Carol Virginia Houston, age 76, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at her home in Tribune, Kansas. Carol was born February 22, 1939 in Syracuse, Kansas, the daughter of Oren Johnston & Vivian Marcella (Ford) Gentry. A lifetime resident of Greeley County, Kansas, she was a homemaker.

Carol was a Follower of The Way International, a former South Colony EHU and Eastern Star member, both of Tribune, Kansas.

On November 25, 1954 she married Lawrence D. Houston in Tribune, Kansas

Carol’s surviving family includes-

Her Husband-

Lawrence Houston- Tribune, Kansas

Five Children

JoNell Edmonds- Franklin, North Carolina

Janet Murdock- Guthrie, Oklahoma

Jeffery Houston- Tribune, Kansas

Lance D. Houston- Haviland, Kansas

Shelli Dee & Don Root- Beulah, Colorado

Two siblings-

William Gentry- Tribune, Kansas

Ruth & Roy Sawyer- Willows, California

Thirteen grandchildren, Five great grandchildren

Her parents, a brother, Robert Gentry, and a sister, Helen Mallory, precede her in death.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am ( MDT ) Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas with the Reverend Scott Clark officiating.

The family will receive condolences at the gravesite before services.

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

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

LaVonne L. Buehler, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas.

LaVonne was born on January 18, 1938, in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Delmar M. and LaVada (Strain) Barton. She grew up and attended local schools in Russell. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Larry G. Buehler on November 12, 1954, in Russell. From this union LaVonne and Larry were blessed with 3 children, sons Brad and Ken and a daughter Rhonda. Larry preceded LaVonne in death on August 22, 2002. LaVonne was an excellent homemaker and dedicated her life to taking care of her husband and children. She was a member of the Elks and V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, art, crocheting and was an avid Denver Broncos fan.

Surviving family include her son Brad G. Buehler and wife Vicki of Lakewood, Colorado; daughter Rhonda Storey and husband David of Swisher, Iowa; and son Ken Buehler and wife Tonya of Russell; 8 grandchildren Alicia, Derek, Korey Buehler, Kyle, Kevin and Katelyn Storey, Kari and Adam Buehler; 5 great grandchildren and a brother Darrell Barton of Overland Park, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry and a daughter Katherine Buehler.

A funeral service to honor LaVonne’s life will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, June 02, 2015, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary Chapel in Russell with Pastor Dale Lane officiating. Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Monday, June 01, 2015, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening. Memorials may be given to the Morrison House of Salina or St. Jude’s Children Hospital and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Kent Albee Lapham, 76, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Kent was born on July 11, 1938 in Caledonia, Minnesota, the son of Grant T. and Mabel C. (Albee) Lapham. He grew up on the Portland Prairie area near Eitzen, Minnesota and graduated from _Caledonia High School in 1956. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with an Associates in Mortuary Science.

He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Lois Ann Ostermann on June 26, 1960 in Henderson, Minnesota. Kent and Lois lived in many different areas of the country including Anoka, Minnesota, Douglas, Wyoming, Sacramento, California, and Fairbanks, Alaska. He owned Stark-Lapham Funeral Home in Douglas, Wyoming and Glenrock mortuary in Glenrock Wyoming, and also served as the Converse County Coroner. They eventually made their permanent home in Russell, Kansas in January 2000 when they took over the Russell and Plainville Funeral Homes.

Kent was a licensed funeral director and embalmer and retired from the business in 2008. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell, and active participant of the United Methodist Men. Over his lifetime he was active in many organizations including the Kansas Funeral Directors Association, Rotary Club, Shrine Club, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Served as President for the Douglas Area Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, 4-H, and a Master Gardner. In 2014 he was presented with his 50 year pin for Masons and Eastern Star. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, traveling, photography, and was a toy tractor collector. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and members of his community.

Surviving family include his wife of 55 years, Lois of the home, daughters Heather Jarvi and husband Jim of Overland Park, Kansas and Heidi Whitehurst and husband Keith of Olathe, Kansas; sister Eileen Felton and husband Gilbert of Northfield, Minnesota; sister-in-law Mary Ellen Lapham of Caledonia, Minnesota; and 2 grandchildren Emilia Anne and Joshua James Jarvi.

He was preceded in death by his parents and Brother Lyle L. Lapham.

A celebration of Kent’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, June 02, 2015, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell, with Pastor John Thompson officiating. Military rites will be performed at the church by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240. Burial will take place on Thursday, June 04, 2015, at the Portland Prairie Cemetery near Caledonia, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, June 01, 2015, at the mortuary with family to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening. Memorials may be given to the Kent Albee Lapham Memorial Fund and sent in care of Southwind Bank PO Box 433, Russell KS 67664. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Adella B. Dodrill, 98, Wichita, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Wellspring of Wichita.

She was born October 21, 1916 to Jim and Emma (Lacy) Brumitt in Hays, KS.  She graduated from Hays High School.  She married Roy A. Dodrill Feb. 28, 1937 in Hays, KS.  He died December 19, 1997. She and her husband owned the grocery store in Gove, KS for 16 years. Survivors include sons LeRoy (Donna) of Oregon, Jim (Julie) of Colorado, and Adella Wenzel of Wichita, 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Don, daughter-in-law, Linda, son-in-law, Don, and grandson, David. 

A graveside service will be 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Mt. Allen Cemetery in Hays.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name to: Wellspring of Wichita, 6311 E Marjorie Wichita, KS 67208. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Susan Christine Super, age 32, of Grayland, Washington, passed away May 19, 2015 at her home. She was born May 28, 1982, in Waurika, Oklahoma. Her parents are David and Treva Super.

