Delores “Lorie” Van Oudenhoven, age 87, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Lorie was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on December 9, 1931 to Alexander and Josephine Schmidt. She attended Hays High School and afterwards cosmetology school, moving to Wisconsin in 1950. She met Gerald Van Oudenhoven and they were united in marriage on May 30, 1952 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Menasha.

Lorie loved spending time with friends and family, dancing, watching her games shows, casino trips and playing bingo. She was a beautiful spirit that loved and enjoyed life to the fullest. She will be remembered for her infectious personality and heart-warming laugh.

Lorie was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Van Oudenhoven. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Eric); sons, Daniel and Henry (Sue); grandchildren: Chélis (Freddy), Andrea (Charlie), Dana, Chase (Vidya), Deanna (Ray), Jerrod (Molly); great-grandchildren: Adrian, Nyla, Cadence, Merritt, Willow, Brayden, Elliana, and Miles; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The Memorial Mass for Lorie will be held at 11:30 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at St. Gabriel Parish, 900 Geiger Street, Neenah, Wis., with Rev. Larry Seidl officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 am until the hour of the mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established.

Lorie’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to St. Elizabeth Oncology as well as the hospital staff for the dedicated, kind and compassionate care she has received over the course of her treatment. We especially want to thank Haley, Rebecca, Cheryl and Erica.

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss

Kathleen Robinson, 86, of Land O Lakes, Fl., passed away on June 15, 2018. She was born in Manila, Philippines and after living all over the world, Kathleen moved to Land O Lakes in 2005. She proudly served in the United States Army, was an occupational therapist, a Military Historian, and among many other things enjoyed being a homemaker for her family. Strong in her faith, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Land O Lakes.

Kathleen also was an avid bird watcher and an artist who loved to paint. Her other hobbies included gardening, playing the piano, and reading. She is preceded in death by her son Nelson C. Robinson at age of 29, husband of 45 years, Wallace N. Robinson, and is survived by her daughter, Susan Selby and her husband Douglass Selby; her two sons, Mark Robinson and his husband, John Freiermuth; James Robinson and his wife, Leslie Church-Robinson; and her four grandchildren, Mathew Selby, Rachel Selby, Lance Robinson, and Jason Robinson. Kathleen loved spending time with her family, friends, and church family and will be deeply missed.

Kathleen graduated from San Jose State University and upon joining the Army, became an Occupational Therapist. She strived to rehabilitate Korean War amputees and many servicemen suffering from Tuberculosis.

She moved to Kansas with her family in the early 1970’s where she helped her husband build Ranching and Hotel businesses. She was active in the Episcopal Church and still found the time to further pursue her love of nature and art. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, taught Vacation Bible School and enjoyed interior design. She lost her son Nelson in a motorcycle accident in 1993 but never lost sight of her loves and duties. She was overjoyed to have added a third son back to her life this past March.

She was a lifelong member of the Audubon Society, Sierra Club, Nature Conservancy, NRA, MOAA, PEO, and far too many more to mention.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Father Don Martin presiding.

Vena S. (Higgens) Kleinschmidt passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 105. Vena was born in Champion, Nebraska on April 8, 1914 to Fred and Luella (Frederick) Higgins. Vena’s father passed away when her mother was pregnant with their 7th child. She later married Roy Frazier, who brought 5 children of his own into the family. Vena was blessed with even more siblings when Roy and Luella had 6 more children of their own.

Vena married Ernest Kleinschmidt in Russell, Kansas on February 28, 1935. They were blessed with twin sons; Fred and Fredrick. Fredrick died at birth.

Vena is survived by her son Fred Kleinschmidt and significant other Dixie Odum of Plainville; half-brother Elwin Frazier; 3 grandchildren, Michelle Gleason and husband Jim, Rick Kleinschmidt and wife Tara, and Becky Howey and husband Steve; 8 great-grandchildren, Shaun Steen, Cameron Gleason and wife Michelle, Hannah Gleason, Anthony Kleinschmidt, Loren Kleinschmidt and wife Donna, Christopher Kleinschmidt, Tyler Howey, and Allex Howey; and 2 great-great-grandchildren, Eli Kleinschmidt and Olivia Gayanich.

Vena is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Luella Higgins; husband Ernest Kleinschmidt; infant son Fredrick Kleinschmidt; siblings, Victor, Viva, Vivian, Violet, Virgil, and Virtus Higgins; half-siblings, Cora, David, Silva, Arlayne, and Delwin Frazier; and step-siblings, Lloyd, Lyle, Juanita, Leona, and Lucille Frazier.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Codell Community Church in Codell. There will be a viewing from 10:00 a.m. up to service time on Saturday. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Plainville City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Vena Kleinschmidt Memorial Fund to help the family cover funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.