Jerry H. Crites, 68, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Russell Regional Hospital Emergency Room in Russell, Kansas.

Services are pending at this time. Please check back later for funeral service date and time. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas was in charge of the funeral services.

Patrick Lynn Harvey, loving son and father, was born July 13, 1988 in Hays, KS. He departed this earthly life June 20, 2018 at Hays, KS.

Patrick was full of life and loved to joke and make people smile and laugh. The one true love of his life was his daughter, Dakota. He was a manager at Casey’s and loved his job there. He also enjoyed working with animals and had several pets that he loved. Family and friends were important to him.

He graduated with the Quinter High School class of 2007.

Those left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Dakota, of the home; mother, Christie Walker (Mario), Topeka, KS; father, Delbert Harvey, Quinter, KS; brothers, Mike (Nikki), Olathe, KS; Jonathan (Kayla), Quinter, KS; Bobby (Janneka), Quinter, KS; Wade (India), Grainfield, KS; Jimmy, Quinter, KS; sisters, Rose Ross (Anthony), Riley, KS; Tanesha Harvey, Quinter, KS; grandparents, Edwin and LeAnn Simon, Studley, KS; Barbara and Kent Bryant, Topeka, KS; biological parents, Pat King and Mary King, Hays, KS; special friend, Jordan Carter, Russell, KS; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Patrick was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Simon, and his twin nieces.

An Educational Fund has been set up for Dakota at Emprise Bank, Hays, KS.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 10:30 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Studley, KS. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

September 25, 1944 – June 20, 2018

Donald Rohn died following a long illness at his home in Colby, Kansas on June 20.

He was born at the hospital in Hays, Kansas, in 1944 to Anna (Reitmayer) Rohn and Alvin Rohn. His family, including his older brother Kenneth, moved to Halford, Kansas when he was still a young child. They had a family business for many years in Halford, with a garage, store, and restaurant.

He graduated from the Halford School as one of the last Kansans to do so from a one-room schoolhouse. He then graduated from Colby High School in 1962. He worked for Hi-Plains Co-op for several years, and then began his career as a beer salesman with V&M Distributing (later A&A Coors). His career made him friends with coworkers and owners and employees of bars, restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, and liquor stores all over northwest Kansas. He retired after a 40+ years of service there. He lived most of his life in Colby, Kansas. While he lived in Silver Lake Kansas from 1980 to 1982 he worked for Wehner’s True Value Hardware in Rossville Kansas.
He married Laurene Crabtree in 1965. They later divorced, and she preceded him in death in 2009. They had two daughters, Sherry and Teresa.

After their divorce, he lived with Kathy Gavin for many years. Although they separated, he remained close to her daughters Kelly, Rebecca, and Nikki and their familes.

Don is survived by his daughters Sherry Rohn (Patrick Hughey) and their children Miranda Rohn and Heather & Collin Hughey; Teresa Rohn-Penn (Dion) and their children Magdalena Rohn, Colby & DJ Rohn-Penn, Sharya, and Joshua; Kelly Ohrman (Johnny) and their children Shelby Baney (Nicholas), Morgan Shillington (Mitchel), and Baily Ohrman; Rebecca Edwards (Marty) and their children Nicholas and Anthony Koel; and Nikki Brown (Keith). He is also survived by his sister-in-law Joyce Rohn and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and his ex-wife.

There will be a visitation at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel on Sunday, June 24 from 3 to 6 pm. Services will be at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel on Monday, June 25 at 10:00 am, followed by procession to Sacred Heart Cemetery. Funeral lunch will be served at Sacred Heart Church.

Memorial donations may be made to: Catholic Church K of C Building Fund.

Dr. Larry R. Good, 77, Hays, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2018 at HaysMed.

He was born December 6, 1940 in Hutchinson, Kansas the son of Chester Good, Vera (Fast) Good Grubbs, and Glen Grubbs.  He was a 1958 graduate of Hugoton High School, a 1963 graduate of Fort Hays State University with degrees in biology and chemistry, and a 1967 graduate of the UMKC School of Dentistry.  While a student at FHSU, he served as President of the Student Body.  On June 23, 1967 he married Suzanne Doris Soard in Kansas City, Missouri, and they celebrated forty-four years of marriage before she preceded him in death on July 8, 2011.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a dental officer at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CA, and a tour of duty as a dental officer detached to An Thoi, Vietnam with the Swift Boats.

Dr. Good was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was an usher for 46 years.  Other memberships include the Optimist Club, Rotary Club, life member of the Hays VFW and American Legion, American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association, and Golden Belt Dental Society.  He was a USD 489 school board member from 1984 until 1992, where he served as board President.  He was an avid supporter of baseball and the Hays Baseball Association and he practiced dentistry in the U.S. Navy and the city of Hays for 51 years.  Larry loved going to Wyoming and Montana to enjoy fly fishing, and he was life member of Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers.

