Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Irene Dominguez Ramirez
GARDEN CITY - Irene Dominguez Ramirez, 47, died March 25, 2000, at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City.
She was born Feb. 21, 1953, at Guanajuato, Mexico, the daughter of Jesus and Carlota Ramirez Domin-guez. She became a U.S. citizen in 1996. A Garden City resident since September 1999, moving from Gainesville, Ga., she was a homemaker.
She attended St. Mary's Catholic Church, Garden City.
In 1982, she married Juan Ramirez Olvera at Guanajuato. He survives.
Other survivors include: her parents, Guanajuato; five brothers from Mexico, 
Georgia, Texas and Florida; and a sister from Mexico.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City, with Sister Teresa Orozco presid-ing. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date.
Gwen Brock
LIBERAL - Gwen Brock, 71, died March 25, 2000, at the Liberal Good Samaritan Center.
She was born July 23, 1928, at Humpress, Okla., the daughter of Rheubin and Beulah Andrews Stroud. A Liberal resident for 45 years, moving from Texas, she was a homemaker and waitress and had worked at the Chuck Wagon Restaurant for many years.
In 1975, she married John C. Brock at Perryton, Texas. He survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Mark, Liberal; five daughters, Vickie Ratzlaff, Brenda Bergdoll and Sheila Bader, all of Granbury, Texas, Sherry Helmke, Liberal, and Norma Vargas, Cypress, Texas; two brothers, Clifford Stroud, Carrollton, Texas, and Edward Stroud, Pampa, Texas; a sister, Deanie Powers, Crowell, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kitch Funeral Home Chapel, Liberal, with the Rev. David Woods presiding. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery, Liberal.
Memorials may be sent to the Liberal Good Samaritan Center, in care of the funeral home.
Maxine M. Schuyler
WINFIELD - Maxine M. Schuyler, 77, died March 25, 2000, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Campus, Wichita.
She was born Dec. 9, 1922, at Madill, Okla., the daughter of Thomas J. and Mabrey Fowler Hicks. A Winfield area resident for 70 years, she worked for USD 465 at Whittier Grade School for 20 years.
She belonged to First Christian Church, Winfield, Winfield OES and Rebel Campers.
On Jan. 20, 1940, she married Wilbert Schuyler at Perry, Okla. He survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Rick, Augusta; three daughters, Betty Eberhart and Judy Martindale, both of Hutchinson, and Connie Smith, Winfield; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Vicky.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home, Winfield. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Winfield.
Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer's and Related Diseases, in care of the funeral home.
Eula Mae Jones
ELLINWOOD - Eula Mae Jones, 84, formerly of Ellinwood, died March 26, 2000, at Sterling House, Great Bend, after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Kimple Funeral Home, Ellinwood.
Ruth Ann Schlereth 'Mam Mam' Sprott
GARDEN CITY - Ruth Ann Schlereth "Mam Mam" Sprott, 83, died May 3, 2001, at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.
She was born Oct. 20, 1917, in Prowers County, Colo., the daughter of Frank and Leona Lindsey Schlereth. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy, Dodge City. A resident of Garden City since 1989, moving from Hodgeman County, she was a farmer/rancher.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dodge City.
On Feb. 21, 1943, she married Leonard Sprott at Dodge City. He died Jan. 14, 1991.
Survivors include: two sons, Steve, Dodge City, and Terrence, Garden City; three daughters, Mary Nau and Monica Alexander, both of Dodge City, and Madonna Wendler, Garden City; two brothers, Curtis and F.A. "Alfred" Schlereth, both of Dodge City; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Marque and Dorothy Myers.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dodge City, with the Rev. John R. Strasser presiding. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City, with the Rev. John R. Strasser presiding. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.
Memorials may be sent to the Ruth Ann Sprott Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Bob R. Nanney
Bob R. Nanney, 72, died May 3, 2001, at the home of his son in Hutchinson.
He was born Dec. 16, 1928, at the Coal-Atoka County line in rural Lehigh, Okla, the son of Oscar and Bessie Jackson Nanney. He was a 1948 graduate of Atoka, Okla., High School and a 1955 graduate of East Central State College, with a bachelor's degree in industrial art and mathematics. A recent resident of Hutchinson, he was employed at Evergreen Mills Inc., Okla., as a credit manager, transportation manager and purchasing agent for 37 years, retiring in 1992. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
He was a past member of the Lions Club, Ada, Okla., and the Texas Grain and Feed Association.
On July 3, 1953, he married Anna Faye Boyd in rural Purcell, Okla. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Dr. Greg, Hutchinson; two brothers, Earl, Farris, Okla., and Dale, Atoka, Okla.; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home, Ada, Okla., with the Rev. Tim Carey and Chaplain Luanne Haddaway presiding. Burial will be in Swan Hill Cemetery, Ada, Okla.
Memorials may be sent to the Cancer Council of Reno County or Hospice of Reno County, both in care of Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
Margaret Ornelas
GARDEN CITY - Margaret Ornelas, 81, died May 4, 2001, at Garden Valley Retirement Village, Garden City.
