Edith E. Krasny, age 90, died Tues., Sept. 29, 2015 at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS. She was born April 20, 1925 in Rice, KS to Albert & Gelena E. (Nanniga) Berk.
She grew up in the Huscher/Rice area. She graduated from Concordia High School. Edith worked as an office supervisor at the St. Joseph Hospital until her retirement. She married William F. Krasny on Dec. 28, 1978 at the Huscher UMC and he preceded her on Sept. 12, 1997. She was a lifelong member of the Huscher UMC where she played the piano for several years. She also belonged to the P.E.O and the Garden Club.
She is survived by her stepson, Bill Krasny, Jr., Pompano Beach, FL & stepdaughter, Barbara Dell Love, Ontario, Canada; 2 granddaughters; 4 great grandchildren; nephews, Dale Berk (Linda) Concordia & Marvin Berk (Nancy), Louisburg; nieces, Joyce McCall (John), Topeka, Phyllis Vinson, Marshalltown, IA & Loretta Hill (Bob), Hillsboro, MO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William; her parents; brothers, Herbert & Lawrence Berk & sister, Eldora Trost.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Fri., Oct. 2, 2015 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home with Rev. Dean R. Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia. Visitation will be from 12-9 pm with family greeting from 6-7 pm, Thurs., Oct. 1 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to Huscher United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
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Charles F. Henry, 87, of Salina, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. He was born July 25, 1928, in Jamestown, the son of Stephen and Orpha (Sprague) Henry. Charles was a commercial painting contractor and worked for more than 51 years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and sporting events, and he loved spending time with his family.
Charles was a life member of the American Legion. Charles and his wife Florence (Bowers) were married July 21, 1953.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Evelyn Grennan, Patricia Hanson and Katherine Lewis.
Survivors include his wife, Florence; two sons, Robert (Florence) Henry and Charles Henry; daughter, Iris Henry; sister, Neva Jensen; and two grandchildren, Alex and Nicholas Henry.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, followed by burial in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the mortuary.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Heart Association.
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A celebration of life service for Sharon L. Cook, age 79, of New Cambria, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Peace Lutheran Church Parish Hall in New Cambria. Mrs. Cook passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at her home in New Cambria.
She was born October 20, 1935 in Bluffs, Illinois the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Thompson) Gregory.
On November 20, 1960 she married Melvin E. Cook in Jacksonville, Illinois. Melvin & Sharon had made their home in New Cambria since 1962.
Survivors include her son Gregory Cook of New Cambria; Daughters Terry Malone of New Cambria, Toni Cline of Salina, Melva Howze of New Cambria; brothers Jim Gregory of Bluffs, Illinois, Jerry Gregory of Bluffs, Illinois, Dennis Gregory of Waterloo, Illinois; sisters Betty Jo Evans of Winchester, Illinois, Carla Irving of Jacksonville, Illinois; 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin on May 24, 2004, infant son Michael Dean Malone, and her brother Wayne Gregory.
Cremation is planned with private inurnment at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Cook memorial Fund and may be made in care of Carlson-Becker Funeral Home P.O. Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.
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James H. “Jim” Hess, 78, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Sunday, September 27th, 2015 unexpectedly, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.
Jim was born in McPherson, Kansas on December 9, 1936, a son of Stella Evaline (Farrah) and George Reiser Hess.
Jim attended the Lincoln grade school, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1954. He then attended University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas where he graduated with his bachelors degree in Business in 1959.
Jim was a member of First Presbyterian Church McPherson, Kansas.
Jim began working for his father George Hess in the oil business along with his brother Dick in the late 40’s and are still running the business along with other family members.
Jim was a board member of the McPherson U.S.D. 418 school board and served as president, was on the Home State Bank and Trust Board for many years.
James H. “Jim” Hess was united in marriage to Constance M. “Connie” Eller on August 25, 1957 at the First Presbyterian Church, Salina, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in Lawrence, Kansas where their favorite daughter Kim was born. In 1959 they moved to McPherson where they have since lived.
Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over fifty-eight years, Connie Hess, of McPherson, Kansas; his children, his favorite daughter, Kim McCalmon and her husband Jeff, of Overland Park, Kansas and his favorite son, James, “Jamie” C. Hess and his wife Barbara of Wichita, Kansas; his brother, Dick Hess and his wife Beverly, of McPherson, Kansas; his 4 grandchildren, Kelly Hanrahan, Molly Hanrahan, Scott Hess, and David Hess; other relatives and a host of friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Evaline Hess.
The funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, McPherson, Kansas at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 with Reverend H. Dick Reynolds, Jr. officiating.
final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Evaline Hess Health Education Scholarship or McPherson Hospital and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.
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Helen A Paramore, 68, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 4:16 p.m., Tuesday, September 29th, peacefully, at the Cedars House.
Helen was born in Goodland, Kansas on December 11, 1946, a daughter of Ruby Beatrice (Stice) and David A. Smith.
Helen attended Goodland grade schools and attended Goodland High School, Goodland, Kansas and received her GED through McPherson Learning Center in 1989.
She attended Congregational Church Little River, Kansas where her daughter Teresa is a member.
Helen was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. She also worked at Certain-Teed Corporation as a extruder operator in the piping side, worked for Memorial Hospital as a cook, O’Dells Laundry, the Cedars as a cook, M.C.D.S. as a caregiver, and worked for Sand Stone Heights as a CNA and a CMA until her retirement in 2006.
Helen enjoyed camping, fishing, spending time with her family. She loved Christmas and always wanted family home at Christmas time.
Helen Arlene Smith was united in marriage to Joseph Alvin Paramore on September 24, 1961 at Helen’s parents home in Goodland, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in Logan, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of five children, one daughter and four sons. .
Helen is survived by her children, Raymond Paramore and his wife Roxann, of McPherson, Kansas, Joseph A. Paramore, Jr. and his wife Mary, of Aberdeen, Maryland, Clifford Paramore, of Russell, Kansas, Robert Paramore, Sr., of McPherson, Kansas, and Teresa Meyer of Little River, Kansas; her step-children, Kathy Paramore, of Phoenix, Arizona, Wayne Paramore, of Plainville, Kansas, and Charles “Corky” Paramore, of Marquette, Kansas; her siblings, Don Smith and his wife Carrie Mae, of Alliance, Nebraska, Gene Smith and his wife Doris, of Yuma, Colorado, Raymond Smith, of Abilene, Kansas, and Florence Beal and her husband Dennis, of Briggsdale, Colorado; her 28 grandchildren; her 8 – great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her Parents; her husband Joe Paramore; brothers, Art, Dean, and Paul Smith; and a sister Ruth Kibel.
The memorial service will be held at the Congregational Church, Little River, Kansas at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd, 2015 with Pastor Ted Weis officiating.
The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to McPhersons Women and Children Combating Cancer and can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.
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Charlene G. Jimerson, 60, of Marquette, KS, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Riverview Estates in Marquette, KS. She was the former activities director at Riverview Estates, Marquette.
Charlene was born on February 14, 1955, in Great Bend, KS, the daughter of Charles and Marilyn (Smiley) Lyons. Her family moved around a lot during her lifetime, and she lived in Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, and South Dakota. She graduated from Cheney High School in 1973. On March 23, 1974, she was united in marriage to Marty R. Jimerson in Stafford, KS. This union was blessed with three children, Michael Dean, Mandy D. and Chad A. Jimerson.
She leaves behind two children, Mandy (Doug) Kutina of McPherson, KS and Chad (Barb) Jimerson of Wichita, KS; five grandchildren, Stasha, Cross, Erin, Brooklyn, and Austin; siblings, Sherry Mayer of Stafford, KS, Dennis (Charlene) Lyons of Cheney, KS, Susan (Dennis) Mayer of Stafford, KS, Chester (Marla) Lyons of Stafford, KS, and Tyrone Lyons of Stafford, KS; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Michael Dean.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2015, starting at 6:00 PM, at Riverview Estates, Marquette. Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 2, at Stafford Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to Charlene Jimerson Memorial Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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Margaret “MeMe” J. Kerr, 74, of McPherson and formerly of Flower Mound, TX and Burlington, IA, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at McPherson Hospital. She was retired from Iowa Industries.
Margaret was born on January 16, 1941, in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Howard F. and Geraldine E. (Noonan) Cloyd. She graduated from Burlington High School. On August 2, 1959, she was united in marriage to Raymond Eugene Kerr in Burlington, IA. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2009.
MeMe cared dearly about her family and her pride and joy was watching her grandchildren in their various sport and school activities. She was a tireless caregiver for her husband during his extended illness and gave unselfishly for anyone in need. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting and sewing and taught Sunday School.
