Gary Lee Schlosser (Slim) was born February 16, 1948 to Ray & Chrissy (Hartsook) Schlosser in Goodland, Kansas.  He was raised in Burlington, Colorado, and confirmed into the First Christian Church.   He played football, basketball, & baseball for the Cougars.  After high school graduation he enrolled at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado. He wanted to enlist in the army, but couldn’t pass the physical, so he headed west to California in his Jeep panel truck (The Stabbin’ Cabin). He spent a year working at a ski resort in Aspen, Colorado, and several months traveling around Europe, after which he went back to Burlington to join Schlosser Concrete with his father and three brothers.  He picked up Dawn Ann Caldwell while dragging Main Street and married her on September 15, 1975, at Church of the West, Las Vegas, Nevada.  His “dolly” Dani Lane was born in 1978 and his son Levi Caldwell in 1980, at which time the family moved to Goodland, Kansas, to expand the Redi-Mix business. 

He was a great snow skier, water skier, golfer, trap shooter, pool shooter, and card player, but he was an exceptional husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, and friend.  The number of people Gary touched in his life was truly amazing. 

Gary died peacefully in his home on May 5, 2017, with his family at his side and he will be greatly missed by Dawn Ann; Dani ,Todd, Bo, and Avery Weibel; Levi, Valerie, Barrett, and Brody Schlosser all of Goodland Kansas; his two brothers and their wives, Tom and Dee of Burlington, Colorado, and Ric and Jenny of Goodland; and parents-in-law Don and Jeanne Caldwell of Burlington, Colorado, along with all his wonderful nieces and nephews. Waiting for him in heaven are his parents Ray & Chrissy, brother Bill, and his Uncle Roy Schlosser (who was a big part of Gary’s life growing up).  

There will be a private inurnment at Fairview Cemetery in Burlington, Colorado.  The family invites friends to Sugar Hills Country Club in Goodland, Kansas, on Friday, May 12th, from 5:00 – 8:00 to share memories of Gary.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Gary Schlosser Memorial and left or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home (211 North Main Ave., Goodland, KS  67735).  The funds will be given to youth activities in Sherman County.  Gary loved kids and they loved him.

Online condolences may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Service arrangements were entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Amos Avila, age 79, of Oakley, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.

He was born on July 13, 1937 in Oakley to Joe and Maria (Franco) Perez. He was a farmhand and rodeo bull rider.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Maria, brothers: Pete Perez and Guadalupe “Lupe” Avila; and sisters: Rose Hernandez and Vera Hernandez.

Survivors include his sisters: Lucille Perez of Oakley and Anita Oliveros of Sutherland, Nebraska, and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oakley, with Fr. Donald Pfannenstiel officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, May 8, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home with a rosary/wake service at 7:00 p.m.

Memorials to St. Joseph’s School and Amos Avila Memorial Fund may be sent to Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, PO Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748.

Online Guest Book: www.kennedykosterfh.com

Joseph W. “Joe” McGonagle, age 88, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on June 2, 1928 in Fairview, Oklahoma the son of Charles Frank and Ruth Gertrude Pettitt McGonagle. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1965 moving from Syracuse, Kansas, he was a Power Plant Manager and Operator for Wheatland Electric and Sunflower Electric and served in the Merchant Marines attached to the US Navy during World War II.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Scott City, IOOF Lodge, Masonic Lodge & Shrine Club of Scott City, Past Scout Master Troop 77, National President of REA.

On June 9, 1949 he married Reba M. Veach in Syracuse, Kansas. She passed away on December 2, 2007 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Two Sons – Tim & Patrina McGonagle of Scott City, Kansas, Scott & Lynette McGonagle of Houston, Texas, One Daughter – Sheri & Jeff Hinman of Snohomish, Washington, Nine Grandchildren – Sam & Evan Graber of Wichita, Kansas, Kaylene McGonagle of Scott City, Kansas, Katie McGonagle of Scott City, Kansas, Matthew & Kelli McGonagle of Clayton, North Carolina, Megan & Brandon Moor of Lyons, Kansas, Shae & Becca Hinman of Canton, Georgia, Abby & Garett Henson of Gardner, Kansas, Dru & Brittney Hinman of Wichita, Kansas, Molly & Will Hinds of Plano, Texas & Eight Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, Two Sisters – Dorothy & Jean, Three Brothers – Howard, Mike and Gerald.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. John Lewis & Rev. Evan Graber presiding.

