Gladys H. Fischer, born Nov. 13, 1937, died Sun., April 28, 2019 in Colby, Kansas.
Arrangements are pending with Baalmann Mortuary, 190 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, Kansas. 67701.
Category: Obituaries
Dorothy Viola Sekavec
Dorothy Viola Sekavec, age 93, passed away on April 26, 2019 at Cedar Village in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on May 5, 1925 in Bazine, Kansas the daughter of Alex and Elizabeth Stieben Ehrlich.
On July 10, 1943 she married Harvey Sekavec in Bazine. To this union, four sons were born. Dorothy was a faithful and lifelong member of St. Paul’s Congregational Church of Bazine, where she sang in the choir and worked with the Ladies Aid. Dorothy was a homemaker and always ready to lend a helping hand and she enjoyed doing things for her family and others.
Her parents preceded her in death as did her husband, Harvey on June 6, 2002. She is survived by her sons, Dale and his wife, Brenda, of Garden City, Ron and his wife, Linda, of Ness City, Marvin and his wife, Twylia, of Brownell, and Gerald and his wife, Judy, of Hays; six grandsons, Matthew, Daniel, Caleb, Michael, Jeremy, and Christopher and 13 great grandchildren, Kaden, Macon, Onna, Valerie, Brendon, Christian, Taylor, Riley, Ellie, Brynlie, Jace, Noah, and Aubrey.
Funeral service will be on Friday, May 3, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, Bazine. Burial in the Bazine Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul’s Congregational Church, Bazine.
Donna Lee Stanton
Surrounded by loving family and friends, Donna Lee Stanton passed away peacefully into the open arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was born November 5, 1932, in Ransom, Kansas, the daughter of Mike W. and Betty (Herren) Tuggle.
Donna moved to Stanton County when she was five years old. She married Lyndell Stanton on November 8, 1949, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. Donna was a farm wife, baker and dispatcher. She worked alongside her husband on the farm for many years. She had a huge garden and spent many hours canning; sharing her good fortune with friends and family. Donna was a baker in the Johnson Co-op bakery, and served as a dispatcher for the Stanton County Sheriff Department. However; music was Donna’s passion. She played for many school music contests, weddings, funerals, graduations, and for many other functions. She was always ready to play the organ. Donna played the organ almost every Sunday at the Methodist Church in Manter where she was a longtime member. Donna was a past member of Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son, Greg Stanton and wife Mary of Dayton, Ohio; daughter, Pam Caldwell and husband Skip of Scott City; brothers, Tom Tuggle and wife Barb of Green Valley, Arizona, and John Tuggle and wife Jaime of Corpus Christi, Texas; nine grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Ruby Tuggle; husband, Lyndell; sons, Rodney, Tommy and Bryce; and grandson, Diren Hill.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 6, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Manter, Kansas, with Pastor Mary Courtney officiating. Interment will follow at the Stanton County Cemetery in Johnson, Kansas. Friends may call from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Garnand Funeral Home in Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Donna Stanton Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, Kansas 67855.
Laura Lorraine Moreland
Laura Lorraine Moreland, daughter of Guy and Jessie (Eatherton) Jackson, was born March 3, 1944, and passed away at the Harlan County Hospital in Alma, Nebraska, on April 26, 2019, at the age of 75.
Laura grew up in Almena, Kansas. On July 1, 1961, she married Russell “Salty” Moreland in Norton, Kansas. They made their home in Oxford, Wood River and Orleans, Nebraska where they raised their family. Laura served as the Executive Director for the Orleans Housing Authority. Her husband, Salty, passed away October 15, 2007.
Laura dearly loved her family, especially her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed her work at the housing authority and helping the patrons with their activities.
Survivors include: three daughters, Becky, and her husband, Greg Goedert, Orleans; Barb, and her husband, Dennis Gardner, Lincoln, Nebraska; and Brenda Kuhl, Orleans; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and three sisters.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE AND INTERMENT – Monday, April 29, 2019—2:00 p.m.
PLACE – Mt. Hope Cemetery – Almena, KS
MEMORIAL – Laura Moreland Memorial Fund
Darrel J. Ruzicka
Darrel J. Ruzicka, 61, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Darrell was born to George and Willa (Snider) Ruzicka on August 14, 1957 in Oberlin, Kansas. He attended the Oberlin Schools graduating from Decatur Community High School with the class of 1975.
Darrel worked at Raye’s Grocery Store for fourteen years. He loved to travel and traveled all over the United States. He rode his bicycle from Oberlin to the East Coast. While living on the East Coast, Darrel had a job planting trees. He saw and did many interesting things during his travels.
