Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Elinor M. "Eli Mayberry
BELLEVILLE - Elinor M. "Eli" Mayberry, 74, Belleville, died Monday, June 6, 2005.
Mrs. Mayberry was born Elinor M. Egbarts on Aug. 17, 1930, in rural Gilead, Neb. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, William A., died in 1999.
Survivors include two sons, Robert W. of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Richard W. of Wichita Falls, Texas; a daughter, Brenda Lea Mayberry of Manhattan; two brothers, Robert Egbarts of Hebron, Neb., and Harold Egbarts of Fairbury, Neb.; three sisters, Alvina Nuding of Hebron, Helen Schoen of Fairbury and Darlene Bohling of Carleton, Neb.; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th, Belleville 66935. Burial will be in Belleville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to a recipient of the family's choice.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Alberta N "Bertie" Moorman
LAS VEGAS - Alberta N. "Bertie" Moorman, 86, Las Vegas, formerly of Lyons, Kan., died Monday, June 6, 2005.
Mrs. Moorman was born Alberta N. Carrick on Oct. 8, 1918, in Clyde, Kan. She was a legal secretary for Arthur C. Hodgson for more than 30 years.
Her husband, Charles "Tiny," died in 1989.
Survivors include two daughters, Chris Powers and Cathy Leece, both of Las Vegas; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons. Burial will be in Lyons Municipal Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163, or National Osteoporosis Foundation, Attn: Memorials, 1232 22nd St., N.W, Washington, D.C. 20037-1292.
Sillin Funeral Home, 214 W. Ave. South, Lyons 67554, is handling arrangements.
Grace Roeder
PRAIRIE VIEW - Grace Roeder, 93, Prairie View, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005.
Mrs. Roeder was born Grace Thompson on June 24, 1911, in Phillips County. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Orville Coffin and Ralph Seyler.
Survivors include her husband, Richard, of the home; two sons, Myron Coffin of Loop City, Neb., and Ronald Coffin of Arvada, Colo.; a daughter, Donna Kats of Prairie View; a stepdaughter, Rose Ann Mendenhall of Greeley, Colo.; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.
Memorials may be made to Prairie View Community Center or Prairie View Reformed Church.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Lyle Sylvester Russell
CALDWELL, Idaho - Lyle Sylvester Russell, 91, Caldwell, died Monday, June 6, 2005.
Mr. Russell was born Sept. 7, 1913, near Axtell, Kan. He farmed, was superintendent of the Almena Irrigation District in Almena, Kan., and worked with the Kansas State Board of Agriculture Division of Water Resources in Stockton, Kan., retiring in 1987.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife, Grace, of the home; three sons, Donald Sylvester Russell of San Antonio, Texas, Roger Owen Russell of Scottsbluff, Neb., and Steve Alan Russell of Waldport, Ore.; four daughters, Joleen Marie Krieger of Linwood, Neb., Janet Lee Morris of Stromsburg, Neb., Roxy Ann Dunstan of Greenleaf and Sue Elaine Mollenkamp of Topeka, Kan.; two sisters; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and; four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at First Nazarene Church, Plainville, Kan. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Stockton Cemetery, Stockton.
Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669, is handling arrangements.
Ralph E. Scott
PLAINVILLE - Ralph E. Scott, 67, Plainville, died Monday, June 6, 2005.
Mr. Scott was born Sept. 29, 1937, in Graham County. He was a teacher, farmer and school administrator.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria, of Plainville; two sons, Ryan of Wayne, Neb., and Corey of Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Dr. Michell Scott of Great Falls, Mont., and Denise Babcock of Meade; a brother, Dr. Duane Scott of Belleville; two sisters, Donna Clarke of Hill City and Vera Riedel of Kansas City, Mo.; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City.
A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
Memorials may be made to Stroke Rehabilitation Services at Fort Hays State University.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642. and from 9 a.m. to service time Friday at the church.
James Robert Stailey
SOLOMON - James Robert Stailey, 74, Solomon, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005.
Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, Solomon, is handling arrangements.
Albert L. Terry
RUSSELL - Albert L. Terry, 86, Russell, formerly of Waldo, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005.
Mr. Terry was born June 5, 1919, near Waldo. He was a farmer-stockman and worked for Paradise Township for 18 years as a blade operator.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred, of the home; a brother, Earl of Waldo; and a sister, Frances Matheson of Russell.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Waldo United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Grand Center Cemetery, near Waldo, with full military honors by Luray American Legion Post.
Memorials may be made to the church or Waldo Senior Center, in care of Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary.
Gilbert E. "Gib" Yowell
LINDSBORG - Gilbert E. "Gib" Yowell, 90, Lindsborg, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005.
Mr. Yowell was born April 4, 1915, in rural Conway. He worked for Bay Refinery and NCRA Refinery and owned and operated his own welding shop.
His wife, Lucille B., died in 1996.
Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Mary North of McPherson and Linda Auld of Wichita; three sisters, Laurene Geiman of Kansas City, Mo., and Lola Grubel and Doris Eaton, both of McPherson; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson 67460. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Home or a charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Betty L. Boyle
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Betty L. Boyle, 79, Springfield, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005.
Ms. Boyle was born July 27, 1925, in Great Bend, Kan. She was a psychologist for the Department of Mental Health for 29 years, retiring in 1992.
She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Evans.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Evans Waters of Springfield; a brother, Robert W. Boyle of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; and two grandchildren.