Memorials may be given to Camp Lakeside or United Methodist Church in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Patricia Joan (Morton) Tremblay, 84, of Colby, passed away, May 5, 2017, at Colby Health & Rehab, in Colby. She was born February 11, 1933, in Palco, KS, to Roy G. & Irene (Gibson) Morton.

Pat graduated in 1952 from Palco High School. During her high school years she participated as a Cheerleader, Drum Majorette/Twirler as well as other activities.

On November 10, 1952, she was united in marriage to Elric Alfred “Rick” Tremblay at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, in Damar. To this union five children were born, Deborah, Kevin, Karen, Shelly and Lisa. During their married life, they lived in Palco, Hoxie and Colby. She worked at various places during her life such as her brother’s Drug Store in Palco, Hoxie Bowling Alley and Daylight Donuts in Colby.

She was a Girl Scout Leader, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Colby and the Queen Mary Altar Society Circle. She enjoyed sewing, scrap bookkeeping, crocheting, camping, traveling, playing cards, helping Rick with woodworking projects for the grandkids and planning family reunions. Pat was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She treasured her family and especially “spoiling” her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Deborah Kay Tremblay; her parents; brother, Don Morton and sister, Ginger Baker.

Members of her legacy of life include her devoted husband, Rick, of Colby; son, Kevin (Joyce) of Hoxie; daughters, Karen (Ed) Rimmer, of Salina, Shelly (Jim) Harms, of Colby, and Lisa Johnson, of Salina; grandchildren, Kyle (Shayla) Tremblay, Wade (Amanda) Tremblay, Bryan (Tiffani) Johnson, Bret (Nicole) Tremblay, Justin Harms, Thomas (Amy) Rimmer, Amanda (Chris) White, Tammy Johnson, Elizabeth Rimmer (Elliott) and Christina (Kenneth) Frank, 14 great grandchildren and the expectant arrival of three more great grandchildren to be added soon. She is also survived by her brother, Gerald (Isla) Morton of Casper, WY; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials will be accepted in her name to be designated later by the family in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Surrounded by his loving family, William “Bill” Rupp passed away on Saturday, April 29 at Grace Pointe in Greeley.

Bill was born on July 17, 1931, in Hays, Kansas, the sixth child of Gabe and Josie (Wolf) Rupp and grew up in a large, tight-knit family including many aunts, uncles and cousins who made every gathering a celebration. As a freshman and sophomore in high school, Bill attended seminary in Herman, PA. When he decided his calling was not the priesthood, he returned to Hays to play basketball and finish high school. Wanting to continue his education and continue playing basketball, Bill studied at Fort Hays until he was drafted into the United States Army and assigned to camp in Indiana. It was while the camp was being moved from Indiana to Colorado that he stopped in Hays and met the woman he was meant to love and cherish, Joan Halbleib, whom he married in 1954.

Throughout the years, Bill pursued his education receiving a Bachelor degree, a Masters and finally a PhD, always with the support of his wife and the children as they arrived. As his education continued, so did the opportunities for his family as they lived and traveled to destinations providing Bill with experiences to enhance his chosen profession as a teacher, coach, professor, administrator and mentor. The family enjoyed “learning geography by experiencing it” via Bill’s varied work postings. They had homes in Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado, a small apartment in Corvallis, Oregon, an army barracks in Sante Fe, NM and a tent in Estacada, OR.

Bill considered his family as his greatest achievement. He delighted in his children’s, his grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s accomplishments. There was no bigger fan at baseball, basketball, football, soccer and volleyball games, at concerts and recitals when his grandchildren were participating. Serving years as a sports’ official, he was affectionately known as “Candy Man” because he passed out butterscotch candy and tootsie rolls to everyone he met, often embarrassing the ones he loved most. His grandchildren will always remember their grandparents sitting in the stands, Grandma sitting quietly while Grandpa made his presence known from the stands. Teammates and friends all knew and loved Grandpa because he never knew a stranger.

