Wilma J. Hoover, 86, Hays, died Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Hays Medical Center.

She was born August 31, 1929 in Hays the daughter of Adam F. and Anna C. (Wolf) Rupp. She graduated from Girl’s Catholic High School in 1947. On January 21, 1950 she married Herbert C. Hoover in Hays. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before he died July 6, 2014.

In 1993, she went college at Fort Hays State University and received her BS degree in Nursing. She was secretary/treasurer of Rupp’s Inc. and retired as an RN at Hays Good Samaritan Center. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Epsilon Sigma Alpha. She was a phenomenal mother while raising a big family and she was a tremendous cook. She was the family caregiver, very loving and giving of her time and talent, and was known for her sense of humor. She was involved with the PTA for many years and also sang in a women’s barbershop quartet and in church choirs.

Survivors include two sons; Don Hoover and wife H. Jolene and Fred Hoover, all of Hays, five daughters; Mary Metz and husband Bill of Berryton, KS, Carol Neihardt and husband Nelson of Eudora, Connie Sheldon and Sue Ihde and husband Bob, all of Hays, and Janet Kuhn and husband Ed of Walker, Kansas, eleven grandchildren; Alisa Caruthers, Roy Herman, Travis Neihardt, Adam Sheldon, Thomas Zimmerman, Holden Hoover, Traci Dougherty, Brenna Sherlock, Theresa Griffith, Anna Zimmerman, and Madison Hoover, nine great grandchildren; Alex Caruthers, Jillyan Sheldon, Taylor Dougherty, Kooper Sherlock, McKenzi Hoover, Justice Autry, Jerome Autry, Gus Griffith, and Titus Griffith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two great grandsons; Xavier and Brixton Zimmerman.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 9:30 am until 10:15 on Saturday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine St. A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 pm on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis County or to the TMP-Marian Alumni Association, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Kristina Diane Dumler, 55, of Gorham, Kansas, died on Friday, November 13, 2015, at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas.

Kristina was born on January 06, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Troy and Roz (Yost) Thomas. She grew up in the Russell area, attended Russell Schools and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1978. After high school she attended Fort Hays State University for a couple of years.

Later she married Keith Wagner on June 20, 1981 in Russell, Kansas. From this union, they were blessed with two sons Tyler and Jordan. Kris and Keith’s marriage ended in divorce, but Kris found love again. She was united in marriage to Mark L. “Shorty” Dumler on August 24, 1999 in Russell. Kris lived in Kansas her whole life, living in Kinsley, Dodge City, Hays, Russell and to Gorham in her final years.

Kris had several jobs throughout her life but is mostly know as the former owner/operator and head cook of the Russell’s Inn Restaurant in Russell, Kansas. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, caring for animals, being on the farm and spending time with family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving family include her sons Tyler Wagner and wife Kim of Gorham, Kansas and Jordan Wagner and wife Jen of Wilson, Kansas; step daughter Tracial Dumler in Hutchinson, Kansas; brothers Troy Lee Thomas of North Dakota and Tim Zellner of Denver, Colorado; sister Patty Anderson of Strong City, Kansas; 4 grandchidlren Ryleigh, Taylar, Taytn and Jaxson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mark Dumler and ex husband Keith Wagner; sisters Billie Jean Pyles.

A celebration of Kristina’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, November 20, 2015, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the mortuary. Family will greet guests from 9 A.M. to service time (11 A.M.) Friday morning November 20th.

Memorials can be given to the Kris Dumler Grandchildren’s Fund and can be sent to the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

William Stanley “Bill” Naylor, 70, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Sunday, November 15, 2015, at his home in Natoma.

Bill was born on March 26, 1945, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Alfred W. and Ruby A. (Clark) Naylor. He grew up on the family farm just East of Natoma and attended Natoma Public Schools. He graduated from Natoma High School in the class of 1963.

After high school he studied music and attended Ft. Hays State University for a year. He was good at working with his hands and developed his skills working in the auto paint and body industry. He lived in several places throughout his life such as San Diego, California, Sharon Springs, Kansas and Lucas, Kansas. It was in Lucas that he owned and operated Lucas Paint and Body for many years. He also worked a short in the oil industry as well as farming. He enjoyed farming, boating on lake Wilson, hunting dove and pheasant and especially enjoyed gold prospecting with his brother Larry. Most of all he enjoyed spending time outdoor and with his family.

