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Ruth Louise Goodman

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Ruth Louise Goodman, age 98, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.

She was born on February 26, 1920 in Greensburg, Kansas, the daughter of Frank Niles and Ada Odessie Ponder Harr. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1954 moving from Greensburg, Kansas, she was a Avon Lady, House wife and Mother.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On October 7, 1939 she married Wilbur Clarence Goodman in Haviland, Kansas. He passed away on December 21, 1966 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Two Sons – Dan & Sara Goodman of Scott City, Kansas, Gary & JaneT Goodman of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter – Sandra & Curtis Kershner of Junction City, Kansas, Eight Grandchildren – Aaron & Nancy Goodman of Scott City, Kansas, Danelle & T.J. Palmer of Luray, Kansas, Angela & Steve Schleuning of Overland Park, Kansas, Nicki & Curtis Klein of Wichita, Kansas, Amanda & James Griffith of Wichita, Kansas, Addie Goodman of Scott City, Kansas, Kendal & Lindsay Kershner of Gilbert, Arizona, Kellen & Megan Kershner Hesston, Kansas, and Eleven Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, and One Infant Sister – Fern Harr.

Graveside Services will be held at the Haviland Cemetery in Haviland, Kansas on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Payne presiding.

Memorials may be made to the Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Interment will be in the Haviland Cemetery in Haviland, Kansas.

There will be no calling times.

Janet Loree (Dewald) Johnson

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Janet Loree (Dewald) Johnson, age 77, died on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City.

he was born January 31, 1941 in Great Bend, Kansas. She was the daughter of Victor and Alice (Schenkel) Dewald.

On June 23, 1963, Janet married Donald Johnson in Bazine, Kansas. They later divorced.

Janet was a graduate of the Bazine Grade and High Schools. She also graduated from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. She was a member of the Bazine United Methodist Church, and a member of the Sigma Alpha Iota Music Sorority. She was a church organist and pianist for many years. She occasionally gave concerts, and played for many funerals and weddings, of all church faiths.

She worked in Topeka, Kansas for Crosby’s, Sears Department Stores, and the State of Kansas. She also had employment at the Hough Piano and Organ Company in Salina, Kansas, as a teacher of group and private piano, with training by the Wurlitzer Co. She was employed as a resident assistant at the Wheatview Apartments in Ness City.
Janet is survived by numerous cousins and their families, and a special friend, Melissa Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home followed by burial in Bazine Cemetery. Fitzgerald Funeral Home will be open for viewing on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the Bazine United Methodist Church or Wheatview Apartments.

Carmenlee Hull

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Carmenlee Hull, age 93, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her home in Scott City, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1925 on the family farm in Texas County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Allen and Leona Estelle Fenton Parker. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1943 moving from Guymon, Oklahoma, she was a teacher.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On January 27, 1946 she married Kenneth Wayne Hull in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on April 7, 1979 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Three Sons – Lawrence L. Hull of Aurora, Colorado, Robert & Charlene Hull of Scott City, Kansas, Brad & Susan Hull of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters – Betty & Loyd Farr of Nickerson, Kansas, Dee & Syed Ali of Riverside, California, Special Friends – Susan & Merwin Johnson of Lyons, Kansas, Grandchildren – Mark & Deb Farr, Shaunda & Sheldon Stewart, Shannon & Barbara Farr, Marlin & Tricia Farr, Troy & Kaley Hull, Jennifer & Ryan Thomas, Jason Hull, Angie & Kris Radke, Sara Ali, Atiya Ali, Ayesha Ali, Andrea & Roque Rodriguez, Stephanie & Josh Bailey, Brittany & Tylan Eitel, Stevie & Kendra Fyler, Great Grandchildren – Marissa Stewart, Travis Hull, Matthew Hull, Braden Stewart, Katarina Hull, Blair Whaley, Hailey Farr, Ariel Hull, Abby Farr, Zander Thomas, Owen Hull, Avery Radke, Aaren Radke, Stella Hull, Gavin Hull, Preston Hull, Shalyn Radke, Hudson Hull, Zach Head, Sebastian Thomas, Lana Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, Lawson Bailey, Bryndan Bailey, Brooks Bailey, Hadley Bailey, Treyton Eitel, Titus Eitel, Bristol Eitel, Brianna Eitel, Avelyn Bailey, Hunter Radke, Great Great Grandchildren – Jack & Isaiah and Numerous Nieces & Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers – Harold Parker & Darrell Parker, Two Sisters – Darlene Kemper & Maxine Hansen and One Great Granddaughter – Ireland Hull.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. John Lewis presiding.