Survivors include: her son, Chad Kerr and wife, Kim, of McPherson, KS; and three grandchildren, Kiley, Chelsey, and Koby Kerr of McPherson, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and twin sisters, Mary Krekel and Betty Bisinger.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 2, 2015, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Ostlund officiating. Cremation will take place after the service. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 1, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be given to Margaret Kerr Grandchildren’s Education Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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DATELINE: Lyons, Kansas
NAME: Maria S. Espinoza
AGE: 87 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: September 29, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH: Rice County District Hospital, Lyons
DATE OF BIRTH: September 12, 1928
PLACE OF BIRTH: San Francisco del Rincon, Guanajuato, Mexico
PARENTS: Luz Rios Lopez and Maria Chagolla
RESIDENCE: longtime Lyons resident
OCCUPATION: Homemaker, Mother and Seamstress for the former H & S Laundry
MEMBERSHIPS: St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons
DATE OF MARRIAGE: July 4, 1949
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: San Francisco del Rincon, Guanajuato, Mexico
SPOUSE: Federico Espinoza
SPOUSE DECEASED DATE: March 2, 1994
SURVIVORS: 3 Sons, Tony Espinoza & Paula Wilbert, Dennis, MA., Roger Espinoza, Lyons, Mario Espinoza, Claremont, CA.; 4 Daughters, Linda & Rick Krueger, Lyons, Mary Espinoza, Kansas City, MO., Evangelina Sanabia, San Antonio, TX., Gloria Espinoza, Broken Arrow, OK.,: 2 Brothers,
Sacramento Rios Chagolla, Luz Rios Chagolla, 2 Sisters, Raquel Rios Chagolla, Jesus Rios
Chagolla, all of San Franciso del Rincon, Guanajuato, Mexico; 7 Grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents, 2 Brothers, Juan Rios Chagolla, Jose Rios Chagolla;
2 Sisters, Victoria Rios Chagolla, Angelita Rios Chagolla
FUNERAL MASS: 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 2, 2015 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons
OFFICIATING: Father Robert Spencer
BURIAL: Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons
VISITATION: 2:00 to 5:00 P.M., Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Birzer Funeral Home Lyons,
and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., at St. Paul Catholic Church with Rosary at 6:00 P.M.
MEMORIAL: Hospice & Homecare of Reno County and Maria S. Espinoza Memorial Fund
in care of the funeral home.
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Hillsboro – Mariann Unruh, 86, died September 30, 2015 at Salem Home in Hillsboro. She was born December 28, 1928 to CC and Mary (Funk) Duerksen rural Lehigh. She married Levi Unruh May 21, 1951 at Hillsboro. She was a cook at Parkside Home for many years. Survivors include: son, Douglas (Loretta) Unruh of Creston, California; daughter, Jennifer Unruh of Hillsboro; brother, Clarence Duerksen of Hillsboro. Predeceased by her husband, Levi Unruh in 1997. Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church with Pastor Loyal Martin and Pastor Wally Kroeker officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hillsboro M.B. Cemetery in Hillsboro. Family will receive guests from 5 to 7 Monday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorials to Hillsboro Senior Center or Salem Home in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.
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Janet Maye (Eddy) Metz, 79, of Wichita, Kansas, passed
away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at home with her family by her side.
Janet was born December 9, 1935 in Russell County, Kansas the daughter of Duke and Helengene Cook Neil. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1953. She then attended and graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree and went on to become a social worker.
Janet was united in marriage to E. Doug Metz on December 27, 1959 in Russell, Kansas. This union was blessed with four daughters, Kelly, Stacey, Sara and Mary. They made their home in Russell and Topeka, Kansas, St. Louis, Missouri, Middle Town, Ohio, Lakewood, Colorado for 35 years and Wichita, Kansas.
Janet was a devoted wife and homemaker. She worked for Russell County for many years as a Social worker. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, Rainbow Girls, and was active in the Republican Party on the local level. She enjoyed volunteering her time, knitting, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving family include her husband of 55 years, Doug of the home; daughters, Kelly Younger (Dave) of Ulysses, Kansas, Stacey Metz (Dennis) of Seneca, Kansas , Sara Kadowaki (Jay) of San Diego, California , and Mary Mattingly (David) of Wichita, Kansas; brothers, Allan Neil of Derby, Kansas and Bill Neil of Russell, Kansas ; sister, Linda Renberger of Derby, Kansas ; nine grandchildren, Deacon, Kirby, Macy Younger, Lindsay,Alison, Jackson and Mitchell Kadowaki, Wyatt and Stella Mattingly. And many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Gordon Neil.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Russell City Cemetery. Cremation has preceded the service. A Memorial has been established with Rivercross Hospice of Wichita. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.