DATELINE: Lyons, Kansas

NAME: Gerald Bruce Collins

AGE: 63 years

DATE OF DEATH: May 29, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas

DATE OF BIRTH: June 12, 1952

PLACE OF BIRTH: Springfield, Missouri

PARENTS: Troy Gilbert & Shirley Ann Springer Collins

RESIDENCE: He has lived in Lyons since 1983, formerly of Mayetta, Kansas

OCCUPATION: He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation in Lyons, from 1982 until his retirement in 2010.

EDUCATION: He graduated from Mayetta High School with the class of 1970.

DATE OF MARRIAGE: August 17, 1974

PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Holton, Kansas

SPOUSE: Kathryn Ann McCauley

SURVIVORS: Wife, Kathryn Ann Collins of the home; son, Bruce W. & Jennifer Collins, Hoyt, KS.; daughters, Becky A. & Ryan Sears, and Kathy S. Collins & Paul Crandall, both of Little River, KS.; brothers, Troy & Karol Collins, Salina, KS., Basil Collins and Otis Collins, both of Springfield, MO.; sisters, Neice Collins and Teresa Collins, both of Springfield, MO.; grandchildren, Wade and Dylan Collins, Brianna, Bryce, Brayden, and Bethany Sears, Shawna, Madison, and Katie Jo Collins, and David Crandall; gt. grandson Carter Konen

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: His parents

FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:00 P.M., Friday, June 3, 2016 at Holton Cemetery, Holton, Kansas

OFFICIATING: Pastor Victor Halfmoon

BURIAL: Holton Cemetery, Holton, Kansas

VISITATION: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M

MEMORIAL: Legacy Bible Church, Hutchinson, Windom Elementary Greenhouse Project in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

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Della June Andersen was born to Earl and Lelia (Neu) Gard at Powell, Wyoming on June 8, 1935, the second of three children and departed this earth May 29, 2016 at Minneapolis, Kansas.

She attended grade school at Edson, KS and graduated from high school at Sugar City, CO in 1953. She later enrolled in the X-ray Technician training program at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, KS. While there, she met a school teacher, Louis Andersen, and they were married on August 22, 1956. To this union, three daughters were born.

Della June worked a variety of places as she accompanied her husband as he moved from school district to school district. She worked in the offices at Ft Leavenworth, in banks at Minneapolis and Inman, and the county extension office at Mankato, to name a few. Della June was a member of First United Methodist Church of Minneapolis and for many years was very active in UMW.

She was an avid reader, frequenting local libraries wherever she lived. She also spent much time reading to sightless or near sightless ladies. Della June liked to bake cookies, especially for her grandchildren, and did so until the last few weeks she was with us. Even though she was afflicted with MS for about 35 years, she always had a smiling face when she was among people. She also was well known among friends and relatives for remembering birthdays and anniversaries.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Raymond.

Survivors include her husband Louis, sister Norma Crockett of Arvada, CO, daughters Blythe (Evan) Atwell, Virginia (Craig) Wallace, of Minneapolis, KS, Jo (Ed) Stahlman of Mammoth Spring, AR, grandchildren Shelby Atwell, Seth (Chelsea) Atwell, Trisha (Robert) Johnson, Deyrle (Christine) Wallace, Daylan Wallace, Daren (Heather) Wallace and Justin (Lori) Stahlman, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Della June is to be cremated and plans for a memorial services will be at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church or the Golden Wheel Senior Center both of Minneapolis, KS. Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, is handling the arrangements.

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Ramona Lee “Moe” Lacy, 51, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 7:58 p.m., Sunday, May 29th, 2016 at K.U. Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

Ramona was born in McPherson, Kansas on August 20, 1964, a daughter of Sharon Grace (Koehn) and Jerry Lee Stubby.

Ramona attended Wickersham and Santa Fe grade schools, graduated from Inman High School, Inman, Kansas in 1982. She then attended Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas.

She was a member of First Christian Church McPherson, where she was a member of the Disciples Women’s Fellowship and she served her church through the years in several capacities.

Ramona was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. She also worked as a Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay, and was working for Peoples Bank and Trust, McPherson.

