Marie Fern Grover, 97, passed away on October 1, 2018 at Manor of the Plains, Dodge City, Kansas. She was born December 22, 1920 in rural Rooks County, the daughter of Earl R. and Alice (Hale) Bartholomew.

Marie attended the Mt. Lebanon one room school until the family moved to Stockton, Kansas, in 1931. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1938 and attended Fort Hays University, graduating in 1942 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Zoology. She married Loren Grover in 1942 in Stockton. He preceded her in death in 1950. During the years of their marriage, they moved around the country from base to base while he was in the Marine Corps. In 1950 Marie moved to Hays, Kansas, where she resided until 2016 when she moved to Dodge City.

She was active in the First United Methodist Church of Hays, being a charter member of the First United Methodist Women, Ruth Circle. She was also a charter member of the Hadley Hospital Auxiliary, active in Girl Scouts when her daughters were young, a member of P.E.O. Chapter EC, a member of Sorosis Club and vice president of the Fort Hays Alumni Society. Her lifelong hobby was the study and observation of birds of all kinds.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Loren; a brother Robert E. Bartholomew in 1924; two sisters, Elizabeth Alice (Bartholomew) Walter in 2011 and Ethel Roberta (Bartholomew) Mock in 2017. She is survived by three daughters, Peggy Abbey and husband Thayne, Patricia Kolb and husband Dan, all of Dodge City, Kansas, and Barbara Bootman and husband Steve of McKinney, Texas; eight grandchildren; ten great grand-children; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Her ashes will be scattered at the Bow Creek Cemetery in Phillips County, Kansas, on October 6 at 11:00 AM. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Hays or the Elam Bartholomew Herbarium in care of the Sternberg Museum in Hays. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

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

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

On October 1, 2018, God called Ralph James Dolezal to his heavenly home. He reached the age of 99 years, 3 months and one day. He resided for a short time at Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born June 30, 1919, at rural Timken, to Martin and Emma (Chlumsky) Dolezal. He married Margaret Eloise Grow on June 3, 1948, at Great Bend. She survives.

Coming from Rush County in 1948, Ralph was a Great Bend resident. He was a farmer, stockman, and carpenter, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a life member of the American Legion Argonne Post 180 and former member of I.O.O.F, all of Great Bend. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII.

Survivors include, wife, Eloise Dolezal of the home; one son, William J. Dolezal, Sr. and wife Joleen of Beatrice, Nebraska; one daughter, Dianne Willesden and husband Bob of Great Bend; one sister, Laura Reiser and husband Elmer of Great Bend; six grandchildren, William J. Dolezal, Jr., Brian Ewing and fiancé Jenni Miller, Brandy Gaddis and husband Mark, Tiffany Nily and husband David, Aimee Farris and husband Bill and Robert Willesden, III; nineteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Randall Mark Dolezal and one granddaughter, Destiny Dolezal.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, with Rev. Barbara Jones presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church or Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Glade, KS, resident Gary R. Calhoon passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Bryan Health Medical Center East, Lincoln, NE at the age of 68.

He was born September 24, 1950 in Phillipsburg, KS the son of Raymond & Ruby I. (Chestnut) Calhoon.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda of the home; son, Jason Calhoon of Alma, NE; and brother, Kenneth Calhoon of Bartlesville, OK.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood officiating. Burial will follow in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade, KS.

Gary will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral chapel, with the family receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gary Calhoon Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date.

August 8, 1941 – September 20, 2018

Barbara Gail Tebow, 77, of Salina, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 peacefully at her home. She was born Aug. 8, 1941, in Southwest City, Mo., to Walter “Jack” Lett and Ethel Mae (Cantrell) Lett. She married Billy Joe Tebow, Sept. 11, 1960, in Southwest City. They were married for 50 years before he died in 2011.

She was a banker for 33 years. She loved to crochet, cross-stitch and was a gifted seamstress. She enjoyed working in her yard and growing prized roses. She enjoyed cooking meals for her family, especially during the holidays, and teaching her grandchildren how to cook. She was an active member in her church, working with young children in Sunday school and the Cubbies in AWANAS. She was known as “Grandma” to everyone.

