Doris A. Holloway, 102, formerly of Alton, passed away on March 21, 2019 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg, KS. Doris was born on September 29, 1916 to Johnathan B. and Almeda G. (Campbell) Allison in Rapid City, IA.
Doris’s family moved from Iowa to Minnesota and then on to Kansas. The family moved to Alton and then on to Woodston, KS, which became their home.
Doris met the love of her life, Murray F. Holloway, at a dance at the Bohemian Hall north of Alton, KS. The two were married on May 25, 1935 and made their home on Murray’s grandmother’s farm where they lived all their married lives. To this union, 2 children were born.
Doris never let anything get her down. When she began a project, she always completed it. Doris loved babysitting her grandchildren and taking them to church. Church was very important to her and was very active in her church. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and quilting.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Murray in 1992; 4 stepbrothers; grandson: Dean; 1 great-granddaughter: Christy J. Nonamaker; 1 great-grandson: Jessie J. Stroup; 1 son-in-law: J. D. “Bud” Boland.
Doris is survived by son: Robert (Arlene) Holloway of Lindsborg, KS; daughter: Jeanie Boland of Osborne, KS; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren.
J. Dean Lamm, 93, of Osborne, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1926, in Osborne Co., KS to Clyde & Inez (Cole) Lamm.
Dean graduated from the Alton High School in 1943. He began farming at an early age. Dean had already started farming before he graduated from high school. He helped his dad on the farm and other farmers in the area on their farms. In 1991 after he turned 65, Dean semi-retired. He sold his cow herd, rented part of his land and all his pasture to a neighbor. He grew wheat after that and looked after the farm.
In 1957, Dean married Esther Ann Whaling, a farmer’s daughter from southwest of Osborne. To this union, one daughter was born in 1959. Dean & Esther moved in to Alton in 1957. In 2000, they moved into Osborne and have lived there ever since.
Dean was an active member of the Mt. Ayr Friends Church. He held a variety of positions in the church and taught Sunday School for many years.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Jane in 1984.
WASHINGTON — Three members of the Kansas congressional delegation have made statements on the report issued Friday from Robert Mueller and his investigation into President Trump’s campaign and collusion with Russia and the additional communication Sunday from Attorney General William Barr.
Special Counsel Mueller concluded there was no collusion and, along with DOJ, determined no obstruction. With this investigation behind us, we must work to address the many issues facing our nation with less division and more cooperation for a better nation and more secure world.
For 2 years we’ve called this investigation out for exactly what it was- a witch hunt. Absolutely no collusion, and the most expensive ‘nothing burger’ I’ve ever seen
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Kansas Fourth District congressman Ron Estes said, “I have reviewed Attorney General William Barr’s Special Counsel summary to Congress that concludes what many in the United States already know: there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 presidential election,” said Rep. Estes.
“After months of calling for the Special Counsel’s protection, Democrats now say his report is insufficient, even after millions of dollars spent for nearly two years, 19 lawyers and 40 FBI agents, more than 2,800 subpoenas, and nearly 500 search warrants. I’m hopeful that with the conclusion of the Special Counsel, our country can come together and move past the bitter partisan divide of the previous presidential election.”
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Kansas Senator Pat Roberts and House members Sharice Davids and Steve Watkins have not released statements on the report.
Alvin S. Johnson was born on February 2nd, 1936 on the family homestead in Kanona, Kansas. He passed away March 21, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He attended school in Kanona and Decatur Community High School. He furthered his education at Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University. He farmed on his family farm raising wheat and cattle until he was 75, when he retired and focused on his family. He enjoyed being a steward of the land and teaching his kids the same love of family and passing that love onto his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
While in Hays, Kansas, he met his wife, Sharon A. Wickham, and they were married in 1960. They spent their lives as stewards of the land.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his sister Elizabeth Dean, and Cindy Johnson. Their three children, Douglas and Terri Johnson (Colorado); Jeannie and Roger Lavers (Kansas); and Dallas and Becky Johnson (Missouri). His grandchildren are Travis Johnson; Kirsten Lavers; Meghan Tracy, Caitlyn Acuff, AJ, Gage and Quincy Johnson. Great-grandchildren are Kyler and Kohen Johnson and Case Tracy.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Alvin and Frances Johnson, siblings Christine Hayes and Eldon Johnson and granddaughter Tiffany Johnson.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations to Decatur County Hospital in his name in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com.
Connie Cramer, 91, Oberlin, a 1945 graduate of Decatur Community High, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Decatur County Good Samaritan Center.
She was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Goodland to Russell and Doris West. Mrs. Cramer attended school in Oberlin, graduating with the Class of 1945. She later attended nurse’s training in Halstead.
On Jan. 10, 1947, she married Phyll Cramer and they lived in Oberlin. After retirement, they enjoyed wintering in Mesa, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Survivors include a daughter, Cathy (Evan) Wenger, Texas; a son, Bill (Sally) Cramer, Indiana; two sisters, Betty (Denny) Campbell, Texas, and Sally (Bob) Henningson, Oberlin; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 18, 2019 at the nursing home, followed by a family graveside service at the Oberlin Cemetery. Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiated at both.