Darrel is survived by his parents, George and Willa Ruzicka of Oberlin, Kansas; daughter, Patricia Chitwood of Onalaska, Wisconsin; Grandson, Xavier Chitwood of Onalaska, Wisconsin; niece, Lacey Johnson of Tok, Alaska; nephews, Zeke Ruzicka of Oberlin, Kansas, Zach Ruzicka of Oberlin, Kansas, Derek Morel of LasVegas, Nevada, Levi Johnson of Valdez, Alaska, Wade Johnson of Tok, Alaska; Christopher Ruzicka of Hastings, Nebraska, and Scotty B. Ruzicka of San Clemente, California; three Great-Nieces and four Great-Nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Doyle Ruzicka and Dennis Ruzicka; sister, Georganne Johnson; and grandparents, Gerald and Christina Snider, and Joseph and Emma Ruzicka.
A Graveside Service for family and friends is being planned for a later date at the Big Timber Cemetery, Jennings, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Darrel J. Ruzicka Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, Kansas 67749. Online condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com
Theresa Marie (Dinkel) Giebler
Theresa Marie (Dinkel) Giebler, age 86 of Hays, Kansas passed on April 25, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. She was born July 24, 1932 in Emmeram,KS the oldest of ten children, to Anthony and Alvina (Stecklein) Dinkel. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1950. She married James E. Giebler on September 4, 1951.
As a young woman she worked at Saint Anthony Hospital as a CNA for 13 years, in charge of the Polio Ward and on the Pediatric Ward. She worked for 31 years in dentistry with Dr. Edmund, Dr. Glover and Dr. Hallagin as an assistant and receptionist, then becoming the office manager until retirement. Much of her retirement years were dedicated to caring for her husband.
Her Catholic faith was very important to her along with the devotion to the Rosary. She was a lifetime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. She was on the baking committee contributing her baked goods for funerals and dinners.
Her most joy in life was her family, immediate and extended. Each year, each child, relative and friend received a birthday card. Holidays and any other occasion to gather were cherished by her, to enjoy conversation and a meal. Her hobbies include embroidery along with watching KU basketball and KC Royals baseball.
She was preceded in death by her husband James E. Giebler, her parents, four brothers, infant Anthony Jr., Harold, Norman, and John Dinkel, four sisters, Elizabeth Hatfield, Rita Sander, Barbara Schoenberger and Charlene Rupp.
She is survived by eight children, Sheila Neuburger, Lawrence, KS; Pam Diehl and husband Steve, Wichita, KS; Greg Giebler and wife Laura, Esterville, Iowa; Steve Giebler and wife Debbie, Great Bend,KS; Rebecca Deatherage and husband David, Russell,KS; Deborah Fall and husband Scott, Hays, KS; Carma Chrisler and husband Chris, Hays, KS; James A. Giebler and wife Stacy, Westerville, Ohio; Her cherished 21 Grandchildren, 24 Great-grandchildren, 2 Great-great grandchildren, 4 Step-Grandchildren, 2 Step-Great-grandchildren and 1 Step Great-great grandchild and her sister Rosie Mermis, Olathe, KS
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 1805 Vine Street in Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays.
Visitation will be Monday 5 PM – 8 PM and Tuesday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
A combined parish vigil service and rosary will be 7 PM Monday at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]
Joyce Ilene Gibbs
Joyce Ilene Gibbs, age 86, of Phillipsburg, died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care, WaKeeney.
Arrangements are pending at Schmitt Funeral Home.
Audrey L. Prescott
Audrey L. Prescott, 81, passed away April 26, 2019 at Country Living Memory Care of Larned.
She was born November 27, 1937 in Larned to Otto Henry and Helen S. Salmans Vratil.
A lifetime area resident, she was the USD 495 office manager, Larned.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Trustee’s, Gem Gals, Red Hat Society, and Garden Club, all of Larned.
In addition to managing the USD 495 office, she also worked at Prescott Auto and Tri County Special Services, Larned.
On June 15, 1958 she married Donald E. Prescott at Larned, he survives.
Other survivors include; a son, Brad (Chris Ann) Prescott, Lawrenceville, Georgia; two daughters, Jan Beaty, Larned, Nona (Chris) Golledge, Lawrence; seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Larned, with Reverend Bethann Black presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family present from 6-8 p.m., Monday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Interment will be in Larned Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.
Earl John Ward
Earl John Ward, age 79, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Salina Regional Health Center. He was born October 17, 1939 in Russell, Kansas to Linden and Blanche (Heffernan) Ward. On February 14, 1987 he married Jean (Hudson) Quick.
Earl was a long time Livestock Appraiser working the sales ring at the Osborne, Russell and Plainville sale barns. He was a partner in the Osborne and Russell sale barns. Earl enjoyed fishing, basketball, horse racing and family time.
