Naida Lou (Heath) Yost, 83, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Naida was born September 3, 1933 in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Emmaretta (Northcott) Heath. She grew up in Iola until she was nine years old when her family moved to Russell. She graduated from Russell High School.

Naida met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Robert M. “Bob” Yost on January 10, 1955 in Gorham, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children; Mickie, Mark and Mary. They made their home in Russell until 1961 when they moved to Pampa, Texas. They resided in Pampa for 20 years before moving back to Russell. Robert preceded her in death on July 25, 1993.

Naida was a devoted wife and homemaker for her children. She also worked for over 20 years as the Hostess and Cashier for Meridy’s Restaurant. She was 81 years old when she retired. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, watching KU Basketball and jigsaw puzzles. She loved spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren in activities.

Surviving family include her two daughters, Mickie Caswell (Wayne) of Elk City, Oklahoma and Mary Dumler (Jim) of Russell, Kansas; son, Mark Yost (Letha) of Elk City, Oklahoma; sisters, Patricia Dinkel of Salina, Kansas and Retta Betts of Gillette, Wyoming; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob; infant daughter Mary Andrea Yost; three brothers, Don Heath, Rex Heath and Mick Heath; and sister, Eileen Schmidt.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 16, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham. A private burial of ashes will follow at a later time. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell. A Vigil will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. A Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Eunice Marie Herrs, 61, of Salina, and formerly of Norton, passed away Dec. 12, 2016 at her home.

She was born Sept. 1, 1955 in Washington, Kan., the daughter of Verlin and Arlene (Scheele) Wiechmann.

She was baptized Sept. 11, 1955 by Rev. Clifford Larson at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Barnes, Kan. She was confirmed March 30, 1969 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Barnes, Kan., by Rev. A.C. Leimer.

Eunice attended elementary school in Barnes and Linn. She graduated from Linn High School in 1973. After attending Brown Mackie College in Salina for one year, she was a professional secretary for an insurance agency in Linn, Kan.

On Aug. 9, 1975, she was united in marriage with Steven Allen Herrs, at St. Peter Lutheran Church Barnes, Kan., by Rev. Harlan Meier.

For the next two years, Steve and Eunice made their home in Manhattan, Kan, where she worked as a secretary on-campus at Kansas State University.

In 1977 the couple moved to Concordia, Kan, where Eunice established her career as a dental assistant.

The couple moved to Norton, Kan, in 1978 where they made their home for the next 38 years. During that time Eunice worked as a junior high school secretary, dental assistant, and day care provider.

Eunice and Steve were blessed with two children; Dustin Allen and Sheena Lynn.

While in Norton, Eunice was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and LWML.

This past September, the couple moved to their current home in Salina to be near family. Eunice was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church, Salina. She was an avid flower gardener and had a passion and gift for decorating her home and garden to the delight of all. She loved entertaining and will always be remembered for hosting her traditional Easter weekend family gatherings and K-State tailgating festivities.

Eunice is survived by: her husband, Steven Herrs, of the home; son, Dustin Herrs (Jessa) of Salina; daughter, Sheena Lobmeyer (Nicholas) of Hays; grandsons, Paxton and Elijah Herrs; sisters, Anita Ohlde (Ronald) of Palmer, and Beverly Winter (Scott) of Manhattan; brothers-in-law, Harvey Herrs of Linn, DeWayne Herrs (Roberta) of McPherson, and Rodney Herrs (Karen) of Tonganoxie; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Ronald Lee Wiechmann; brother-in-law, Ralph Herrs; and sister-in-law, LaDean Herrs.

Friends may call noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina where the family will receive friends from 5-7 that evening.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday Dec. 15, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Salina. Burial will be at approximately 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon in the St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, near Barnes.

Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton, Kan.

Viola Margie (Winters) Paulson passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas at the age of 95. She was born on October 27, 1921 on the family farm west of Webster, Kansas to the late George and Rose (Folsom) Winters. She grew up in Rooks County and graduated from Webster High School with the Class of 1939. On January 4, 1942 she was united in marriage to Lars Paulson in Woodston, Kansas. They were blessed with a son, Richard.

