Violet C. Weber, 94, Oakley, Kansas, formerly of La Crosse, Kansas, died Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Logan County Manor, Oakley, Kansas.

Mrs. Weber was born August 6, 1924, in Loretto, Kansas, the daughter of Hugo and Barbara (Urban) Weiser. She was a resident of Oakley, Kansas, for approximately a year, moving from La Crosse, Kansas, where she had lived since 1974. A 1941 graduate of Healy High School, Healy, Kansas, she was a homemaker and farm wife. She was also a housekeeper at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas, before she retired.

She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and St. Michael’s Altar Society, both of La Crosse, Kansas. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Grinnell, Kansas.

On June 10, 1946, she married Rudolph A. “Rudy” Weber at Grainfield, Kansas. He preceded her in death July 7, 2013.

Survivors include: two sons, Butch Weber (Carol), Grainfield, Kansas, and Jerry Weber (Marla), Elizabeth, Colorado; two daughters, Marilyn Hughes (Jess), Salina, Kansas, and Deloris Zelfer (Tom), Grainfield, Kansas; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and one brother, Floris Weiser, Oakley, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her twin sister, Viola Seifried.

Visitation will be Friday, October 12, 2018, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.

Church visitation will be Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Eric Gyamfi officiating. Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to masses or Logan County Manor, Oakley, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

May 21, 1984 – September 30, 2018

An obituary is pending with Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita.

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August 16, 1946 ~ October 2, 2018 (age 72)

Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland, is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Lavina “Aunt Teach” Scheuerman, age 88 years, of Bison, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 after a brief illness.

Lavina was born on March 30, 1930 at Larned, Kansas to John F. and Essie Pauline (Baugher) Welch. She graduated from Garfield High School and continued her education at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree. She later received her Masters Degree from Fort Hays State College in Hays, Kansas. Lavina was united in marriage to Glenn K. Scheuerman on June 6, 1954 at the United Methodist Church in Garfield, Kansas. Glenn preceded her in death on February 22, 2007.

Lavina taught school in Pratt, Kansas and at Otis-Bison USD #403 in Bison for many years prior to her retirement. She loved all children, and even after retiring Lavina tutored students, especially with reading. She loved to read and bake for others. Lavina was a member of the National Education Association, the Kansas National Education Association, USD #403 Teacher’s Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, the International Reading Association, the Joy Club and the Sunshine Extension Unit, and was a former member of Dorian and Priscilla Club and the Village Club. She was also a longtime member of the Bison United Methodist Church and the Bison United Methodist Women at Bison, Kansas.

Survivors include one brother, David B. Welch of Larned, Kansas; two sisters: Edwyna (and her husand, Robert) Barstow of Franklin, New York and Linda Drews of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Lavina was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son, David Glenn Scheuerman.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Bison United Methodist Church in Bison, Kansas with Pastor Angie Vertz officiating. Interment will be in Lone Star Cemetery near Bison, Kansas. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Janousek Funeral Home in La Crosse, Kansas, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Church Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM to 10:20 AM on Saturday at the church.

The family requests that Memorial Contributions may be made to Youthville Residential and Foster Care Services of EmberHope, Newton, Kansas; Sunflower Diversified Services of Great Bend, Kansas; or the Bison United Methodist Church at Bison, Kansas.

HUTCHINSON, KS – Kevin Ray Scheuerman, age 58, formerly of Athol, KS passed away October 1st, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer, Kevin was born April 11th, 1960 in Smith Center, KS to Edward “Larry” and Lucille (Verhage) Scheuerman. He was the second of four boys born to this union.

Kevin graduated from Smith Center High School with the class of 1978. After high school, Kevin went on harvest to North Dakota where he met Lori Sorenson. Kevin and Lori were united in marriage on December 10th, 1980 in Williston, North Dakota. To this union 2 children were born, Raylene Lucille Yvonne and Jenaya Jolene Marie. They made their home in Athol, Kansas.

Kevin was very active in his children’s lives. You could always find him at any event they were participating in, even if he was watching from a distance due to being ejected because of his obnoxious behavior. He was a constant for his daughters and always encouraged them to be their best, even while running interference between them during their times of utter annoyance with each other.

Kevin loved anything adrenaline fueled. His hobby’s included racing, coyote hunting, and hand fishing. Kevin started his racing career in 1984 with his brother Kelly. He raced his last race in 2002, also with Kelly. Throughout his career, he brought home several wins and wrecked several cars, some that weren’t even his. His fishing stories were the best and he still believed he held the record for the biggest fish caught in the north Solomon. Coyote hunting was a favorite winter sport and he will always be remembered by the name of “scrounge” by his hunting buddies.

After Kevin’s racing career ended, his love of chemistry steered him in a different direction. For 10 years, his daughters and grandchildren, traveled all over Kansas to visit him. Along the way, many new friendships were born. On July 17th, 2017, Kevin was reunited with society and his family. He looked forward to making new memories and reconnecting with old friends. He loved talking about the good old days and making everyone laugh.

