Hays, Kansas – William John Rupke, age 85, died Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas after suffering a lengthy illness.

He was born June 25, 1930, in Long Island, Kansas, to Christian and Grace (Smith) Rupke. He married Deloris (Baker) on August 2, 1950, in Phillipsburg, Kansas.

He worked for a farmer 18 1/2 years at Prairie View, Kansas, before moving to Hays, Kansas, in 1970. He also worked at the Hays-Toulon-Yocemento Coop Elevators for 17 1//2 years.

William was an active member and deacon of the Luctor Christian Reformed Church at Prairie View, Kansas, before moving to Hays. He then became a member of the First Baptist Church of Hays. He enjoyed his family, bowling, and serving on the Hays Bowling Association Board.

Survivors include his wife, Deloris Rupke, of 65 years, of the home; two sons, Kenneth Rupke and wife, Debbie, Robert Rupke and wife, Bonnie, both of Hays, KS; three daughters, Linda Eggers and husband, Terry, Plainville, KS; Charlyn Coleman, Port St Lucie, FL; Jacque Massaglia and husband, Matt, Hays, KS; 12 grandchildren, Glen McClurg, Patrick McClurg (Kim), Michael Coleman (Erin), Shanna Zimmerman (Michael), Curtis Rupke (Tori), Tamara Rupke (Willie Carter), Bryan Rupke (Miriam), Dustin Rupke (Sheila), Daisha Alderson (Matt), Nichole Peck (Josh), Steven Massaglia (Danielle), Brina Gerstner (Lance); 28 great grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; numerous step great grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn Dillon and husband Dwight, Corpus Christi, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Rupke; four sisters, Wilma Kuiper, June Carter, Gertrude Priest, Angeline Sterling; one son-in-law, Wally Coleman; great granddaughter, Carleah Jo and one step grandson.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 19, 2016, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Burial in Mount Allen Cemetery Hays, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Friday, all at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.

Memorials are suggested for Camp Christy, Scott City, KS or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Condolences can be sent via email to [email protected].

DOWNS–George Henry Weeks, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Beloit, KS.

He was born August 11, 1937 in Beaver, Ks., the son of George S. and Viola (Leurman) Weeks.

George graduated from Cawker City attended Fort Hays Kansas State College. He was a farmer/rancher.

George is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Terry Lynn, in 1998.

Survivors include, his wife, Doretta; daughter, Cindy (Fred) Olsen of Manhattan, son, David (Debbie Barnes) of Downs, daughter, Susan (Jim) Younger of Hays, son, Todd (Mary) of Hillsboro; brothers, Edwin Dean (Carol) of Cawker City, Loren (Jolene Sherrard) of Downs, 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Downs. There will be no visitation. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Kansas City Hope Lodge and Downs Senior Center in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

Mark “Ruppy” Rupp, age 52, of Hays, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina. He was born October 10, 1963 in Hays, Kansas to Robert and Mary Alice (Klaus) Rupp.

He was a long time local owner operator of Roto-Rooter and also a longtime volunteer manager at the Hays VFW. He also owned “Ruppy’s Place” in the mid to late 1980’s. Mark enjoyed family and friends and competition BBQ and catering.

He is survived by two daughters, Kiley Rupp of Hays and Adalyn Rupp of Denton, TX; three brothers, Ricky Rupp of Thornton, CO, Dave Rupp and Bruce Rupp of Hays; granddaughter, McKinnley Rupp of Denton, TX his former wife and best friend, Lesly Rupp of Hays and friends to numerous to mention.

He was preceded in death by his parents as well as several close friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, Feb 15, 2016 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Private inurnment will be at later date.

Visitation will be 4 PM – 8 PM Sunday and 10 AM – 10:30 AM Monday all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

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

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

Barbara Jean (Cave) Crowl, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Presbyterian Manor in Salina, surrounded by her family. Death was due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 34 years, Arthur Clark Crowl; son, Randy (Donna) Johnson; daughters Sandy (Keith) Unrein and Cindi (Randy) Dowdell; her only sibling, Neal (Roberta) Cave; two granddaughters, Lindsay (Jonathan) McPhail and Kelly (Drew) Nicholls; and grandsons Kellen (Cierra) Johnson and Ashon Dowdell. She also is survived by two great-grandsons, Kai and Keiran McPhail.

