Lonnie Lee Schulze, 72, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, July 12th, at the Mitchell County Hospital, in Beloit.
Lonnie was born in Norton, Kansas on August 8, 1943, to Alma (Wudkte) Schulze and the late Leo Schulze.
He was the husband of Jeanne (Wunsch) Schulze. They were married April 3, 1972 in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Lonnie worked as a soil conservationist for the Department of Agriculture. He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Salina.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne, of Salina; daughters, Loni Schulze, of Salina, Kansas, and Lori McCourtney, and her husband Douglas, of Salina; son, Clint Schulze, and his wife Monica , of Phoenix, Arizona; step daughter, Kenda Bultman, and her husband Nathan, of Lansing, Michigan; step sons Kevin Caylor, and his wife Lisanne, of Los Angeles, California, Jeffrey Caylor, and his wife Pam, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Kris Caylor, and his wife Linda, of Parker, Colorado; brothers, Dennis Schulze, and his wife Marcia, of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Dale Schulze, and his wife Rosalie, of Norton, Kansas; sister, Donna Thomas, of Norton, Kansas; and foster daughter, Dotty Rasmussen, and her husband Travis, of Hagerman, Idaho; as well as 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2016 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home. Family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be at Christ the King Lutheran Church, at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19th, with Rev. Calvin E. Reinke officiating. Burial will follow at Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery, Salemsborg, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midwest Transplant Network, 1900 West 47th Place, Suite 400, Westwood, Kansas 66205.
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Juana Alvarez, 71, of Salina, passed away July 12, 2016. She was born Jan. 20, 1945, in Villanueva Zacatecas, Mexico, to Feliciano and Evarista Alvarez.
Juana is survived by: her husband, Manuel Garcia, of Salina; son, Ivan Alvarez; brothers, Nicolas, Maurilio, Rosendo, Aurelio, Manuel and Luis; and sisters, Maria, Rosario, Dolores, Eva and Eloina.
Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with a rosary 7 at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 16, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina.
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Joan Y. Hamel, age 79, entered into rest on, July 14, 2016 at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde. She was born on May 16, 1937 Vermillion, South Dakota to Alphonse Octave and Delma Georgianna (Ribordy) Girard.
She moved to Kansas at the age of 4. She attended Berger Country School. She was a 1955 graduate of Clyde High School. Joan received her Nursing Certificate from Marymount College. She worked as an RN at Gelvin-Haughey Clinic, St. Joseph Hospital and various Nursing Homes. She was a veteran in the long term care field, serving more than 25 years as Director of Nursing, Consultant and Educator. Joan was a pioneer in Kansas Health Care Association and the founder of the Nurse Advisory Council at KHCA.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde.
She married Ivan Hamel on October 19, 1957 at Clyde, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2006.
Joan is survived by her 5 daughters, Janet Pierce (Bill), Clyde, KS.; Susan LeDuc (Jim), Ames, KS.; Brenda Turner-Brown, Olathe, KS.; Barbara George (Mike), Clyde, KS.; DeAnn Haist (Tom) Houston, TX.; 2 brothers, James Girard (Charlotte), Manhattan, KS.; Kenneth Girard, Ogden, KS.; Sister-in- law, Theresa Travis, Houston, TX.; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan, parents, a brother Alphonse Girard, Jr.
Mass of a Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., July 16, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde with Rev. Steven Heina officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clyde.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Chaput Mortuary, Clyde. A Vigil/Rosary service will be 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde. Family will greet friends after the rosary.
Memorial Contributions may be given to ALS Foundation c/o Chaput Mortuary, Clyde.
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Council Grove – Victor L. Hartman, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born October 22, 1942 in Clay Center, KS, son of Albert Edward and Olga Sophia (Helms) Hartman. He was baptized Nov 1, 1942 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Linn, KS and confirmed March 25, 1956 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Greenleaf, KS.
