Funeral services for Lacey DeWeese, age 38, of Abilene, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Abilene with Pastor Kerry Coup, Reverend John Collins, and Reverend Jenny Collins officiating. Lacey passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the St. Anthony Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri the result of being struck by a car during a walk while in town visiting her father in law.
She was born May 11, 1977 in Great Bend, Kansas the daughter of Larry “Duff” and Nicki (Gibbs) Dolton. Lacey graduated from Abilene High School and received her Associates Degree as a Radiologic Technician from Hutchinson Community College.
On October 15, 2003 Lacey married Dustin DeWeese in Hawaii. Together they had four loving children.
Lacey loved traveling in the mountains, spending time with her family and friends but above all else she loved her children and her husband.
Lacey is survived by her husband Dustin of the home, her daughters Randa, Tylar, Jace, and her son Nicolas DeWeese all of the home. She is also survived by her father & mother Nicki and Duff Dolton of Abilene, and her sister Tisha and her husband Bill Short of Abilene. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Nick and Vi Gibbs and Ray and Margaret Dolton.
Lacey’s final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lacey DeWeese Scholarship Fund for the benefit of people going into the Health Care Profession and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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NEWTON – Bennett L. “ Ben” Holub, 56, passed away November 2, 2015, at his residence. He was born on March 24, 1959, in Marion, Kansas. He was the youngest of seven children born Ernest and Ruby (Thomas) Holub. After graduating from Centre High School, he attended Brown-Mackie College in Salina, Kansas. From there he was employed by the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles in Newton. True to family tradition, Ben joined the military, working as a radioman for the United States Navy. He served six years. Returning to Newton, he was employed by Hehr Glass for 18 plus years. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by five brothers: Dan Holub of Marion; Terry Holub of Loogootee, Indiana; Frank Holub of Niles, Michigan; Tim Holub Cheney; and Lin Holub of Galion, Ohio; one sister, Kathy Budd of Pine, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Holy Family Parish, St. John Nepomucene Church of Pilsen, with the Rosary beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the Funeral Mass beginning at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will follow in the Pilsen Cemetery. A Memorial Fund has been established for the Fr. Kapaun Legacy Fund in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.
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MARION – Genevieve M. Stefan, 88, passed away November 7, 2015, at the St. Luke Living Center in Marion, Kansas. She was born August 19, 1927, in Park, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Wildeman) Zimmerman. On February 6, 1950, she was united in marriage to Marcus R. Stefan at the Immaculate Conception Church of Grinnell. She was a loving mother and homemaker for her husband and ten children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus; and siblings: Leo Zimmerman and Alberta Walt. She is survived by her 10 children: Gilbert of Emporia; Harold of Goodland; Darrold (Colleen) of Mesquite, NV; Bernie (Diane) of Goodland; Leana McKenrick of Longview, TX; Rick of Colby; Mary Svoboda (Terry) of Marion; Robert of Marion; Mark of Colorado Springs, CO; and Anita Svoboda (Steven) of Lincolnville. Also her siblings: John Zimmerman of Quinter, Peter Zimmerman of Grinnell; Ralph Zimmerman of Oakley; Joseph Zimmerman of Grinnell; Pauline Yonker of Munjor; and Angelina Hausheer of Topeka; 17 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., Thursday, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion. Services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Park, Kansas, with the Rosary being recited at 9:30 a.m., and the Funeral Mass to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery of Park. Memorial Funds have been established for the Fr. Kapaun Legacy Fund or the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.
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MARION – Ira I. Penner, 94, passed away on November 9, 2015, at St. Luke Living Center, Marion. He was born January 18, 1921, at Hillsboro, the son of Bernard and Anna (Wiens) Penner. He served his country during WWII, with the United States Navy. He was a farmer in the Marion area. On June 4, 1950, he was united in marriage to Ruth Jo Willming. They made their home south of town, in retirement they moved into Marion. They were members of the Valley United Methodist Church. Ira was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Jo; and his siblings: Victor Penner, Mary Ann Peters, Alice Hummel, Frieda Penner, and Katherine Flippen. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, and his church family. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2015, at Valley United Methodist Church. Private Inurnment in the Marion Cemetery. A Memorial Fund has been established for Valley United Methodist Church, in c/o Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Marion, KS, 66861.
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Robert A. Paull, 70, passed away November 9, 2015 in Abilene, KS. He was born November 5, 1945 in Ellsworth, KS to Velma Claire (Svoboda) and Allen David Paull.
Robert was a staff photographer at Eisenhower Library in Abilene. He was a passionate musician, playing many brass instruments. He played with the Salina Symphony, Abilene Municipal, Kansas Brigade, and Bethany College Bands. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and attended St. Andrews Catholic Church, Abilene.
Robert is survived by his wife, Pamela Paull of Wichita; daughters, Bobbi of Wichita and Sandi of Oak Ridge, TN; son, Brian of Abilene; grandchildren, Shane, Cody, Jordan, Peyten, David, Brandi and Kaylynn; and sisters, Peggy Block of Felton, CA, Pam Zouzas of Salina, and Janet Paull of Abilene. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. A non-formal wake will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2015 at St. Andrews Catholic Parish Hall, Abilene.
Memorial contributions may be made to Abilene Municipal Band, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.