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Carmenlee Hull Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Norma E. Holmes

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Norma E. Holmes, 92, of Alton, KS died on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Parkview Care Center Osborne, KS. Norma was born on January 2, 1926 to John & Theresa (Holtslander) Stroup in Osborne County, KS on the family farm.

Norma was a 1944 graduate of Alton High School. She attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, KS before returning to Osborne County.

Norma met and later married Jackson Holmes on October 19, 1949. To this union, one son was born. She worked as a bookkeeper for Midway Coop & Boettcher Enterprises of Beloit, KS.

Norma Holmes is preceded in death by her husband, Jackson, in 2004; sister: Helen; brothers: Paul, Raymond, Ralph & Duane. She is survived by her son, Richard (Beckie) of Hays, KS; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

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Blake Mckinley Sullivan

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Blake Mckinley Sullivan, 21, passed away October 18, 2018, in Manhattan, KS. He was born in Parsons, KS, on February 7, 1997, to John L., Jr. and Annie M. (Goscha) Sullivan.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Blake graduated from Great Bend High School in 2015, where he played basketball and golf. A senior, he attended Kansas State University as a full-time student studying management information systems with a minor in statistics. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Fraternity and cherished fellowship with family and friends, touching the lives of many people he knew.

Survivors include, his parents, John Jr. and Annie Sullivan of the home; sister, Erin Sullivan of Lincoln, NE; grandfathers, John L. Sullivan, Sr. of Logan, KS, and Donald Goscha of Norton, KS; aunts and uncles, Mary Sparks of Logan, KS, Allen and Teresa Hudson of Abilene, KS, Pat Goscha of Atwood, KS, Teresa and Alan Flores of St. Joseph, MO, and Craig and Mona Goscha of Lawrence, KS, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Ellen J. (Rundle) Sullivan, Alice (Peterson) Goscha, and Anne (Losey) Sullivan; and an uncle, Thomas Mckinley Sullivan.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Ted Stoecklein presiding. Graveside Interment will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2018, in Pleasant View Cemetery in Logan, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Blake Mckinley Sullivan Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lynn Stockman

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Kirwin resident Lynn Stockman passed away October 18, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 81. He was born November 27, 1936 in Phillips County, KS, the son of James P. “Jim” Stockman and Dorothy “Velma” (Kennedy) Stockman.

Lynn was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who delighted in every accomplishment of kids, grandkids and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Carol of the home in Kirwin, KS; 2 daughters, Melanie Elliott (Terry) of Kensington, KS, Barbara Brumbaugh (Craig) of Logan, KS; 2 sons, Brien Stockman (Lynette) of Logan, KS and Shawn Stockman (Dana) of Camden, ME; 3 brothers, Bruce Stockman (Judy) of Kirwin, Kenneth Stockman (Diane) of Kirwin, and Keith Stockman (June) of Colorado Springs, CO; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren (with another one on the way).

Lynn was a man of many talents, who worked a variety of jobs over the course of his career. As a young man starting out, he helped with the construction of the Kirwin Dam. He worked for Goodyear Tire for several years in a number of towns in Texas, before returning to Kirwin to work for McDowell Tire Company. Lynn started his own company, Stockman Tire Company, in Kirwin, which he ran for a number of years before joining Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (“IMT”). Lynn worked for IMT for 35 years, becoming a member of the coveted Diamond Club (25 years of service). He won many awards and honors, demonstrating exceptional skills at selling tire service trucks and related equipment all over the United States. Revered by his colleagues, he was known for his quick wit, and his many jokes and stories. He made friends quickly, and cared for people passionately, especially the underdogs or anyone down on their luck. He understood first-hand the value of second chances.

One of his proudest moments was being honored for his 60-year membership in the Masonic Fraternity. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Belleville Lodge #129, of Belleville, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Rachel Ellis officiating. A private burial will be held in the Kirwin Cemetery.

The casket will be closed. Friends may sign the book from 5:00 to 9:00 Sunday and 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belleville Masonic Lodge #129.

