Edward H. Garst, 70, Delphos, died on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Ed was born April 21, 1946 in Concordia to Edward and Hazel (Thomas) Garst.
Ruth Ileane Young, 85, of Salina, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. She was born Oct. 12, 1931, in Council Grove, the daughter of Anthony and Hazel (Drake) Eisenhauer.Ruth worked as a sales clerk for the Homesite Improvement Center and then as an assistant at the Young Chiropractic Clinic. She enjoyed being with family and playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister.
Survivors: daughter, Debra Kirby; sons, Ronald Young, and Richard Young; sisters, Zelda Blair, Doris Franklin and Sharon Holcom; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Cremation was chosen. There will be no visitation.
Memorials: Salina Regional Health Center Foundation.
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Funeral services for Alice Mae Dittman, age 94, of Hope, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2016 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church – Lyons Creek, with Reverend Clark Davis officiating. Mrs. Dittman passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Herington Municipal Hospital in Herington.
She was born December 8, 1922 near Herington the daughter of Fred and Ella (Kohls) Diepenbrock. Alice graduated from Herington High School in 1940 and had worked for Paragon Products in Herington, Duckwalls, and lastly for HCBS as a home health care provider. Alice also was a Board of Director Member for Hospice of Dickinson County and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League where she held several offices.
On January 9, 1944 Alice married Charles Dittman near Herington. He passed away October 16, 1978.
Survivors include her daughters Sharon Cross and her husband C.J. of Salina, Jan Fenske and her husband John of Valley Center, Kansas, Charlotte Schultz and her husband Jim of Hope; her sons Duane Dittman and his wife Brenda of Lincolnville, Kansas, Gerald Dittman and his wife Diana of Hope; her brother Dale Diepenbrock and his wife Marlyn of Herington; her brother-in-law Robert Dittman of Herington; sister-in-law Emmy Diepenbrock of Herington; 16 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Charles; her daughter Carolyn, brothers Victor and Roy Diepenbrock, her great granddaughter Brooke Fenske, and her parents.
Alice’s final resting place will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Dickinson County, St. John’s Lutheran Church, or to the LWML and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker-Funeral Home, P.O. Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.
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Katrina R. Workman, age 54, left her earthly home on Mon., Dec. 12, 2016 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS. She was born on Aug. 1, 1962 to Raymond E. & Laura E. (Lawrence) Waite.
Katrina graduated from Concordia High School in 1980. She married E.J. Workman on Oct. 13, 1994 at Concordia, KS. She was a department manager at the Concordia Wal-Mart for the past 14 years. She was a member of the American Legion Post #76 Ladies Auxiliary. Katrina was always proud to announce that she was a “Great” Aunt!
Katrina is survived by her husband, E.J., Concordia; daughter, Marissa Workman, Concordia; son, Trey Workman, Concordia; mother & step-father, Laura Christensen (Pops); sisters, Teresa Benson & Cynthia Strait (Gary),all of Concordia; step-brothers, Dean Christensen. Glasco; Paul Christensen (Paula), Minneapolis, KS & Steve Christensen, Baldwin, MO; step-sister, Laurie Schutz (Vince), Salina; sisters in law, Retta Waite, Cindy Hake (Rod), both of Concordia & Annette Stierlen (Mark Mai), Russell; parents in law, Edna Charbonneau (Vince) & Ed Workman, Concordia; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives & friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond E. Waite; a brother, Raymond C. “Buster” Waite; brother in law, David Hazelwood & great niece, Johannah Grace Browne.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Pastor Cory Shipley & Pastor Jamie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia. Visitation will be Wed., Dec. 14, 2016 from 12-9 pm with family greeting friends from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the family to be designated at a later date in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
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Viola Margie (Winters) Paulson passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas at the age of 95. She was born on October 27, 1921 on the family farm west of Webster, Kansas to the late George and Rose (Folsom) Winters. She grew up in Rooks County and graduated from Webster High School with the Class of 1939. On January 4, 1942 she was united in marriage to Lars Paulson in Woodston, Kansas. They were blessed with a son, Richard.
Along with being a loving wife, mother, and homemaker, Viola, or “Grandma Vi,” as she came to be known, was never one to slow down or take it easy. In her younger years, she was an avid basketball player. She taught school in the Woodston, Kansas rural schools, substituted in Ashrock, and was a youth leader/Sunday school teacher at the United Methodist Church in Woodston. She also worked in the Maris Clothing Store, and as a CNA at the Solomon Valley Manor, both in Stockton. She was very active in the United Methodist Women, a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary, member of the VFW, and volunteered at SVM as the “Bingo Lady.” She loved to dance to big band music, most especially waltzing. After Lars’ passing, she found a great friend, and partner on the dance floor, in Coburn Henningson. She enjoyed traveling, was a fan of KU basketball, and as a crack shot herself, Grandma Vi loved shooting with her grandkids.
Viola is survived by her son Richard Paulson and wife Annette of Woodston; sister Georgia Buttermore of Denver, CO; brothers Alvy Winters, Jule Winters and wife Betty, and Ivan Winters and wife Shirley all of Hill City, and Lennie Winters and wife Diane of Imperial, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents George and Rose Winters, husband Lars, brother Billy Winters, grandson Todd Paulson, and an infant sister.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Woodston, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Woodston Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Woodston United Methodist Church or Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st Street, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com
It is said that, “Grandma can see what’s invisible to the eye because she looks with her heart.” Grandma Vi was a woman who was full of love and life. She saw the blessings in daily events, and time spent with those she loved, whether big or small. She will be missed for now, but cherished in our hearts forever, as we were in hers.