Along with being a loving wife, mother, and homemaker, Viola, or “Grandma Vi,” as she came to be known, was never one to slow down or take it easy. In her younger years, she was an avid basketball player. She taught school in the Woodston, Kansas rural schools, substituted in Ashrock, and was a youth leader/Sunday school teacher at the United Methodist Church in Woodston. She also worked in the Maris Clothing Store, and as a CNA at the Solomon Valley Manor, both in Stockton. She was very active in the United Methodist Women, a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary, member of the VFW, and volunteered at SVM as the “Bingo Lady.” She loved to dance to big band music, most especially waltzing. After Lars’ passing, she found a great friend, and partner on the dance floor, in Coburn Henningson. She enjoyed traveling, was a fan of KU basketball, and as a crack shot herself, Grandma Vi loved shooting with her grandkids.

Viola is survived by her son Richard Paulson and wife Annette of Woodston; sister Georgia Buttermore of Denver, CO; brothers Alvy Winters, Jule Winters and wife Betty, and Ivan Winters and wife Shirley all of Hill City, and Lennie Winters and wife Diane of Imperial, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Rose Winters, husband Lars, brother Billy Winters, grandson Todd Paulson, and an infant sister.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Woodston, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Woodston Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Woodston United Methodist Church or Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st Street, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

It is said that, “Grandma can see what’s invisible to the eye because she looks with her heart.” Grandma Vi was a woman who was full of love and life. She saw the blessings in daily events, and time spent with those she loved, whether big or small. She will be missed for now, but cherished in our hearts forever, as we were in hers.

Pauline (Heinrich) Ribordy, 88, of Oakley, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the Logan County Manor, in Oakley.

She was born May 9, 1928, in Wichita County, KS, to Jacob and Anna (Kaiser) Heinrich. She graduated from Gove High School in 1946 and then moved to Oakley, where she met Lenard Ribordy. On August 26, 1947 they were married. They lived in Oakley for a few years, moved to Grainfield in 1949, and then returned to Oakley in 1965. Pauline worked various jobs over the years, but her most important job was raising their seven children. Pauline was a great cook and was known for her homemade noodles. She enjoyed square dancing, reading, playing cards, crossword puzzles and collecting bells. Pauline was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Altar Society, a quilting club and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She also volunteered with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Anna; daughter, Sheila; brothers, Donnie Heinrich, Melvin Heinrich and sister Leona Boeger.

She is survived by her husband Lenard, of the home; son Keith (Michele) Ribordy, Oakley; daughters, Loretta (Fred) Teeter, Oakley, Connie (Kim) Jonely, West Jordan, UT, Leanna VanDonge, Oakley, Donita (Everett) Harper, Lenexa, KS and Kristy (Glenn) Sears, Plainville, KS; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brother Leo Heinrich, Lakewood, CO and sister Catherine Morel, Grainfield.

Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley; with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Hays, Kansas – Amelia T. “Millie” Jacobs, age 92 died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays.

She was born October 9, 1924, in Victoria, Kansas to Otto R. and Ottilia (Graf) Brungardt. She married Virgil R. Jacobs on August 18, 1947, at Victoria, Kansas. He died September 3, 2016.

She was a homemaker and lived in Russell until moving to Hays in 1988. She was raised and attended school in Victoria. She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and St. Nicholas ladies Guild. In her earlier years she enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting, collecting angels, dolls and magnets.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald Jacobs and wife, Donna, McCook, NE; Tom Jacobs, Russell, KS; one daughter, Karen K. Ryan and husband, Roger, Wichita, KS; three sisters, Henrietta Rohr, Denver, CO; Rita Wolf, Hays, KS; Betty Hutchen, LaCrosse, KS; one brother-in-law, Wilfred Kreutzer, Hays, KS; six grandchildren, Shannon Monnahan (Brett), Brandon Jacobs (Jenifer), Alison Ehrlich (Eric), Chad Klitzing (Jess); Carrie Klitzing, Candi Verbeck (Matt); 11 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Leroy Brungardt and Peter Brungardt; four sisters, Alma Herrman, Lillian Herrman, Patty Kreutzer and Creda Arends; two infant sisters, Armella and Barbara Brungardt.

Services are 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 16, 2016, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.
Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service is at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, and a St. Nicholas of Myra Ladies Guild rosary is at 7:30 P.M. Thursday, all at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.

Memorial to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or St. Fidelis Cemetery. Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or via e-mail to [email protected].

Marilee Rose Cramer, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in her sleep at home after her battle with cancer. She was born on May 23, 1940 in Rooks County, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Mary Thummel Mick.