Ramona was a member of Omicron Delta of Beta Sigma Phi where she served in several office positions. Ramona enjoyed life, horseback riding, reading, spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, and loved animals and had many pets through the years.

Ramona Lee Stubby was united in marriage to Michael “Mike” T. Lacy on June 14, 1986 at Inman Mennonite Church, Inman, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together, rural McPherson until 1998 when they moved to McPherson.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of nearly 30 years, Mike Lacy, of McPherson, Kansas; her children, Brooke Martens and her husband Brandon, Cruz Lacy and significant other Elizabeth Farney, and Danielle Lacy, all of McPherson; her parents Jerry and Sharon Stubby, of Inman, Kansas; her siblings, Melissa Bernhardt and her husband Doug, of Inman, Kansas, and Jason Stubby, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; her favorite granddaughter, Brynn Martens; nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas.

The funeral service will be held at the First Christian Church, McPherson, KS, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3rd, 2016 with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.

The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or the K.U. Medical Center Hepatology Unit and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Ruth Irene Eickman of Lincoln, NE, passed away at the Monarch House Hospice Care Facility on May 28, 2016 at the age of 87. Ruth will be remembered for her sharp wit, willing leadership, and faithful service to her family, church, educational and local communities.
Born on the family farm in Republic Co., Kansas, August 27, 1928, Ruth was the fifth of seven children born to Lawrence William and Margaret (Davis) Eickman. After Ruth’s mother died her father remarried, adding a second mother, two more sisters and a brother to the family. As her brothers and sisters married and began families, Ruth shared in the lives of her forty nieces and nephews.
Ruth attended the Victor School #36 in Republic County, Kansas through sixth grade and finished school in Chester, NE. She attended Wesleyan College in Lincoln, NE, graduating with a Bachelor Degree, earning her first teaching certificate. Ruth continued her education, completing a Masters Degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She began her life-long teaching career in Beatrice, Ne, also teaching two years in Sydney, NE before moving to Lincoln. During her 39 years in Lincoln, Ruth served Bethany, Pershing, Norwood Park, Rousseau, Holmes, and Randolph Schools as either a teacher or Principal. She was also the Director of Federal Programs at the Central Office from 1964-1971. Before retiring from Lincoln Public Schools in, 1988, Ruth chose to leave administration and go back to classroom teaching so she could experience, once again, that daily joy of watching young children learn. She joined the teaching staff of Randolph Elementary School where she taught kindergarten.
Retirement gave Ruth the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong desire to serve others beyond the US borders. She became a Peace Corp volunteer in 1989 and spent two years as a teacher trainer in Cameroon, West Africa. Upon her return from Africa she shared her souvenirs and experiences with hundreds of children and adults through speaking engagements. Other volunteer services included work with Heifer Project International, The Lincoln Literacy Council, The Refugee Women’s Sewing Group, The Lincoln Public Schools Foundation, Christ United Methodist Church, Eastmont Towers, and many more.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Margaret Eickman and Ruth Corbit Eickman, brothers Don and wife Nellie Eickman, Dale and wife Betty Eickman, Warren Eickman, Neal and wife Donna Eickman, Wayne Corbit, sister Ruth Canning, Marge TeKolste and sister-in-law Reuberta Eickman.
Survivors include brother, Milton Eickman, sister, Betty Corbit Cassleman Bradford, sisters-in-law Gweneth (Mrs. Warren) Eickman and Betty (Mrs. Wayne) Corbit, brothers-in-law Larry TeKolste and Virgil Canning and many, many nieces, nephews, their families and her many friends.
Services for Ruth Eickman will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 in Chester, NE. Inurnment at 10:00AM at the Chester Cemetery with Memorial Service at 11:00AM at the Chester United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mark Baldwin, officiating. A luncheon for family and friends will follow the services.
Friends may sign the register at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS from 1PM until 5 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2016 and prior to the services at the Church.
Memorials to Chester United Methodist Church, Christ United Methodist Church, Lincoln, NE or Lincoln Public Schools Foundation.
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is assisting the family with the arrangements.