Ernest B. Vinson, 81, Salina passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016. He was born January 2, 1935 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Ernest A. and Agnes M. (Devine) Vinson. Ernest served in the U.S. Army for 21 years retiring as Sergeant First Class. After his retirement from the Army, he worked at Beech Aircraft for 21 years and Petro 2 for 11 years. He also officiated football, baseball, basketball and volleyball, and coached the U.S. Army softball team, as well as youth football and baseball teams.
He is survived by his wife, Margie, of 59 years; sons, Frank (Beth) Vinson and Michael (Jill) Vinson, daughter Melissa (Dave) Clark, brother, Dennis (Julie) Vinson, seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis J. Vinson, a sister and three brothers.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 until the hour of the Mass.
Memorials are suggested to the church.
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Alta Vista – Charles E. Gleason, 69, of Alta Vista, Kansas passed away September 23, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
He was born May 11, 1947 in Council Grove, KS, to James and Dorothy (Jacobs) Gleason. He married Lynne Hopkins February 12, 1971 in Alta Vista, KS. They had two daughters Niki and Candi. A lifetime resident of Alta Vista, Charles worked at Southwestern Bell/ATT in Manhattan until his retirement in 2010, after 43 years of service with the company. Following his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with family, friends, his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling to his daughters’ homes in Cheney and Scott City to visit them and their families, playing cards, working on his “project” cars and Cushman, and working on various home improvement projects.
Charles is lovingly survived by his daughters Niki Depperschmidt and husband Tod and Candi Johnson and husband Jon; four grandchildren, Maile and Max Depperschmidt, and Cal and Sam Johnson; his mother, Dorothy Gleason, brother Terry Gleason, sister, Pam Woods and husband Kenneth R., sister Doris Zimmerman and husband Kyle; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James Gleason, and his wife Lynne Gleason.
A visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Zeiner Funeral Home in Council Grove, Kansas.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, September 28th, at the Simpson United Methodist Church in Alta Vista. Burial will follow at Alta Vista Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to the Alta Vista Volunteer Fire Department, or Alta Vista American Legion. They may be sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.
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Council Grove – Jimmy Lee Hewitt, 76, longtime resident of Council Grove, Kansas passed away September 24,2016, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born April 4, 1940 in Council Grove, to Christopher Columbus and Retta Elizabeth (Ellis) Hewitt. He married Marla Bass on December 21, 1958 in Wichita. He joined the United States Army and served for three years. They moved to Wichita, where Jimmy worked for Boeing for five years. He became a Certified Heavy Equipment Operator and worked several years for Walter & Morgan Construction Company. He worked for the City of Council Grove as the water superintendent, at Hewitt Plumbing of Alta Vista and Bobs Tire and Repair in Council Grove, and retired from USD #417 as a maintenance technician, after twenty three years.
Jimmy was a member of Council Grove Christian Church, VFW and American Legion.
Jimmy loved the outdoors, sports, fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, gardening, and reloading ammunition. He was an avid coin and baseball card collector. He loved spending time with his family, especially entertaining the babies. Great memories were made with his entire family, at Grandma & Grandpa Hewitt’s.
He is survived by his parents, and seven siblings: Chris Hewitt, Carl Hewitt, Beulah Arnett, Roy Hewitt, Mary Jo Hewitt, Bobby Hewitt, and Carol Shetler.
Jimmy is lovingly survived by his wife Marla, of the home; children, John Hewitt and wife Carol, of Council Grove, Mary Hewitt and Lee Garrett, of Americus and Bill Hewitt and Nicole Hobbs, of Council Grove; 10 grandchildren, Joseph Hewitt, Dustin Burnett, Jacque Phillips, Alison Mantz, Zac Hewitt, Justin Hewitt, Matt Hewitt, Chris Hewitt, Kayden Hobbs and Jayla Hewitt; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and friends.
A graveside service will be at 11:00am, Monday, October 3, 2016, at Greenwood Cemetery.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Jimmy Hewitt Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.
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Ruth Arlene Marston, 89, of Canton, Kansas, went to be with the Lord at 10:26 a.m., Monday, September 26th, 2016 while in the company of her daughters, at Cedars House.
Ruth was born in at her parents home, 7 miles south of Canton, Kansas, Kansas on September 17, 1927, a daughter of Esther F. (Schroeder) and Alvin Jahn.
Ruth was a farm wife, seamstress and drapery maker. She spent many hours canning and freezing vegetables from Bob’s garden and supplying her well-known cinnamon rolls to neighbors, family and friends. Ruth was active member of the Canton United Methodist Church until her move to the Cedars in 2012. She enjoyed the UMW and baking for church events. She and Bob served Meals on Wheels and she was a faithful visitor to those living at Shiloh Manor in Canton.
Ruth Arlene Jahn was united in marriage to Robert Delbert “Bob” Marston on June 13, 1948 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church rural Canton, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in Canton, Kansas. Bob died on March 21, 2013.
She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Balsam and her husband Dennis, of Lutz, Florida and JoAnn Kraft and her husband Patrick, of Wayzata, Minnesota; her 3 grandchildren, Becky Kraft, Josh Kraft and wife Christina, and Jared Kraft; her 1 great-granddaughter – McKayla Kraft; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Bob Marston; brother, Elmer Jahn and sister, Pearl Jahn, and a great-grandson Joshua Kraft.
Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Canton United Methodist Church, Canton, Kansas.
The funeral service will be held at Canton United Methodist Church, Canton, Kansas, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28th, with Pastor Sharlan J. Graber officiating.