Survivors include: her children, Melanie Leepers (Fred) of Salina, and Jack Tebow (Doris) of Quinter; grandchildren, Terah Robinett (Todd), Tabia Norris (Spencer), Tiana Leepers, Jordan Kiser (Tyler), and Ryan and Leah Tebow; great-grandchildren, who were the joy of life, Iylah Robinett, and Kamryn and Eliza Norris, and a fourth on the way; brothers, Harry P. Lett, and Dick Lett (Pam) of Southwest City; and nephews, nieces, and beloved friends and extended family.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Bill Tebow; her parents; and twin brother, Jackie Lee.

Family will receive visitors 10-11 a.m., with services following at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio, Salina. Private inurnment will be at a determined later date in Southwest City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Hospice of Salina, and First Southern Baptist Church of Salina building fund, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Patricia “Patt” M. Coulter was born on November 26th, 1933 to her parents Otillia “Tillie” and Alvin Deen in Hays, Kansas. She grew up surrounded by many aunts and uncles and was proud to call Hays her hometown.

Patt passed from this life on September 30th, 2018, at the age of 84 in Wichita, KS.

Patt is survived by her children, Brent (and Jennifer) Coulter, Bryan (and Jodi) Coulter, and Connie (and Patrick) Erbert.

Patt was so proud of her grandchildren; Jeremy Coulter, Josh and Rosemary Coulter, Aubrey Coulter, Fr. Isaac Coulter, Erin and Scott Cooper, Eli Coulter, Emma Coulter, and Alaina Coulter. Patt was blessed to be a great grandmother to Sophia Mickelson-Coulter, Riley Coulter, and Gianna Cooper.

Patt was the oldest child in her family. She leaves behind her siblings; Rich (Bernice) Deen, Eileen Maxwell, and Anita Deen. She was also graced with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Patt is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved first born, Cindy, brother-in-law Bob Maxwell, niece Karen Deen, and numerous aunts and uncles.

She was the heart of a very large and loving family who will miss her dearly. Patt lived the majority of her life in Kansas, mostly in Hays. After graduating from Girls Catholic High School, she briefly contemplated a career in vocal music after winning a national competition. But Tillie wanted her daughter close to home, so Patt chose a career that would define her life and character. St. Anthony School of Nursing was a sisterhood of women who became some of the best nurses, friends, and colleagues. Nursing was more than a career for Patt. It was a natural part of her lifelong conviction and passion to caring for others.

Patt married Mel Coulter on April 23rd, 1958. As a military wife, she traveled to various states while creating a family of four children. She truly was the super glue that held her family together through many moves and adventures. Patt returned to Hays in 1972, delivering her family closer to home and loved ones. Patt worked fulltime as a nurse at St. Anthony Hospital while also being a fulltime mom at home (with much help from Grandma Tillie). Patt’s nursing career is a testament to her heartfelt dedication and headstrong determination. She began as Head Nurse of the Pediatrics Unit, soon became Clinical Director and was finally promoted to Nursing Director. She retired in 1992. Patt moved to Wichita in 2009, after the death of her daughter Cindy. (Rest assured, that reunion in heaven was glorious!) Living in Wichita brought her closer to children and grandchildren, who were fortunate to have her in their lives.

Patt was a pistol! Though short in stature, she was famous for her big sense of humor! She was known to laugh until she cried. Of course, she was also a wee bit feisty, opinionated, and stubborn. Oh, the stories we could tell! But her heart was always good. ALWAYS! She loved deeply and forgave easily, even in the most difficult circumstances and deepest hurts. Patt’s unwavering Faith was the absolute foundation of her life, and her example inspired all who knew and loved her.

James 1:2-4 “Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”

In addition to prayers, Patt and her family request that individuals honor her memory by considering adoption! Please, adopt an elderly person who is a shut-in or lives in a nursing or care facility. There are so many lovely people spending their final days waiting for time to pass and longing for meaningful human contact. A hand to hold. Far too many of our elders rarely have visitors. Mom was so fortunate to have family and friends love her daily.

