Helen Dannenberg, 78, passed away on Thursday February 21, 2019 at the Smith County Health and Rehab Center in Smith Center, KS.
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Category: Obituaries
James Harvey Sears
James Harvey Sears, 92, passed away on Monday February 18, 2019 at the Smith Center Health & Rehab Center in Smith Center, KS.
Jim was born south of the North Solomon River to Otto and Vera (Cronn) Sears March 25th, 1926. Jim went to first grade at Pleasant View Country School. The family moved to Cedar, Ks, where Jim graduated from the Cedar Grade School, he went to Cedar High School for three years.
Cedar High school was closed, he then went to Gaylord High School one year and graduated from Gaylord High School in 1943. Jim was the Standard oil and gas man for 35 years, he loved guns and became a very talented Gun Smith, he repaired guns from all over the United States, he never advertised, it all occurred by word of mouth. Jim also kept “many” lawn mowers running in the home area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Doris, Lila and Nina.
Survived by one sister, Betty and two brothers, Harold and Gib; many nieces and nephews.
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Elvyn John Slavik
Elvyn John Slavik, 99, passed away on Saturday February 16, 2019 at the Smith Center Health and Rehab Center in Smith Center.
He was born the son of Antone & Agnes (Dolechek) Slavik on August 10, 1919 in Diagonal, IA.
He is survived by his wife Doris Slavik of the home; a daughter Elaine (Larry) Pfiefer of Marysville, KS; 2 grandchildren.
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Carrie Elizabeth Martin
May 30, 1972 – February 19, 2019
An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.
Lynn Dee (Pfaff) Easterberg
Lynn Dee (Pfaff) Easterberg passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Plainville, Kansas. She was born on April 8, 1980 in Ransom, Kansas to Robert “Blaine” and Nikki (Gross) Pfaff. Lynn graduated from Plainville High School in 1998 and then enlisted in the United States Army Reserves, while with the reserves she was deployed to Qatar in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served a total of 8 years in the reserves. Lynn was very proud to serve her country. Lynn is the mother of three children: Braylon Gage Bittel, Chasey Rae Bittel, and Oaklynn Kay Easterberg.
Lynn enjoyed participating in school and community plays. She entertained her family with skits, requiring family participation, and with dance routines. Lynn liked sports, especially softball and volleyball, and going to the lake. She loved animals and had some very “different” pets. Lynn always had a smile and she never knew a stranger. She was a hard worker and did her best at whatever she did.
Lynn is survived by her parents, Blaine & Nikki Pfaff of Plainville; son, Braylon Bittel of Plainville; daughters, Chasey Bittel and Oaklynn Easterberg of Plainville; step-daughter Jlynn Easterberg of Plainville; brother, Cody Pfaff and wife Heather of Plainville; her Paternal Grandmother Shirley Pfaff of Jetmore; a niece and nephew; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by Paternal Grandfather Robert Pfaff and Maternal Grandparents Bob & Rose Gross
Although our hearts are weighing heavy during this difficult time, we can find comfort in knowing that Lynn is at peace in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. We all have so many memories, stories, and wonderful times with her. We will always remember her smile as bright as sunshine. Her fun-loving and beautiful spirit will endure forever.
A funeral services is planned for Friday, February 22, 2019, at the Christian Church of Plainville, at 10:30 A.M. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Braylon & Chasey Bittel and Oaklynn Easterberg’s Education Fund or a portion will go to a mental health fund to be named at a later date and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663.
Faye Eleanor Meitl
Faye Eleanor Meitl
November 18, 1928 – February 20, 2019
Visitation will be noon to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Pauls Funeral Home – Oberlin, 121 N Penn Ave. in Oberlin, KS 67749.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Leoville, Kansas.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
A Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. following the visitation.
Elton Earl Beougher
Elton Earl Beougher, 78, Hays, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at HaysMed.
He was born March 22, 1940 in Gove, Kansas, the son of Merlyn E. and Vivian V. (Smith) Beougher. He married Cecile Nola LaSalle on Aug. 21, 1960. She preceded him in death. He later married Wendy Morton on Sept. 30, 1994.