A memorial gathering will be from 5 to 6 p.m. today followed by a memorial service at 6 p.m. at Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Burial will be at a later date in Salina, Kan.
Memorials may be made to Altrusa or Unity Church.
Roberta L. Brummer
DOWNS - Roberta L. Brummer, 76, Downs, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005.
Miss Brummer was born Feb. 25, 1929, in Mitchell County. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three brothers, Leo Brummer of Tipton, Robert Brummer of Osborne and Ed Brummer of Stockton; and three sisters, Mary Payton of Osborne, and Maxine Brummer and Alberta King, both of Aurora, Colo.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Tipton. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.
A rosary/vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, 238 N. First, Osborne 67473.
Memorials may be made to Osborne County Ambulance.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Craig Owen Green
HOUSTON - Craig Owen Green, 46, Houston, formerly of Salina, Kan., died Tuesday, June 14, 2005.
Mr. Green was born Dec. 28, 1958, in Salina.
Survivors include a brother, Scott Green of Shawnee; and three sisters, Margaret Green of Salina, and Nedra Green and Tracey Keaton, both of Houston.
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
Memorials may be made to Sickle Cell Anemia Fund.
There will be no visitation.
Alvin Henry Hempeler
ST. FRANCIS - Alvin Henry Hempeler, 99, St. Francis, formerly of Bird City, died Monday, June 13, 2005.
Mr. Hempeler was born May 11, 1906, at Cook, Neb. He was a farmer.
Survivors include a sister, Charlotte Hempeler of St. Francis.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at St. John Lutheran Church, Bird City. Burial will be in Bird City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Village or the church.
Knodel Funeral Home, 202 S. Benton, St. Francis 67756, is handling arrangements.
Fannie Georgina Nelson
ST. FRANCIS - Fannie Georgina Nelson, 86, St. Francis, formerly of Benkelman, Neb., died Tuesday, June 14, 2005.
Mrs. Nelson was born Fannie Georgina David on May 1, 1919, in Cheyenne County. She was a waitress.
Her husband, Omar, died in 1974.
Survivors include two sons, Jim of McCook, Neb., and George of San Bernardino, Calif.; two daughters, Pat Rose of St. Francis and Carol Confer of Olathe; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Federated Church, McDonald. Burial will be in Grace Cemetery, McDonald.
Memorials may be made to Fannie Nelson Memorial Fund.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Knodel Funeral Home, 202 S. Benton, St. Francis 67756.
Judy E. Oxford
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Judy E. Oxford, 57, Glendale, formerly of Stockton, Kan., died June 9, 2005.
Mrs. Oxford was born Judy E. Andrews on Sept. 1, 1947, in Stockton. She was a secretary for the Mile High United Way in Denver and later for the State of Arizona Department of Economic Security.
Survivors include her husband, Charles, of the home; a daughter, Carman Renee Oxford of Colorado; a sister, Wanda Bane of Lakewood, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Stockton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice, in care of Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton 67669.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Albert J. Ritter
DRESDEN - Albert J. Ritter, 78, Dresden, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005.
Pauls Funeral Home, Selden, is handling arrangements.
Wayne Leroy "Robbie Robinson
OLSBURG - Wayne Leroy "Robbie" Robinson, 71, Olsburg, died Sunday, June 12, 2005.
Mr. Robinson was born Aug. 17, 1933, in Blaine. He was a Korean War veteran and served from 1952 to 1956 in the U.S. Army in the 24th Division, 180th Engineers as an E5 sergeant. He was a truck driver and race horse owner. He was a proprietor of "The Sportsman Club" and owner of his own construction company, "W. Robinson Cement Contractor." He was retired and enjoyed his passions for gardening, fishing and bingo.
He was preceded in death by his father, Artie Robinson, in 1963; his mother, June Robinson, in 2002; his stepfather, Cecil Robinson, in 1989; and a brother, Jackie Robinson, in 1938.
Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Graham and husband Tim Sr. and Kimberly Robinson, all of Salina; a son, Artie Robinson of Salina; a brother, Donald Robinson and wife Loretta of Garden City; two sisters, Dolores Angell and husband Lloyd of Estes Park, Colo., and Patricia Burch and husband Donnie of Sublette; three grandchildren, Tim Graham Jr. of Salina, and Duane Haselhorst and Savonnah Haselhorst, both of Falun; a special friend and companion, Karen Johnson of Garden City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A casual memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at 737 N. Second, Salina. The body was cremated.
Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. Seventh, Garden City 67846, handled arrangements.
Donald E. Ryg
MINNEAPOLIS - Donald E. Ryg, 62, Minneapolis, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005.
Roselawn Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.
James Lee Sloan
CLAY CENTER - James Lee Sloan, 20, Clay Center, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005.
Mr. Sloan was born Oct. 31, 1984, in Wichita. He worked at Big Lakes Development Center in Clay Center.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Mae and Troy Morgison of Miltonvale; two sisters, Misty Sloan of Clay Center and Chelynne Sloan of Joplin, Mo.; a stepbrother, Justin Morgison of Clay Center; a stepsister, Alicia Morgison of Clay Center; his grandparents, Jim and Mooneen Sloan of Greenleaf, Sharon and Terry Struve of Joplin, Mo., Judy and Gary Morgison of Clay Center and J.D. Boyd of Neosho; and four additional stepbrothers and stepsisters.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432. Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery, Greenleaf.
Memorials may be made to Big Lakes Development Center, in care of the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