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The family would like to thank the Good Samaritan Society, Decatur County, Hospice Services of Phillipsburg, the Decatur Health Hospital and Pastors Judi Stricker and Gordon A. Pettibone.
Mary Ellen Zwenger-Burton, 67, Catharine, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home.
She was born February 14, 1952 in Hays, the daughter of Eddie and Agnes (Kuhn) Zwenger. She was a graduate of Marian High School in the class of 1970. While living in Missouri, she won many awards for raising chickens for Tyson Foods. She moved back to Hays in 2005 and was the secretary at Epworth Towers.
She was united in marriage to LeRoy “Lee” Burton on June 1, 2007 in Catharine. They celebrated over six years of marriage before he preceded her in death on October 17, 2013. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, loved all kinds of animals, enjoyed feeding the birds in her yard the finest birdseed, and was a wonderful hostess who made family reunions a blast. The residents of Epworth Towers adored Mary, and she honored them with monthly birthday dinners.
She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and loved to watch Lawrence Welk on Saturday nights with her mother. Mary lived life to the fullest, was very patriotic, and had a very strong Catholic faith. She had a crazy sense of humor and was able to see humor in everything. She was a brave gentle soul, always ready to help where needed, and loved spending time with her best friend, Eileen “Ag” Haselhorst, and her family.
Survivors include her mother; Agnes Zwenger of Catharine, two daughters; Dawn Smyth and husband Shawn of Larned and Trina Schwartz, two sisters; Kathleen Zwenger Randolph and husband Edd of Waldo, Ruth Zwenger Campbell and husband Keith of Catharine, three brothers; Sam Zwenger and wife Nina of Fisherville, KY, Tim Zwenger and wife Christy of Hillsboro Beach, FL, and Patrick Zwenger and wife Paula of Bellevue, NE, three granddaughters; Amanda Peck and husband Ross of Wichita, Hannah Smyth and fiancé Zach Henderson of Emporia, and Brittany Arnold and husband Tyler of Red Oak, OK, best friend; Eileen “Ag” Haselhorst of Allen, TX, six great-grandchildren, Shawn, Shea, and Sydney Peck, Hunter and Bentley Henderson, and Haisley Arnold, and numerous nieces and nephews that dearly loved their Auntie.
She was preceded in death by her father; Eddie and husband Lee.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. Fred Gatschet officiating. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time, and a rosary will be recited at 9:45, all on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains, Hospice of HaysMed, or for masses, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com
John Cline Jr., was born October 6, 1934, in Harper County, Oklahoma to John Henry and Lillie Mae (Seidel) Cline.
In the early 1940s, the family moved to Beeler, Kansas. On June 9, 1953, John and Emma Arlene (Coker) were united in marriage at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Ness City, Kansas. To this union, three sons and one daughter were born. John and Arlene were married for 65 years, 9 months and 14 days.
John worked for the Beeler Co-op until 1966. In 1967, they moved to WaKeeney. For a few years, John worked for a carpenter and then later went to work for the WaKeeney Co-op until 1996 when he took retirement.
John took great enjoyment in teaching his sons how to handle guns, hunt, fish, and camp; he also taught his wife these skills. The family enjoyed all these activities together and there was lots of competition between the whole group.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Randy and wife, Sandy Cline of WaKeeney; Daniel and wife, Cynthia Cline of WaKeeney; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John Allen Cline; daughter, Linda Kathleen Cline; brothers: James, Jack, and Jerry Cline; sisters: Florence Stiawalt and Luella Fercking.
Visitation will be March 28, Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, Kansas.
Services will be held Friday, March 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in WaKeeney, with burial to follow at the City Cemetery.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, Memorials are suggested to the Trego Community High School Trap Shooting Club. Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
Harry Junior Ostrom, 95, Hays, died Saturday, March 23, 2019 surrounded by family at his home.
He was born July 1, 1923 in Hays the son of Harry and Dorothy M. (Joy) Ostrom. In 1942, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving two tours in the Pacific Area as a searchlight crewman and power supply mechanic during World War II. He worked in the construction business for Pierce Schippers Construction, retiring in 2005 at the age of 82. On April 15, 1950 he was united in marriage to Carol Morris in El Monte, California, a union which would span nearly 69 years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, and the VFW, American Legion, and Marine Corps League. Harry enjoyed gardening, planting trees, woodworking, and family and family reunions were very important to him. He was proud of his U.S. Marine Corps service, was very kind and gentle hearted, and he never held a grudge or knew a stranger.
