Ronald Martin Schneeman, 67, Salina, died May 19, 2016 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was born January 28, 1949 in Salina to Albert and Katherine (Jensen) Schneeman. He was a graduate of Salina Central High. From 1968-1972, he served in the U.S. Air Force. For over forty years, Ron was employed in the automotive glass industry in Salina. He owned and operated his own lawn business RMS Enterprises, and retired in the fall of 2015.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents.
Ron leaves behind, two daughters, Leslie Scheier and Alison Schneeman; a sister, Joyce Bunting, and four grandchildren, Connor, Ava, Bennett, and Jensen Scheier; and many other beloved family members.
A Cremation Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, with graveside services following in the Franklin Cemetery, Tescott. Directly after the graveside service, we request all friends and family to attend the final “Cast Off” for Ron at the Bennington State Lake, food and fishing supplies will be provided. In lieu of flowers, your attendance would be most appreciated and memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home, in care of the mortuary.
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Peyton Marie Georgia Parker, 8, Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born May 5, 2008 in Salina to Kenneth and Ashlee (Weis) Parker.
Peyton was preceded in death by her maternal grandma, Tina Weis.
Survivors include her parents Kenneth and Ashlee; brothers Maleik and Kendricc Parker; sister Zion Parker; maternal grandfather Mike Weis; and paternal grandparents Larry Parker and Chandra Parker.
There are no services planned at this time. Memorials may be made to the Parker Family to assist with medical expenses and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.
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Brett Lange, 22, our loving son, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. He was born October 26, 1993, in Salina, the son of Jim and Kris Lange.
Brett is survived by his parents; brothers, Ryan (Jana) Lange and Kurt Lange; sister, Jacki (Keith) Cooper; nephew, Ben Cooper; nieces, Addy Cooper and Aubree Lange; grandparents, Margaret Lange and George Wiemers; aunts, uncles and many cousins. Besides love for his family Brett was passionate about his bulldog, Mac and he really enjoyed working hard in the produce department at Dillon’s and considered them a 2nd family.
Brett will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina. Memorial contributions may be given to Salina Animal Shelter, and left in care of the mortuary.
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William W. Dunphy, age 82, left his earthly home on Sun., May 29, 2016 at Via Christi Village, Manhattan, KS. He was born on Aug. 2, 1933 in Clyde, KS to Walter & Elva (LeSage) Dunphy.
He attended school at St. Ann’s in Clyde before attending and graduating from Conception Seminary in Missouri. He served as a nursing home administrator for nursing homes in Clifton, KS; Techemah, NE & Glasco, KS. He later served for several years as a Chaplain for Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan. He also was a columnist for the Blade Empire and author of the books “In the Meantime” & Snoopers Tale”. He married Emma Dallen on June 17, 1989 in Concordia. He enjoyed creative writing and giving ‘funspirational’ Peanuts talks. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Dunphy, Manhattan; step daughters, Teresa Benyshek (Phillip Ebel), Manhattan & Cathy O’Rourke, Longmont, CO; step grandchildren, Cody Benyshek & Lily Ebel, Manhattan; sister, Eloise Spurgeon, Wichita & brother in law, Eldon “Ike” Bergstrom.
He was preceded in death by his parents & 4 sisters, Catherine Marcotte, Mary Anne Jacob, Rita L’Ecuyer & Gertrude Bergstrom.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Fri., June 3, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Clyde. Visitation will be from 9 am to 9 pm, Thurs., June 2, 2016 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. The family will have a Rosary at 9:30 am, Fri. at the church prior to the services. The family suggests memorials to the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Fund or St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan, in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
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HALSTEAD – Lois G. Held, age 85, passed away May 29, 2016, at LakePoint of Wichita. She was born in Wichita, on January 30, 1931. On February 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Jimmie Held. They owned and operated Held’s Gas and Grocery in Halstead, for over 40 years. They also raised sheep and she rescued over 1000 cats in her lifetime. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Held in March, 2010; a son Sammie Held in June, 2015; and 3 step-sisters: Dixie, Shirley, Eva Joyce. She is survived by her son Roger Held and his wife Kathy of Wichita; daughters: Robin Stephens and her husband Chris of Sweetwater, Texas; Sandy Southern and her husband Bill of Peabody; and Martha Chastain of Wichita; a half-brother Barton White of Harrison, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Nell Endsley of Wichita. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until Service Time. Interment will be in the Green Valley Cemetery, Furley. A Memorial Fund has been established for Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S Main, Whitewater, KS, 67154. Online Condolences may be left at: www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.