Kevin’s humor and personality was something everyone will remember about him. His upbeat attitude and positive outlook is what inspired his family to continue moving forward throughout the undesirable times.
He and his daughters will always be “3 Big”.

Kevin is survived by his daughters, Raylene Spargo (Jim Glendening) of Hays and Jenaya Scheuerman (Jared Shelton), also of Hays. 9 grandchildren; Graesyn Baxter, Rhett, Cauy and Hudsen Shelton; Devin, Danielle, Hayley, KC (Kevin Charles) and Jacob Spargo, all of Hays. His little brother, Kelly Scheuerman, of Nelson, NE; his half sister Kimberly Workman of Hutchinson, KS; his mother, Marcia Lucille Weber, of Hutchinson, KS; and bonus mother, Wanda Scheuerman, of Smith Center, KS; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Edward “Larry” Scheuerman, bonus father, Kenneth “Buck” Weber, his brothers Coklin and Kalen Scheuerman and best friends Pam Hudson, Clay Lyon and Brett Freeborn.

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It is with immeasurable sadness that the family of Richard Norbert Mai announces his passing, at the age of 92, on August 19, 2018, in Broomfield, Colorado.

Richard “Dick” will be lovingly remembered by his living children Michael Robert Becker and Barbara Diane Becker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olga Lynne Mai, and his son Richard Alan Mai. Richard “Dick” was born on the farm in WaKeeney, Ks; 5 miles west of Trego Center.

He farmed for his entire life. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and retired to Springfield, Mo. In 1993, with Lynne. He moved to Broomfield, CO in 2011 to reside with his daughter. “Mike” and “Diane” spent the next years filling his life with love and joy.

Dick was baptized in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, along with his family, and attended church in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Dick was a proud Father, and his warmth, dignity, as well as love and support are lovingly remembered by his family.

Survivors include: Michael Robert Becker (Donna) and their children Amy Agre and Aaron Becker. Barbara Diane Becker and her son Peter Ryan Elespuru. He is, also, survived by six great grandchildren and five nieces and three nephews. He is survived by two sisters” Ruth Irwin of Springfield, Mo and Jean Carr of Wichita, Ks. He was preceded in death by his parents (Kathryn and George), sister (Lori) brother (Alfred) and brother (Edward).

Services will be announced at a later date.

Eugene A. “Gene” Wellbrock, 81, Victoria, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at HaysMed.

He was born June 27, 1937 in Hays the fourth of six children to George and Wilhelmina (Roth) Wellbrock. He was a 1956 graduate of Victoria High School and following graduation he attended Fort Hays Kansas State College for one year before returning home to help his father at his Phillips 66 service station doing mechanic work, a business he would later purchase.

On November 4, 1961 he was united in marriage to Joan C. Schmidt in Hays, a union which would span nearly 57 years. Gene enjoyed being involved and volunteered for many different activities and organizations and he served on the Victoria City Council and was also Mayor. He was a local volunteer fireman and fire chief and later served as the Ellis County Rural Fire and Emergency Preparedness Director. Prior to his retirement, he was an insurance agent.

He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and served on the parish council and with other great volunteers, helped organize many fundraisers for the church. He was a member of the St. Fidelis 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus, was a Faithful Navigator and District Deputy, and chaired two state K of C conventions held in Hays with some activities in Victoria. He was also a member of Tiger Club and enjoyed attending FHSU football and basketball games.

Gene enjoyed doing PA for Victoria High School football games and announcing for the Victoria Eagles baseball games for many years. He was an original member of the VHS Alumni board, received the VHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame award in 2016, and he helped organize and coach little league baseball, volunteered with the Cub Scouts, worked as a crossing guard at the grade school prior to religion classes, and helped present medals to the Special Olympics participants at their events at Fort Hays State University. Even though Gene always seemed busy, he always had time for family and fun. He enjoyed barbequing, cooking breakfast, woodworking, watching and listening to sports, spending time with his grandchildren, and he was an avid golfer. Eleven years ago, Gene suffered a massive stroke affecting his mobility and speech. Despite this, he maintained a positive attitude and was always happy and smiling.

Survivors include his wife Joan, of the home in Victoria, a son Gerard Wellbrock and wife Tammy of Hays, two daughters; Ann Hugunin and husband Hyle and Christine Weber and husband Mike, all of Hays, four sisters; Arlene Pfeifer and husband Albert R. and Gladys Pfeifer and husband Dale, all of Victoria, Mary Lou Mirkovich of Bainbridge Island, WA, and Rosann Welser and husband Hal of Moline, IL, a sister-in-law Marlene Wellbrock of Bainbridge Island, WA, and seven grandchildren; Garrett Wellbrock, Abby Hugunin, Janet Hugunin, Allison Weber, Patrick Weber, Grant Weber, and Samuel Weber.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother Mary (Mermis) Roth Wellbrock, a brother Varian Wellbrock, a brother-in-law Art Mirkovich, a step-brother Delbert Roth, two step-sisters; Twila Brungardt and Elgerine Wayne, and a grandson Peyton Weber.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, October 8, 2018 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave, Victoria, Kansas, with Fr. John Schmeidler officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Fidelis Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until service time on Monday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis. The St. Fidelis Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:00 pm until 7:00, a parish vigil service will be at 7:00, followed by a combined Daughters of Isabella and Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Sunday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to The Basilica of St. Fidelis Endowment Fund or for masses, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas. Condolences and memories of Gene may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com.