He grew up helping on his parents farm in Washington Co, and was driving a tractor at a very young age. The family did custom combining for several years. He started working with his dad in construction during his high school years and became a journeyman bricklayer in 1962. Starting in 1970 he began Hartman Masonry and has been involved in building many area buildings. Both his children have joined the company over the years and plan to continue the family business.
He was a member of the Kansas National Guard, 169th Engineering Company which was called to active duty during the Vietnam War. During the time he served in Fort Carson, Colorado, he earned his GED certificate.
Victor married Sandra Meyer Dec 31, 1961 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Council Grove.
He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church where he served as an elder. The construction project he was most proud of was the addition and remodeling of the church.
He loved old cars, trucks and tractors and spent many hours restoring and puttering with his collection. The family enjoyed many trips to various car events and he provided convertibles for lots of parades over the years.
Vic leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 54 years, Sandra, of the home, son, Chris (Denise) Hartman and daughter, Victoria (David) Petry. Grandchildren: Ashley Hartman of Topeka, Evan Cunningham, Chase Hartman, Payton Cunningham, Chance Hartman and step granddaughter, Katelyn Petry. He was the oldest of six children and is survived by siblings, Alberta (Duane) Coash of Goodland, Dorothy Hartman of Topeka, Herbert (Donna) Hartman of Woodward, IA, Janet Kidwell and Lois (Mark) Miller, Topeka, his sister-in-law Flora Rose Meyer and brother-in-law Roy Shade. Surviving also is his uncle Edgar Helms of Linn, KS and his aunts Lavera Helms also of Linn and Nora Hartman of Topeka, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant grandson, Taylor Hartman in 1997 and brother-in-law, Dean Meyer and sister-in-law, Cheryl Shade.
A visitation will be held Friday, July 15th, from 6-8 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, also at the church with burial to follow at Sunnyslope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church or Historic Preservation Corporation and sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.
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Leroy Frederick Pell, 81, of McPherson and formerly of Portland, OR and Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.
Leroy was born on September 22, 1934, in Sturgis, SD, the son of Floyd Roy and Margaret Helen (Friehauf) Pell. He was a former school teacher and owned & operated a deli in Portland, OR. Leroy was also a veteran of the United States Army.
He was a member of the First Christian Church, McPherson. Leroy enjoyed traveling and had the opportunity to visit 64 foreign countries. He was also an avid collector of music, stamps, and fine art. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include: his loving sister, Irene Clausen of McPherson, KS; several nieces, nephews, & cousins; and a host of friends.
Inurnment will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery in South Dakota.
Memorial donations may be given to First Christian Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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Darrell Earl Sutor passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 95. He was born on August 1, 1920 just 3 ½ miles southwest of Zurich, Kansas, on Rooks County Section 5-10-19, to Earl and Eliza (Rogers) Sutor. That particular quarter of ground was owned by his grandmother Martha Sutor, and when Darrell was 5 years old the family moved ½ mile west of Zurich so he could start walking to school. Darrell was almost 7 when his sister Darline was born and in 1931, the family moved to Section 21-10-19 which was four miles south of Zurich. Both farmsteads were owned by the Sutor brothers.
Darrell graduated from Palco High School in Placo, Kansas with the Class of 1938 and went on to attend Fort Hays State College for one year. The Sutor brother’s estate sale took place in 1938 where Darrell’s father purchased the main ranch headquarters. The family moved to the ranch and Sutor Hereford Farms was born. On May 14, 1943 Darrell was united in marriage to Joy Jennings in Plainville, out in the yard of his uncle Rev. A.W. Dick, who officiated the ceremony. Darrell and Joy then made their home ½ mile north of the ranch on Section 12-10-20.
At the start of World War II, Darrell went at least twice to Stockton, Kansas to get his physical and was sent home both times by the doctor, because a few boys needed to stay in order to help feed those that went. During that time, with the shortage of men at home, German Prisoners of War were hired to work in rural areas that posed minimal security risk. So it was that a large crew of POW’s came to build the sale barn on the ranch headquarters.