She was a 2001 graduate of Trego Community High School, WaKeeney. Upon graduating high school, Susan served our country in the United States Army. Susan was a lover of all animals, big and small. She cherished her pets.

Survivors include her mother, Treva and husband Kirk Johnston of WaKeeney; three brothers, Billy Kenyon and wife Dawn, Cale Super and wife Tiffany, and Lane Super and wife Sheri; one sister, Deborah and husband Kelison Helms. She was preceded in death by her father, David, and a nephew, Taylynn Super.

SUSAN WAS LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney with Pastor Jerod Brown officiating. Fort Riley Honor Guard will provide military honors.

Memorial contributions are suggested to WaKeeney Church of God for Victory House Teen Challenge, 1300 Easter Ave., WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family by guest book online at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Dell Keil, 90, Hays, died on May 27, 2015. He was born on May 28, 1924, in Minneapolis, KS, to Dell Dane and Emma (Breedlove) Keil.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He married Mary Ann Krannawitter in Hoxie, KS, on April 15, 1950. They settled in Hays and Dell worked for Midwest Energy for over 30 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the V.F.W. Post #9076 in Hays. He was also an active member of the Hays RC (Radio Control) Flyers Club in Hays.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann, of the home; five children, eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Children and their families include: Larry Keil and wife Sandy of Hays and their sons Garrett and Jordan; Janet Karlin and husband Charlie, Overland Park, KS, and their sons Scott and Christopher; Kay Murphy and husband Kevin, Edmond, OK, and their children Carrie Martin and husband John, Kyle Murphy and wife Ashley and children Kate and Harris, and Allison Vaughan and husband Brian and daughter Macy; Jon and Patricia Keil, Charlotte, NC, and sons Colin and Dane; Steve and Dawn Keil, Hays, and daughters Hannah and Alyssa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Don Keil.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 until 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am until 9:45, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine. A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 pm on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, TMP-Marian Jr-Sr. High School, or to D.S.N.W.K., in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Leonard “Red” Weber, age 83, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. Leonard was born December 6, 1931 in Ellis County, Kansas to Clara (Flax) and Englebert Weber. He graduated Ellis High School in 1950 and was a lifelong resident of Ellis County. On April 30, 1951 he married Dorothy (Augustine) Weber, who survives him.

Leonard worked in the oil field for 19 years before taking up driving a semi-truck for the next 27 years. He was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church of Ellis and Knights of Columbus. He volunteered to do the grass mowing for St. Mary’s Church and School in Ellis for 17 years.

Games were always a big part of his life. He used that time to teach his family about winning, losing, laughing and sharing. Music was also a very important part of Leonard’s everyday life. He enjoyed playing guitar and harmonica and singing. His precious memory and talent lives on through the musical skills of several sons and grandsons.

As his children grew up, they all received a special gift from Leonard—understanding the value of family. By example Leonard instilled this in each child. To this day they are all still married to their same spouses and blessed with his “importance of family”. Leonard also taught them that it isn’t money that makes them rich – it’s their Faith, their Family and their Friends.

God bless you, Dad, because He sure blessed us.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Ellis. Together they shared 64 years together where they loved and raised six children: Donna Schoenthaler (Doug), Ellis; Patti Unrein (Joe), Hays; Jerry Weber (Joan), Kansas City; Bill Weber (Elaine), Wakeeney; Ed Weber (Charlene), Ellis; and, Curtis Weber (Mary Kay), Ellis. There are 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren to carry on his love. He is also survived by his sister Virginia Robinett, brother George Weber (Charlotte), and step-siblings Agnes Richmeier (Edwin), Alfred Flax (Ida), Paul Flax, and Albertina Fehrenbach.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Henry, granddaughter Erin Leigh Weber, and two great-grandsons Peyton Weber and Jonah Schmidtberger.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m.

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

Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Church. Condolences may be sent to the family by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or email [email protected].

Beverly Jean Walter, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Greeley County Health Center in Tribune, Kansas. Beverly was born May 5, 1956 in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald D. & B. Doreen (Helm) Mangold.

A lifetime resident of Tribune, Kansas, she was a homemaker, firefighter and co-owner and operator of Walter Landscaping Lawn & Tree Service.

Beverly was a member of the First Baptist Church, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and Greeley County Fire & Rescue, all of Tribune, Kansas.

On November 1, 1975 she married Donald B. Walter in Tribune, Kansas.

Beverly’s surviving family includes-

Her husband-

Donald B. Walter- Tribune, Kansas

Two daughters-

Jody J. & Daniel Jacobus- Elkhart, Kansas

M. Kate & Jeff Reida- Harper, Kansas

Her mother-

Doreen Mangold- Tribune, Kansas

Four siblings-

Nancy & Chris Brindle- Kansas City, Kansas

Judy Mangold- Goodland, Kansas

Larry Mangold- Bethune, Colorado

Jerry & Kathy Mangold- Tribune, Kansas

Mother in Law-

Alberta Walter- Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

Sisters in Law-

Delta & Rayme Kern- Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

Nita Walter- Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

Her father, Brother in Law, Dee Walter, sister in Law, Dixie Kampf and Father in law, Larry Walter precede her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am (MST) Friday, May 29, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Shannon Schneider officiating.

Inurnment will be at a later time in Greeley County Cemetery and in Loveland, Colorado.

Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Fire & Rescue 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.