Surviving family include his brother Larry Naylor of Natoma; sisters Rosalie Schmidtberger of Marion, Kansas, Freda Bauer of San Diego, California and JoAn Hale and husband Alan of Norton, Kansas; and 9 Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister and 1 nephew.

A memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November19, 2015, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas with Alan Hale officiating. Cremation has preceded the service and burial of the ashes will take place at a later time. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening.

Memorials may be given to the Natoma Public School and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Gloria Ann McCormick, 70, Hays, died Sunday, November 15, 2015 at her home.

She was born July 17, 1945 in Hays the daughter of Pete J. and Evelyn (Scheck) Scheck. On November 28, 1964 she married Kenny L. McCormick in Great Bend.

She graduated from Great Bend High School, Emporia Teachers College with a BS degree in education and from Fort Hays State University with a MS degree in special education. She was an elementary school teacher for three years after graduating from Emporia Teachers College and later spent 20 years serving the special needs of her special education students at the High School level. These were her special loves that she nurtured to productive adults. 

She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, and was a member of LDA throughout her career. She enjoyed bible study groups, intellectual confrontations about anything, crafts, and decorating. Cleaning house was the joy of her life, but not cooking.

She is survived by her husband, of the home in Hays, a son Craig McCormick and wife Lisa of Hays, three daughters; Candy Jones and Michelle Kirkpatrick, both of Plainville, and Dawn McCormick of Hays, a brother Larry Dean of California, seven grandchildren; Cody Jones,  Kyle Jones, Brennon Kirkpatrick, Lili Griffith, Bri Griffith, Skyler McCormick, and Ryder McCormick.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Betty Brown.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays.  Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00 am until 9:45, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine St. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 pm followed by a Parish Vigil service at 7:00, all on Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to TMP-Marian High School for special education classes, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Thomas “Tom” William Runge, age 63, of Hays, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Hays Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1952 in Hebron, Nebraska to William “Bill” and Gwen (Thompson) Runge. He attended school in Arkansas City, Kansas and Concordia, Kansas graduating from Concordia High School in 1970. He graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1981 with a Bachelors and Masters in Clinical Psychology. He married Vicki (Schauvliege) December 8, 1979 in Hays, Kansas.

Tom was a US Marine veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharges as a Sergeant in 1977. He worked as a Clinical Psychologist at Larned State Hospital and High Plains Mental Health Center and most recently Forensic Evaluation Services as a Consultant with Northwest Kansas Community Corrections. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, Knights of Columbus, Hays VFW, and he was previously active in a variety of roles with the local ARC as well as various state and local professional organizations.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki of the home; a daughter, Rebecca “Becca” Green and husband, Alex and granddaughters Jocelyn and Lorelei all of Hays, two sons, Sean Stacey and wife , Malindi and grandchildren, Madeline, Jude, and Olive Stacey all of Baldwin City, Kansas, and Chris Stacey of Hays; a sister, Cindy Runge of Emporia; two brothers, Mark Runge and wife Cathy of Emporia, and Bob Runge and wife Joanna of Newton; father-in-law, Mike Rupp of Hays, brother-in-law’s, Mike Schauvliege of Walker and Tim Rupp of Hays; a sister-in-law, Dr. Jennifer Rupp and husband Dr. Gus Hallin of Durango, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Albert and Alvera Thompson and Frank and Fredricka Runge; mother-in-law, Mickey Rupp and a brother-in-law, Chuck Schauvliege.

Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays with inurnment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard.

Visitation will be Tuesday 6 pm – 8 pm with a parish vigil service at 7 pm all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to the Hays Area Children’s Center.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Nichelle Anushka Ausborne, 25, Hays, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. Nov. 12 in the 500 block of West 37th on suspicion of interference with a law enforcement official.

Sakima Tayben Ray Smeby, 18, Hays, was arrested at 8:33 p.m. Nov. 12 in the 400 block of Agnew on suspicion of theft.

Benjamin Lee Ewing, 19, Hays, was arrested at 8:33 p.m. Nov. 12 in the 400 block of Agnew on suspicion of theft.

Tony Lamar Conway, 51, Hill City, was arrested at 1:16 a.m. Nov. 14 in the 400 block of West Eighth on suspicion of domestic battery.

Reuben Darryl Conway, 50, Hill City, was arrested at 1:16 a.m. Nov. 14 in the 400 block of West Eighth on suspicion of domestic battery and criminal threat.

