Evelyn Mae Berning, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. Evelyn was born October 6, 1933 in Sterling, Colorado, the daughter of Manuel & Elizabeth Pheiffer Dechant. A resident of Marienthal, Kansas since 1958 moving from Garden City, Kansas, she was a farm wife and homemaker.

Evelyn was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Alter Society, all of Marienthal, Kansas.

On January 20, 1958 she married Edmund George “Cork” Berning at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City, Kansas. Edmund passed away on January 23, 2013 in Leoti, Kansas.

Evelyn’s surviving family includes-

Five Children-

Steve & Debbie Berning- Lakin, Kansas

Carol Berning & Scott Truesdell- Sedgwick, Kansas

Karen Stallbaumer- Wichita, Kansas

Kevin Berning- Marienthal, Kansas

Keith & Ann Berning- Shawnee, Kansas

Eleven Grandchildren-

Kyle & Charlee Berning- Lakin, Kansas

Jessica & Toby Lohman-Fuller- Lakin, Kansas

Tanner Berning- Racine, Wisconsin

Talia & J.D. Goldsmith- Hutchinson, Kansas

Shaina Giesick- Lakin, Kansas

Whitney & Heath Brown- Leoti, Kansas

Cody Stallbaumer- Goddard, Kansas

Kyra Stallbaumer- Wichita, Kansas

Nathan Berning- Shawnee, Kansas

Brooke Berning- Shawnee, Kansas

Maggie Berning- Shawnee, Kansas

Nine great grandchildren-

Cade, Jace & Haley Berning- Lakin, Kansas

Kinzie, Taybree & Joleigh Lohman-Fuller- Lakin, Kansas

Kaden Goldsmith- Hutchinson, Kansas

Parker Campas- Lakin, Kansas

Maddox Brown- Leoti, Kansas

Seven siblings-

Betty & Claude Heath- Leoti, Kansas

Joyce & Leroy York- Fort Worth, Texas

Rosemary & Edwin Wasinger- Scott City, Kansas

Ron & Melody Dechant- Garden City, Kansas

Larry Dechant- Garden City, Kansas

Debra & Ken Robinson- Holcomb, Kansas

Jim & Karen Dechant- Garden City, Kansas

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three siblings including Alex Dechant, Kenny Dechant and Linda Sinclair all of Garden City, Kansas.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, February 16, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas with Father Benjamin Martin officiating.

Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Marienthal, Kansas.

Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Wednesday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Evelyn M. Berning Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Friends may leave condolences to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com

Eleanor Jean Boyle, and twin brother Edward, were born July 18, 1938, in Iowa City, Iowa, the children of Glen and Jeanette (Boyde) Snyder. Eleanor passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, in Monroe, Washington, while visiting family. She was 78 years of age.

Eleanor and her 10 siblings grew up in Bedford, Iowa. She attended elementary and high schools in Bedford.

On October 29, 1955, Eleanor married Edward Walston in Bedford, where they made their home. Four children were born to their union, Vickie, Brenda, Curtis and Mechele.

Eleanor was a very loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed family gatherings and was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Edward preceded her in death.

In 1969 Eleanor married former husband, John Boyle. He was the father of four children, Mark, Matt, Angie and Tim.

Eleanor spent many years as a nurse at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska, and also operated a ceramic shop out of her home called EB Ceramics. She moved to Oberlin in 2007 and was a member of the United Church of Oberlin, Modern Woodmen, and Golden Age Center. Eleanor enjoyed her retirement by playing cards and traveling to visit family across Nebraska, Arizona and Washington. She was an avid reader and wonderful cook.

Survivors include four children, Vickie and Karl Sillers of Monroe, WA, Brenda Amundson of Port Angelus, WA, Curtis and Chris Walston of Oberlin, and Mechele and Dave Keil of Omaha, NE; two brothers, Leo and Donna Sue Snyder of Wilcox, AZ, and Edward (Eleanor’s twin) and Cathy Snyder of Ellensberg, WA; three sisters, Ferne Mingus of Lincoln, NE, Donna Mae Pittman of Bedford, IA, and Betty and Larry Cook of Glenwood, IA; eight grandchildren: Mykala, Levi, Travis, Traci, Curtis, Randi, Desirae and Shelby; twelve great-grandchildren: Cameron, Savannah, Noah, Kade, Sophie, Charlotte, K.J., Jackson, Mataya, Dayton, Dawson and Creed; many nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; infant son, John Eric Boyle; parents; three brothers, Harold, Don and Paul Snyder; two sisters, Lucille McCandless and Ruth Longfellow; and great-grandson, Teagan Gish.

Funeral Service: Monday, February 13th at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Oberlin with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating

Visitation: Monday from 8:00 a.m. until service time

Memorial Fund: Eleanor Boyle Memorial Fund

Dudley J. Fryman, 72, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.

He was born June 22, 1944 in Topeka, KS to Jess and Maxine (Marney) Fryman. The family moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1947 and he spent his childhood through age 15 there until the family returned to Rossville, KS where he then finished high school.