A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1970 moving from Hays, Kansas, she was a retired school teacher beginning her degrees at Marymount College in Salina, Kansas where she began her career as a nun teaching music, with her major instrument being piano/organ. After being a music teacher she returned to college at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kasnas earning her Masters Degree in Special Education and Specialist Degree for Severely Handicapped at Kansas State University. She also received many endorsements during her education career.

On November 24, 1971 she married Darrell Mix Cramer in Scott City, Kansas. He survives.

Survivors include her husband – Darrell Cramer of Scott City, Kansas, Three Children – Toni and William Hauser of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Craig & Karon Cramer of Wakeeney, Kansas, Paul & LeeAnn Cramer of Scott City, Kansas, Three Brothers – Ronald Mick of Perryton, Texas, Richard Mick of Colby, Kansas, and John Mick of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters – Marlene O’Connor of Hutchinson, Kansas and Margaret Strouse of Ellsworth, Kansas, Eight Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Son – Jeffery Wayne Cramer, and One Brother – David Mick.

Vigil Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. Bernard Felix presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Scott County Arts Council or Friends of Scott Lake State Park in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

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 5:00 p.m. Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Lester Dwane Henrickson, age 62, of Hays, Passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, KS.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, December 17, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis with inurnment to follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.

Visitation will be Friday 6 PM – 8 PM with a combined Ellis Knights of Columbus rosary and parish vigil service at 7 PM all at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.

A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel of Ellis.

Lily Meier, 88, Hays, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born August 5, 1928 on the family farm north of Victoria, the daughter of Joseph and Salomia “Sally” (Rohleder) Dinkel. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1947. On October 8, 1955 she married Ralph Meier at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1974. She worked at Western Power in Great Bend, Kansas until moving to Hays after the death of her husband. She was a Customer Service Representative at Midwest Energy in Hays for many years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the VFW, St. John’s, and Hays Medical Center Auxiliaries, and was a volunteer at the Ellis County Historical Society. She was a friend of the Hays Public Library, was a Perpetual Adorer for many years, and enjoyed volunteering for numerous church functions and community events. She was a wordsmith, a historian, and was very artistic in doing all kinds of crafts. She enjoyed reading, bowling, crossword puzzles, and she enjoyed Halloween and decorating for the holidays. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons; Mike Meier and wife Roberta of Beloit, Kansas, and David Meier of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, a daughter; Kathy Meier of Hays, six grandchildren; Matt Meier, Kurtis Meier, Kristen Meier, Elizabeth Meier, Vince Meier, and Kevan Meier, three sisters; Mary Ann Doerfler of Hays, Joanne Steinert and husband Sid of Munjor, Darlene Pfannenstiel of Shawnee, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother; Kenneth Dinkel, and two sisters; Dolores Tremblay and Patricia Brungardt.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A parish vigil service will be at 5:30 pm, followed by a combined Daughters of Isabella and VFW Auxiliary rosary at 6:30 pm, all on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested in Lily’s memory to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or to the Cancer Council of Ellis County, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com or via email at [email protected]

Edith “Kay” Catherine (Williams) Eggleston passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at her home in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 94. She was born on May 17, 1922 in Plainville to the late Edward and Edith (McClay) Williams. She grew up in the Plainville area and graduated from Plainville High School with the Class of 1940. She went on to attend Business College for one year in Topeka, Kansas.

Kay’s life adventures took her to California and then settled in Nevada for 45 years before returning to Kansas. Her office, secretarial skills, and self employment kept her busy until retirement. Her travels during these years took her to Europe, Ireland, Russia, Alaska and 18 months in Africa.

She truly believed in “Busy Hands, Happy Heart”. Her love of sewing, knitting, crocheting and embroidery produced many beautiful creations. As an avid quilter, Kay was a charter member of both Truckee Meadows Quilters in Reno, Nevada and Crossroads Quilters in Stockton, Kansas. For 40 years, she made and donated quilts to various charities across the country, with over 100 given in the last ten years to Hospice of Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Kay is survived by her son Charles L. Kittrell and wife Pat of Mineral Bluff, GA; daughter Karen K. Sears of Plainville; sister Mary Stepp of Plainville; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Edith Williams; sisters Lois Macke, and Flora Wilbur; and son Francis Edward Kittrell.

Every stitch, of every block was given with love pouring from Kay’s heart, through her hands, to touch the lives of more people than can be counted, many of whom she never met. Although she will be greatly missed, our hearts will be encouraged, and we will stay wrapped in her warm and loving arms with every quilt she made.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. Inurnment will follow in the Plainville Cemetery. There will be no visitation.