Hannah Elizabeth Karasiuk, 18, Hays, was arrested at 4:05 a.m. Nov. 14 in the 1800 block of General Custer on suspicion of criminal trespass.

Brock Austin Roquemore, 19, Ponca City, Okla., was arrested at 4:05 a.m. Nov. 14 in the 1800 block of General Custer on suspicion of criminal trespass.

Jessica Rae Dreher, 30, Hays, was arrested at 3 p.m. Nov. 14 in the 3000 block of New Way on suspicion of theft.

Jessica Jewel Star Sain, 25, Ellis, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. Nov. 13 in the 1300 block of Canterbury on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Braden Lynn Bean, 20, Hays, was arrested at 11:59 p.m. Nov. 14 in the 200 block of West Ninth on suspicion of drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with a law enforcement official and underage possession of alcohol.

Alexander D.J. Vongphakdy, 20, Salina, was arrested at 11:16 p.m. Nov. 14 in the 200 block of West Eighth on suspicion of interference with a law enforcement official and underage possession/consumption of alcohol.

Martin Severo Gutierrez II, 19, Goodland, was arrested at 1:58 a.m. Nov. 15 in the 500 block of West Seventh on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Duane Deforest Swan, 53, Hays, was arrested at 10:10 p.m. Nov. 13 in the 300 block of West 18th on suspicion of criminal threat.

Kayla Renee Quenzer, 21, Hays, was arrested at 11:10 p.m. Nov. 12 in the 1000 block of Reservation Road on suspicion of theft.

Cogan Gage Slagle, 20, Ness City, was arrested at 1:35 p.m. Nov. 13 in the 1900 block of Vine on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Otto Crist VonLintel, 80, Hays, was arrested at 12:06 p.m. Nov. 12 in the 100 block of East 16th on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Arrest log, Nov. 9 to 11

Victoria, Kansas – Ludmilla “Millie” (Werth) age 79, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at Hays Medical Center.

She was born September 23, 1936, on the farm northwest of Schoenchen, Kansas to Sylvester and Theresa (Pfannenstiel) Werth. She married Elmer A. Dinkel on June 15, 1954 at Schoenchen, Kansas.

Millie was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. She worked 13 years at Travenol Labs, seven years at Hays International Mailing and a few years at Adronics-Elrob Manufacturing.

She was a member of the Basilica of St. Fidelis and was a volunteer on the St. Fidelis Funeral Committee.

Survivors include her husband, Elmer A. Dinkel, of the home; two sons, Robert F. Dinkel and his companion, Theresa Truan, Munjor, KS; Don Dinkel, Hays, KS; one daughter, Rosie Klaus and husband, Dan, Wichita, KS; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three brothers, Father Alvin Werth, Hays, KS; Kenneth Werth and wife, Elaine, Schoenchen, KS; Francis Werth and wife, Rosie, Hays, KS; and one sister, Deltha Legleiter, Hays, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one great granddaughter, Madison Dinkel.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 20, 2015, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas. Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service is at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, at Cline’s Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Thursday, and from 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. Friday, all at Cline’s Mortuary Victoria, Kansas.

Memorial to The Basilica of St. Fidelis. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to
clinesmortaury@eaglecom.net

Christine Marie Billinger, age 93, of Hays passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Hays Medical Center. She was born November, 2, 1922 in Hyacinth, Kansas to Alex and Barbara (Sander) Rupp. She married Alvin A. “Al” Billinger on April 5, 1943 in Hays. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2002.

She was a homemaker and had worked as a waitress at the VFW, The Coachman and The Rose Room, she had been a manager of a convenience store and was a secretary for Gary Eller Insurance Company. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and she enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends.

She is survived by three sons, Alan Billinger and wife Carrie of Hays, Steve Billinger of Casper, Wyoming and Greg Billinger and wife Jolene of Bakersfield, California; a daughter, Roxie VonLintel and husband Hank of Victoria, Kansas; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Al; a son, Douglas Billinger, six brothers, Wendelin, Celestine, Alex, Al, Alfred and Elmer Rupp; five sisters, Georgine Peters, Olive Macintosh, Eleanora Peters, Mary Ellis and Alma Girado.

Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday, November 21, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Joseph’s cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, November 20, 2015 5 pm – 8 pm and Saturday 9 am – 9:30 am all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

A rosary and vigil service will be 6:30 pm Friday at the Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to KU Medical Center to support stroke research. Please make all donations payable to KU Endowment and mail to KU Endowment, 3903 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66103 or the Endowment Foundation of TMP-Marian to be used for the Al Billinger Fieldhouse renovation.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Patricia J. Staab, age 81, of Hays passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at Via Christi Village, Hays.

