Services are pending for Wilma Maxine Zordel at Fitzgerald Funeral Home

Zordel was born Oct. 14, 1933, and died Aug. 2, 2018.

Shirley Anne Woodside, 88, died on Aug. 3, 2018 at Ness County Hospital, Ness City. She was born on Nov. 5, 1929 in Quinter, Kansas, the daughter of Leon and Adeline Cates Coleman.

On June 24, 1951, she married Forrest Woodside in Denver, Colorado. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2017.

Shirley is survived by her son, Eric Woodside of Ness City; three daughters, Georganne and Gail Melton of Andover, Holly and James Hertel of Bazine, and Paula and Jon Allen of Edmond, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Charles Coleman.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Cedar Village Care Center, Ness City, followed by burial in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Kansas. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, with the family present from noon until 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to Praise Ranch, Pawnee Rock, Kansas.

Michael W. “PeeWee” Lewis, 56, Galatia, Kansas, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at his home.

“PeeWee” was born February 13, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Frank and Diana (Engel) McGhee.  He was a long time resident of Rush County, Kansas, and Barton County, Kansas.  A 1981 graduate of Victoria High School, Victoria, Kansas, he worked for Flame Engineering, Inc., La Crosse, Kansas, for several years.

He was a member of the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas; and UA Local 669.

“PeeWee” enjoyed anything outdoors.  Two of his favorite pastimes were hunting, and fishing.

Survivors include:  his mother and step father, Diana and Raymond Gallegos, Galatia, Kansas; one son, Jesse Lewis, and his wife, Audrey Lewis, Ellinwood, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jaxon Lewis, Braden Lewis, Keaton Lewis, and Addilyn Lewis; one brother, Joseph Lewis, Salina, Kansas; and one sister, Saska Pfannenstiel, and her husband, Greg Pfannenstiel, Hays, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.  A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 8, 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.

Memorials are suggested to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas.

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

 

 

 

Doris Martha (Sherratt) Burkholder passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at The Good Samaritan Society in Hays, Kansas at the age of 101. She was born on August 23, 1916 in Nederland, Colorado to the late Isaiah and Clara (Wilkes) Sherratt. She grew up in Hanna, Wyoming and graduated from high school with the Class of 1934. On March 3, 1944 she was united in marriage to Clarence Robert “Bob” Burkholder in San Diego, California. They were blessed with three sons, Stephen, Robert, and Bruce.

Doris worked many years as secretary, both for the church and for an insurance agency. She was a true “people person” and loved talking, visiting, helping, and serving the people in her community. An avid fan of the arts, she had a heart for music and enjoyed playing the violin and singing in the church choir. Even into her sixties she was always looking for creative venues, and became quite accomplished at Tole Painting. As a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker she loved her family more than anyone else and always looked forward to times when she could cook for them. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Doris is survived by her sons Robert Leon Burkholder and wife Michael D. of Rio Rancho, NM, and Bruce Lee Burkholder and fiancé Linda S. Ruder of Hays; seven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and seventeen great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Isaiah and Clara Sherratt; husband Bob Burkholder; brothers Harry Sherratt, and William Sherratt; sister Beverly Sherratt; and son Stephen Sherratt Burkholder.

As a woman of deep faith, and a student of her Bible, Doris was a woman of character, integrity, and love, inspired by women of the scriptures. The devotion of Adah, morality of Ruth, loyalty of Esther, perseverance of Martha, and strength of Electa was the very life that Doris shared with us by her daily example. She has made an impact in the lives of countless people, that will echo into eternity, where indeed she now stands the “Fairest Among Thousands, Altogether Lovely.”

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in the Plainville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00pm on Monday at the funeral home in Plainville with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00pm.

Michael W. “PeeWee” Lewis, 56, Galatia, Kansas, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at his home.

“PeeWee” was born February 13, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Frank and Diana (Engel) McGhee. He was a long time resident of Rush County, Kansas, and Barton County, Kansas. A 1981 graduate of Victoria High School, Victoria, Kansas, he worked for Flame Engineering, Inc., La Crosse, Kansas, for several years.

He was a member of the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas; and UA Local 669.

“PeeWee” enjoyed anything outdoors. Two of his favorite pastimes were hunting, and fishing.