Survivors include his wife, Carol of the home in Hays, four sons; Harold Ostrom and wife Kathy of Hays, Gary Ostrom and wife Debbie of Hays, Jon Ostrom of the home in Hays, and Jeff Ostrom and wife Andromada of Hays, a daughter; Dorothy Renninger and husband David of Titusville, PA, two brothers; Steve Ostrom and wife Laura of Hays, and George Ostrom and wife Pat of Natoma, two sisters; Marilyn McMillin of Richmond, KY, and Edith Ward and husband Steve of Ellis, eleven grandchildren; Timothy and Kristina Renninger of Warren, PA, David and Paula Renninger of Grove City, PA, Tasha Ostrom of Hays, Renee and James Meis of Hays, Gina Olivo of Colorado, Jerred and Brandi Ostrom of LaCrosse, Chris and Tressa Matal of Meriden, KS, Brian and Cookie Matal of Topeka, Shannon and JC Ramos of Fort Drum, NY, Gavin Braun of Hays, and Kyle Ostrom of Hays, fourteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, a family friend; Ron Bradshaw of Topeka, cousin; Velma Baker of Hays, his two four-legged family members; Charlie and Trouble, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter; Elizabeth Prator, brothers; Orton Ostrom, Kenny Ostrom and infant brothers John and Robert Ostrom, a grandson; Joey Matal, and great grandchildren; Lindsey and Luckas Matal.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Burial with military honors by the United State Marine Corps funeral detail, the E.A. Schumacher Marine Corps League #740, the Hays VFW Post #9076, and the American Legion Riders Post #173 will follow in the Mount Allen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until service time at the church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, or to Hospice of HaysMed. Condolences and memories of Harry may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com
TOPEKA — The Federal and State Affairs Committee heard passionate testimony from both sides of a controversial issue. Advocates from all over the state came in to discuss their perspectives on a resolution that would effectively ban abortion in Kansas.
Rep. Garber courtesy photo
House Concurrent Resolution 5004 is a proposition to amend Section 1 of the Kansas Constitution to extend the rights of Kansans to include fertilized eggs. This resolution would outlaw abortion with no exceptions.
Resolution sponsor Rep. Randy Garber (R-Sabetha) started Thursday’s testimony for the proponents.
“I believe, with all my heart, that this is the most important bill of this session,” Garber told the committee.
All of the resolution’s sponsors are men, a point brought up by committee member Rep. Brandon Woodard (D-Lenexa).
“You mentioned, in reference to one of your comments, that you trust women. I certainly do as well. I can’t help but notice that your resolution is sponsored by 21 men,” Woodard said. “Was there any discussion with any of your female colleagues about signing off on this bill?”
Garber replied that he had not approached any women in the legislature about the resolution.
The first person to testify in favor of HCR 5004 was Donna Lippoldt. She is the founder of the Culture Shield Network, a non-profit organization based out of Wichita, which, according to its website, works to “inform, connect, and mobilize the Body of Christ as the moral conscience of society.”
Lippoldt argued that abortion is morally wrong.
“We have a Holocaust in Kansas and it’s happening right now,” Lippoldt said. “Kansas legislature said years ago that it was ok to kill little baby boys and girls up until the time of delivery.”
Other testifying proponents were Margaret Mans from Right to Life of Kansas and Bruce Garren, director of Personhood Kansas.
The opponents to the bill included representatives from Planned Parenthood, Trust Women, National Advocates for Pregnant Women, and ACLU of Kansas.
In her testimony, Regional Director of Public Policy and Organizing for Planned Parenthood Rachel Sweet argued that HCR 5004 would have tricky legal implications for women who miscarry.
“HCR 5004 opens the door for miscarriages to be investigated as any action a woman takes either knowingly or unknowingly that could harm her pregnancy could put her at risk for prosecution for homicide, manslaughter or reckless endangerment,” Sweet said.
Sweet also noted that in-vitro fertilization would be a grey area of the law, as not all eggs fertilized in the process are implanted in the woman undergoing the procedure.
Julie Burkhart, CEO of Trust Women, which provides abortion services in underserved communities including Wichita, testified next.
“I’m here today to ask an important question,” Burkhart said. “How can a proposal to ‘prohibit the state from discriminating against any class of human beings’ be accurate and truthful if it clearly invades Kansas women’s medical privacy and denies them individual rights?”
If passed in the House and Senate with a two-thirds majority vote, then the amendment will be on the ballot in November 2020.
Kate Mays is a University of Kansas senior from Lenexa majoring in journalism.
The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Mon., March 25, 2019 in the area of Indian Trail to Commerce Parkway between 22nd St. and 27th St. This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.
Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes.
The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains.
Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer.
All reasonable efforts will be taken to minimize the inconvenience to the public.
Drivers are asked to avoid driving through water discharging from a fire hydrant during the short flushing period.
For more information please contact the Hays Fire Department at 785-628-7330.
Fort Hays State University Science Café presents: “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity,” an optimistic journey through the advancement of machine learning and its impact on our society.
Plus some practical tips on how to befriend your new boss, in case it is an AI.
Presenter: Dr. Nicholas Caporusso, Assistant Professor, Informatics, FHSU
Monday, April 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
The Venue @ Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601
Sponsored by FHSU Science and Mathematics Education Institute
Doris A. Holloway, 102, formerly of Alton, passed away on March 21, 2019 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg, KS. Doris was born on September 29, 1916 to Johnathan B. and Almeda G. (Campbell) Allison in Rapid City, IA.