Venda Marie Poore

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Venda Marie Poore passed away October 19, 2018 at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton at the age of 99. She was born on September 9, 1919 in Osborne County, south of Alton near the river, to Bert and Essie (Deering) Dugan. On January 12, 1938 Venda married Alvin Poore in Long Island, Kansas. They were married almost 74 years and were blessed with four children: Mervin, Mary Ann, Larry, and Janet.

Venda grew up along the river attending the valley schools where she played basketball and softball. She graduated from Alton High School with the Class of 1937. She was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of Valley Club – Alton, KS, Woodston United Methodist Church, and was a 4-H cooking leader. Venda enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, playing cards, and dancing at the Bohemian Dance Hall north of Alton.

Venda is survived by her sons Mervin Poore and wife Jeanne of Scott City and Larry Poore of Woodston; daughters Mary Ann Holmes and husband Garry of Fenton, MO and Janet O’Toole and husband Steve Zaragoza of Kansas City, MO; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Alvin; sister Marvel Shaw; brothers Jake Dugan and Cleo Dugan; daughter-in-law Barbara “BJ” Poore; and great-grandson Jacob Thomas Foose.

Venda was a woman of great love and character. She will be truly missed by all her children and friends, but will live on in our hearts and minds as a woman who was truly the Fairest Among Thousands, Altogether Lovely.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 10:30 A.M. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-8:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends. Burial will follow in the Woodston Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor Activity Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Armen E. Ideker

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Armen E. Ideker, age 76, passed away on October 18, 2018 at the Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri. He was born on May 17, 1942 in Great Bend, Kansas the son of Ervin and Stella (Reid) Ideker.

He was the first employee hired at LaCrosse Furniture and helped build it from the ground up. He worked at the furniture manufacturing plant for 30 years and retired as the Vice President and General Manager. He was a volunteer fireman for 21 years and the fire chief for 19 year for the LaCrosse-Brookdale fire department. Armen coached his son’s and daughter’s summer league baseball and softball teams and he was an active Boy Scout leader for many years. He loved the Outdoors where he hunted, fished, and camped. He was a great handyman and could fix just about anything. After retiring and moving to Branson West, Missouri he worked for another 10 years at the Whitewater water park in Branson as the head of grounds and maintenance.

He married Nyla J. (Rothe) on June 8th, 1963, in Ness City, Kansas. They made their home in Torrance, California, LaCrosse, and Branson West, Missouri.

Survivors include his wife, Nyla J. Ideker; son, Aaron Ideker and his Wife Sarah; daughter, Michelle Murdock-Martin and her husband Brian; brother, Welton Ideker and his wife Linda; grandsons, Hunter and Dylan Ideker He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, October 27, 2018, 10:30 A.M., at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Burial in the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City. Visitation will be on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the LaCrosse-Brookdale Volunteer Fire Department.

Janet Loree (Dewald) Johnson

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Janet Loree (Dewald) Johnson was born January 31, 1941 in Great Bend, Kansas. She was the daughter of Victor and Alice (Schenkel) Dewald.

On June 23, 1963, Janet married Donald Johnson in Bazine, Kansas. They later divorced.

Janet was a graduate of the Bazine Grade and High Schools. She also graduated from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. She was a member of the Bazine United Methodist Church, and a member of the Sigma Alpha Iota Music Sorority. She was a church organist and pianist for many years. She occasionally gave concerts, and played for many funerals and weddings, of all church faiths. She worked in Topeka, Kansas for Crosby’s, Sears Department Stores, and the State of Kansas. She also had employment at the Hough Piano and Organ Company in Salina, Kansas, as a teacher of group and private piano, with training by the Wurlitzer Co. She was employed as a resident assistant at the Wheatview Apartments in Ness City.

Janet is survived by numerous cousins and their families, and a special friend, Melissa Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home followed by burial in Bazine Cemetery. Fitzgerald Funeral Home will be open for viewing on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the Bazine United Methodist Church or Wheatview Apartments.