After high school, Dudley attended Fort Hays State Teachers College in Hays, KS where he majored in Physical Science and played for the Fort Hays State Division II football team. He graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor’s of Science and a Master’s of Science in 1976.

Dudley spent 40 years as an educator in the state of Kansas. He began his career in McCracken, KS teaching high school science including General science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. After two years, he moved to Paola, KS where he taught science at Paola Middle School for two years and then transferred to Shawnee Mission School District where he spent two years teaching at Milburn Junior High School. In 1974, Dudley joined the western Kansas community of Garden City and continued his career with USD 457. He spent the next 31 years serving the community as a physical science and math teacher at both Abe Hubert and Kenneth Henderson. In addition to his classroom duties, Dudley coached football, basketball, track and baseball as well as sponsoring numerous activities and groups including Science Olympiad. He served as the District Science Fair coordinator as well as Science Curriculum Department Head. After retiring from USD 457 in 2005, Dudley wasn’t quite done with the classroom and moved to Ingalls High School where he taught General Science and Biology until fully retiring from education in 2008.

Dudley was a member of professional organizations including Garden City Educators Association (GCEA), Kansas National Educators Association (KNEA), National Education Association (NEA), and Kansas Association for Teachers of Science (KATS) where he held the office of President.

Outside of education, he was a member of Kansas Western Horsemen Association (KWHA). He served as parent, board member, judge, and two terms as President in the early 1980’s. He continued to follow his children’s interests by coaching in Garden City baseball leagues from 1992-2002.

In retirement, he found enjoyment in photography and combined it frequently with his avid love of fishing always coming home with more photos than fish. He was a proud supporter of area parks and facilities. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He married Pansy Callaway in 1968 at Protection, KS.

Survivors include his wife of the home, daughter Sherry Robertson of Elkhart, KS; daughter Lynnlea Anderson (Jason) of Garden City, KS; son Kirby Fryman (Ashley) of Wichita, KS; and son Kenyon Fryman of Wheat Ridge, CO. Grandchildren include Rhett and Shea Robertson; Rylan and Brody Anderson; Hudson, Weston, and Colton Fryman. He is also survived by nieces, a nephew, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and sister.

Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 18th at the First United Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to FHSU Foundation with Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) listed in the memo in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Thelma Ann (Racette) Beckman, 90, of Oakley, died Friday, February 10, 2017. She was born May 28, 1926, in Sheridan County, KS, to William and Mary (Chavey) Racette. Thelma went to grade school south of Campus, KS, then attended Grinnell High School, graduating in 1944. She then earned her teaching certificate at St. Mary’s College, in Salina and taught for one year at the Hackberry School, south of Quinter and then one year at a country school north of Grainfield. On July 30, 1946, after his return from the service, Thelma married her high school sweetheart, Durwood George “Swede” Beckman. To this union thirteen children were born. Thelma was a homemaker and later a mail carrier for 16 years. She enjoyed playing cards and games, quilting, fishing, camping and practical jokes. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Angelus Daughters of Isabella, St. Joseph Altar Society and the Grinnell VFW Auxiliary. Her home was always open to family, friends and strangers.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Douglas; daughter Marsha Brockman; daughter-in-law Brenda Beckman; granddaughter Belinda; brothers, Wilcid, Gerald, Luke and George; sisters, Rita Ribordy, Ruth Baalman and Delores Adams.

She is survived by her six sons, Reginald (Patti Long), Norton, KS, Michael (Carol), Grinnell, KS, Joseph (Ilene), Oakley, KS, Thomas (Caryl), Ellinwood, KS, Paul, Oakley and Christopher, Oakley; five daughters, LaVonne (Rick) Dingey, Atwood, KS, Coleen Reams (Dr. Stuart Poticha), Hilton Head, SC, Sandra (Kate Clouston) Beckman, Ness City, KS, Barbara Tuck, Ness City and Michele (Erik) Howell, Sharon Springs, KS; daughter in-law, Melanie Beckman, Holyrood, KS and son in-law, Barney Brockman, Leavenworth, KS; brothers, Wilbur (Janice) Racette, Oakley and Daniel (Betty) Racette, Colby, KS; sisters, Betty Zimmerman, Goodland, KS; Phyllis (Augustine) Zerr, Quinter, KS, Geneva (Dennis) Robben, Des Moines, IA and Harriet Schroeder, Bristow, OK; 41 grandchildren; 58 great grandchildren and 2 on the way and 9 great-great grandchildren and 2 on the way.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church or Logan County Manor, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Mary Ann Widoe, 94, Hays, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Via Christi Village Long Term Care.

She was born August 21, 1922 in Hays the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Burkhart) Widoe. After graduating high school and business school, she became a secretary with Skelly Oil in Kansas City. Later, she worked at Swanson’s women’s store on the Country Club Plaza. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri for many years. She was a seamstress, enjoyed gardening and flowers, and loved to travel abroad and come back to Hays during the holidays.

Survivors include Marilyn Mathias, Carol Sue “Susie” Berger and husband Bill, and Ernest “Ernie” Tallman, all of Hays, Fr. Gilmary Tallman of Victoria, Rose Bowers of Nebraska, and Mary Wentworth of Shawnee Mission.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister; Lillian Widoe.