To say that cattle ranching was their life would be an understatement. After the war, Linda, Darla and Lorna were born as the ranch continued to expand. As newlyweds Darrell and Joy went by boxcar to Bellville, Kansas to the Republic County Fair with the show cattle. Joy didn’t much care for riding with the cattle so she didn’t go again. In 1961 Kansas Senators Bob Dole and Harry Darby, along with Kansas Governor John Anderson, Jr. all attended the much celebrated Centennial Sale with a large party held in the ranch house when the sale was over. In 1966 the Champion Hereford Bull, in the newly built Houston Astrodome, was none other than SHF True Onward 44. Through the Hereford business, Darrell knew people from all over the country.
Darrell was a lifetime member of the American Hereford Association, the Kansas Hereford Association and the Kansas Livestock Association even serving as President of the KHA in 1963. He served on the Western Cooperative Board for forty years, the Pleasant View Cemetery Board for many years, was a long time Board Member of the Rooks County Free Fair, and was active in both the Plainville and Palco United Methodist Churches.
Darrell is survived by daughters Linda Sutor of Smolan, Darla Moore and husband Charlie of Modoc, and Lorna Pelton of Palco; grandchildren Jessica Hall and husband Kelly, Heather Renier and husband Dan, Dana Pieper and husband David, Kevin Moore, Shellie Collins and husband Colby, and Chan Pelton and wife Amanda; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; and one sister-in-law.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Eliza Sutor, wife of 71 years Joy, step-mother Luella Sutor, sister Darline Marcotte, sister-in-law Alberta Stull, and three brothers-in-law Harold Marcotte, Max Stull, and Clive Felderman.
It has been said the Cattleman’s Motto is: “If it’s not yours, don’t take it. If it’s not true, don’t say it. If it’s not right, don’t do it.” Darrell lived every day of his life, teaching us by example, how to work hard and be thankful for what we have, and how to love one another through everything we say and do. Not just because it’s right, but because it’s the only way a true cattleman should live.
Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Palco, Kansas with burial to follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday with family receiving friends from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Redbud Village or Rooks County Free Fair and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663. Condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com
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Wilma Jean Smart, 84, of Lindsborg, passed away July 14, 2016.
She was born December 20, 1931, the daughter of Clyde and Eva (James) Walters in Louisville, CO.
On June 16, 1951, she was united in marriage to William Smart of Gypsum, KS, in Ratone, NM. He passed away June 2, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Vernon Walters, and sister, Gladys Becker.
Wilma is survived by her daughter, Sandra Driggers of McPherson.
A graveside service will be held Monday July 18, at 10:00am at Gypsum Cemetery, Gypsum, KS.
Memorial may be designated for the McPherson County Humane Society in care of Christians Funeral Home 103 N. Washington St. PO Box 386 Lindsborg, KS 67456.
Online condolences at www.ChristiansFuneralHome.com
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Laurel D. “Bud” Williams, 60, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, July 07, 2016, at his home.
The family will have a private service for Bud at a later date. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.
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Josie Mae Sellens, 94, of Russell, and Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Monday, July 11, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Wilson, Kansas.
Josie was born on January 21, 1922, in Beaver, Kansas, the daughter of Rudolph and Laura (Frederick) Wehrli. She grew up in Bunker Hill and graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1940. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Charles F. Sellens on June 15, 1940, in Ellsworth, Kansas. From this union Josie and Charles were blessed to raise 5 children, Charles, Carol, John, Beverly and Janice. She worked hard as a homemaker, taking care of her husband and raising their children. She was a longtime member of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Russell and was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, son Charles Sellens and wife Paula of Dodge City, Kansas; daughter Carol Hulse and son John Sellens both of McPherson; brother John Wehrli and wife Gerri of Stockton; 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles on March 09, 1989, daughter Beverly Sellens, daughter Janice Nuss and infant daughter Mary and infant son Stewart.
A celebration of Josie’s life will be held at 1 P.M. on Monday, July 18, 2016, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell with Pastor Michael Eurit officiating. Burial will follow at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to service time on Monday, July 18th. Memorials may be given to the Otterbein United Methodist Church or Unit 47, American Legion Auxiliary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.