An active member of St Mary Catholic Church where he served as Pastoral Council president; Bill was a Knights of Columbus member, a founding member of the Greeley Serra Club, a board member of WIRS, president of the Weld County Council and a Phi Delta Kappa.

Bill’s second career started incidentally when his brother Chuck became ill and needed help in his carpet store. Bill leveraged his school, city and county connections to build a carpet business of his own working from a home office.

Bill is survived by Joan, his wife of 63 years, his children; Susan (Rick) Payne, Mark (Theresa) Rupp, Eric (Lauren Holt) Rupp, Josie (Bruce) Hemmings, Lisa (Greg) Hall, Tony (Bernice) Rupp; his grandchildren; Jennalee, Bill, Jordan, Katie, Jessalyn, Joe, Andy, Danielle, TJ, Amanda, David, Lindsie, Gregory, Taylor, Adam, Taryn, Sara, Chris, Audrey, Logan, Katie, Keenan, Michaela, Maddie, Brady, Jeremiah and Zach; and his great-children; Kieran, Rowan, Hazel, Asa, Violet, Julia, Ezra, Rylee, Marshall, Wyatt, Beau, Payton, Leah, Natalie, Landon and Koda; sister, Nitzi Wasinger, brothers Tom and Jim and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Lou Campbell and brothers, Charles, Ernest, Don and Dan.

Funeral services begin with a Rosary at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 8 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2222 23rd Ave., Greeley, followed by the funeral Mass at 11:30 am. A light luncheon will be served in the Parish Hall immediately after the service. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3400 W 28th St, Greeley at 2:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s name to St. Mary Catholic School and Suncrest Hospice.

Kenneth Eugene “Ken” Tucker passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 89. He was born on February 12, 1928 in Courtland, Kansas to the late Lee Edger and Ada Christine (Fritizinger) Tucker. He grew up in the Courtland area and graduated from Courtland High School with the Class of 1946. He went on to attend refrigeration and electrical trade school in Kansas City, Missouri. After school, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. On August 21, 1949 he was united in marriage to Dorothy June Erickson in Courtland.

Ken began working in the heating and air conditioning business in 1954 and was an owner of Reed’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. in Plainville. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Plainville, Paradise Masonic Lodge #290, American Legion Post #187, and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his old friends from the Topeka area, prairie chickens there, pheasants around home, and geese wherever they could find them. He liked spending time in his wood shop and restoring antique furniture, with many pieces finding their way into he and Dorothy’s home. Also an avid sports fan, he enjoyed racing, all of the grandkid’s ball games, and never missed a WWE match, live or on TV, if at all possible. But the greatest love of Ken’s life was his family.

Ken is survived by his sons Michael E. Tucker and wife Mari of Lucas, and Scott L Tucker and wife Misty of Maumelle, AR; daughters Cheryl L. Hageman and husband Terry of Plainville, and Cynthia J. Nutsch and husband Ron of Wichita; grandchildren Amanda Siebels, Melissa Simonson and husband Nick, Matthew Hageman, Andrew Nutsch, Lee Tucker, Ashton Nutsch, Lauren Tucker, and Chase Tucker; and great-grandchildren Addison Siebels, Taryn Siebels, Tucker Simonson, Sydney Siebels, Kelcee Simonson, and Hazel Simonson.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Ada Tucker, wife Dorothy Tucker, and brother and sister-in-law Dean and Wilda “Woody” Tucker.

It has been said, “Battles aren’t won solely on the field, they are won within, over enemies of fear, and doubt. In that place, where promises are kept, promises to oneself, to one’s community, and to one’s country.” Ken was a man of honor, character, and integrity who never shirked his duty to be a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He leaves us with a legacy born in the heart of every Marine, a legacy of promises kept, and of battles won.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in the Plainville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-8:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Marion Alene Marcy, age 83, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. Marion was born April 15, 1934 at Norwood, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas & Nettie (King) Forrest. Marion was a Farm Wife and homemaker and had been a resident of Wichita County Since 1949.

Marion was a member of the United Methodist Church, serving on several committees including the Co-Chairwoman of the funeral dinner committee for many years. She also was a 4-H Leader, a charter member of the Wichita County Municipal Golf Course, Leoti Bowling League all of Leoti, Kansas. Marion was a master seamstress and quilter providing alterations and clothing for any who had a need.

