8, 1946. He served on the USS South Dakota (BB-57), USS Iowa (BB-61) and was a radarman, Third Class.

Raymond loved to farm and kept busy building fence, milking cows, taking care of the chickens, hogs, feeding the cattle and anything else he and Betty would happen to have on the farm. Betty and Raymond enjoyed square dancing and did so until they were unable to. Ray had also sold registered Charolais cattle for many years. He served on the Smith Center Coop Board, Custer Cemetery Board and was a Cargill seed dealer. His pride and joy were his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, he loved playing pitch anytime family showed up and never wanted anybody to leave. Raymond enjoyed homemade ice cream and loved when Ray Lee and Barbara would make him ice cream when staying with him at the farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Milo, his wife Betty, three brothers, Alfred E., Harold C. and Arthur Leo Shellito and two sisters, Frances I. and Eva Katherine Hill.

Raymond is survived by a son Ray Lee (Cindy) Shellito of Russell; daughter Barbara (Jim) Sweat of Smith Center; daughter-in-law Sharlyn Shellito of rural Smith County; seven grandchildren, Gunnison R. Shellito of Dallas, TX, Austin A. (Lisa) Shellito of North Lake, TX, Sommer (Damian) Morgenstern of Russell, Laura (Rhett) Kingsbury, Lee Sweat and fiancé Michelle Allen all of Smith Center, Alicia (Lucas) Douglas of Galva, KS and Anthony Shellito of Smith Center; and ten great-grandchildren, Marshall and Henry Shellito, Talia, Ethan and Breely Morgenstern, Sierra, Kinser, Camber and Briggs Kingsbury and Sawyer Douglas.

A celebration of Raymond’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2018 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, Smith Center, with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2018 and until service time Monday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS. Memorials may be given to Raymond O. Shellito Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral chapel.

RAHJES REPORT: Jan. 29

Posted on January 29, 2018

Rep. Ken Rahjes (R-Agra) 110th. Dist.

Hello from Topeka and Happy Birthday Kansas! Probably the biggest news this past week was Governor Brownback confirmed as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. He is resigning this week and Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer will occupy the southeast corner of the capitol building. At the time I am writing this we do not know who the new Lt. Governor will be, so we have that to look forward to.

The conversations continue on school finance, last week the House Republican caucus heard from Rep. Blaine Finch, Chairman of the Special Committee on a Comprehensive Response to the School Finance Decision. Other Representatives serving on the interim committee were Rep. Campbell, Rep. Johnson, Rep. Trimmer, Rep. Waymaster, and Rep. Winn. The interim committee was charged to: review and analyze the recent Gannon v. State decision; identify the responses available to the Legislature and the consequences of each; and explore options to reduce or eliminate the perpetual cycle of conflict over school finance and end the perennial and recurrent threat of school closures.

Caucus members also discussed how the case was presented to the Supreme Court, including how the Legislature showed its work. Speaker Ryckman indicated it is important that an expert be involved in the case. Since it is important for an expert to be involved in the case, the Legislative Coordinating Council (LCC) hired an expert to perform a cost study by March 15. Once completed, that study will be peer reviewed, along with previous cost studies by Augenblick and Myers and Legislative Post Audit.

The Speaker emphasized that school finance is a math problem. 90 percent of the state’s budget is expended for: Education, KPERS, and Social Services. If $600 million is added to the K-12 system, the K-12 share of government could rise to 60 percent. It will be important to prioritize spending.

One piece of information that was brought up is the time and money that the State has spent on defending itself. According to KLRD, the Attorney General’s Office has expended almost $1.6 million, as of March 1, 2017. The Speaker noted that the House lead on this issue last session and will lead again year. It is also important to look beyond this year, looking at the fiscal impact on the outyears.