He is survived by his wife Jean of Hays; a son, Neal Ward (Lisa) of Hays; two daughters, Kim Dawson (Brian) of Hays and Jera Janzen (Jason) of Goleta, California; two step sons, Chad Quick (Cathy) of Botavia, Ohio and Kyle Quick (Paula) of Bethany, Oklahoma; a step daughter, Tisha Samha (Nael) of Centreville, Virginia; a brother, Steve Ward (Edie) of Ellis; two sisters, Lynn Richardson (Gary) and Kathy Rogers both of Firestone, Colorado; four grandchildren, Nathan and Ryan Ward, Jobe and Jesse Janzen; nine step grandchildren, Shane and Alyssa Quick, Lacy Smith, Christian Quick, and Aubry Quick, Abdulla, Fatima, Amal and Mariam Samha; two step great grandchildren, Kelsie Tillman and Thad Smith. Earl would also like to recognize Joyce Rorabaugh as mother of Neal, Kim and Jera.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Bruce, Donny and Dean Ward.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, April 29, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Hays. Private family burial will follow.
Visitation will be Sunday 5 PM – 7 PM and Monday 10 AM – 10:30 AM all at Brock’s Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rebecca A. Morrison House 400 S. Santa Fe Salina, KS 67401 which is a Hospitality Home in Salina or the Cancer Council of Ellis County 701 Riley Hays, KS 67601.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]
Nelda Gayle (Heinz) Prewo
Nelda Gayle (Heinz) Prewo, age 66 of Hays, Kansas died April 15, 2019, at her home in Hays, Kansas.
She was born September 29, 1952, at Scott City, Kansas to Lyle and Mildred (Lewis) Heinz. She married Michael E. Prewo on November 29, 1980 at Hays, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 13, 2002.
She worked at Stanion Wholesale Electric in Hays for 28 years and retired in 2000.
Nelda grew up in Dighton, Kansas, and attended Dighton Elementary School. She was a 1970 graduate of Dighton High School and attended two years at Salt City Business School in Hutchinson, Kansas, receiving her degree in accounting and computer programing. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, Kansas. She enjoyed sewing, doing crafts, gardening, sports activities including KU, Kansas State, Fort Hays State University and tailgating.
Survivors include one brother, Bryce Heinz and wife, Marilyn, Park City, KS; one sister-in-law, Kathy (Neill) Heinz, Bella Vista, AR; seven nephews and nieces; 14 great nephews and great nieces; and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, two brothers, Roger Heinz and Gary Heinz.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 215 West 13th Street, Hays, Kansas. Burial was held at Grainfield Cemetery, Grainfield, Kansas.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at St, Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.
Memorial to the Hays Big Brothers and Big Sisters Youth Organization.
Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to [email protected] or left at guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
Richard Lee Koel
Richard Lee Koel, 72, of Colby, died April 24, 2019, at the University of Kansas Hospital, Kanas City, KS. He was born September 20, 1946, in Lenora, KS, to Walter and Mary (Eaton) Koel. Richard served in the United States Air Force, was a Vietnam War veteran and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He loved being a custodian.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Mary Pauline.
He is survived by his wife Debra; children, Jeff Koel, Lloyd (Suzanna) Koel, Ricky (Rebecca) Koel, Stephanie Koel, and Shawn (Terri) Rohrbough; siblings, Barbara Wright, Dianna (Tom) Carr and Ron Koel; 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A private family memorial service will take place at the V.F.W. Memorials are suggested to the V.F.W. or the NWKS Foundation for Hope, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
Emma Jeanne Bradley
Emma Jeanne Bradley, 90, passed away April 25, 2019 at her home in Larned.
She was born April 15, 1929 in Larned to Horace Geoffrey and Mary Edith K. Shepherd Smith.
A lifetime area resident she was a nurse aide, a ward clerk, and a life-long care giver.
She was a member of the Escue Chapel CME, Red Hat Society, Black Heritage Club, and Tops, all of Larned. She served her church as a Sunday school teacher, church pianist, and church clerk, stewardess, and missionary.
On November 17, 1950 she married Roger Thomas Bradley in Larned. He died October 8, 1998.
Survivors include; children, Gina Bradley, Larned, Jo Kathan Bradley, Wichita, Patricia Bradley, Phillip J. Bradley, Becky Bradley, all of Larned, Marc D. (Rosa) Bradley Sr., Arvada, Colorado, Damon (Brenda) Bradley, Wichita, Pamela (Eddie) Byrd, Clarksville, Tennessee, Jay (Leslie) Bradley Sr., Christopher (Steffanie) Bradley Sr., Amy Bradley, all of Wichita; sister, Ella (George) Towns, Larned; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger Bradley; son, Clayton E. Smith; daughter, Angela Bradley; five sisters Verna Scott, Edna Hart, Bernice Caro, Erma Smith, Eunice Smith; two brothers, Horace G. Smith, William Clayton Smith.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Cameron Moore and Pastor Anthony Hill presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday May 3rd, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary. Interment will be in Larned Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Escue Chapel CME in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.
Earl Ward
Earl Ward, of Hays, passed away on April 25, 2019.
Arrangements pending with Brock’s North Hill Chapel in Hays.