Funeral services will be 10 am on Monday, November 23, 2015 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday 5 pm – 8 pm at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be Sunday at 6:30 pm followed by a parish vigil all at the funeral chapel.

Marjorie L. Disney, age 90, of Hays passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Via Christi Village, Hays. She was born May 14, 1925 in Revere, MA. to Herbert and Louise (Vesper) Bradshaw. She worked as a Registered Nurse.

She is survived by a daughter, Ruth Walters and husband Greg of Hays; a son, Mark Wheeler and wife Ginger of Tallahassee, FL; and three grandchildren, Bailey Wheeler, Brian Wheeler and wife Laura and Aislinn Walters.

Cremation has been chosen with private family services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Hays, Kansas – Robert B. Marye, age 73, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at the Volga Street DSNWK home in Hays, Kansas.

He was born August 31, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland to Robert Brooks and Irma Ruth (Wisnom) Marye Sr.
He lived at a care facility in Baltimore, Maryland before moving to Parsons State Hospital at the age of eleven.

In 1973 he moved to Hays and entered services at Homer B. Reed Training Center. He moved to DSNWK’s Eight Street Home at Victoria in 1992 where he spent his remaining years of life before falling ill.
He worked as an assembler for a Flex King contract, a material handler for Stromgren-Scott and in 1987 he began participating in the Life Management Program at Reed Developmental Center enjoying a more relaxing environment for those person desiring to retire from work.

He enjoyed fishing, bowling, putting together Lego/puzzle pieces, drinking coffee, watching the news, especially during elections years, the Christmas holidays, going to sports events, his favorite teams were the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Bronco’s and spending time with his gardians, the Strecker family.
Survivors include his gaudians, Phillyis Strecker, Hays, KS; and the late Forrest Strecker; his cousin Marie Sasse, Baltimore, MD and his DSNWK family and staff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Barbara.

Services are 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 20, 2015, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

His guardian family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays. A private inurnment will be held at a later date.

Memorial to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas. Condolences can be sent via email to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net.

Luella B. Erskin, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on January 7, 1930 in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of John and Hilda Koch Wiechman. She was a resident of Scott City, Kansas from 1930 until 1954 moving to North Dakota and then back to Scott City in 1970. She was a homemaker.

Memberships include the Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the VFW Auxiliary both of Scott City.

On December 31, 1949 she married Elmer Erskin in Scott City, Kansas. He survives.

Survivors include her Husband – Elmer Erskin of Scott City, Kansas, One Son – Harold & Susan Erskin of Mulvane, Kansas, Three Daughters – Sandra & Rick Kahl of Scott City, Kansas, Shirley & Dan Rogers of Valley Center, Kansas, Sharon & David Powers of Scott City, Kansas, Two Brothers – Gerald & Joyce Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, Donald & Marlo Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters – Lavera King of Scott City, Kansas, Velda & Milt Riddiough of Scott City, Kansas, Nine Grandchildren and Eighteen Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by Two Brothers – Marvin Wiechman and Martin Wiechman and One Sister – Geneva Faurot.

Funeral Services will be held at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2015 with Pastor Warren Prochnow presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Park Lane Nursing Home % Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Elsie Marie (Everhart) Babcock, age 89, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital, Carrollton, Texas, on November 15, 2015.

She was born on July 16, 1926 in Ransom, Kansas, to George and Mae Everhart.

She graduated from a county school through 8th grade and went to the 9th grade in Ransom.

On May 19, 1943, she married Don Babcock. They enjoyed 58 ½ years together. To this union, Dorothy and Don Leon were born.

She lived all her married life in Utica, KS. She was employed at the Citizen State Bank and worked at the Utica Schools. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Utica. She resided in Texas for the last 12 years, moving there to be close to her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy (Richard) Van Winkle, Flower Mound, TX; son, Don Leon (Sherry) Babcock, Cape Girardeau, MO; grandchildren, Tonya (Nick) Loy, Charity (Shane) Christopher, Micaiah Van Winkle, Justin (Kaley) Van Winkle, Jessica (Curtis) Wood, Jocelyn (Travis) Gunter, Vanessa Babcock, Wes Malone, Lora (Travis) Stalford; great-grandchildren, Hope and Natalie Loy, Taylor and Alyssa Christopher, August Gunter, Everly Wood, Zander and Graceyn Bowman.