Barbara was born on Dec. 27, 1929, in Redfield, Iowa, three months after the beginning of the Great Depression, the daughter of Howard Cave and Iola Shook. Barbara’s mother passed when she was 5 years old, and she was raised by her father and his wife Vera (Spring). She graduated from Redfield High School in 1947 and raised her family in Kansas in the communities of Great Bend, Beloit and Hays. Barbara moved back to her roots in the Des Moines, Iowa, area and remarried on Jan. 1, 1982, to Arthur Clark Crowl; they were married for 34 years, until her death. Clark and Barbara made their home in Dexter, Iowa, retiring to Green Valley and Wickenburg, Ariz., before moving back to Salina in 2005.

In addition to being a homemaker, she also worked outside the home at various businesses over the years in the different communities in which she lived. Barb was an avid sports fan her entire life and played basketball for Redfield High School in the late ‘40s. She was an active participant in the lives of her children and of sports programs in Beloit and Hays, making efforts to raise funds for local school sports programs for needed equipment.

Perhaps the best description of Barb was written by her publications instructor in high school, when she described her this way: “She’s full of pep, vigor and vim, tempest and sunshine according to whim”.

She never knew a stranger, and was always willing to do the right thing, regardless of the circumstances. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Presbyterian Manor in Salina for their exceptional care of Barbara in the final years of her life, as the ravages of Alzheimer’s slowly took their ultimate toll.

Per Barbara’s request, a private family viewing has taken place and inurnment will take place later this spring at Wiscotta Cemetery in Redfield, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the family has arranged for memorials to Presbyterian Manor, 2601 E. Crawford, Salina 67401, and noted for Barbara Crowl of friendship lane. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.

Helga Margaret (Benker) Werth, age 77, of Schoenchen, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her home. She was born February 16, 1938 in Bamberg, Germany to Georg and Anna (Schubert) Benker. She was a graduate of Gangolf Schule. She married Robert F. Werth on January 9, 1959 in Bamburg. On November 5, 1959 she came to the United States via the Carrier Ship USS Butner.

She spent her teenage years working in a hat factory during WWII. She also worked at the Hays Good Samaritan Center, Travenol and retired from Boeing in 2002. She was a member of St. Anthony Church in Schoenchen.

She is survived by two daughters, Silvia Gottschalk and husband Dennis of LaCrosse and Lisa “Chach” Beilman and husband Ken of Hays; four sons, Stan R.Werth of Wewahitchka, FL, Glenn Werth and wife Michelle of Palmdale, CA, Kirk Werth and wife Heather of Victoria and Steve Werth and wife Laurie of Schoenchen;14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert F. Werth, infant son, Robert F. Werth Jr. and a brother, Rudy Benker.

Private family services will be held at a later date with inurnment in St. Anthony Cemetery in Schoenchen.

Visitation will be 4 PM – 8 PM on Monday, Feb 15th at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family to be designated at a later date.

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

Mark “Ruppy” Rupp, age 52, of Hays, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, Feb 15, 2016 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays.

Visitation will be 4 PM – 8 PM Sunday and 10 AM – 10:30 AM Monday all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

A complete obituary is pending.

Jeffrey Shane Houston, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. Jeffrey was born March 19, 1961 in Tribune, Kansas; the son of Lawrence D. & Carol V. (Gentry) Houston. A lifetime resident of Greeley County, Kansas, he was a mechanic and farmer.

Jeffrey was a member of The Way International

In 1984 he married Diane Barker in North Carolina.

Jeffrey’s surviving family includes-

Five Children-

Joshua & Alyse Houston- Syracuse, Kansas

Jacob Houston & Joyce Avila- Orlando, Florida

Levi Houston- Manhattan, Kansas

Leah Houston- Hays, Kansas

Stephen Houston & Christina Smith- Lawrence, Kansas

His Father-

Lawrence Houston- Tribune, Kansas

Four grandchildren

His mother precedes him in death.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm (MST) Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas with Reverend Scott Clark officiating.

Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to The Way International in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com.

Marjorie “Marj” Ellen Herring Hornbaker, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. She was born on September 17, 1933 in Fort Dodge, Kansas, the daughter of Horace N. and Emma Elizabeth Lawrence Herring. She was a resident of Tribune, Kansas since 1951 after graduating from Garden City High School in Garden City, Kansas.

On December 16, 1951 she married Gordon Dean Hornbaker in Garden City, Kansas. Shortly after marriage they moved to their present day farm in southwest Greeley County, Kansas. On December 11, 1961 their only child, Karen Sue was born. Dean passed away on May 1, 1997 in Denver, Colorado and Karen Morrison passed away on October 21, 2011 in Tribune, Kansas.

