Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Phyllis Marie Norris
ABILENE — Phyllis Marie Norris, 69, Abilene, died Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Mrs. Norris was born Phyllis Marie Peterson on July 4, 1935, in Delphos. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, in 1989.
Survivors include three daughters, Katherine Norris, Sandra Norris and Eva Norris, all of Abilene; two sisters, LaDonna Hill and Marilyn Lloyd, both of Salina; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Box 758, Abilene 67410. Burial will be in Abilene Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mount Calvary Free Will Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home.
Don E. Wallace
AZLE, Texas — Don E. Wallace, 55, Azle, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005.
Mr. Wallace was born Oct. 29, 1949, in Wichita, Kan. He was a truck driver for Dillon Resources.
Survivors include two daughters, Ronda Daniels and Leslie Pritchard; his father and stepmother, Wayne and Lenore Wallace, of Barnard, Kan.; two brothers, Kenny of Barnard and Steve of Salina, Kan.; a sister, Pamela Moeder of Salina; and four grandsons.
The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76111. A memorial service will be at a later date in Barnard.
Ronald J. Weber
Ronald J. Weber, 57, Salina, died Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.
Elmer H. Werner
CARLETON, Neb. — Elmer H. Werner, 85, Carleton, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005.
Mr. Werner was born Aug. 30, 1919, south of Carleton. He owned and operated Werner Feed and Grinding, Carleton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, in 1994; and a granddaughter, in 2002.
Survivors include two sons, Stephen and Robert, both of Carleton; a brother, Earl of Carleton; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Carleton. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Carleton City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to a recipient of the family’s choice.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Price Funeral Home, 210 S. Third, Box 187, Hebron, NE 68370, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Bernice L. Bartlett
HUTCHINSON — Bernice L. Bartlett, 82, Partridge, died Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Mrs. Bartlett was born Bernice L. Terry on June 10, 1922, in Russell. She was a binder for R. L. Polk Directory.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy, in 1990.
Survivors include two brothers, Cliff Terry of Donna, Texas, and Charles Casper of Pueblo, Colo.; three sisters, Rosemarie Engling of Luray, Florene Steinle of Bavaria and Bertha Lou Hilmar of Harrisburg, S.D.
There will be no service or visitation. The body was cremated.
Memorials may be made to Partridge Community Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson 67501.
Marjorie Daniels
LOVELAND, Colo. — Marjorie Daniels, 91, Loveland, died March 29, 2005.
Mrs. Daniels was born Marjorie Pilcher on Jan. 10, 1914, in Delphos.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1987.
The funeral was at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 13120 E. Kentucky Ave., Aurora. Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, 2594 Trailridge Drive East, Ste. A., Lafayette, CO 80026.
Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary, 12801 W. 44th Ave., Wheatridge, Colo., handled the arrangements.
Anna M. Donmyer
Anna M. Donmyer, 79, Salina, died Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Mrs. Donmyer was born Anna Marie Giersch on March 5, 1929, in Shipton. She was a bookkeeper and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L., in 1988.
Survivors include a son, Chuck of Solomon; a daughter, Lori Donmyer of Salina; a brother, Don Giersch of Salina; two sisters, Louise Appleby and Jeanette Wilcox, both of Salina; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 230 E. Cloud, Salina 67401. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.
A vigil and rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Memorials may be made to Salina Catholic Schools.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Myrtle Maxine Headley
PLANO, Texas — Myrtle Maxine Headley, 91, Plano, died Friday, April 29, 2005.
Mrs. Headley was born Myrtle Maxine Hazen on July 12, 1913, near Stockton, Kan., to Ira T. Hazen and Minnie Pearl Reeder. She married Lester Headley of Brookville, Kan., on Aug. 27, 1937, in Salina, Kan. He died in 1997.
Survivors include a daughter, Sabra Headley of Plano; a grandson, Mike Miller of Garland; a granddaughter, Jana Miller Cozzens of Austin; a sister, Norma Hayes of Ellsworth, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, 122 N. Eighth, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice Care, 8585 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 700S, Dallas, TX 75247-9968.
North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch 75234, is handling arrangements.
Amanda R. Hieronymus
Amanda R. Hieronymus, 25, Salina, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005.
Mrs. Hieronymus was born Amanda Rae Bath on May 12, 1979, in Torrington, Wyo.
Survivors include her husband, William R. “Bobby” II, of the home; her parents, John and Donna Bath, of Torrington, Wyo.; two brothers, Michael Bath of Gillette, Wyo., and Jeff Bath of Torrington, Wyo.; a sister, LeAnne Bath of Salina; and her grandparents, Larry and Joyce Orr and Ivan and Delores Bath, all of Torrington, Wyo., and Jim and Minnie Reed of Belle Fourche, S.D.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kingdom Hall, 2085 Hageman, Salina. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Kingdom Hall.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
William Robert Hieronymus III
William Robert Hieronymus III, 11 months, Salina, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Amanda.