Survivors include a son; Jeffrey Good of Overland Park, KS, two daughters; Gretchen Good McIlnay and husband Brad of Leawood, KS, and Heather Good Holmes and husband Steven of Parkville, MO, eight grandchildren; Charlotte, Ted, Maeve, and Peter McIlnay, Agatha and Farrah Holmes, and step-granddaughters; Genevieve and Ava Holmes.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Suzanne.

A Celebration of Larry’s life will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church, 305 W. 7^th Street, Hays, with Reverend Mike Rose officiating.  Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in the Mt. Allen Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, and from 9:00 am until service time on Wednesday at the church.  Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or to the FHSU Foundation, in care of the funeral home.  Condolences and memories of Larry may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Shelley Casper, 55, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Services are pending at this time. Please check back later for a full obituary and funeral service date and time. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Joel Dean Fitzgerald, age 88, died on June 23, 2018 at Cedar Village Care Center, Ness City. He was born on October 18, 1929 in Dodge City to Bryan and Jennie Holman Fitzgerald. He was born 11 days before the stock market crash of the Great Depression.

He was a 1947 graduate of Ness City High School, a graduate of the University of Kansas and the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. He was a United States Air Force veteran having served in Korea at the 58th TAC Hospital. He returned to Ness City in 1956 and began working as the administrator, X-ray tech and lab tech at the Ness County Hospital for four years. In 1961 he began working with his father at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Fitzgerald Furniture. He was recognized for 50 years of funeral service by the Kansas Funeral Directors Association in 2012. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and Rotary Club both of Ness City. He was an Eagle Scout and was active in the Ness City Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for many years.

On October 20, 1961 he married Ann McCracken in Ness City. She survives. Other survivors include son, Joel Fitzgerald II and his wife Judy of Ness City; daughter, Heather Seratte and her husband Scott of Lawrence; sister, Mary Jonette McKee of Norman, Oklahoma; and six grandchildren: Jacob, Ethan and Evann Seratte and Elijah, Isaiah and Silas Fitzgerald.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, June 28, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Ness City Cemetery.

Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Baptist Church and Ness County Health Care Foundation.

Marilyn Joan Morissey passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, at her home in Dighton, KS at the age of 88. She was born in Larned, KS on October 28, 1929 to Frank and Ruth (Smith) Slayton. She married Darrell Lee Morrissey on July 24, 1949 in Ulysses, KS. They were blessed with four children: Jeff, Patrick, Michael, and Pamela.

Marilyn graduated from Stafford High School. She then went on to Fort Hays State University obtaining her teaching certificate. She taught school in a one room schoolhouse south of Stockton and later obtained her bachelor’s degree. She also played drums in the marching band at FHSU. Marilyn was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Altar Society, and song leader. She belonged to the ladies golf group at Cedar Links Golf Club and the Northwest Kansas Stroke Support Group in Hays. Marilyn enjoyed keeping up with technology. She spent a lot of time working on her computer. She also enjoyed playing the accordion and piano, traveling, and riding her motorcycle which she was proud of being able to do on her own.

Marilyn is survived by her sons Jeff Morrissey and wife Lori of Manhattan, KS, Patrick Morrissey of Edmond, OK, and Michael Morrissey and wife Sheila of Pace, FL; daughter Pamela Davis of LaCrosse, KS; sister-in-law Teddy Slayton of Wichita, KS; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Ruth Slayton; husband Darrell; infant daughter; and brother Gerald Slayton.

Marilyn was greatly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. We take comfort knowing that like a caterpillar who continually labors, her life and work on earth is finished, but by the grace of God, her spirit now flies forever with her Lord like a butterfly.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton, KS. Visitation will be Monday, 3:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home with a vigil service at 6:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to St. Thomas Altar Society or Northwest Kansas Stroke Support Group-Hays and can be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Patrick Lynn Harvey, loving son and father, was born July 13, 1988 in Hays, KS. He departed this earthly life June 20, 2018 at Hays, KS.

Patrick was full of life and loved to joke and make people smile and laugh. The one true love of his life was his daughter, Dakota. He was a manager at Casey’s and loved his job there. He also enjoyed working with animals and had several pets that he loved. Family and friends were important to him.

He graduated with the Quinter High School class of 2007.