Elton graduated from Gove Consolidated Grade School in 1953, Gove Rural High School in 1957, Fort Hays State University in 1961 (BS) and 1964 (MS) and the University of Michigan in 1968 (PhD). He also attended Kansas State University and Winona State University in Michigan.
Elton taught junior and senior high school in Winona, Kansas, 1961-1964, senior high in Garden City, Kansas, 1964-1965, and college mathematics at Fort Hays State University, 1968-2000. He was a proud Tiger and proud of his association with FHSU. Elton served professionally as president and treasurer of the Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics and chairman of the Kansas Section and Kansas Governor of the Mathematical Association of Mathematics.
Elton became a member of the Methodist Church in 1952 and accepted Christ as his personal savior in 1972. He served as a teacher and youth leader on many committees, drove the bus for the Kid’s Club, played in the Handbell Choir and sang in the Chancel Choir. He was an early member of the group Crossroads and had a passion for its music ministry.
Elton enjoyed history and nothing more than a day on the prairie with his metal detector. He was a past president of the Smoky Hill Trail Association and served on the board of historic Fort Hays for many years. Hunting, fishing, and traveling were his interests. He worked crosswords daily but gave up Sudoku after he constructed an algorithm to solve the puzzles. He read physics books for fun.
Elton’s family was dear to his heart. He is survived by his wife Wendy, daughter Tracea Collins and husband Alan and grandchildren Alexis and Robyn, son Timothy and wife Ronda and grandchildren Shelbie (Jason), Courtney (Adrian), Laci, Josie, Luke, and Levi; also Chandler Morton and grandchildren Aidan and Mason and Jeremy Morton and wife Carmon and grandchildren Coby, Cole, and Will, brother Marvin and wife Marilea, two great-grandchildren Brooks and Graves, and many special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Loren and sister-in-law JoAnn, a sister Ima Lee Heier, and his wife Cecile.
The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, 305 W. Seventh St., Hays, with Rev. Michael Rose officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in the Gove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Hays First United Methodist Church or the Fort Hays State University Math Department for scholarships, in care of the funeral home.
Condolences and memories of Elton may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com.
Helen Dannenberg
GAYLORD — Helen Dannenberg, 78, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at the Smith County Health and Rehab Center in Smith Center, Kansas.
Arrangements are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.
Rosalie Dianne Spindler
Kensington – Rosalie Dianne Spindler, 79, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 in Kensington.
Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Chapel.
Sheila S. Stewart
Smith Center — Sheila S. Stewart, 85, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at Via Christi Village, Hays.
Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.
LaVern LaRue
LaVern LaRue
May 28, 1914 – Feb. 18, 2019
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at United Methodist Church-Stockton, 204 N. Elm in Stockton, KS 67669.
LaRue’s final resting place will be at Stockton City Cemetery, 2350 Cemetery Lane Stockton, KS 67669.
Memorial contributions may be made to Quilts Of Valor or the KU Medical Center For Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic Support and Research Department.
Arrangements are being handled by Plumer-Overlease Funeral Homes.
Martha Mary Fringer
Martha Mary Fringer
February 8, 1930 – February 19, 2019
Funeral services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home.
Lila May Sohm
Lila May Sohm, 70, passed away Feb. 20, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born July 8, 1948 at Ellsworth to Jess and Elizabeth (Merrill) Mize. She married Clifford Sohm, Nov. 21, 1970 at Holyrood. He survives.
Coming from Ellsworth in 1970, Lila was a Great Bend resident. She worked in administration at Larned State Hospital, having previously worked as a Pharmacy Aide at Walmart and was owner of Mistletoe Express. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and was a Girl Scout/Boy Scout leader. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and her grandkids.
Survivors include, her husband, Clifford of the home; one son, David Sohm of Great Bend; one daughter, Vicki James of Jetmore; and six grandchildren, Taylor James, Kaden James, Kaylee James, Tatum James, Walker Ruppe and Cody Griffith. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Zella Mize.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, with Rev. Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.