A memorial service will be held at 10:15 am on Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi Village. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Memorials are suggested to The Capuchin Franciscan friars of the Province of Mid-America, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

LaVeta Carol Schneider, 76, passed away on February 11, 2017 at the Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas.  She was born November 21, 1940 in Ness County, Kansas the daughter of Chester and Mary (Ummel) Rider.

She was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church, Ransom.  She married Vernon Schneider on December 10, 1957, in Juarez, Mexico.  He survives.

Other survivors include son, Troy Schneider of Ransom; daughters, Debbie Jensen, and her husband, Jeff, of Hillsboro, Kansas and Tammy Knight and her husband, Walter, of Shawnee, Kansas; sisters, Wanda Pierce of Wichita and Becky Petrosky of Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Bryan, Christopher, Tyler, Cody, Caytlin, and many adopted grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Keith Rider and sister, Doris Brown.

Memorial Service will be on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 11:00 AM, at the United Methodist Church, Ransom, Kansas.  Burial in the Ransom Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.

Oscar Honas, age 80, of Ellis, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Trego Lemke Long Term Care in WaKeeney, Kansas. He was born May 27, 1936 in Ellis, Kansas to Ed and Agnes (Steckline) Honas. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1954. On May 9, 1955 he married Betty (Gaschler) in Ellis, Kansas.

Oscar retired from Union Pacific Railroad where he was a brakeman and conductor for 37 years. After his retirement he worked for Fischer Liquor store in Ellis and the Ellis Recreation Commission. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Ellis. Oscar was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed KU Basketball and above all else he was a proud husband, father and especially grandfather enjoying attending his grandchildren’s activities.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty of Ellis; a son, Stan “Buck” Honas of Ellis, a daughter, Sandy Honas of Ellis; his grandchildren, Molly Kohl (Jamie) of Cape Coral, Florida, Cody Honas (Megan) of WaKeeney, Kansas, Devin Jacques (Shelby) of Ellis and Brady Jacques of Ellis; great grandchildren, Jamison and Jett Kohl of Cape Coral, Florida, Hunter, Breckyn and Brielle Honas of Wakeeney and Johanna Jacques of Ellis; a brother, Art Honas of Ellis and a sister, Delores Schmeidler of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter-in-law, Julie Honas and his brothers and sisters, Joe, Rudy, Ernie, Frank, Clarence, Eddie, Irene, Glen and two infant brothers, Edward and John.

Funeral services will be be 10 AM Tuesday, February 14, 2017 with a rosary service at 9:30 AM  at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to be used according to the wishes of the family to be designated at a later date.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th street  Ellis, Kansas 67637.

Condolences may be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]

Athol resident Marcelle M. Hawkins passed away Feb. 3, 2017 at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center at the age of 90. She was born Oct. 20, 1926 in Esbon, KS, the daughter Austin & Georgia (Woodard) Watson.

Survivors include her son, Melton Watson of Athol; her brother, Maurice Watson; sister Celia Watson of Topeka; 6 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dave Pugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Sunday at the funeral home.

A memorial fund will be established.

Darlene Mae (Hrabe) Eichman passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at her home near Plainville, Kansas at the age of 86. She was born on May 16, 1930 in the Twin Mound community of Rooks County, Kansas to the late Leo and Sophia (Mazanek) Hrabe. After attending Stockton High School in Stockton, Kansas, she began working as a telephone operator. On March 27, 1955 she was united in marriage to Edmond “Slim” Eichman. They were blessed with four children, Terry, Duane, Cindy, and Cathy. Slim passed away on April 23, 1991.

Darlene loved her home and family. She always looked forward to the holidays when she loved to cook large dinners and spend the day visiting with family and friends. She loved working in her yard and gardens, and taking care of the baby animals the farm was alive with each Spring. She and Slim loved to travel and camp. Many trips were taken to the mountains of Colorado as well as local lakes. She became a member of the Catholic Church shortly after marrying Slim, and he soon followed. Her faith in Christ and devotion to our Blessed Mother were a priority to her with a faith that she passed on to her children.

Darlene is survived by her children Terry Eichman of Plainville, Duane Eichman of Hill City, Cindy Eichman of Plainville, and Cathy Eichman of Plainville; sisters Elaine Amann and husband Dale of Long Beach, CA, Lucile Werner of Plainville, and Neva Meister and husband Kenneth of Aurora, NE; and brother Leroy Hrabe of Burrton.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Sophia Hrabe, husband Slim Eichman, and brother Alvin Hrabe.

Darlene will be sorely missed by those she leaves behind and the loss will not soon be healed. But as our faith teaches us, this life is but a passing shadow, and is soon over, leading to a brighter and better place, where a mansion is prepared for us. The vacant chair there will be filled by our presence in the sight of Almighty God. All is not lost. It is only the beginning.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00pm on Friday at the funeral home with a Guild Rosary at 3:00pm and Vigil at 7:00pm.