Barbara Jean Heitsman, 78, of Salina, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. She was born April 8, 1938, to Ben and Evelyn Shaw.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Putman (Chelsea); stepson, Johnny Heitsman; grandchildren, Kyrsten, Austin, Nathan, Kevin II, Bryce, Mariah, Noah, Elizabeth, Isaac, Shane and Rudy; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Linda Rosebrough, of McPherson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Heitsman, and daughter, Valerie Paulson.
There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mission Hill Cemetery, Smolan.
Memorials are recommended to Pine Village Health Care, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
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HERINGTON – Elmer Allen Johnson, of Herington, died Tuesday, September 6th, 2016, at Legacy of Herington. He was born on January 3rd, 1934, at Herington, the son of Lee M. and Viola A. (Dombrowski) Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 10th, 2016, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Herington, with Pastor Bill Peterson, officiating. Burial will follow at the Woodbine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service Saturday, Sept. 10th, 2016, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church.
He was a carpenter with Lockheed-Martin of Ft. Worth, Texas, until he retired. He worked as a carpenter in the Herington area before moving to Ft. Worth, Texas. He graduated from Woodbine High School with the class of 1951.
He is survived by three sons: Troy Johnson of Herington, Todd Johnson (wife-Sandy) of San Antonio, TX, Tim Johnson of Austin, TX; a brother William “Bill” Johnson (wife-Lori) of Seattle, WA; five grandchildren: Brady Allen Johnson, Mitchell Jay Johnson, Clayton Lee Johnson, Lucas Kendall Johnson, and Chelsea Nicole Quintillia.
The family requests memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church; and may be sent in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449-3038.
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Shirley Louise Jobe, 80, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Celebration of life service was at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at St. Luke Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Shirley’s memory to the Heart 2 Heart Food Pantry, c/o St. Luke Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1404 Sycamore School Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76134 or the SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, 75212. Shirley was born Sept. 1, 1936, in Lyons, Kansas, to Theodore and Margaret Hardwick. As a high school freshman, she met the love of her life, Richard Jobe. They were married on July 22, 1956. While Richard was in the Air Force, they were stationed at Harlingen AFB, Mather AFB, Kirkland AFB, Yokata Base, Japan, Wright-Patterson AFB, Lockbourne AFB, and Eglin AFB. While in Japan, she and Richard went to the 1964 Olympics. After retiring from the Air Force, Richard and Shirley made their permanent home in Fort Worth. A true Texas Rangers’ fan, Shirley’s lifelong dream was to attend a World Series game and she was able to do that several years ago. In her home, there were three seasons: Texas Rangers, college football and KU basketball. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Richard Jobe, and her parents, Ted and Margaret Hardwick. Shirley is survived by her son, Kevin Jobe (Melissa); daughter, Kerry Olvey; and grandchildren, Torry Jobe, Chantal Shawn (Darryl), Jessica Olvey and Mo Olvey; and sister, Judy Sellers (Steve).
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Max Frank Eggers, son of Herman K. Eggers and Emelie (Greiner) Eggers was born February 21, 1927 at rural Republic County, Kansas and passed away on September 5, 2016 at Parkview Haven Nursing Home, Deshler, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 6 months and 14 days.
He was baptized in 1927 by Pastor Wagner and confirmed on April 6, 1941 by Pastor Weltner. He graduated from Byron High School in 1944. He was united in marriage to Ruby Heitmann on November 29, 1952 and to this union three sons were born, Kim, Jon, Todd. He was a farmer and he was employed for 35 years at Byron Implement Company and the U.S Postal Services.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the church council. He served many years on the Byron Fire Department, served as Fire Chief. He was mayor of Byron, Nebraska for several terms.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eberhard, Paul, Walter, sister, Gertrude, brother in laws, Orvil Heitmann, Wilbur Kniep, W.C. Mason, sister in laws, Elda Heitmann, Mac Eggers, Lenora Eggers.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Eggers of Byron, Nebraska, Sons, Kim (Janet) Eggers of Superior, Nebraska, Jon (Erica) Eggers of Berthoud, Colorado, Todd (Patricia) Eggers of Temecula, California, six grandchildren, Bryan Eggers, Sergey Eggers, Joshua (Alex) Werner, Jeremiah (Brianna) Werner, Cody Werner, Tatiana Eggers, two great grandchildren, Kameron Werner, Travis Werner, brother, Kenneth (JoAnn) Eggers of Hebron, Nebraska, sister in laws, Leora Kniep, Alice Eggers, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Eleven AM, Friday, September 9, 2016, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Byron, Nebraska, conducted by, Pastor Breen M. Sipes.
Interment will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Byron, Nebraska.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Byron, Nebraska, Parkview Haven Nursing Home, Deshler, Nebraska, Asceracare Hospice or your favorite charity.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 1 PM to 9 PM, Thursday from 9 AM to 9 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS.
Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS. in charge of arrangements.
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Marjorie Lee Bice passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 87. She was born in Woods County, Oklahoma to the late Herman and Olive Hester (Godden) Wiebe. She attended school in Alva, Oklahoma and graduated from Alva High School. On November 22, 1970 she was united in marriage to Harvey Bice at the First Southern Baptist Church in Plainville, Kansas. They made their home on the farm near Codell, Kansas.
Marj loved life on the farm. A devoted wife and mother, she not only worked to raise her family and keep her home, but also tended the horses and milked her goats. Just as she enjoyed physical work, her mind was always busy reading and learning something new. She was an avid fan of history, and after Harvey retired they took time to travel in order to see the sights, take in the experiences, and most importantly, spend time together.
Marj is survived by her daughter Stephanie Wright and husband Pat of Dayton, OR; brother George Wiebe of St. Louis, MO; sister Georgina Hamilton of Gresham, NE; grandchildren Carrie Sprout, Christopher Hoffman, Jennifer O’Mara, Jason Wright and wife Jackie, and Neresa Fountain and husband Matthew; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Olive Wiebe, daughter Lola Bice, brothers Wesley and Abraham Wiebe, and sister Emelia May Bragg.
It isn’t the farm that makes the farmer’s wife; it’s the love, hard work, dedication, faith, and character. Marj was all of these things and more. She set for us an example, and passed on to us the values, of hard work, noble character, and devout love for God, family, friends and neighbors.
Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at First Southern Baptist Church in Plainville. Burial will follow at the Paradise Center Cemetery near Codell. Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00pm at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. Memorials are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd Street, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease,com
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Raymond James Mattas passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Wilson, Kansas at the age of 83. He was born on January 9, 1933 in Wilson to the late Anton Albert and Matilda Agnes (Soukup) Mattas. He grew up in the Wilson area before living with and making new friends at Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas in Russell for many years. He enjoyed tinkering and liked to take apart flashlights and old radios just for fun. He had a huge heart for everyone, but had a special love for dogs and children, most especially babies.
Raymond is survived by his sister-in-law Irene Mattas of Wilson; nephew Mike Mattas and wife Mary of Wilson; niece Norma Schneweis and husband David of Claflin; great-nieces Jacque Simon and husband Paul, Amanda Ternes and husband Kelby, and Andrea Mattas; and great-great-nephews Rorric Simon, Ty Ternes, and Tatum Ternes.
He was preceded in death by his parents Anton and Matilda Mattas, and brother Leonard A. Mattas.
Raymond had a loving spirit that touched everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed, because he loved others so greatly, and was so greatly loved in return.