Those left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Dakota, of the home; mother, Christie Walker (Mario), Topeka, KS; father, Delbert Harvey, Quinter, KS; brothers, Mike (Nikki), Olathe, KS; Jonathan (Kayla), Quinter, KS; Bobby (Janneka), Quinter, KS; Wade (India), Grainfield, KS; Jimmy, Quinter, KS; sisters, Rose Ross (Anthony), Riley, KS; Tanesha Harvey, Quinter, KS; grandparents, Edwin and LeAnn Simon, Studley, KS; Barbara and Kent Bryant, Topeka, KS; biological parents, Pat King and Mary King, Hays, KS; special friend, Jordan Carter, Russell, KS; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Patrick was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Simon, and his twin nieces.

An Educational Fund has been set up for Dakota at Emprise Bank, Hays, KS.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 10:30 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Studley, KS. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Dennis Stites

When he was three years old the family moved to southern Graham County where he attended the Prairie Home Country School until he finished eighth grade. Then Dennis attended and graduated from Hill City High School in 1956. He married Janice Handlin on September 29, 1957, in Geneseo, Kansas.

Dennis was a lifetime farmer and stockman in southern Graham County Kansas. He served on the Unified School District 281 School Board. He was also very active in the Masons and was a member of the Millbrook Lodge #281 A.F. & A.M. of Hill City, Kansas; of the Isis Shrine Temple of Salina, Kansas, and the Millbrook Chapter 108 – OES of Hill City.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Evelyn Smith. He is survived by his wife Janice. He is also survived by his son, Roger (Mary Petrus), of Birmingham, Alabama; daughter, Sandy Jones (Dennis) of Edmond, Oklahoma; three grandchildren: Taylor Jones, Riley Jones, and Jay (Kate) Peterson all of Edmond; and five great-grandchildren: Cooper, Presley, Myles, Skylar and Grace Peterson all of Edmond.

Visitation will be Monday, June 25, 2-7:30 p.m. at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS. Family will be present to receive friends 5-7:30 p.m.

The funeral service is Tuesday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m. in Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, rural Graham County, Kansas.

Memorial are suggested to the Graham County Hospital.

COLBY- Veda J. Hixon, 82, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at Pinnacle Park Nursing Home, Salina, KS.

Services are pending with Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Colby, KS.

Dora Lou Lamer Clark, 91, Hays, died Saturday, June 23, 2018 at HaysMed.

She was born December 27, 1926 in Salina, Kansas the daughter of Harry Bernard and Clara (Willis) Lamer. She lived in Hermosa Beach, California from 1931 until 1937 then moved to Hays and lived with her parents in the Lamer Hotel, which her grandfather and father built.

She was a student in sixth grade at Picken School at Fort Hays State University, earned her pilot’s license at the age of 16, and graduated from Hays High School in 1945. She studied at Gulf Park College for Women in Gulfport, Mississippi, the University of Colorado, and in 1950 received a B.S. Degree in dietetics and institutional management from Kansas State University. She was united in marriage to Robert Russell “Russ” Clark on July 22, 1950 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Hays with her brother, Rev. H.B. Lamer, Jr. officiating. They celebrated nearly 68 years of marriage.

She was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Hays Book Guild, P.E.O. Chapter I.H., Delta Delta Delta at KSU, bridge club, and a charter member of Smoky Hill Country Club.

Survivors include her husband Russ, of the home in Hays, three sons; Steven Clark of Brooklyn, NY, Patrick Clark of Overland Park, KS, and Robert Clark and wife Lai Ling of Brooklyn, NY, three daughters; Lynn Burke and husband Michael of Galveston, TX, Cindy Maddux of Randolph, KS and Sara Clark of Friday Harbor, WA, and five grandchildren; Russell Maddux, Dora Leigh Maddux, Ava Clark, Meredith Clark, and Lola Clark.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers; Rev. Harry Bernard Lamer, Jr., Charles William “Bus” Lamer, and Stanley Willis Lamer.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, July 2, 2018 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Canal Blvd. with The Very Reverend Canon Jerry S. Jones and The Reverend Dr. Harvey Hillin officiating. Inurnment will be at 2:00 pm at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 6:00 on Sunday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, and from 10:00 am until service time on Monday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Hays Public Library, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, or Shriner’s Hospitals for Children Burn Center, in care of the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Dora Lou may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Pamela J. (Nelson) Harter, of Hays, Kansas, age 60, died Friday, June 22, 2018 at her home in Hays, Kansas.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays. A full obit will follow.

Wren Allen Worley, born September 1, 1923, passed from this life on June 22, 2018.

Wren is survived by Virginia, the love of his life for over 50 years; children Mitch (Dawn) Bill (Carol) Jimmy (Melanie) Wrenda (David) Benson, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on June 26, 2018, at Christ Lutheran Church, 3001 Lovers Lane, Dallas. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Wilson cemetery in Wilson, Kansas.

