Memorial services for longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Roger Enfield, 60, will be held
Saturday, October 3, at 2:00 PM MT at Church of Christ, 1630 Sandy Drive, Goodland.
Memorials to Roger Enfield Memorial may be mailed to Koons Funeral Home, 211 North Main, Goodland, KS 67735-1555.
Online condolences to www.koonsfuneralhome.com.
Elizabeth Rose “Betty” Weigel, age 86, of Ellis, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Trego-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was born December 8, 1928 in Atchison, Kansas to Edward and Rose (Gaydusek) Trompeter. She married Valentine Weigel February 17, 1990 in Ellis. He preceded her in death.
Betty was a homemaker and a nurse’s aide at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis. She had also worked for ten years at the county home in Atchison, KS. She enjoyed bingo, watching baseball, crosswords and she was an avid bingo player. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.
She is survived by her brother, Bernard Trompeter and wife Linda of Topeka
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Thomas Trompeter and two sisters, Rita Dickerson and Phyllis Smith
Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday 10 am until the rosary service at 10:30 all at the church.
Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].
Clara Rose Kramer, age 93, of Hays passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at Hays Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1921 on a farmstead west of Hays to Joseph M. and Anna (Seitz) Kramer.
Clara was a farmer and had worked at the Brunswick Café and Ft Hays Drug. She loved farm life and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and playing cards. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Altar Society.
She is survived by four nephews, Jim Kramer and wife Luanne, Bill Kramer and wife Stephanie and Rob Kramer all of Hays, Joseph Kramer of Wichita and a niece, Laura Garrett of Wichita.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, John, Clarence and Edward Kramer and three sisters, Regina, Marie and Eleanor Kramer.
Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday 5 pm – 8 pm and Tuesday 9 am – 9:30 am
A parish vigil service will be Monday at 7 pm followed by a daughters of Isabella rosary service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Church or TMP-Marian High School.
Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].
Mark Anthony Alton Moore, 28, of Russell, Kansas passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Russell Regional Hospital where he lost his battle with addiction.
Mark was born May 5, 1987 in Overland Park, Kansas, the son of Michael W. Moore and Julia L. Witt. He grew up in the Overland Park area and graduated from Shawnee Mission South in the Class of 2005. He lived most of his life in the Kansas City area before moving to Russell in 2011.
Mark worked in the restaurant and food service industry. He was a manager for Planet Sub and Minsky’s in the Kansas City area and was currently working at Klema’s Apple Market in Russell. He was an active member in the AA Chapter of Hays. He loved listening to music, playing golf, supporting his Nebraska Huskers, Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs and spending time with his niece Lyla.
Surviving family include his mother, Julia Witt of Russell, Kansas; father, Michael Moore (Susan) of Olathe, Kansas; sister, Rachel Mott of Kansas City, Missouri; grandfather, Anthony Witt of Russell, Kansas, grandmother, Betty Moore of Temecula, California; niece Lyla Mott of Kansas City, Missouri; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gene Moore, his grandmother, Rosanna Witt, and his aunt, Rebecca Witt.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Memorial has been established with the AA Chapter of Hays. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
Hugo O. Luhman, 91 of Natoma, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas.
Hugo was born October 25, 1923 in Natoma, Kansas, the son of Carl A. and Emilie (Ahrens) Luhman. He grew up in Natoma and attended school there.
Hugo served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was stationed in Italy, Africa and Europe.
Hugo was united in marriage to Irene Mae Zeigler on September 28, 1947 in Natoma, Kansas. This union was blessed with three daughters, Marjorie, Susan and Cynthia. They made their home in the rural Laton area from 1947 to 1982. Then they moved to the family homestead farm north of Natoma.
Hugo was a farmer and rancher his whole life. He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, the Natoma American Legion and a life member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240. He enjoyed gardening, reading, woodworking, traveling and was said to have watched every Western movie ever made.
Surviving family include his wife of four days short of 68 years, Irene of the home; three daughters, Marjorie Kertz (David) of Riverside, California, Susan Green (Jerry) of Hays, Kansas and Cynthia Elliott of Plainville, Kansas; sisters, Wilma Zeigler of Natoma, Kansas and Norma Horine of Carrollton, Missouri; two grandchildren, Daniel Green (Kinsey) of Hays, Kansas and Steve Elliott (Brook) of Olympia, Washington; and three great grandchildren, Gracie Palmer, Kasdan Green, Maddex Green and Hazel Elliott. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Victor Luhman and sister Esther.
Celebration of Hugo’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma. Burial will follow at the North Lutheran Cemetery north of Natoma. Visitation will be from 9 AM to Service Time on Tuesday at the church. Memorials have been established with Peace Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour.
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
Hays, Kansas – Fidelia (Schmidt) Rome, age 95, died Friday, September 25, 2015, at Via Christi Village Hays, Kansas.
