Albert “Lee” Spellman, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. He was born Feb. 5, 1926, in rural Saline County, west of Kipp, to Raymond Spellman and Mildred (Rothrock) Spellman, the oldest of six children.
His family moved to Saline County in 1882, and he grew up on a 160-acre farm that was purchased by his father in 1918.
After graduating from Kipp High School, he completed studies at Brown Mackie Business College, where he met his future bride, Wilma F. Boller.
Lee was in the U.S. Army and served in Korea in the 2nd Infantry finance office, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Lee and Wilma were married May 27, 1951, while he was in the military.
Lee was employed as an accountant and traffic manager for Eberhardt-Simpson Grain Co., Simpson Romeiser Evans Grain Co., partner and traffic manager of Romeiser Grain Co. until 1964, treasurer/controller of Hi-Quality Lo-Cost Service Stations Inc., and then with Ott Oil Co., Inc.. until his retirement in January 1990.
Lee and his family were 1962 charter members of Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina. He served as Boy Scout leader, Scout Master and served within the Coronado Three Rivers District Boy Scout office for 25 years. He was awarded the Coronado Three Rivers District Award of Merit and the distinguished Coronado Council Silver Beaver Award.
He was a member of Lindsborg Kiwanis from 1999 to 2012 and served as treasurer. Lee was a longtime member of the Salina American Legion and Civitan Club International, where he served as the past chaplain, secretary, treasurer and president.
Lee always made friends with everyone he met and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel; granddaughter, Sarah Spellman; and three brothers, David, Robert and Alvin Spellman.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma (Boller), of Salina; son, Doug and wife Meg, of Columbia, Mo., and their daughters, Christina and Kathryn; son, Stan and wife Diana, of St. Louis, and their son, David and daughter, Danielle; and two sisters, Lola Sisler, of Trenton, Mo., and Freda Rees, of Salina.
Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Roselawn of Salina, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Trinity United Methodist Church in Salina or Boy Scouts of America, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401.
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Elmer A. Richards, 89, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at The Cedars, McPherson. He was a mechanic (pump doctor) at NCRA Refinery for 36 years.
Elmer was born on August 22, 1926, in Salina, KS, the son of Alvin L. and Irene A.S. (Johnson) Richards. He graduated from McPherson High School. Elmer was united in marriage to Lois (Davis) Allmon on September 1, 1967, in McPherson, KS.
Elmer served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the African and European Theaters of Operation. He was a Life Member of V.F.W. Post #2715 and attended the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: his loving wife, Lois of the home; six children, Vance Richards of Boulder City, NV, David (Jean) Allmon of Abilene, KS, Dean (Rita) Allmon of Newton, KS, Delbert Allmon of Ellsworth, KS, Deanna Allmon of Inman, KS, and Dennis Allmon of Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Arlen Richards and Michael Richards, grandson, Mark Allen Richards, granddaughter, Charlotte Allmon, daughter-in-law, Young Richards, and sister, Clela Serviss.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 13, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. H. Dick Reynolds officiating. Graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 9:30 AM, Friday, at the Marquette Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, Nov. 12, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Memorial donations may be given to First Presbyterian Church or V.F.W. Post #2715 in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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DATELINE: McPherson, Kansas
NAME: Shelley Jean Hogg
AGE: 61
DATE OF DEATH: November 6, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH: McPherson Hospital, McPherson, Kansas
DATE OF BIRTH: December 16, 1953
PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Louis, Missouri
PARENTS: Jesse Sr. and Patricia Adaline Skaggs Stover
RESIDENCE: She has resided in McPherson for the past nine year, formerly of Lyons
OCCUPATION: She was a housewife
EDUCATION: She received her Associates Degree in restaurant management.
MARRIAGE: On May 5, 1973, Shelly was united in marriage with Jerry Hogg in Lyons, KS. They later divorced.
SURVIVORS: Father, Jesse Stover, Sr. of Hutchinson; son, Jeremy Hogg of McPherson; 3 brothers, Jesse Jr. and Linda Stover of Sterling, Joseph and Amy Stover of Hutchinson, and David Stover of Chase; 3 sisters, Teresa and Robert Smith of South Hutchinson, Lillian Jesseph of Hutchinson, and Marsha and Mike Akins of Hutchinson;
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Mother
SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons
OFFICIATING: Rev. Mike Akins
BURIAL: Lyons Municipal Cemetery
MEMORIAL: Shelley Jean Hogg’s Memorial Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons
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DATELINE: Bushton, Kansas
NAME: Father James J. Roth
AGE: 95 yrs.
DATE OF DEATH: November 7, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH: Catholic Care Center, Bel Aire, Ks.
DATE OF BIRTH: September 23, 1920
PLACE OF BIRTH: near Deerfield, Kansas
PARENTS: Joseph and Christina A. Schaefer Roth
RESIDENCE: Bushton for 51 years, retiring to Claflin in 1998 later moving to Wichita
OCCUPATION: He was a retired life-long Catholic Priest for the Wichita Diocese, serving
at Holy Name Catholic Parish rural Bushton for 51 years
EDUCATION: He received his Theology Degree, from Conception Seminary in Missouri
MEMBERSHIPS: Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton; St. Joseph Knights of Columbus
Council # 1187, Ellinwood; Coronado Assembly # 285 of the 4th Degree, Great Bend
SURVIVORS: He is survived by 14 nieces and 6 nephews, many great, great-great and
great-great-great nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents, 6 brothers, Joseph Roth Jr., John Roth, George Roth,
Adam Roth, Elmer Roth, Clarence Roth; sister, Barbara Eakes, infant sisters Katherine Roth,
Anna Roth;
FUNERAL MASS: 10:00A.M., Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Wichita
OFFICIATING:
BURIAL: 3:00 P.M. Thursday, November 12, 2015 with Knights of Columbus Rosary at Holy
Name Catholic Church followed by burial in the Holy Name Cemetery rural Bushton, Kansas
VISITATION: 1:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons;
and Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita with Vigil Service to be held at
MEMORIAL: Priest Retirement Center or Holy Name Cemetery in care of Birzer Funeral
Home, Lyons, Kansas