Marj was active in many community activities, some of which include the Extension Council,

4-H Leader, Farm Bureau, Greeley County Antiquer’s, Red Hat Society, DKM Farms, Tribune Bowl, Grandma Pitch, Bridge Club, South Colony Unit and served as a county commissioner.

She is survived by One Grandson – James Eric Morrison of Panorama City, California.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband and One Daughter – Karen Sue Morrison.

Funeral Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2016 with the Rev. Wayne Stephens presiding.

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers may be given to the Greeley county Hospital or Greeley County Long Term Care Center % Price & Sons Funeral Home.

Interment will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday @ Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Elaine Mae Harper, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas. Elaine was born July 7, 1936 at Offerle, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond & Applonia (Stegman)Stegman. A resident of Tribune, Kansas since 1957, she was a homemaker.

Elaine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tribune, Kansas. She was an avid fan of the Greeley County School Sports programs as well as KU Basketball and the Kansas City Chiefs. She volunteered at Sacks on Broadway, Greeley County High School Library and served 14 years with Greeley County 4-H. She enjoyed babysitting for many years, especially for her former teachers children and her grandchildren.

On December 27, 1956 she married Marion (Mick) Harper in Offerle, Kansas.

Elaine’s surviving family includes-

Her husband-

Marion (Mick) Harper- Tribune, Kansas

Four daughters-

Denise & Rick Schworm- Watkins, Colorado

Pamela & Jr. Lang- Tribune, Kansas

Rhonda & Mike Simpson- Castle Rock, Colorado

Darcy & Mark Goodenough- Great Bend, Kansas

Three siblings-

Ann & Bud Schaapveld- Dodge City, Kansas

Lorraine & Leland Kincaid- Dodge City, Kansas

Hillarian & Linda Stegman- Offerle, Kansas

Nine grandchildren

Tawna Schworm- Thornton, Colorado

Danica Maxfield- Saginaw, Texas

Keaton Lang- Hoxie, Kansas

Justin Simpson- Denver, Colorado

Brandon Simpson- Littleton, Colorado

Eric Moritz- Clinton, Missouri

Bret Moritz Clinton, Missouri

Brandon Goodenough- Newton, Kansas

Zachary Goodenough- Great Bend, Kansas

Five great grandchildren

Her parents, two brothers, one sister and a daughter, Mona Moritz, precede her in death.

Vigil Services will be held at 7:00 pm (MST) Friday, February 12, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tribune, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am (MST) Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tribune, Kansas with Father Benjamin Martin officiating.

Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Sacks On Broadway in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Cecil F. Gottschalk, age 80, of Hays, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Hays Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1935 in Hays, Kansas to Philip and Ludwina (Werth) Gottschalk. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy and attended college. He married Dorothy Befort on August 18, 1956 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.

Cecil owned and operated the Varsity barbershop in Hays for more than 45 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and farming and he was an avid fan of the Kansas State Wildcats. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a 3rd degree St. Anthony council Knights of Columbus member.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy; four sons, Gregg Gottschalk (Patricia), Chris Gottschalk (Krista), Galen Gottschalk, all of Hays, Troy Gottschalk (April) of Westminster, CO; two daughters, Jan Meade (Joe) of Coppell, TX and Becky Serri (Andy) of O’Fallon, MO; grandchildren, TJ and Luke Gottschalk, Katie Burkman, Taylor and Ryan Meade, Shayla Gottschalk, Sarah Gottschalk, Alyssa, Haley and Makenna Gottschalk, Gabe Serri, Jack and Alex Gottschalk; great-grandchildren, Teagan, Adilyn, Jonah, Remington Gottschalk, Lily and Miles Gottschalk and Emerson Burkman; sisters, Sr. Donna Gottschalk, CSA, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Raeann (Charles) Suppes, Marshall, MO; six brothers, Donald (Theresa) Gottschalk, Leon (Dolores) Gottschalk, Floyd Gottschalk, all from Hays, Phil (Bernadette) Gottschalk, Edmond, OK, Fr. David Gottschalk, OFM CAP, Colorado Springs, CO, and Andy Gottschalk, Aurora, CO; a sister-in-law, Nita Gottschalk of Hays and a brother-in-law, Ron Legleiter of Overland Park, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Fr. Andrew Gottschalk, Vernon Gottschalk and wife Jeanette, Ivan Gottschalk, Stephen Gottschalk; a sister Helen Legleiter, a sister-in-law Mary Catherine Gottschalk, and a grandson Shane Gottschalk.

Funeral services will be 2 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays with interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday 4 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A Knights of Columbus rosary will be Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.

Memorials are suggested to TMP-Marian or the Capuchin Province of Mid-America.

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