She was born June 23, 1920, on the farm at Catharine, Kansas, to Adolph J. and Anna (Staab) Schmidt. She married Wilfred J. Rome on April 23,1940, at Catharine, Kansas. He died December 24, 2010.
She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 9076, St. John’s of Hays Auxiliary and a volunteer at the Hays Community Assistance Center all of Hays. She made noodles and hertzchen “hearts” for many people over the years.
Survivors include three sons, Delmar Rome and wife, Deanna, Russell, KS; James Rome and wife, Lynn, Mentor, KS; William Rome and wife, Marsha, Houston, TX; three daughters, Charlene Petty, Olathe, KS; Kathy Gross and husband, Danny, Hays, KS, Linda Rome, Hays, KS; ten grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; four brothers, Emery Schmidt and wife, Shirley, Catharine, KS; Adolph Schmidt and wife, DeAnn, Gerald Schmidt and wife, Elaine, Elmer Schmidt and wife, Rosie, all of Hays, KS; two sisters, Cora Dortland, Gorham, KS; Cyrilla Evans and husband, Maynard, Hays, KS; one sister-in-law, Esther Schmidt, Hays, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son-in-law, Paul Petty; three brothers, Alfred “Al” Schmidt, Herbert (Francie) Schmidt, Celestine Schmidt, one infant brother, Elmer Schmidt; one sister, Irene and (Ray) Dinkel.
Services are 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church
Hays, Kansas. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas
A Hays Daughter’s of Isabella rosary and V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, followed by a vigil service is at 7:00 P.M. Monday all at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays 1919 East 22nd Hays, Kansas 67601.
Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday and 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. Tuesday all at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays. Memorials to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.
Condolences can be sent via email to [email protected].
Stuttgart resident Charlie R. Long passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 95.
Charlie was born January 16, 1920 in Washington County, Kansas the son of Alonzo & Etta (Odle) Long. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He owned and operated Charlie’s Repair Shop in Stuttgart for many years.
He was united in marriage to Sophia Merklein on January 16, 1947 in Stuttgart, Kansas. She survives.
Other survivors include his son, Larry Long & wife, Eloise of Hays; a daughter, Janice Solida & husband, Rick of Phillipsburg; a brother, Clarence Long of Linn, Kansas; 6 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, with Pastor Lee Bennight officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery.
Mr. Long will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be left at www.olliffboeve.com.
Agra resident Betty E. Gower passed away, Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Logan Manor in Logan at the age of 65.
Betty was born April 3, 1950 in Phillipsburg, Kansas the daughter of Ray A. & Norma (Smedley) Gower.
Survivors include her brother, John Gower & wife, Penny of Seal Beach, California; sister, Annette Gower of Springfield, Missouri; and a nephew, Kyle Gower.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Heartland Worship Center, Agra, KS, with Pastor Jonathan Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra.
Miss Gower will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from Noon until 9 p.m. Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for visitation at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Worship Center or the F. Lee Doctor Library.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661, is in charge of arrangements Online condolences to www.ollliffboeve.com.
Arden Franklin Johnson was born on February 10, 1921, the third of four sons, to Arthur and Minnie (Eller) Johnson in Rooks County, Kansas, and passed away September 20, 2015 at Homestead Health Center in Wichita, KS at the age of 94.
Arden grew up working on his family’s farm, and graduated from Kirwin High School with the class of 1939.
Arden was united in marriage to Vivian Grace Kincaid in Woodward, OK, on Sept. 10, 1947. They were blessed with three children: Lois Marie, Richard Jarrell and Betty Jean.
Arden and Vivian lived in Glade, KS, for several years before moving to Phillipsburg, KS, in 1956, where Arden worked for Western Power and Gas Company as a lineman. In 1959 they moved to Conway Springs, KS, where Arden became an isolated serviceman for Western Power. Arden was active in the Lion’s Club and the Chamber of Commerce in Conway Springs. He was also a volunteer fireman for the city. Arden was involved in many community events and played the role of Santa Claus several times for the annual Christmas celebration at City Hall. Church played an important part in Arden’s life. As long as his health permitted he sang in the church choir, men’s quartet and at times traveled with his children to perform at area churches.
Arden and Vivian moved to Medicine Lodge, KS, in 1982 where Arden became a substation operator for Centel (formerly Western Power). Arden worked for Centel until he retired in 1987.