It looks like we will have a new prison at the Lansing Correctional Facility as the State Finance Council convened to consider action on the Lansing Correctional Facility project. 2017 HB 2002 called for the State Finance Council to approve the project following review and consultation with the Joint Committee on State Building Construction and the Legislative Budget Committee. Those Committees discussed the project during interim meetings. The Council first considered the project on January 4, holding an informational briefing on January 11. The prison’s construction and maintenance will be through a lease purchase agreement with Core Civic. The prison’s operations will continue to be through the Department of Corrections. The Council approved the project with a 6-3 vote.

The first votes of the session were HB 2482, which would effectively change the time in which drinking establishments would be able to serve, mix, or consume alcoholic beverages on the premises from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., to 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. This change would extend this daily period by three hours. Proponents argued that this bill would improve opportunities for restaurants and businesses to attract additional clientele, particularly those working night shifts and individuals seeking breakfast opportunities.

The second was HB 2439 also known as Caitlin’s Law. This would create an additional crime of involuntary manslaughter, while under the influence. Under current law, vehicular aggravated battery while under the influence would be a severity level 5 person-felony, and such manslaughter charges would result in a severity level 4 person-felony. This bill would provide greater penalties for those who drive under the influence at a time in which they are not entitled to drive due to prior DUI offenses, specifically wen a death or serious injury occur because of the crash. If serious injury is a result while driving under the influence with the prior offense records, the sentence would be a level 4 person-felony, and would result in a level 3 person-felony should a death occur.

When you come to Topeka during the session, please stop by my office: it is in Room: 352-S. My phone number is (785) 296-7463 and email is: [email protected] and my cell number is (785) 302-8416. You can also check out kenforkansas.com.

It is my honor to by your representative.

Monday fire destroys outbuilding in Schoenchen

Posted on January 29, 2018January 29, 2018

SCHOENCHEN — At 4:02 a.m. Monday, the Ellis County Fire Department Company 8 of Schoenchen was dispatched to a structure fire in the 212 North Front in Schoenchen. A neighbor to the property reported the fire to the dispatch center, according to a news release from Ellis County Emergency Manger Darin Myers.

Upon arrival, crews found an outbuilding, tree, and some debris on the ground all on fire. Fire crews used two fire attack lines to extinguish the fire. The building was a total loss. Fire crews stayed on scene until 6:05 AM to extinguish hot spots. A tree was cut down due to the fire extending to the top were hot spots could not be put out. The cause of the fire was undetermined after investigation.

Nineteen ECFD firefighters responded from Schoenchen, Hays, Ellis and Victoria. Ellis County EMS, Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Hays Fire Department responded to assist.

Plainville man reaps rewards in Landmark Realty Bowl Mania Contest

Posted on January 29, 2018January 29, 2018

Jim Steinert of Plainville won $500 in Hays Area of Commerce Chamber Cheques for being the top local finisher in the Landmark Realty Bowl Mania Contest.

Steinert, left, is pictured above with Landmark realty Broker/Owner Terry Claycamp.

Stay tuned for Hays Post’s next big contest, where locals will vie for big prizes as they attempt to predict the 2018 college basketball tournament!

Dustin Steven ‘Dusty’ Karst

Posted on January 29, 2018

Dustin Steven “Dusty” Karst, 39, Hays, died Saturday, January 27, 2018, in an automobile accident south of Ellsworth, Kansas.

He was born May 17, 1978 in Larned, Kansas, and was a graduate of Pearsall, Texas, High School and attended Fort Hays State University for two years where he also was a pitcher for the Tiger’s baseball team. He was the owner and operator of Karst Construction in Hays. On April 25, 2015, he was united in marriage to Terra Zweygardt at the Holy Cross Shrine in Pfeifer, Kansas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, softball, golf, and was a talented artist and guitarist. Dustin often joked that he was a “man of many talents and a master of none.” He deeply loved his friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Terra, of the home in Hays, two daughters; Payten Karst and Kennedy Karst, both of Hays, his parents; Tom and Mary Karst of Hays, mother and father-in-law; Lisa and Harvey Zweygardt of Wichita, one brother; TJ Karst and wife Kristen of Hays, two sisters; Jessica Karst and spouse Melissa Moffitt-Craft of Pratt, KS, and Kristy Oborny and husband Luke of Hays, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; Steven Albert Karst in December of 1996.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until service time on Wednesday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis. A parish vigil service and rosary will be at 7:15 pm on Tuesday.