Survivors include his father, William R. II; his grandparents, John and Donna Bath of Torrington, Wyo., and William and Deborah Hieronymus of Barnett, Mo.; and his great-grandparents, Larry and Joyce Orr and Ivan and Delores Bath, all of Torrington, Wyo., Jim and Minnie Reed of Belle Fourche, S.D., Lindle and Linda Floyd of Kansas City, Mo., and Kenneth Hieronymus of Excelsior Springs, Mo.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kingdom Hall, 2085 Hageman, Salina 67401. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Kingdom Hall.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Lela Reece Huntsinger
MANKATO — Lela Reece Huntsinger, 81, Mankato, died Monday, May 2, 2005.
Mrs. Huntsinger was born Lela Reece Farmer on March 17, 1924, in Greenville, Miss. She was a retired nurse.
Survivors include three sons, John of Mankato, Calvin of Fort Worth, Texas, and Bill of Sand Springs, Okla.; three daughters, Nela Huntsinger of Loveland, Colo., Brenda Williams of Manhattan and Sheila Ridings of Salina; four sisters, Ira Dean of Modesto, Calif., Lena Lewis of Philadelphia, Johnnie Griffin of Seattle and Cherie Myers of Amarillo, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Mankato 66956. Burial will be in Esbon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Jewell County Hospital Long-term Care or the church.
Melby Mortuary, 402 N. High, Mankato 66956-1710, is handling arrangements.
G. Everett Kogler
G. Everett Kogler, 62, Salina, died Friday, May 6, 2005.
Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.
Milburn L. “Lee” Miller
BELOIT — Milburn L. “Lee” Miller, 63, Beloit, died Friday, May 6, 2005.
Mr. Miller was born Sept. 25, 1941, in Kilbourne, Ill. He was an over-the-road truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis J., of the home; his parents, Milburn and Lovina Miller, of Bath, Ill.; two sons, Terry of Morton, Ill., and Perry of Havana, Ill.; two daughters, Wendy Bailey of Clovis, N.M., and Leslie Schaefer of Peoria, Ill.; a stepson, Michael Anderson of Overland Park; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Coady of Beloit; two brothers, Russell of Bath, Ill., and Rick of Kilbourne, Ill.; and 10 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McDonald Funeral Home, 910 N. Campbell, Beloit 67420. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Harold Lee Milner
Harold Lee Milner, 78, Salina, died Friday, May 6, 2005.
He was born Aug. 23, 1926, in Scandia to Wilma and P.R. Milner.
He graduated from Kansas State College of Agricultural and Applied Science (now Kansas State University). He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and as a medic in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War.
He worked for Kelling Nut Co., Chicago, as a buyer; owned “The Emporium,” an antique and gift store in Chicago; and was director of Graves Antique Auto Museum, Salina.
He was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, First Presbyterian Church and Salina Community Chorus. He volunteered at the Salina Art Center as a staff member.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Pauline Milner Dye; and a niece, Sarah Carlin Graves.
Survivors include two sisters, Nona Claire Grace of Rehoboth Beach, Del., and Karen Milner Graves and husband James T. of St. Joseph, Mo.; four nieces; and six nephews.
A private burial will be in Belleville. A memorial service will be at a later date in Salina.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Salina, and Salina Art Center or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, is handling arrangements.
Mindy Dawn O’Donnell
MARQUETTE — Mindy Dawn O’Donnell, 28, Marquette, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005.
Ms. O’Donnell was born Dec. 14, 1976, in Kansas City, Kan.
Survivors include her son, Scotty Dugan O’Donnell of Marquette; her parents, Jeff and Charlene O’Donnell, of Marquette; two brothers, Shaw and Jody, both of Marquette; and a grandmother, Edna O’Donnell of Kansas City.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Marquette United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to Scott Dugan O’Donnell memorial.
Hays Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Box 386, Lindsborg 67456, is handling arrangements.
Lucille Shuler
HOXIE — Lucille Shuler, 83, Hoxie, died Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Pauls Funeral Home, Selden, is handling arrangements.
Byron Stewart
LUCAS — Byron Stewart, Lucas, died Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home, Lucas, is handling arrangements.
Ronald J. Weber
Ronald J. Weber, 57, Salina, died Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Mr. Weber was born April 1, 1948, in Quinter. He was a taxidermist for 15 years and worked for Rickel Manufacturing, Salina.
Survivors include his wife, Judy A. Weber, of Salina; two sons, Maj. Martin and wife Darlene of Korea and Michael and wife Julia of Salina; two daughters, Julie Rains and husband Anthony of Albuquerque, N.M., and Jill Weber and fiance Mark Hutchings of Las Vegas; three sisters, Bernita Tompkins of Pottsboro, Texas, Jeanette Weber of Independence, Mo., and Hilaria Weber of Jessup, Md.; his parents, Larry and Mary Weber, of Salina; and two granddaughters, Jordan Rains of Albuquerque, N.M., and Sarah Weber of Leavenworth.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.
A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Memorials may be made to the church or Salina Regional Health Foundation Home Health or Wound Clinic.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends.
Jerry Wayne Abbott
Jerry Wayne Abbott, 54, Salina, died May 4, 2005.
Mr. Abbott was born June 15, 1950, in Joliet, Ill. He worked as a laborer.
Survivors include a sister, Mary F. Abbott of Frankfort, Ill.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina 67401. Inurnment will be in Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, 139 N. Penn, Salina 67401.
There will be no visitation.
