Orilla “Rose” (Gibson) Webb, formerly of Wilson, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Diversicare of Haysville in Haysville, Kansas at the age of 94. She was born on April 17, 1923 in Cherokee, Oklahoma to the late David and Mary (Nagy) Gibson. She grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Cherokee High School. She was united in marriage to Bill Boston in Cherokee, from this union Billie Rose was born. He preceded her in death. Later she was married to Jim Webb in Russell, Kansas and together they made their home in Dorrance, Kansas.

Rose was a hardworking and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and woman. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper in the boat repair industry. She loved to read, work in her flower gardens, and spend time with family and friends. One of her favorite pastimes was playing card games, although it was common knowledge amongst those who knew her well to be on the lookout for some ”Rose card trickery.” She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson, and the Red Hat Society, and enjoyed going to the Senior Center in Wilson just to visit and be with friends. She also made many new friends during her short time in Haysville. But the light of Rose’s life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was especially blessed to be able to welcome her great-great-granddaughter into the world.

Rose is survived by her son-in-law George Root of Haysville; grandchildren Deana Haynes of Mulvane, Joseph Root and wife Stacy of Sedgwick, Ray Root and wife Rolanda of Tooele, UT, and Georgie Carter and husband Bryan of Haysville; great-grandchildren Zach Haynes and wife Madison, Peyton Haynes, Jacqueline Root, Cauy Root, Jerry Root, Raegen Root, Riley Root, Easton Carter, and Korbyn Carter; and great-great-granddaughter Hayden Haynes.

She was preceded in death by her parents David and Mary Gibson, husbands Bill Boston and Jim Webb, brothers John Gibson and Everett Gibson, and daughter Billie Root.

Rose had a huge heart that was always overflowing with love for family, friends, and neighbors, even when some of those neighbors where fury little feline friends. All the stray cats in the neighborhood knew they could find food, warmth, and love at Rose’s house. And it was by this daily example of living that she taught all of us what it truly means to love and care for one another, and live every day being grateful for the opportunity to humbly serve one another.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Friday, February 2, 2018 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Haysville. A rosary and vigil service will be held at 9:00am on Friday at the church.

Rita Mae (Peterson) Roblyer, 74, of Great Bend, passed away January 29, 2018, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kan. She was born October 22, 1943, at Great Bend, to Clarence Theodore and Jenny Elsie (Marsh) Peterson.

Rita, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, worked for Doonan Truck, Fuller Brush, and American State Bank, and retired from KDOT in 2008, after 25 years of service. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, and a former member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She enjoyed her time at the Great Bend Senior Center, bowling, traveling, and loved and adored her Chihuahuas.

Survivors include one son, Rob Roblyer and wife Toyia, of Great Bend; one twin sister, Nita Mohr and husband Richard of Great Bend; one brother, Clarence “Pete” Peterson and wife Patricia of Salina, Kan.; and one grandson, Keegan Roblyer.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Central Baptist Church in Great Bend, with Rev. David Walters and Pastor John Grummon. Interment will follow at the Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been established with Central Baptist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

COLBY—Barbara E. Sprinkle, 76, of Colby died Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 in Bentonville, Arkansas.

She was born June 6, 1941 in Colby, Kansas. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Sprinkle, on Oct. 22, 2007 and her son Dan T. Sprinkle on March 31, 2008.

Survivors include her son Chad C. Sprinkle of Cassville, Missouri; brothers William “Bill” Adams and Richard “Dick” Adams and Charles Adams; and three grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, Colby.

There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 at Beulah Cemetery in Colby with the Rev. James Mardock officiating.

Memorials can be made in Barbara’s name and be designated at a later date in care of the funeral home.

Condolences can be made at kersenbrockfuneralchapel.com.

(October 12, 1945 – January 24, 2018)

Funeral Service: Monday, January 29th at 10:30 a.m. at Pauls Funeral Home in Selden with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating

Burial: Selden Cemetery

Memorial Fund: Russell Regional Hospital Campaign for Continuing Excellence (in care of the family or Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749)

Visitation: Sunday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Selden and Monday after 8:30 a.m.

In Loving Memory
Betty Ann Maske, the daughter of Joseph and Nettie (Parchell) Britton, was born October 12, 1945, in Norton, Kansas. She passed away January 24, 2018, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas, at the age of 72.

Betty was raised on the family farm west of Jennings along with her brother James. She attended school in Jennings, graduating from Jennings High School with the Class of 1963. Betty then attended Joseph’s College of Cosmetology in Holdredge, Nebraska for a year.