James William Walker, age 64, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Ness City, Kansas.  He was born on June 18, 1954 in Oberlin, Kansas the son of Irvin and Violet Irene (Lively) Walker.

He drove a crude oil truck for 30 years prior to working for Well Watch as a welder.

He married Carol Roths on November 17, 1979 in Ransom, Kansas.  She survives of the home.  He is also survived by his two daughters, Amy Moore of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Lisa Schlegel and her husband, David, of Norton; two sons, Troy Walker and his wife, Shellby, of Hoisington and Adam Walker and his wife, Jacklyn, of Ness City; one brother, Frank Walker of Hugoton; five sisters, Lorene Thieme and Lucille Hahn of Wichita, Martha Carlson of Utica, June Fairbank of Garden City, and Rita Lovato of Milton; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be on Friday, October 5, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church in Ransom.  Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 pm.

Memorial contributions may be given to the James Walker Memorial Fund.

Ruth Marlene (Swilley) Chilcott, 83, of Toronto, KS, peacefully ascended to her heavenly home on September 30, 2018, at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, KS. She was surrounded by her three loving daughters.

Ruth was born November 4, 1934, in her parents’ home on Big Sandy in Woodson County, KS. She was the 3rd child of Warren Nolan and Ortha Venith (Daniel) Swilley. She attended grade school on Big Sandy and after moving to Toronto graduated from Toronto High School in 1952. She graduated from Iola Community Junior College with a Continuing Education Degree in 1954. In 1955 she taught school in Middletown, KS, near Big Sandy. She later graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education.

She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bill Chilcott, on June 4, 1955, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Toronto. They were married 42 years until his death in 1997. To this union four children were born, Beth Ann in 1956, Brenda Sue in 1958, Patsy Ruth in 1960, and John Bradford (stillborn) in 1964. Ruth and Bill raised their children in Toronto, Yates Center, and Great Bend, KS.

Ruth was a gifted and loved elementary school teacher. She received many honors and accolades for her teaching skills. She was memorable to her students for many reasons, but one of the most popular reasons was her daily reading of the Laura Ingalls Wilder books. She was an avid reader. She loved flowers and making arrangements with them. Ruth was an accomplished pianist and vocalist. She sang for a variety of special occasions and in many church related events. She was a skilled seamstress sewing for her three daughters, herself, and her grandchildren. She was a member of numerous teaching organizations and was active in her profession and community. She was an officer and served on the board of the Toronto Methodist Church, the Toronto American Legion Auxiliary Post #325, the Big Sandy Homecoming Committee, the Toronto Senior Center, and Eastern Star to name a few. She also served and volunteered on the Woodson County Historical Society Committee. The log cabin at the Woodson County Historical site in Yates Center belonged to Ruth’s grandparents, John and Rebecca Daniel when they lived on Big Sandy. If you knew Ruth at all you knew she was an animal lover. Strays were no longer strays when Ruth found them.

The funeral service will be officiated by Jeff Owen, the Chaplain from Kindred Hospice, at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 5, 2018, at the Toronto United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. prior to the funeral service at the church. Burial will follow in the Toronto Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Toronto Senior Center or the Toronto American Legion Auxiliary and may be sent in care of Campbell Funeral Home, PO Box 188, Yates Center, KS 66783.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John William “Bill” Chilcott; her son, John Bradford Chilcott; her brother, Leon Swilley; a sister-in-law, Rosalie Swilley; a brother-in-law, Dale Thomas; and a nephew, Dalen Thomas.

She is survived by her three daughters, Beth Ann Chilcott of Toronto, Brenda Raven (Jason) of Hays, KS, and Patsy Arnold (Stan) of Grand Island, NE; her sister, Helen Thomas of Toronto; three grandchildren, Tyler Arnold, Michael Raven, and Elizabeth (Arnold) Supencheck; a great-granddaughter, Memphis Arnold; many nieces and nephews; other relatives, loving friends, and former students.

Special thanks to Kindred Hospice and the Greenwood County Hospital for the gentle love and care they gave her.

Donald J. Miller, 73, retired truck driver, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018.

Rosary, 6 p.m., Thursday, October 4 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Friday, October 5, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Preceded in death by parents, Norbert and Mary Miller; brother, Roy Dean Miller.

Survivors: wife, Mary; sons, Blake (Debbie) Miller and Brian (Monica) Miller all of Wichita; daughter, Jackie (Zac) House of Chesterton, IN; brother, Pete (Martha) Miller; sister, Shirley (Howard) Droegemeier all of Hays; grandchildren, Carly, Jenny, Mike and Sam Miller, Bethany, Paige and Taylor House.

In lieu of flowers, memorial established with St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, 861 N. Socora, Wichita, KS 67212.