She was preceded by her parents; husband, Don; great-granddaughter, Anistyn; brothers, Stanley, Clinton, Bill, Rolla, and Carl Everhart; sisters, Stella Schuler, Sylvia Martin, Bertha McKinnis, and Helen Russell.

Family was the most important thing to her. He home was always warm and inviting and full of love. She was loved by all her family, and they always enjoyed going to visit her as she was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed her children and grandchildren and loved going to basketball games that they played in. She wouldn’t miss a game. She made Christmas so special for the kids growing up and for her grandchildren; it is their favorite time of year. When you went out to eat with her, she always paid. She was so generous and loving. She will be missed by all her family, nieces and nephews, and friends.

She is never gone from us, but will live in our hearts forever. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. You have been our delight.

Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, on Friday, November 20, 1:00 – 9:00 P.M. with family present to receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Funeral will be at the United Methodist Church, Utica, on Saturday, November 21, 2015, 11:00 A.M.

Burial in Utica Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to United Methodist Church, Utica.

Edgar W. “Ed” Dies, 90, Hays, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Hays Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Lois M. Wheeler, 72 of Russell, Kansas passed away Monday, November 17, 2015 at the Great Bend Regional Hospital in Great Bend, Kansas.

Lois was a Beautician for over 50 years and was owner and operator of Lois’ Beauty Shop in Russell.

Surviving family include her husband of 45 years, Dean Wheeler of the home; brother, Gilbert Meyeres (Frances) of Downs, Kansas; brother-in-law, Robert Wheeler of Portis, Kansas; and sister-in-law, Beverly Roskilly (Jamie) of Salina, Kansas.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 21, 2015 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell. Private burial of ashes will follow at a later date. Visitation will be from 9 AM to service time, Saturday at the church.

A Memorial has been established with Russell Council of Catholic Women. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of these arrangements.

Patricia J. “Pat” Staab, 80, died Friday, November 13, 2015, at Via Christi Village, Hays.

She was born December 5, 1934 in Catharine, Kansas to Felix and Florine (Werth) Giebler. She graduated from Girls Catholic High in 1953. She was a bookkeeper at S&W Supply from 1952 to 1954. She started “Pat’s Noodles” in 1978 which is a family venture that continues today.

She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella of Hays, and the VFW Auxiliary of Hays. She attended perpetual adoration and sang with the Senior Gospel Group of Hays.

She married Norman A. Leikam on October 2, 1954. He preceded her in death October 23, 1965 (Vietnam). She married Marion F. Staab on May 10, 1969. He preceded her in death July 2, 2015.

Survivors include a daughter Deborah (Leikam) Letourneau and husband Don of Portland, Oregon, sons Steve Leikam and wife Suzanne of Hays, Mike Leikam and wife Angela of Overland Park, and Aaron Staab of Catharine. Seven grandchildren, Matthew Leikam, Brianna (Letourneau) McCoy and her husband Brandon, Connor Letourneau, Alexis Leikam, Jacob Leikam, Makenzie Staab and Corey Breit. One brother, Gerald Giebler of Maize and Nadine Thomasson of Hays.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, her parents and her brother Lawrence Giebler.

Funeral mass will be 10 AM Monday, November 23, 2015 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine. Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery, Catharine.

Visitation will be Sunday 5PM – 8PM with a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays.

Visitation Monday will be at the church from 9 AM until service time.

Memorials are suggested to Thomas More Prep-Marian, St. Catherine Catholic Church or for masses.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

Edgar W. “Ed” Dies died November 18, 2015, 90 years young at Hays Medical Center. As a Marine, he knew when it was time to make a tactical withdrawal.

He was born to Emma and George Dies on March 30, 1925, in Oklahoma. His family moved to Kingman Kansas where he went to school, and graduated high school in 1943. That same year he was drafted into the Marine Corps. He was turned down by the Army and Navy because of an ‘awkward gait’, but that didn’t stop the Marines. His military time was on the island of Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands toward the end of WWII assigned to the VMF 155 squadron. As the company clerk, he submitted all the required paperwork of rosters to the military. 50 years later, when he retired from State Farm, he requested the same paperwork to organize VMF 155 for 10 years of Marine reunions.