On February 22, 1952, she married M. Wayne Marcy at Raton, New Mexico. Wayne passed away on March 23, 2006 in Leoti, Kansas.

Marion’s surviving family includes-

One son- Michael & Christy Marcy- Leoti, Kansas

Four daughters-
Belinda & Scott Oldham- Leoti, Kansas
Debra Williams- Wichita, Kansas
Cathy & Russ Wiegers- Leoti, Kansas
Kari & Rodney Vogt- Manhattan, Kansas

A sister-
Bertha (Boots) Gerhardt- Nixa, Missouri

One brother-
John & Linda Moody- Springfield, Missouri

Eleven grandchildren-
Brent & Jena Oldham- Lakin, Kansas
Trisha & Cody Ellis- Lakin, Kansas
Steven & Brandy Marcy- Leoti, Kansas
Renee & Graham McGlynn- Wichita, Kansas
Chad Williams- Wichita, Kansas
Dustin & Anna Wiegers- Pflugerville, Texas
Amanda & Allen Baker- Leoti, Kansas
Julee & Roy Beedy- Leoti, Kansas
Clayton & Liz Oldham- Leoti, Kansas
Nichole & Jason Baker- Scott City, Kansas
Brooke Vogt- Manhattan, Kansas

Eighteen Great Grandchildren-
Colter & Taegan Oldham- Lakin, Kansas
Audrina, Faith, Zachary & Reid Marcy- Leoti, Kansas
Marcy, Cele & Elly Baker- Leoti, Kansas
Chloe & Paisley Baker- Scott City, Kansas
Allison & Gavin McGlynn- Wichita, Kansas
Taylor & Talon Beedy- Leoti, Kansas
Avery & Hadley Wiegers- Pflugerville, Texas
Emily Ellis- Lakin, Kansas

Her parents, husband, three brothers, Tipton, Ivan & Thomas Forrest and two sisters, Jackie Siemens and June Howard precede her in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, May 8, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas with the Reverend Brad Kirk officiating.

Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday and from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Wichita County 4-H or the United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.

Katie Scheck, age 93, of Victoria, Kansas died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.   She was born April 11, 1924, on the family farm north of the Walker Army Air Base, to Joseph P. and Magdalena (Windholz) Scheck.

She worked for the St. Fidelis Friary and The Basilica of St. Fidelis as a sacristan for 30 years. Katie attended school at Walker and Victoria.  She was a seamstress for 16 years, made bridal gowns, Mother of the bride dresses and attendant dresses. She worked for Denning’s Drapery and Upholstery Shop in Victoria for several years and worked at Travenol Laboratories for 10 years. She was certified by The Most Reverend Cyril J. Vogel, Bishop of Salina as a member of the Vocation Prayer Apostolate of the Diocese of Salina. Katie was a active member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, a member of the parish staff, the Liturgy Committee, a Eucharistic Minister, St. Fidelis Christian Mothers Alter Society and Secular Franciscan Order. Katie enjoyed her garden, flowers, canning, baking, playing cards with friends and her family.

Survivors include two brothers, Edwin Scheck, Russell, KS; Linus Scheck and wife, Pat, Macksville, KS; two sisters, Lena Meder, Victoria, KS; Rubin Dinkel, Oakley, KS; three sisters-in-law, Arnita Scheck, Victoria, KS; Jude Scheck, Hays, KS; Maxine Scheck, Russell, KS; and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Peter Scheck and wife, Evelyn; Victor Scheck and wife, Marlene “Toots”; Seraphin “Sarie” Scheck; Melvin Scheck; Gilbert Scheck; three sisters, Bertha Denning and husband, Rich; Mary Weigel and husband, Harold; Leona Scheck; two brothers-in-law, Edward Meder and Ralph Dinkel; one sister-in-law, Rita Scheck; one nephew, Charles Scheck; four nieces, Betty (Scheck) Brown, Jennifer (Meder) Lehmann, Gloria (Scheck) McCormick, Judy (Scheck) Brooks.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.  Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service is at 7:00 P.M. Friday, followed by a St. Fidelis Christian Mothers rosary both at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.
Memorial to the St. Fidelis Friary Victoria, Kansas.

Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671 is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]