She was born Dec. 23, 1919, at Garden City, the daughter of Antonio and Josefa Martinez Morales. A lifetime Garden City resident, she was a homemaker.
She belonged to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Garden City.
In September 1947, she married Julian Ornelas at Garden City. He survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, Johnny and Tony, both of Garden City, and Julian Jr., Nacodoches, Texas; three daughters, Mary Piligian, Miami, and Irene Hernandez and Lupe Jennings, both of Garden City; a sister, Rosie Ramirez, Garden City; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City, with Father James E. Baker presiding. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.
Wayne D. Price
HARPER - Wayne D. Price , 69, died May 4, 2001, at the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Wichita.
He was born June 10, 1930, at Harper, the son of Roy A. and Gladys P. Eells Price . He was the retired owner of Wayne's Electronics, Harper.
He belonged to Harper Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include: a brother, Norman Price , Waco, Texas.
Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today in Spring Grove Cemetery, Anthony. Elliott Funeral Home, Harper, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be sent to the donor's choice, in care of the funeral home.
Ethel I. Friesen
HILLSBORO - Ethel I. Friesen, 88, died May 3, 2001, at Parkside Homes, Hillsboro.
She was born Aug. 4, 1912, at Canton, the daughter of Daniel C. and Molly Jantz Wedel. A resident of Hillsboro, she was a housewife and dietician.
She was a member of Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, Hillsboro.
On May 11, 1938, she married Orlando K. Friesen in rural Lehigh. He died in 1977.
Survivors include: two daughters, Twila Warner and Gaila Friesen, both of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister, Edna Dyck, Abilene; two grandchildren; a step-grandchild; five great-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; and a step-great-great-grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, Hillsboro, with Pastors Tim Sullivan and Mark Heilman presiding. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the church, Hillsboro.
Burial will be in Gnadenau Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.
Memorials may be sent to Calvert Senior Center, Lincoln Berean Church, or Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, all in care of Hillsboro Memorial Chapel.
Loretta A. 'Granny' Feck
CHASE - Loretta A. "Granny" Feck, 80, died May 2, 2001, at Good Samaritan Center, Lyons.
She was born Sept. 22, 1920, at Claflin, the daughter of George and Amanda Christian Doeden. A resident of Chase for the past 11 years, formerly of Ellinwood, she was a waitress and a homemaker.
She belonged to Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin.
She married Sydny J. Feck. He died in 1997.
Survivors include: a son, Bobby L., Great Bend; two daughters, Vivian Link, Chase, and Angy Cook, Pocatello, Idaho; three brothers, Orville "Punch" Doeden, Grand Junction, Colo., Charles "Chuck" Doeden, Hoi-sington, and Harold "Boots" Doeden, Yates Center; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Kimple Funeral Chapel, Ellinwood, with the Rev. Andy Keltner presiding. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral chapel.
Burial will be in Claflin Cemetery, Claflin.
Memorials may be sent to the American Lung Association, in care of the funeral home.
Janice Irene Dodd
SMITH CENTER - Janice Irene Dodd, 62, died May 3, 2001, at her home in Smith Center.
She was born Sept. 19, 1938, at Casper, Wyo., the daughter of Louis Charles and Mary Irene Davis Cooper. A Kansas State University graduate, she was a business and English teacher for 29 years, teaching in Yates Center, Sublette and Garden City.
On Aug. 31, 1958, she married Marvin Bryce Dodd at Casper, Wyo. He survives.
Other survivors include: a son; a daughter; two brothers; a sister; and five grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Smith Center. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, Esbon.
Simmons Mortuary, Smith Center, is in charge of arrangements.
Roy Lee Fuqua
SALINA - Roy Lee Fuqua, 65, died April 30, 2001, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina.
He was born April 17, 1936, at Lyons, the son of Walter W. Sr. and Anna M. Mayo Fuqua. An eight-year resident of Salina, moving from Olathe, he was an air traffic controller for Midwest Air Traffic Control Service, Hutchinson, and also for Wichita and Salina, for the past 16 years.
Survivors include: two sons; a daughter; his mother, King-man; a brother, Walter Jr., Kingman; a sister, Betty Rueb, Kingman; and five grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at a later date in Lyons.
Memorials may be sent to the Kansas State University Foun-dation or the Scholarship Fund for Aviation Students at K-State, Salina, both in care of Roselawn Mortuary, Salina.
Stanley L. Loskot
ATTICA - Stanley L. Loskot, 67, died May 3, 2001, at Attica.
He was born Feb. 12, 1934, at Mountain View, Mo., the son of Frank and Lela McGuire Loskot. A resident of Attica, he was a former car salesman. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include: two daughters, Lorrene and Lorraine Los-kot, both of St. Louis; two brothers, Myrl, Anthony, and Frank, Cambia, Ill.; and two sisters, Wil-ma Ruth Willis, Hot Springs, Ark., and Veda Anderson, Anthony.
Services are pending and will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, St. Louis.
Memorials may be sent to Cerebral Palsy research, in care of Elliott Mortuary, Anthony.