Memorials are suggested to Dustin and Terra’s daughters, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Velma Kuhn

Posted on January 29, 2018

Velma Kuhn, age 101, of Manhattan, died Wednesday January 24, 2018 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan.

Velma was born on March 13, 1916 in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Albert Straub and Myrtle Carmichael Straub. She was raised by her grandparents, Henry and Dora (Spearl) Straub, on a farm in Pottawatomie County.

After graduating from Wamego High School, she moved to Denver for a year to be with her mother. She returned to Wamego for a year at which time she did house work for various people in the area. She moved to Manhattan in the fall of 1936, where she was employed by Jay’s Café & Sheau’s Café.

She married Rudy G. Kuhn, from Ellis, Kansas, on June 28, 1938, at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego. He preceded her in death, as well as her son Michael of Manhattan, her daughter Roberta Satalowich of Columbia, Missouri; and also a sister Laura Chavez from Denver.

Velma was involved in organizing the first urban 4-H Club and Extension Homemakers Unit in Manhattan. She was a Girl Scout Leader and Cub Scout Den Mother, plus assisted Boy Scouts in achieving their Catholic Religious Medal-Ad Altar Dei. She did volunteer work for many organizations, amongst them were RSVP, Senior Center and Hospice.

One of her passions was genealogy. She worked hard to preserve the family history.

She was employed by JC Penney Co, the Riley County Extension Office, and then KSU. She also was the Housemother for Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity from 1982-1986.

Velma was a member of the St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, where she was involved in the RCIA program. She was previously a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church for a number of years.

She could always be seen attending her local grandkids sports activities. She loved preparing Sunday dinners for them.

Velma is survived by her two daughters: Karen of Crystal, MN and Linda and her husband Tom Stone of Rockville, MD, her son Steven and his wife Debra, of Gilbert, AZ, and her son-in-law, Dr. F.T. Satalowich, of Columbia, MO. Also her eight grandkids and ten great-grandkids; her brother, Anthony Seganti, of Denver, CO, and her sister, Ruth Edwards, of Union City, MI; plus her own wonderful angels, Christy and Chris George and Nancy O’Connor, who were her constant caregivers.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. on Friday February 2, 2018 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held following the visitation at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday February 3, 2018 at the St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, 711 Denison in Manhattan, with Father Ryan McCandless as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Everyone is welcome to a “Celebration of Life” luncheon after the service at St Isidore’s Newman Hall.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to the St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, Manhattan Homecare and Hospice Inc., or to a charity of your choice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Ervin J. Stutzman

Posted on January 29, 2018

Ervin J. Stutzman, 96, died January 26, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born September 2, 1921, in Thomas, Oklahoma, to John and Anna (Miller) Stutzman.

When Ervin was 20, he moved to Kansas. In 1956, Ervin started Stutzman Greenhouse, which he and his wife, Emma, owned until 1985. After retirement, they moved to Haiti where they did volunteer work. Together, they started Haiti Relief and Mission, serving in Haiti for 10 years, before coming back to Kansas for retirement.

On August 8, 1943, he married Emma Nisly in Hutchinson. They shared almost 75 years of marriage.

Ervin is survived by: wife, Emma of South Hutchinson; children, Mahlon Stutzman of Hutchinson, Virginia Ferguson of Rogers, Arkansas, Florence Gallaway (Mike) of Hutchinson; brothers, Clarence Stutzman (Bunny) of Wooster, Ohio, L. Perry Stutzman (Silvia) of South Hutchinson; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Tobe Stutzman; and son, Don Ferguson.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church, 7213 W. Mills Avenue, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in West Center Amish Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2018, at the church.

Memorials may be made to Haiti Relief and Mission, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.