She enjoyed wonderful neighbors who became family to all of us. Consider a weekly gift of time at your local nursing home. It will change their lives AND yours. Catholic education was also close to Patt’s heart. Memorials can be made to Thomas More Prep- Marian High School, Hays, Kansas or Holy Savior Church and Academy, Wichita Kansas.

Memorials to: Thomas More Prep-Marian High School, 1701 Hall St., Hays, Kansas 67601; Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa c/o Diocese of Wichita, 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202. Rosary 6 pm, Wednesday, October 3, St. Elizabeth Chapel at Catholic Care Center. Funeral Mass 11 am, Thursday, October 4, at Church of the Resurrection. Celebration Mass 11 am, Friday, October 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, KS. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, KS. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.

Gary Edward Scheideman, 72, passed away September 29, 2018, in Wichita, Kansas, after a brief illness.

Born October 18, 1945 in Larned, the son of Roy and Virginia (Vaughan) Scheideman. A lifetime area resident; he was a Welder, and worked for Doerr Metal Products in Larned; until his retirement.

Gary is survived by his cousins; Larry and Dale Scheideman, La Crosse, Kansas; Kent Scheideman, Wichita, Kansas; Ron Graver, Fort Collins, Colorado; Bev Graver, Portland, Oregon; Janis Mullinnix, Fort Collins, Colorado; Linda Seymour, McCracken, Kansas; Mary Ann Pechanec, La Crosse, Kansas; Cathy Schlegel, Pilot Point, Texas; Bob Scheideman, Ellinwood, Kansas; Judy Cook, Austin, Texas; Carol Jean Botteran, Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Victoria Hutton, Frederick, Maryland.

He was preceded in death by; his parents.

Memorial service with military honors will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be noon to 2:00 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Private family inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Gary E. Scheideman Memorial fund; in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Judith (Judy) Marie Bamberger, 67, passed away September 30, 2018 in Jetmore.

She was born November 13, 1950 in Norton, KS, the daughter of Fred and Doris Fitzhuge Henry.

A longtime area resident, she was the owner and operator of Judy’s café in Jetmore for over 30 years.

She attended the United Methodist Church, Jetmore. She loved to crochet, read, bowl, garden, dance and cook.

On October 3, 1985, she married Norman Bamberger in Hoxie, KS. He survives.

Other survivors include: three daughters, sandy (Frank) Figueroa, Log Lane Village, CO, Norma (Mike) Williams, Kansas City, MO, Bobbie Jo Romjue, Hays, KS; two brothers, Gary (Leta) Henry,

Dodge City, KS, Roger (Starlet) Henry, Logan, KS; sister, Terrie Horn, Garland, TX; ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday at United Methodist Church, Jetmore, with Pastor Cyd Stein presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, KS. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Dodge City Depot Theater in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.

Virginia F. Abbott, a resident of rural Agra, passed away on Thursday, September 27,2018 at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS at the age of 82.

She was born June 24, 1936 in Ashland, KS to Roy and Ruth (Wright) Fox.

She married Myron Abbott on July 29, 1961 in Ashland, KS. From this marriage, they had one son, Travis.
Virginia was very proud of attending Emporia Teachers college where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught math in Phillipsburg, KS where she met Myron. They moved briefly to Benkleman, NE before settling back to the Abbott family farm where she spent the rest of her life.

She enjoyed being a mother and homemaker but was not just a farmers wife. She loved getting out and driving the tractor as well as checking on the cows and horses. She also got pleasure from being able to babysit her grandchildren and attend their activities.

Survivors include her son, Travis, and wife Anne (Berland) of Kensington. Her grandson, Justin and wife Amy, of Kensington and granddaughter, Hailey of Hays. She has one great-grandson, Adam also of Kensington.

She was preceded in death by her husband Myron, parents, and siblings Verona Trease, Gene Fox, and Claudette Hensley.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 1st at 10:30 a.m. in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to her great grandchildren’s education.

Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sat. & Sun. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends from 3:00 to 4:00 Sunday afternoon.