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Lucile Marie Vanek, 96, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Lucile was born to Edward and Lillie Kaump on July 6, 1919 in Riley County, Kansas. She attended Center Hill school through the eighth grade. She attended Randolph High School where she graduated in 1937. During high school Lucile played on the basketball team. She continued to love sports throughout her life.
Lucile’s mother died when Lucile was thirteen years old. That was a very difficult time for her. Her sister, Ella, who was ten years older became the keeper of the home. Lucile didn’t like it when Ella would say, “I’m a day older, so you need to listen to me.”
Lucile married Albert Vanek, a farmer from Garrison, KS, on November 24, 1944 at the Swede
Creek Church parsonage, Riley County. He and three brothers had a wheat farm in Ottawa County west of Oak Hill, Kansas. Albert and Lucile began their married life there. Later they built a new home. When her dad grew older and needed care, Lucile and her husband, Albert, invited him into their home where she cared for him for several years. He also spent time with her sister Ella. They lived on the farm until 1989 when they retired and moved to Miltonvale. After Albert’s death in 1996, Lucile sold the home and moved into an apartment. Then in 2007, she moved to Park Villa Nursing Home.
Lucile loved to garden, work on the farm, and raise chickens. The Lord Jesus Christ and church were very important to her. She and Albert first attended Antioch, a country church in Ottawa County, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and Bible School teacher among other things. After its closing, they attended F.C. Hill Memorial Wesleyan Church in Miltonvale where she served as treasurer for fifteen years and as a Sunday School teacher.
Lucile served as a school board member for Union School, a country school just east of their farm. Albert and Lucile played games with their neighbors and enjoyed Senior Citizens after they moved to Miltonvale. They delighted in family. They had no children but loved their nieces and nephews and often had them stay with them. Lucile also continued her family tradition of popcorn and pop on Sunday nights with family that could come.
Lucile is remembered as a joyful person who never complained, made people laugh, and a spiritual mentor. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, her parents, sister Ella, and brothers Ray, Ralph, and Glenn. Lucile is survived by: niece, Janice Lacy and husband Glenn Lee; nephew, David Toburen and wife Connie; niece, Lois Keller and husband Wayne; nephew, Bruce Kaump and wife Kristi; niece, Deanne Schoenberger and husband Jim; nephew, Dennis Kaump; niece, Twila Brotton; niece, Mary Alice Stringer and husband Ed; Delbert Vanek and wife Judy; and many great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services: 1:30 PM Thursday, June 2, 2016 at F.C. Hill Memorial Wesleyan Church
Visitation: Thursday, 12:30 until service time at the church
Burial: Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale, KS
Memorials: the church or Bethel Faith Home Mission
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Betty Jackson, 88 died May 30, 2016 in Clifton, KS. She was born on April 15, 1928 in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Emmett Labes and Eva Bachtell. Betty graduate from Clyde High School. She married Donald Jackson on June 23, 1947 and he preceded her in death. She farmed with her husband before moving to Clifton in 1986. Betty was a former member of the First Christian Church of Clifton, a current member of the Clyde Christian Church, and the Clifton American Legion Auxiliary. She was also preceded in death by her son, Larry, a great grandson, and a brother, Herry Labes.
Survivors:
Daughter: Judy Slye, of Clifton, KS
Brother: Emmett Labes, of Belleville, KS
6 Grandchildren, 2 Step-grandchildren and 13 Great-grandchildren
Funeral Services: 10:00 AM Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Clyde
Christian Church in Clyde, Kansas.