Carmenlee Hull

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Carmenlee Hull, age 93, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her home in Scott City, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1925 on the family farm in Texas County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Allen and Leona Estelle Fenton Parker. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1943 moving from Guymon, Oklahoma, she was a teacher.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On January 27, 1946 she married Kenneth Wayne Hull in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on April 7, 1979 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Three Sons – Lawrence L. Hull of Aurora, Colorado, Robert & Charlene Hull of Scott City, Kansas, Brad & Susan Hull of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters – Betty & Loyd Farr of Nickerson, Kansas, Dee & Syed Ali of Riverside, California, Special Friends – Susan & Merwin Johnson of Lyons, Kansas, Grandchildren – Mark & Deb Farr, Shaunda & Sheldon Stewart, Shannon & Barbara Farr, Marlin & Tricia Farr, Troy & Kaley Hull, Jennifer & Ryan Thomas, Jason Hull, Angie & Kris Radke, Sara Ali, Atiya Ali, Ayesha Ali, Andrea & Roque Rodriguez, Stephanie & Josh Bailey, Brittany & Tylan Eitel, Stevie & Kendra Fyler, Great Grandchildren – Marissa Stewart, Travis Hull, Matthew Hull, Braden Stewart, Katarina Hull, Blair Whaley, Hailey Farr, Ariel Hull, Abby Farr, Zander Thomas, Owen Hull, Avery Radke, Aaren Radke, Stella Hull, Gavin Hull, Preston Hull, Shalyn Radke, Hudson Hull, Zach Head, Sebastian Thomas, Lana Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, Lawson Bailey, Bryndan Bailey, Brooks Bailey, Hadley Bailey, Treyton Eitel, Titus Eitel, Bristol Eitel, Brianna Eitel, Avelyn Bailey, Hunter Radke, Great Great Grandchildren – Jack & Isaiah and Numerous Nieces & Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers – Harold Parker & Darrell Parker, Two Sisters – Darlene Kemper & Maxine Hansen and One Great Granddaughter – Ireland Hull.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. John Lewis presiding.

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Carmenlee Hull Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Velda L. Spencer

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Velda L. Spencer, age 86, lifetime resident of Scott City passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born September 25, 1932, in Gove, Kansas, to William and Idella Margaret (Russell) Wright. Velda worked at Park Lane Nursing Home for 17 years.

She also enjoyed waitressing at various restaurants. Velda was a member of the Scott City Pink Ladies Auxiliary 50 plus and enjoyed greeting people. She enjoyed dancing, listening to music, playing cards, BINGO, Dominoes, and spending time with her grandchildren and family.

She married Jack Swedenborg in Norman, Oklahoma in 1957. Jack passed away in 1968. She later married Alan G. Spencer with whom they divorced a few years later.

Survivors include her children – one son, Broc Swedenborg, Lakin, Ks, three daughters-LuAnne (Kirk) Barnett, Udall, Ks, Kelley (Adam) Benero, Park City, Ks, and Cathy Savolt, Andover, Ks, Nine brothers-Dan, Dewey, Wilbur, Marvin, Marion, Harold, Roy, Gary (all of Scott City, and Galen of Sublette, Ks. Three sisters-Della Morgan, Healy, Ks, Sue (Pat) West, and Carolyn (Walter) Hundertmark of Scott City. Grandchildren-Ginger Hopper, Brad Barnett, Candice Swedenborg, Lexus and Lauren Savolt. Great grandchildren-Jayden Hopper and HaLee Barnett. Great, Great grandchild-Gabrielle Bunch. She also had many nieces and nephews whom she will greatly miss.

Preceding her in death were her parents and four brothers-Cleve, Harlan, Milton, and Elvin.

Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church, Scott City, Ks at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2018 with the Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.

Interment will be at the Scott County Cemetery.

Memorials are to Velda Spencer Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Lynn Stockman

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Kirwin resident Lynn Stockman passed away October 18, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 81. He was born November 27, 2018 in Phillips County, KS, the son of James and Dorothy (Kennedy) Stockman.

Survivors include his wife Carol of the home in Kirwin; 2 daughters, Melanie Elliott of Kensington and Barbara Brumbaugh of Logan; 2 sons, Brien of Logan and Shawn of Camden, ME; 3 brothers, Bruce and Kenneth of Kirwin and Keith of Colorado Springs; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Rachel Ellis officiating. A private burial will be held in the Kirwin Cemetery.

The casket will be closed. Friends may sign the book from 5:00 to 9:00 Sunday and 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belleville Masonic Lodge #129.

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