Arden and Vivian celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept 10, 1997. Vivian’s health declined over the next several years and Arden became her full time caregiver until her death in 2002. Arden then moved to Wichita, KS, to be closer to his daughter, Lois. He lived independently until his health made it necessary to move to long term care in 2015, where he lived until his death. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
Arden is preceded in death by his parents, wife Vivian, two brothers, Orville and Jarrell. He is survived by his brother Doyle of Glade, KS,; children: Lois Carley and husband Jerry, Wichita, KS, Richard Johnson and wife Kim, Sarasota, FL, Betty Mathewes and husband Charles, Houston, TX; two grandchildren: Brian Johnson and Sarah Mathewes; three great-grandchildren: Cade, Carsyn and Carlie Johnson; and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Monday, Sept. 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade with Pastor Forest Cornwell officiating.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the West Side Church of God.
Connie Lee Entz (McGee) went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17th 2015 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville KS while surrounded by her family.
Connie was born 7-28-1943 in Farmington, New Mexico and was adopted at birth by her loving parents, Rodney and Emily McGee. She married Dave Entz and later divorced. She lived single the last years of her life gladly giving her heart to Christ and to her family, especially her grandchildren.
She has been survived by her brother, Fred McGee; children, Tracy and Tammy Entz of Palco, Shaun Vrana (Entz) of Salina, Teresa Entz of Palco, and David Entz of Tempe Arizona; grandchildren, Joshua Entz, Megan Entz, Heaven Vrana, Angelic Vrana, Emily Entz, Heather Entz and Jamie Woods and great grandson, Oliver Jude Entz.
Connie had a passion for genealogy and spent much of her life tracing her family lines far back, collecting names of family ancestors over the past decades. She had a love of the family bond which always remained important to her. She guarded over her family with an unconditional love.
Connie had a strong faith and was actively involved in her church. She was gifted with a servant’s heart and assisted with Kids Corner for many years at the Palco United Methodist Church as well as serving as a Senior Companion for 10 years. Connie loved to cook and hosted many family gatherings in her home over the years.
She is preceded in death by parents, Rodney and Emily McGee; sister, Sharon Graham (McGee; grandson, John Wesley Vrana III; as well as her dear friend, Deborah Randel.
Donna Mae Rolo, age 80, passed away at her home in Ransom, Kansas on September 21, 2015. She was born on October 12, 1934 in Fairmont, Nebraska the daughter of Ruben and Rose (Ackerman) Sell.
She was a homemaker and cook at the Derrick Inn Restaurant. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Ness City and was the #1 Fan of the Kansas City Royals and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. She was baptized at the Hope Reform Church in Sutton, Nebraska where she was later to be married.
On November 17, 1955 she married Wilbur “Willie” Rolo in Sutton, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1975. Donna and Willie moved from Hanston to Ness City in 1972 where they raised their nine children. Donna moved to Ransom in 2014.
Donna is survived by her four sons, Bruce and Jill, Tescott, Gary and his fiancé, Melissa Vrbas, Ness City, Gregory and Sherry, Great Bend, and Rudy and Rhonda, Bazine; five daughters, Sharon Fuhr, Pratt, Shirley Crownover, Hutchinson, Brenda and Chris Krueger, Great Bend, Rose Jones, McCracken, and Debra and Smokey Fairbank, Ransom; her sister, Eleanor Jarrett, Hanston; 24 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; brother, LaVerne Sell; two grandsons, Skyler Jones and Josh Stieben; and a daughter-in-law, Joni Rolo.
The funeral service will be on Saturday, September 26, 2015, 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, Ness City with burial in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. and Friday from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the family present on Friday from 6-8 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Donna Rolo Memorial Fund.
SMITH CENTER – Barry J. Baxter, age 49, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. He was an Adaptive Physical Education instructor for the North Central Kansas Special Educational Cooperative.
Barry was born the son of Jack and Ileta (McCune) Baxter on December 26, 1965 in Plainville, KS.
Survivors include his wife Janeil, son Brock and daughter Jordan of the home; brothers Garry and Lorrie Baxter of Cedar, Kansas; Larry and Norma Baxter of Onaga; sister Karol and Dan Rice of Topeka; sisters-in-law, Jodi and Brett White, Wichita; Jill and Cade Winter, Clifton; mother-in-law, Jackie Votapka, Clifton; eleven nieces and nephews and eleven great nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday September 28, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church with Jim Germer PMA presiding.
There will be a visitation with family present held on Sunday evening from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the mortuary.
The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Brock and Jordan’s College Education fund and/or the Solomon Valley Larks and can be sent in care of the mortuary.
Former Phillips County resident Arden F. Johnson passed away Sept. 20, 2015 at the Homestead Health Center in Wichita at the age of 94. He was born Feb. 10, 1921 in Rooks County to Arthur & Minnie (Eller) Johnson.
Survivors include his son Richard of Sarasota, FL, 2 daughters: Lois Carley of Wichita & Betty Mathewes of Houston, TX; his brother Doyle of Glade; 2 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Monday, Sept. 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade with Pastor Forest Cornwell officiating.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the West Side Church of God.
Online condolences to www.olliffboeve.com.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