Survivors include: his mother and step father, Diana and Raymond Gallegos, Galatia, Kansas; one son, Jesse Lewis, and his wife, Audrey Lewis, Ellinwood, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jaxon Lewis, Braden Lewis, Keaton Lewis, and Addilyn Lewis; one brother, Joseph Lewis, Salina, Kansas; and one sister, Saska Pfannenstiel, and her husband, Greg Pfannenstiel, Hays, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 8, 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.

Memorials are suggested to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas.

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

COLBY – Melda A. Moore, 81, died Thu., August 2, 2018, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby, Kansas.

She was born Nov. 7, 1936 in Wichita County, Kansas and was a retired medical aide at Latern Park Nursing Home, Colby, Kansas.

Moore was preceded in death by her husband Glenn and son Donald, both in 1985.

Survivors include sons Wesley (Claudia) Moore, Centerville, Kansas; Charles Moore, Kailau, Hawaii; and Jack (Connie) Moore, Gothenburg, Nebraska; daughter Christine (Glenn) Griffin, Colby, Kansas; brothers James Headley, Hamilton, Texas; and Duane Headley, Brewster, Kansas; and sisters Ulella Norton, Denver, Colorao and Edith Harringon, Colby, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services with Pastor Larry Booth will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 7 at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, 745 S. Country Club Drive, Colby. Visitation will be held 2-6 p.m. Monday, August 6 at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials may be made to Hi-Plains Lions club in care of the funeral chapel. Online condolences are at kersenbrockfuneralchapter.com.

Evan R. Henderson, age 45, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1973, in Hays, Kansas, to Floyd B. and Diane Marie (Zachman) Henderson. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1991 and attended Fort Hays State University.

Evan has been employed by Sizewize Manufacturing in Hays for the past 22 years. He loved to watch football and was an avid sports fan. It was also important for him to spend time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents of Ellis; a sister, Erin Henderson Rogers and her husband Jerry and their children, Isaac and Christian, all of Ellis; grandparents, Ernest and Adabelle Zachman of Ellis, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dale and Delores Henderson, and an uncle, Gordon Henderson.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at St. John Lutheran Church, 394 St John – St Andrew Rd, Ellis, KS 67637.

Visitation will be Monday from 5 PM – 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be sent by guest book to www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email to [email protected].

Melva A. Rose, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. She was born August 16, 1927 in Logan County, Kansas, the daughter of Anson Robert & Daisy May Cook McDaniel. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2007 moving from Greeley, Colorado, she was a Institutional Cook at a nursing home for over 35 years and was a founder for the Meals on Wheels program both in Greeley, Colorado.

She was a member of the Lutheran faith.

Survivors Include her Two Sons – Bill & Dee Rose of Trophy Club, Texas, Martin & Pam Rose of Victorville, California, Two Sisters – Roberta Leiker of Bel Aire, Kansas, Lucille Barraza of Wichita, Kansas, One Granddaughter – Tina LaMontagne of LaVista, Nebraska, Two Grandsons – Eric Rose of Manistee, Michigan, Christopher Rose of Salt Lake City, Utah, Five Great Grandchildren and Numerous Nieces & Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Parents Two Brothers – Arlo McDaniel & Robert McDaniel and Two Sisters – Virgie Redding and Marjorie McDaniel.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Warren Prochnow presiding.

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Marion J. Schmidt, 87, Hays, died Friday, August 3, 2018 at his home.

He was born November 7, 1930 in Hays, the son of Paul J. and Catherine (Walters) Schmidt. Marion was raised on the family farm on Hopewell Road north of Hays, the 12th of 13 children. Life early on the farm included hauling hay with horse drawn wagon, hand milking in the dairy, and moving into town for weekdays in the winter to attend Catholic School. In 1949 he graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy. He earned his B.S. Degree in Education from Fort Hays State University and M.S. Degree in Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Marion served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 and was stationed at Lakenheath Air Force Base, in England. On December 3, 1955, he was united in marriage to Donna Mae Garrett at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Claflin, celebrating nearly 63 years of marriage.

Marion played on two undefeated football teams. As a player, he was All-State Quarterback in 1948-1949 while playing on the State Championship team at St. Joseph’s Military Academy, All-Conference at Fort Hays State University playing fullback in 1950-1951 and 1953-1954, and set the school record for the longest punt from scrimmage of 80 yards, held for 47 years at Fort Hays State University. From 1961 to 1978, he was athletic director, coach and teacher at St. Joseph Military Academy/Thomas More Prep High School. He previously coached teams at Jetmore, Leoti, Troy, and St. Mary of the Plains High School in Dodge City. He was the head football coach for three undefeated football teams, the 1960-1961 team in Troy, 1966-1967 St. Joseph Military Academy team, and the 1977-1978 Thomas More Prep High School team.