Final resting place Canton Township Cemetery Canton, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canton United Methodist Church or Gentiva Hospice and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.
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Ms. Betty Jean Lewis LeShore, Born August 12, 1956, departed this life for her Eternal Life on September 24, 2016 at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, Kansas. Betty was raised in Orrville, Alabama and graduated from Keith High School in the class of 1974. Later she moved to Lyons, Ks. becoming a long time resident for over 35 years. Betty was baptized at an early age at Providence Missionary Baptist Church under the Leadership of R. L. Flower where her membership is still present. She was employed with North American Salt of Lyons for 36 years and was still present before exchanging life. She was beautiful, intelligent young lady with a vibrant smile and a generous heart of gold and being an organ donor giving others a chance to celebrate life. Her talent and memories for playing softball, volleyball and bowling will live on forever though out the community.
She was preceded in by her Parents, Ivory and Alberta Franklin LeShore; 2 Sisters, Frances LeShore, Ceola LeShore Brown; Brother, Walter LeShore, Step-son, Carlos Renteria. She leaves to cherish a lifetime companion who loved her dearly for 30 years, Jessie Renteria, two children, Oscar Lewis and Monique Blair, 6 Grandchildren, Taija, Jerrel, Shi Ann, Willow, Olivia, Yolanda; 4 Sisters, Virginia LeShore, Brooklyn, N.Y., Arlene (Furman) Shaw, Avondale, La., Dorothy (Leon) Blackman, Barbara Jean LeShore, both of Orrville, Ala.; 7 Brothers, Ivory (Ethel) LeShore Jr., Allen LeShore, Aaron (Bertha) LeShore, all of Mobile, Ala., Mose (Shirley) LeShore, Hutchinson, Willie LeShore, Great Bend, Jimmy (Michelle) LeShore, Jessie (Tracy) LeShore, both of Hutchinson; 2 Nephews, John LeShore, Ronnie (Staci) LeShore, Niece, Brenda Diane LeShore, who were raised as her brothers and sister. A host of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews too numerous to count. Longtime childhood Friends/Cousin, Dorothy LeShore and Willie Mae Williams and the community of Lyons, Ks., and Orrville, Ala.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Providence Baptist Church, Orrville, Ala., Rev. Gregory Williams officiating. Burial in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Orrville, Ala.
Visitation will be 2:00 to 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, Kansas
Memorials to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons
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Mary E. Shadduck of Scandia, Kansas was born October 20, 1939 and passed away at her home in Scandia, Kansas on September 20, 2016 at the age of 76 years, 11 months.
Mary received her education in the public schools. She was united in marriage to Richard E. Shadduck on November 10, 1982. Mary worked at Republic County Hospital, Belleville, KS from 1980 to 1999.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard E. Shadduck.
She is survived by Family and many friends.
Graveside services will be held Ten Thirty AM, Monday, September 26, 2016, at the Washington Cemetery, rural Republic, Kansas, conducted by, Pastor Darrell Herde.
Interment will be in Washington Cemetery, rural Republic, Kansas.
Memorials may be given to Family Choice.
Friends may call on Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas
Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of arrangements.
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Wilmer H. Boxberger, 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed
away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Main Street Manor in Russell.
Wilmer arrived as the first-born son of Herman and Pauline (Funk) Boxberger on September 20, 1926 and was raised on the family farm 2 ½ miles southwest of Russell. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church and attended schools in Russell, graduating with the class of 1944.
On October 26, 1947, he married Estella Deines at St. John Lutheran Church. They moved to the family farm in 1948 and were later joined with the births of their two children, Cynthia and John.
He farmed and raised cattle through the years until the mid 1970’s. During that time, he also founded and was a partner in
a Massey Harris farm equipment business with his father Herman and headed a crew of custom cutters through several states. For many years he was employed by Grant Township as a heavy equipment operator. He then bought the Standard Oil bulk business in 1967 and served many farmers in Russell County for years. Wilmer participated in many church and community activities. He was active in his church and taught Sunday school for twenty-five years, serving several stints as Sunday school superintendent. He served on the church council in several capacities, including Vice President. In 1951 he became a charter member
of Jaycees, a leadership training and civic organization of the Russell Police Department. These volunteers were issued coral fluorescent police-style flashlights and hats and carried .38 pistols in holsters. In 1961 he achieved a long-term goal of getting his private pilot’s license, bought a membership in a flying club, and pursued his dream of flying. Many interesting flights were made with family and friends until 1981, when he decided to give it up.
After his father’s death, the family moved to a new home he and his wife had built in Russell. After selling his bulk oil business, he took over management of the Agco service station, where he worked until his retirement in 1988. Travelling, boating, and camping with family and friends were his
hobbies. For a time, he created stained glass art, until the deterioration of his eyesight in 2002 dramatically curtailed many of his activities, but he enjoyed good physical health his whole life until then. He moved to a nursing home in December, 2013, and in January, 2014, Estella, his wife of 67 years died suddenly in the home. His parents and Estella’s parents preceded him in death.
Survivors include his 2 brothers Richard Boxberger and wife Carmen of Russell, Gerald Boxberger and wife Shirley of Russell, and one sister Veramae Henre of Great Bend; daughter Cynthia Appel of Catoosa,
OK, son John Boxberger and wife Mary of Russell, grandson Craig Boxberger and wife Kristal of Hays, and 2 great grandsons Tanner and Bryce and numerous nieces, nephews, and their spouses, children and grandchildren.
Celebration of Wilmer’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials have been established with Russell County Food Pantry, St. John Lutheran Church Sunday School or Main Street Manor. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.