Minister: Pastor Fred Applegarth
Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Vining, Kansas
Visitation: will be from 5-7 PM Friday at Turner’s Funeral Home, Clifton, Kansas
Memorials: may be made to the Clyde Christian Church and can be sent in care of the funeral home.
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Mary Elizabeth (Neal) Karnes passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Ness County Long Term Care at the age of 80. She was born August 29, 1935, in Sheridan County, Kansas to Charles English and Nellie Anna (Shea) Neal. Mary attended grade and high school in Hoxie, Kansas graduating with the class of 1953.
Mary worked at the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care as a Nurse’s Aide, and for a short while, as a cook at the Hoxie Grade School. From the Grade School, she went to work at the Sheridan County Health Complex in the Food Service Department. Mary received her Certificate of Completion for the Food Service Supervisor’s Course from The University of North Dakota in January 1980 and became the Dietary Manager working for Sheridan County Health Complex until her retirement.
Mary married Arthur “Art” Ray Karnes Jr. on January 17, 1954, at the Hoxie United Methodist Church. Art and Mary had four children Raymond, Rhonda, Ronald, and Robert.
Mary loved life. She was a life-long member of the Hoxie United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday and Bible School, was a member of the church choir and United Methodist Women. Mary was a member of the Hoxie American Legion Auxiliary. She served as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts and as a Girl Scout Leader.
She was a wonderful cook and loved to bake. One of Mary’s favorite times of the year was making cookies for the Methodist Church Cookie Walk. She greatly enjoyed her volunteer time at the DSNWK and her cooking and baking projects there. Her garden and flowers were very important to her. She liked working in her yard, quilting and crocheting, and laughing. She loved to sing and was a long time member of the M & M’s, a local singing group. Mary was a very creative person. She taught her children how to laugh and the importance of laughter. Mary’s family was very important to her. Of all her hobbies, her favorite was her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Heim (John) of Ness City, Kansas; sons, Raymond Karnes (Vicki) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ronald Karnes (Helaine) of Haysville, Kansas, and Robert Karnes of Kansas City, Missouri; brother, Varlan E. Neal (Catherine) of Oberlin, Kansas; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles English and Nellie Anna Neal; her husband, Arthur Ray Karnes Jr.; brothers, Charles ‘Allen’ Neal, James Edward Neal, William Dean Neal; and sister, Ruby Anna Holmes.
A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the Hoxie United Methodist Church, at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Hoxie City Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 1, 2016, from 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M., family will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. all at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Hoxie United Methodist Church or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. On-line condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.
The love of Mary’s life was her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. She taught them all to enjoy their lives and laugh with joy and gladness. Her kind spirit and gentle touch will always be missed but remembered and cherished with love.
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Valerie C. VanLoenen, 55 of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at her daughter Rachael’s home in LaCrosse, Kansas.
Valerie was born on March 21, 1961, in Grants, New Mexico, the daughter of Lyle and Opal (Anthony) Casper. Later the family moved to Russell, Kansas, where Valerie spent most of her childhood and attended Russell schools. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Bryan VanLoenen on May 08, 1982 at the Methodist Church in Bogue, Kansas. From this union Valerie and Bryan were blessed with 2 children Jonathan and Rachael. She worked as a certified nurse’s assistant for over 20 years in Hill City and Russell. She enjoyed attending the Methodist Church. She also enjoyed taking care of people and helping them during their time of need. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her 3 granddaughters.
Surviving family include her father Lyle L. Casper of Russell; ex-husband Bryan VanLoenen of Bogue, Kansas; son Jonathan VanLoenen and daughter Rachael Burnah and husband Josh all of La Crosse, Kansas ; sister Deborah Clark and husband Gary of Russell; brothers Jackie L. Casper of Gorham, Kansas, Gary W. Casper and wife Bernice of Murray, Kentucky, Joel R. Casper and wife Michelle, Dale A. Casper and wife Jayne and David B. Casper all of Russell; granddaughters Adrianna, Brianna and Giavanna.
She was preceded in death by her mother Opal Casper and brother Lyle O. “Scooter” Casper.
A celebration of Valerie’s life will be held at 10 A.M. on Friday, June 03, 2016, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, June 02, 2016, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.