On July 8, 1967, Betty married Robert Leroy Maske in Selden, Kansas, and they were blessed with five sons. During their marriage, they resided in Selden for 13 years, Russell for 23 years, and Natoma. Robert passed away March 22, 2015. Betty eventually made her home at Main Street Manor in Russell.

Betty was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition, Betty was a foster mother. While living in Selden, she operated her own beauty salon. After moving to Russell, Betty worked as an assistant accountant and sales clerk at a local gas station. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, and her hobbies included sewing, gardening and playing cards.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Nettie; husband, Robert; son, Wesley Maske; granddaughter, Britton Marie Maske; and brother, James Britton.

Survivors include her four sons, Aaron Maske and wife, Bonnie of Arlington, NE, James Maske and wife, Sarah of Russell, Joe Maske of Salina, and Dan Maske and fiancée, Stephanie of Hill City; 13 grandchildren: Kim, Kelsey, April, Zach, Payton, Ethan, Gavin, Karsyn, Scarlett, Graham, Andrew, Haley and Madison; one great-grandson, Christian Maske; in addition to other relatives and friends.

Raymond O. Shellito, 93, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS.

Raymond was born August 13, 1924 in Smith Center, KS, the son of Roy O. and Katherine D. (Kiddoo) Shellito. On October 21, 1945 he married Betty Hays in Smith Center, KS, to this union they were blessed with three children, Ray Lee, Barbara and Milo. Raymond was a proud United States Navy Veteran serving from April 22, 1944 to May 8, 1946. He served on the USS South Dakota (BB-57), USS Iowa (BB-61) and was a radarman, Third Class.

Raymond loved to farm and kept busy building fence, milking cows, taking care of the chickens, hogs, feeding the cattle and anything else he and Betty would happen to have on the farm. Betty and Raymond enjoyed square dancing and did so until they were unable to. Ray had also sold registered Charolais cattle for many years. He served on the Smith Center Coop Board, Custer Cemetery Board and was a Cargill seed dealer. His pride and joy were his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, he loved playing pitch anytime family showed up and never wanted anybody to leave. Raymond enjoyed homemade ice cream and loved when Ray Lee and Barbara would make him ice cream when staying with him at the farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Milo, his wife Betty, three brothers, Alfred E., Harold C. and Arthur Leo Shellito and two sisters, Frances I. and Eva Katherine Hill.

Raymond is survived by a son Ray Lee (Cindy) Shellito of Russell; daughter Barbara (Jim) Sweat of Smith Center; daughter-in-law Sharlyn Shellito of rural Smith County; seven grandchildren, Gunnison R. Shellito of Dallas, TX, Austin A. (Lisa) Shellito of North Lake, TX, Sommer (Damian) Morgenstern of Russell, Laura (Rhett) Kingsbury, Lee Sweat and fiancé Michelle Allen all of Smith Center, Alicia (Lucas) Douglas of Galva, KS and Anthony Shellito of Smith Center; and ten great-grandchildren, Marshall and Henry Shellito, Talia, Ethan and Breely Morgenstern, Sierra, Kinser, Camber and Briggs Kingsbury and Sawyer Douglas.

A celebration of Raymond’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2018 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, Smith Center, with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2018 and until service time Monday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS. Memorials may be given to Raymond O. Shellito Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Dustin Steven “Dusty” Karst, 39, Hays, died Saturday, January 27, 2018, in an automobile accident south of Ellsworth, Kansas.

He was born May 17, 1978 in Larned, Kansas, and was a graduate of Pearsall, Texas, High School and attended Fort Hays State University for two years where he also was a pitcher for the Tiger’s baseball team.  He was the owner and operator of Karst Construction in Hays.  On April 25, 2015, he was united in marriage to Terra Zweygardt at the Holy Cross Shrine in Pfeifer, Kansas.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, softball, golf, and was a talented artist and guitarist. Dustin often joked that he was a “man of many talents and a master of none.” He deeply loved his friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Terra, of the home in Hays, two daughters; Payten Karst and Kennedy Karst, both of Hays, his parents; Tom and Mary Karst of Hays, mother and father-in-law; Lisa and Harvey Zweygardt of Wichita, one brother; TJ Karst and wife Kristen of Hays, two sisters; Jessica Karst and spouse Melissa Moffitt-Craft of Pratt, KS, and Kristy Oborny and husband Luke of Hays, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; Steven Albert Karst in December of 1996.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas.  Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until service time on Wednesday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.  A parish vigil service and rosary will be at 7:15 pm on Tuesday.