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Marilynn Jones passed away December 7, 2016 in Hill City, Kansas. She was born January 21, 1935, at St. Anthony Hospital in Hays, Kansas, to Fred and Eva (Welty) Miles. She lived all but two years of her life in Hill City where she attended school and graduated from Hill City Memorial High School in 1953. Marilynn attended one year of college at Fort Hays State College. August 3, 1954, she married Bob Stockdale at the Hill City United Methodist Church. To this union two children were born: Cynthia (Cyndi) and Robert (Tiger). Cyndi delighted her with three grandchildren: Megan, Becky and Heath; and Tiger with three grandchildren: Elizabeth, John and Kaitlyn. She was delighted with her six great grandchildren: Seann, Alexandria, Madison, Austin, Corbyn and Trevor.
Marilynn was a part owner of the Midway Theater and Riverside Drive-In. In 1973 she began working in the business office of the Graham County Hospital and worked until her retirement in 1996. Marilynn was a founding member of the Rainbow Lodge in Hill City, and when her children were young, she was a 4-H Leader for the Milbrook Sunshiners. She was an active member of the Hill City United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, was Sunday School Superintendent, sang in the choir, was a member of the United Methodist Women and Mary Martha Circle. She also served on various church committees.
October 5, 1993, her husband, Bob, passed away from cancer. After having a near perfect marriage and so much love for each other, Marilynn was lost. In 1994 Dale Jones, who had lost his wife to cancer, came into her life. The song “Keeper of the Stars” was their favorite song. It states that long before they ever knew, God had a plan for them. They felt the plan was for them to get married and enjoy each other until death. They were married December 2, 1995, at the Hill City United Methodist Church. Again she had another near perfect marriage. Dale had four children: Larry, Susan, Dennis, and Sharon. And she gained 13 more grandchildren: Aaron and Kara Jones; Danielle, Whitney and John Englert; Taylor and Riley Jones; Jay Peterson; and Amanda, Corey, Alex and Lauren Wells. After Dale’s death she gained even more great grandchildren.
Marilynn and Dale’s marriage was during their retirement years, so they enjoyed spending time traveling in their motorhome. They spent many winters in Tucson, Arizona, one in Harlingen, Texas, and one in Florida. Among their favorite trips was spending a month in Branson, Missouri each fall. They loved Branson and especially the shows there. They made many friends from different states in their travels, some of whom Marilynn continued to keep in contact with.
Marilynn had a great love for playing bridge. Her yard always looked nice, but she really didn’t like the yard work. She always said she was more the “duster” and cleaner in the house and her mother liked to do the outdoors. So her husbands took care of the yard, except for maybe keeping some flowers going. When Marilynn was well she loved to cook. Her family always had a “Sunda dinner” each night.
Dale, who had no medical problems that they were aware of, became suddenly sick in March of 2009 and went to be with the Lord April 21, 2009. Marilynn had two wonderful husbands and losing both of them was very hard on her.
Marilynn had a great love for five different Schnauzers and one Maltese. After health complications following her 2011 hip surgery, Marilynn had to give up the little Maltese. But the couple that took him allowed her to see him anytime she wanted, and they brought him to see her when they went through Hill City. One of her greatest wishes was to get another small dog and God granted this wish by bringing Maria into her life. She gave Marilynn unwavering love and devotion.
Preceding Marilynn in death were her mother and father; her grandson Bryan Stockdale; husband Bob Stockdale; and husband Dale Jones. She leaves a daughter, Cyndi Knight and husband Dennis; a son, Tiger Stockdale, all of Baldwin, Kansas; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren; four stepchildren: Larry Jones and wife Debbie; Susan Englert and husband John; Dennis Jones and wife Sandy; and Sharon Wells and husband Tom; 13 step grandchildren and 12 step great-grandchildren. Marilynn also had a wonderful and close friend, Wayne Clark, who did all he could for her after losing Dale. You would often see them eating out and at sporting events. She felt so blessed to have someone like him at this stage of her life. Marilynn will be missed by everyone who knew her, but we know that she will continue to watch over her family, friends, and her beloved town. Rest in peace, Marilynn.
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Naida Lou (Heath) Yost, 83, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.
Naida was born September 3, 1933 in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Emmaretta (Northcott) Heath. She grew up in Iola until she was nine years old when her family moved to Russell. She graduated from Russell High School.
Naida met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Robert M. “Bob” Yost on January 10, 1955 in Gorham, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children; Mickie, Mark and Mary. They made their home in Russell until 1961 when they moved to Pampa, Texas. They resided in Pampa for 20 years before moving back to Russell. Robert preceded her in death on July 25, 1993.
Naida was a devoted wife and homemaker for her children. She also worked for over 20 years as the Hostess and Cashier for Meridy’s Restaurant. She was 81 years old when she retired. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, watching KU Basketball and jigsaw puzzles. She loved spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren in activities.
Surviving family include her two daughters, Mickie Caswell (Wayne) of Elk City, Oklahoma and Mary Dumler (Jim) of Russell, Kansas; son, Mark Yost (Letha) of Elk City, Oklahoma; sisters, Patricia Dinkel of Salina, Kansas and Retta Betts of Gillette, Wyoming; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob; infant daughter Mary Andrea Yost; three brothers, Don Heath, Rex Heath and Mick Heath; and sister, Eileen Schmidt.
Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 16, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham. A private burial of ashes will follow at a later time. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell. A Vigil will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. A Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
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Bernadine T. Ritter, 85, of McKinney, Texas and former Russell, Kansas, resident, died on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the Medical Center of McKinney, Texas.
Services are pending for 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas. Burial will follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Russell. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, December 19, 2016, with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Monday evening at the mortuary in Russell. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.