Sheila Beougher passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019, on her 77th birthday at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas.

She was born June 2, 1942, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Harold J. and Vera (Jennison) Lundgren.

Sheila graduated from Gove Rural High School in 1960. She attended Fort Hays State University, then returned to Gove where she worked at the Gove County ASCS office. Later, she became a full-time homemaker and farm wife.

She was united in marriage to James E. Beougher on September 1, 1962. Sheila and Jim were blessed with two children, son Gregory Lance and daughter Traci Ranae.

Sheila was an avid photographer and captured countless memories of friends, family, and nature throughout the years. She even had her spectacular tornado photograph printed on the cover of the Time Life Storms book and prominently displayed at the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka. Sheila was known for sending thoughtful greeting cards that she embellished with her beautiful handwriting. She and Jim traveled together all over the state proudly supporting their kids and grandkids in their many endeavors.

Sheila is survived by her loving husband Jim, son Greg and wife Marcy of Stockton, daughter Traci Kennemer and husband Rob of Hays; Grandchildren Koby Beougher and wife Sydney of Hays, Morgan Beougher and fiancé Colton Hull, Brady and Blaire Beougher of Stockton, Abby and Brandon Kennemer of Hays; Great Granddaughter Aria Beougher of Hays; Brothers Larry Lundgren and wife Anita and Darrell (Slim) Lundgren and wife Pam; Brothers-in-law Bill Beougher, and Steve Beougher and wife Janette; Sisters-in-law Shirley Walker, Judy Zerr and husband Delbert, Suzi Goetz and husband Stan, and Dee Beougher; Numerous nieces and nephews whom she held close to her heart.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents.

Sheila was very special because she truly loved people. She was very warm and welcoming and just enjoyed spending time with others and being part of their lives. She had so many family members, friends and even just acquaintances who loved her because she was so kind and genuine to all. Sheila will be missed by many, but the fond memories she left with us will be in our hearts forever.

The funeral service will be Friday, June 7, 2019, 1:00 PM at the Oakley United Methodist Church, Oakley, KS. Burial will follow at the Gove City Cemetery, Gove, KS. Visitation will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS, June 6, 2019, from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and Macular Degeneration Association. Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS.

Gerald “Gerry” Ruder, 86, of Grand Forks, ND passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks.

Gerald Henry Ruder was born March 5, 1933 the son of Henry and Josepha (Klaus) Ruder on the Munjor, Kansas family farm. He attended Munjor, KS and Victoria, KS area schools, graduating from High School in 1951. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on September 25, 1952 and served 28 years, attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant before retiring from military service on July 31, 1980 at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Upon retirement, he remained in Grand Forks and was employed at United Hospital until his second retirement in 1998.

Gerald and Margaret Grasser married September 28, 1957, sharing nearly 62 years together. They had the opportunity to raise their family and enjoyed living in many exciting locations both within and outside the United States. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and has been an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church since he moved to Grand Forks, ND in 1979. Gerry was a very faithful servant of our Lord. He was skilled at planning, organizing and serving others. Earlier in life he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a talented craftsman and loved woodworking and gardening.

Gerry was a dedicated and loving leader of his family. His grandchildren knew Grandpa Gerry could make or fix anything. The family will fondly remember the card games and cribbage matches.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margaret Ruder, Grand Forks, ND; children, Deborah Ruder, Aberdeen, SD, Diane (Ron) Stoltenberg, Jackson, MN, David (Jill) Ruder, Sartell, MN, Dale (Denise) Ruder, Kalamazoo, MI and grandchildren, Alexis (William) Weir, Paige Ruder, Mason (Catlyn) Ruder, Katrina, Lucas and Kristin Stoltenberg, Elizabeth and Matthew Ruder and great grandchildren, Grant, Avery and Luke Weir; relatives from Kansas; sisters, Pat (Ron) Lang and Darlene Werth; sister-in-law, Carmen Ruder; brother, Allen (Mary) Ruder; sisters-in-law, Louise (Dwaine) Lampe and Elvira Lorenzen and brother-in-law, Gerald (Pat) Grasser.

Gerry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Josepha Ruder; brothers, Virgil Ruder, Robert Ruder, Wayne Ruder, Donald Ruder and sister-in-law, Jane Ruder; brother-in-law, Irvin Werth; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Bernadine Grasser; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leo and Marilyn Grasser and brother-in-law, Larry Lorenzen.

Gerry’s family expresses appreciation for the compassionate care shown to Gerry by the Altru Hospice Team. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to your charity of choice.

Blessed be the memory of Gerald H. Ruder

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Grand Forks, ND.
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday with a 7:00 p.m. rosary service and vigil service in the Historic Norman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the liturgy in the church on Friday.
Interment: Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeny, KS.
Knights of Columbus Honor Guard: Fourth Degree Bishop Provencher Assembly 1578.
Veterans Honor Guard: Members of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2.
Full Military Honors: Will be accorded at the time of interment.

Rex Edward Davis passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019, after suffering from multiple illnesses. He was born to Gaylon and Lorena (Bray) Davis on February 25, 1939, in Ransom, Kansas.

Rex grew up in Alamota KS and graduated from Lane County High School in 1957. In the fall of 1957 Rex enlisted in the United States Navy as a radio technician for a four year term. Having completed his enlistment, he returned to Dighton, Kansas, where he married his best friend’s sister, Lois Darlene (Shapland) on June 7, 1964. The two of them went to Fort Hays State University where Rex graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Physics. They then moved to California so Rex could work for the Hughes Aircraft Company. When the company downsized, the family moved first back to Dighton, then to Garden City where he found worked at Sunflower Electric for the next fifteen years. Rex’s second career for the next fifteen years consisted of being the maintenance supervisor for U.S.D. 457, a position from which he retired. Since 1975, Rex and his family have been active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Garden City Ward.

Rex is survived by his wife, Lois; his sister, Rita & Larry Weber of Colby, Kansas; his sons, Steven & Amy of Vernal Utah, Daniel & Afton of Bowling Green Kentucky, Michael of Garden City Kansas, and James of Satanta Kansas; and his grandchildren, Aiden, Evan, and Aliyah.

Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 619 Mary Street, Garden City, Friday June 7, 2019 At 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with military rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Viewing will be at 9:00am on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials given to the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Missionary Fund in care of the funeral home.