Memorials are suggested to Dustin and Terra’s daughters, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Velma Kuhn, age 101, of Manhattan, died Wednesday January 24, 2018 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan.

Velma was born on March 13, 1916 in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Albert Straub and Myrtle Carmichael Straub. She was raised by her grandparents, Henry and Dora (Spearl) Straub, on a farm in Pottawatomie County.

After graduating from Wamego High School, she moved to Denver for a year to be with her mother. She returned to Wamego for a year at which time she did house work for various people in the area. She moved to Manhattan in the fall of 1936, where she was employed by Jay’s Café & Sheau’s Café.

She married Rudy G. Kuhn, from Ellis, Kansas, on June 28, 1938, at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego. He preceded her in death, as well as her son Michael of Manhattan, her daughter Roberta Satalowich of Columbia, Missouri; and also a sister Laura Chavez from Denver.

Velma was involved in organizing the first urban 4-H Club and Extension Homemakers Unit in Manhattan. She was a Girl Scout Leader and Cub Scout Den Mother, plus assisted Boy Scouts in achieving their Catholic Religious Medal-Ad Altar Dei. She did volunteer work for many organizations, amongst them were RSVP, Senior Center and Hospice.

One of her passions was genealogy. She worked hard to preserve the family history.

She was employed by JC Penney Co, the Riley County Extension Office, and then KSU. She also was the Housemother for Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity from 1982-1986.

Velma was a member of the St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, where she was involved in the RCIA program. She was previously a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church for a number of years.

She could always be seen attending her local grandkids sports activities. She loved preparing Sunday dinners for them.

Velma is survived by her two daughters: Karen of Crystal, MN and Linda and her husband Tom Stone of Rockville, MD, her son Steven and his wife Debra, of Gilbert, AZ, and her son-in-law, Dr. F.T. Satalowich, of Columbia, MO. Also her eight grandkids and ten great-grandkids; her brother, Anthony Seganti, of Denver, CO, and her sister, Ruth Edwards, of Union City, MI; plus her own wonderful angels, Christy and Chris George and Nancy O’Connor, who were her constant caregivers.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. on Friday February 2, 2018 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held following the visitation at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday February 3, 2018 at the St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, 711 Denison in Manhattan, with Father Ryan McCandless as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Everyone is welcome to a “Celebration of Life” luncheon after the service at St Isidore’s Newman Hall.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to the St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, Manhattan Homecare and Hospice Inc., or to a charity of your choice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Ervin J. Stutzman, 96, died January 26, 2018, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born September 2, 1921, in Thomas, Oklahoma, to John and Anna (Miller) Stutzman.

When Ervin was 20, he moved to Kansas. In 1956, Ervin started Stutzman Greenhouse, which he and his wife, Emma, owned until 1985. After retirement, they moved to Haiti where they did volunteer work. Together, they started Haiti Relief and Mission, serving in Haiti for 10 years, before coming back to Kansas for retirement.

On August 8, 1943, he married Emma Nisly in Hutchinson. They shared almost 75 years of marriage.

Ervin is survived by: wife, Emma of South Hutchinson; children, Mahlon Stutzman of Hutchinson, Virginia Ferguson of Rogers, Arkansas, Florence Gallaway (Mike) of Hutchinson; brothers, Clarence Stutzman (Bunny) of Wooster, Ohio, L. Perry Stutzman (Silvia) of South Hutchinson; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Tobe Stutzman; and son, Don Ferguson.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church, 7213 W. Mills Avenue, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in West Center Amish Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2018, at the church.

Memorials may be made to Haiti Relief and Mission, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Susan Diane McDonald Mishler, age 53, died on January 26, 2018 at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City, Kansas. She was born on August 19, 1964 in Ransom, Kansas the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Deiser McDonald.

She was a lifetime resident of Ness County and a member of St. Aloysius Church, Ransom. She was a licensed Cosmetologist, received her Associates degree in Business and she was a Registered Nurse. She was the former Director of Rhode Island Suites care center, Ransom and she was the Director of Cedar Village care center, Ness City. She received the National Nurse of the Year Award and the PEAK Award.

On February 4, 2015 she married Alan Mishler in Jamaica. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her mother, Barbara McDonald, Ransom; two sons, Justin McDonald, Ransom and Beau (Jessica) Mishler, Hayesville; two daughters, Tanci (Miguel) Mishler, Tampa, Florida and Brianna (Jon) Hall, Kansas City, Missouri; one brother, William McDonald, Ransom; two sisters, Cynthia (Steve) Maier, Brownell and Debra Hamilton, Ness City; and eight grandchildren, Dakoda, Tage, Nathan, Christopher, Dominic, Jayden, Norah, and Ada. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph and a nephew, TJ.