In 1990 with his wife Donna, Marion started Blue Sky Miniature Horse Ranch in Hays. He explained, “… when I saw my granddaughter raise one of these in a youth project … I decided that this is what I’m going to do in my retirement.” Schmidt raised only pure-bred miniature horses that are double-registered by the American Miniature Horse Association in Texas and the American Miniature Horse Registry in Illinois. Blue Sky is a well-known agri-tourism site that offered tours, horse cart rides and has been has been highlighted at area festivals for many years. The story of this miniature horse ranch was highlighted in the PBS (Public Broadcasting System) Television series “Sunflower Journeys” in their October 2017 season premiere show #3001 called “Fun Little Things” (online at https//ktwu.org/sunflower-journeys ).

Marion was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lions Club, Deputy Officer in charge of the Northwest Kansas region for the Kansas Corporation Commission from 1978-1996, the VFW, American Legion, Kansas Teachers Association, American Miniature Horse Association, and American Miniature Horse Registry.

Survivors include his wife Donna of the home in Hays, two sons; Mayo Schmidt of Las Vegas, NV and Garret Schmidt and wife Laura of Prairie Village, two daughters; Pamela J. Schmidt of Topeka and Sandra Barnes and husband Mark of Ottawa, one brother; Donald Schmidt and wife Rose of Sun City, AZ, one sister, Helen Edmonds of Grosse Pointe, MI, eight grandchildren; Grier Schmidt, Nolan Schmidt, Lauren Barnes, Harrison Schmidt, Carson Barnes and wife Sarah, Darian Schmidt, Elaine Schmidt, and Kaitlyn Barnes, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers; Alphons, Edwin, Alexius, Vincent, Cyril, and Jerome, and four sisters; Loretta Joy, Lidwina Schreiner, Cecilia Quint, and Mary Louise Rupp.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 am on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays. Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW honor guard will follow at the St. Catherine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays and from 8:30 am until 9:00 on Friday at the church. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 5:30 pm and a combined vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm, all on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Linda K. Patterson-Zordel, August 2, 2018 – August 2, 2018, Hill City, Kansas.

Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 6, 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS. Family will be present from 5:30 – 7:30 to receive friends.

Services will be Tuesday, Aug. 7, 11 AM, Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS.

Doris Martha (Sherratt) Burkholder passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at The Good Samaritan Society in Hays, Kansas at the age of 101. She was born on August 23, 1916 in Nederland, Colorado to the late Isaiah and Clara (Wilkes) Sherratt. She grew up in Hanna, Wyoming and graduated from high school with the Class of 1934. On March 3, 1944 she was united in marriage to Clarence Robert “Bob” Burkholder in San Diego, California. They were blessed with three sons, Stephen, Robert, and Bruce.

Doris worked many years as secretary, both for the church and for an insurance agency. She was a true “people person” and loved talking, visiting, helping, and serving the people in her community. An avid fan of the arts, she had a heart for music and enjoyed playing the violin and singing in the church choir. Even into her sixties she was always looking for creative venues, and became quite accomplished at Tole Painting. As a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker she loved her family more than anyone else and always looked forward to times when she could cook for them. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Doris is survived by her sons Robert Leon Burkholder and wife Michael D. of Rio Rancho, NM, and Bruce Lee Burkholder and fiancé Linda S. Ruder of Hays; seven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and seventeen great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Isaiah and Clara Sherratt; husband Bob Burkholder; brothers Harry Sherratt, and William Sherratt; sister Beverly Sherratt; and son Stephen Sherratt Burkholder.

As a woman of deep faith, and a student of her Bible, Doris was a woman of character, integrity, and love, inspired by women of the scriptures. The devotion of Adah, morality of Ruth, loyalty of Esther, perseverance of Martha, and strength of Electa was the very life that Doris shared with us by her daily example. She has made an impact in the lives of countless people, that will echo into eternity, where indeed she now stands the “Fairest Among Thousands, Altogether Lovely.”

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in the Plainville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00pm on Monday at the funeral home in Plainville with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00pm.

COLBY – William “Bill” Nondorf, 68, died Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby, Kansas.

Services are pending with Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Colby.

GAYLORD – Keith Robert Gillis, age 81, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the Hilltop Lodge in Beloit.

Arrangements are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary, 116 W. First Street, Smith Center, KS 66967.