After his military service he returned to Kingman, KS where he met his wife, Geneva Lechner. They were united in marriage on July 6, 1947, and were married for 58 years. She died July 16, 2005. He said the happiest time of his life was being married. He was known as many different things: Husband, Daddy, Pop, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle, Lion, Marine Sergeant, Jaycee, Highway Patrol Driver’s License Examiner, fisherman, State Farm Agent, volunteer, church member and friend.

An avid fisherman, there was always a fish tale to be told, and a new lake or pond in which to sink a line. He was adamant about living life to the fullest, and would say “well, you can sit and do nothing or get up and move.” Along with living life to its fullest came his commitment to volunteering. “We are here to help each other. You don’t have to look very far to find others less fortunate and we need to remember that.” In 1950, Mother and Daddy, along with 4 other families, founded the Messiah Lutheran Church. What began as Sunday school and church services in their homes has grown to more than 200 members in Hays.

He is survived by his three children; Carmen Armantrout of Hays, Dixie Dies from Hamilton, MT, and Barry Dies (Genette) of St. Paul, MN.: 13 Grandkids , 12 great grands, 1 great great grand child, and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and three sisters.

Memorial services will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 2000 Main St., Hays. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends following the services at the church.

The family suggests memorials in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine St., to the Community Assistance Center, 12th and Oak in Hays, Messiah Lutheran Church, 2000 Main in Hays, the Hays Lions Club, in care of Sandy Beisner at 611 Cedar Ln. Ellis,KS 67637, the Edwin A. Schumacher Marine Corps League, 103 W. 36th St., Hays, or by volunteering your time to a favorite charity. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Eugene “Gene” Hrabe, age 85, of Stockton passed away, Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Solomon Valley Manor, Stockton.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Steven Wayne Cochrane, 22, Anna, Ill., was arrested at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 18 in the 3000 block of New Way on suspicion of theft.

Austin R. Ridenour, 20, Hays, was arrested at 3:17 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 200 block of West 15th on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Carolyn Sue McElhaney, 43, Hays, was arrested at 6:43 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 4300 block of Vine on suspicion of theft.

Robert Duane Madden Jr., 24, Plainville, was arrested at 11:09 a.m. Nov. 16 in the 1200 block of Fort on suspicion of failure to appear.

Everett Avery Austin Beverly, 20, Hays, was arrested at 4:51 a.m. Nov. 16 in the 200 block of West Fifth on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Arrest log, Nov. 12 to 15

Loretta Schmidt Joy, 96, died Saturday, October 31, at her home in Temple, TX.

Loretta was born May 25, 1919 to Paul and Catherine (Walters) Schmidt in Catharine, KS and grew up in Hays and on a farm north of Hays. She graduated from Girls Catholic High School, Hays, KS in 1936. On September 5, 1938 she married Derrell Joy in Hays. She and Derrell raised their three sons on a farm north of Hays and lived there for 62 years. In 2000 they moved to The Temple Meridian, in Temple, TX. In 2013, Loretta and her husband celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. She was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Hays and St. Luke Catholic Church in Temple.

Survivors include two brothers, Marion and Donald Schmidt, and two sisters, Helen Edmonds and Mary Schmidt; three sons, Ronald and wife Janet of Arlington Heights, IL, Donald and wife Linda of Austin, TX, Stephen and wife Jo of Temple, TX; eight grandchildren Tracy, Mark, Michael, Lisa, Debbie, Lesli, Todd, and Ashley, and 16 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by an infant son, Derrell Joseph, her husband, Derrell, her parents, Paul and Catherine, five brothers Edwin, Alexius, Vincent, Cyril, Jerome, and two sisters, Lydia and Cecilia.

Loretta was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved cooking and sewing. Into her nineties, she baked the family’s bread from freshly ground wheat grown on their farm. Daughters-in-law have fond memories of helping in her kitchen baking cinnamon rolls, cutting egg noodles, and trying to learn how to make homemade chocolates. Grandchildren all knew that visits from Grandma Joy included coffee cans full of their favorite cookies. Each of her children and grandchildren have quilts she sewed for them. Loretta also loved to play bridge and pinochle, and she was a beautiful dancer.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 210 W. 13th Street, Hays. Inurnment will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday at the St. Hyacinth Cemetery, near the intersection of Hyacinth and Buckeye roads. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time on Saturday at the church.

Memorials can be made to the Buckeye Jr. Farmers 4-H Club c/o Ellen Schmidt 146B, Hopewell Rd, Hays, KS 67601 or a charity of donor’s choice, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.