Funeral service will be held at the St. Aloysius Church, Ransom on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 10:30 A.M. with burial in the Ransom Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M.

Memorial Contributions may be given to Cedar Village LTC, Ness City and Rhode Island Suites LTC, Ransom.

Kathryn Ann (Wessel) Schieferecke passed away at her home surrounded by loving family, on January 26, 2018. Kathy was born to Libory and Elsie (Schwarz) Wessel at their farm near Selden, KS on May 31, 1937. She would become the oldest of 9 children, quickly assuming her role as caregiver and supporter. Kathy attended Cresco Country School up to the third grade, then Selden Grade and High School, graduating in the class of 1955. After graduation, Kathy worked as a caregiver for area families and at the Selden café and bank.

On April 18, 1960, Kathy was united in marriage to William (Bill) Schieferecke in Selden, Kansas. They watched their family grow with the addition of 8 children, while working to build a wonderful life on their family farm. Together, Bill & Kathy had many adventures—traveling to Las Vegas, California, New York, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, Yellowstone, Green Bay, Fort McCoy, Costa Rica, the Panama Cannel, and South Africa. Perhaps the most striking aspect of their relationship together was their undying love and their never-ending support for each other.

Kathy was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and the St. Frances Sodality. Kathy had many talents that she shared with her children, nieces, nephews, and the community. She was involved in 4-H as a project leader, and supported her children to many blue and purple ribbons. Kathy was well known for her incredible baking skills. Anyone who tasted her cinnamon rolls or chocolate chip cookies knew they had tasted the work of an artist. Somehow, despite raising 8 good kids, she had time to become an extraordinary seamstress. Kathy sewed her children’s clothes, prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, suits, bedspreads, and car upholstery! She was a quilter with a talent that created beautiful quilts for her grandchildren as graduation gifts. When she knew her time on Earth was limited, she put her sewing skills in overdrive and created several quilts, knowing that her grandchildren would have a special gift from Grandma when they graduated. This vision and talent resulted in so many beautiful creations. She could also crochet, and the baby blankets she made for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren are treasured by many to this day. But that’s not all! She was a hard-working farmer, and together with Bill, they created a farm where many hours of hard work, sweat, tears and more than a little blood was shed. She could plant a mean garden, milk cows, butcher chickens, can fruits and vegetables, make jelly, sort cattle and hogs, and feed the harvest crew while driving the wheat truck…all with children in tow. But above all of this, Kathy was most known for her caring and loving spirit. Kathy loved her babies…children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends…and not one of them could resist the sleep spell she would cast on them while rocking in her chair, softly singing a lullaby. Kathy’s commitment to family, dedication to hard work, strong faith, and caring spirit left a legacy that will ensure she is never really gone, but lives on in the lives of so many.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Bill, of the farm; her sons Larry & Janet of Bennington; Bernie & Wendy of Studley; and Ray & Courtney of Parker, CO; daughters Eilene & Jim Minnix of Scott City; Linda & Larry Betzen of Wichita; Joan Schieferecke of McPherson; Carol & John Towey of Goddard; and Anna & Jesse Nippert of Wamego; 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers Robert & Pat of Selden; Bill & Carol of Dresden; sisters Margie Blaske of Salina; Martha & Fred Wassemiller of Monument; and Betty Hickert of Selden; brother in law Jim & Sue Dellere of Salina, sister-in-law Karla Wessel of Selden, and many, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Waiting with the angels to greet her into Heaven are her parents, Libo and Elsie Wessel, sister Mary Dellere, brothers John and Art, brothers-in-law Gene Blaske and Rick Hickert, and many friends and relatives.

Funeral services are planned for Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie with burial to follow in the St. Frances Cabrini Cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday, January 29, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. at Mickey Leopold Funeral Home, and 6:00-8:00 at St. Frances Cabrini Church, with Vigil services beginning at 7:00. Family will be receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Fr. Vincent Thu Laing Mission Project, the Fr. Ben Saw Mission Project or the St. Frances Cabrini Church Building Fund.

Ronald H. Krug, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held at 10:30 A.M. , Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell. Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Memorial has been established with Russell Regional Hospital Therapy Department.

Contributions and condolences may be left with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.