Memorials to Christ Lutheran, Mosaic and Scottish Rite Hospital.

Ava June Scranton, lifetime resident of Graham County Kansas, passed away June 23, 2018, at the Graham County Hospital one month before her 94th birthday. She was born in rural Graham County to the late Adelbert Downs (A.D.) and Oakie Belle (Washburn) Worcester.

She married Alvin Scranton September 9, 1942. He preceded her in death July 25, 1990. Ava June was an accomplished seamstress, capable carpenter, creative landscaper, and crafty bridge player. She was a real estate broker in the state of Kansas and held a real estate license from 1972 to 1984. She was a member of the Hill City Presbyterian Church.

Ava June was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Scranton; a son-in-law, Hillon Steeples; a brother, Bill Worcester and a sister, Esther Henderson. Survivors include a daughter, Sonja Steeples of Hays, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Martha Scranton, Larned, Kansas; three grandchildren: Kobie Kobler, Tyler (Brenda) Kobler, and Kim (Jay) Holthaus; seven great grandchildren; two sisters: Darlene Wilson, McPherson, Kansas and Bonnie Ginther, Hays; a brother Leonne Worcester, Towanda, Kansas; and a sister-in-law, Esther Worcester, Hill City, Kansas.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Pamela J. (Nelson) Harter, of Hays, Kansas, age 60, died Friday, June 22, 2018 at her home in Hays.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

The family will receive friends form 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the mortuary.

A complete obituary is pending

Shelley Rene Casper, 55, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Shelley was born on April 19, 1963, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Gary Meis and Gracia Lee (Ostrom) Meis. She grew up in Denver the first few years of her life before moving to Russell, Kansas. She graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1981. She was married to Jack Casper and from this union they were blessed with two children Treysa & Cody. She lived in Russell most of her life and worked as a cook and caregiver. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, being at the lake, cooking, dancing and celebrating the 4th of July. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving family include her father Gary Meis of Russell, Kansas; daughter Treysa Casper of Lawrence, Kansas; son Cody Casper of Russell, Kansas; brother Rick Meis (Kay Sellers) of Russell, Kansas; sister Tessa Meis (Joe Ernst) of Wilson, Kansas and granddaughter Jozie Ludy and grandson Jaxton Casper as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Gracia L. Rassette, infant daughter Randi Rene Casper and brother Randy Meis.

A celebration of Shelley’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler of Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Michael Eurit officiating. Burial will follow at the Dorrance City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the mortuary. Memorials may be given to the Russell County Food Bank and sent to the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Pamela J. (Nelson) Harter, of Hays, Kansas, age 60, died Friday, June 22, 2018, at her home in Hays, Kansas.

She was born April 5, 1958, in Salina Kansas, to Maynard E. and Barbara (Hamilton) Nelson.

She was a Sales Associate for Target and also worked for Dollar General. She grew up in Salina, Kansas and was a 1976 graduate of Salina High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina, Kansas. She moved to Hays in 2008. She enjoyed her cats, doing crafts, watching T V soap operas, her trips to Colorado and Utah, and her family.

Survivors include two son, Ryan Harter and wife, Allison, Aurora, CO; Nicholas Harter and wife, Kylie, Eagle Mountain, UT; her companion, Robert Windholz, of the home; three brothers, Rick Nelson, FL; Steve Nelson and wife, Ruth, KY; Mike Nelson and wife, Gypsy, Salina, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggest memorial to the Humane Society of the High Plains.

Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net

Ramona Theresa (Ohmes) Kippes, 74, Victoria, passed away on June 26, 2018, at her home. 

A selfless and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, she lived her life putting the needs of others before her own. She was a compassionate, giving person who was an avid reader and who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her delicious home cooking and her knack for home decorating. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Ramona was born on May 8th, 1944, in Garden City, KS, to Joseph and Josephine (Ohnsat) Ohmes. She grew up in a large family outside of Garden City, KS, with 7 brothers and 6 sisters.  Ramona was a 1962 graduate of Garden City High School attended Garden City Junior College and graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and a Master’s Degree in Library Science.

She married Norman Kippes of Victoria on October 18th, 1968. She was co-founder and co-owner of Kippes Insurance Agency since 1988. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2004.

She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and a volunteer on the St. Fidelis Funeral Committee.
She leaves behind two daughters, Tammi Sauer and her husband Ron of Edmond, OK, and Kathy Ricke and her husband Mike of Valparaiso, IN; and a son, Jason Kippes and his wife Bridgett of Victoria, KS; seven grandchildren, Julia Sauer, Mason Sauer, Madison Ricke, Bryant Ricke, Sierra Ricke, Adalie Kippes, and Pierce Kippes; four sisters, Rosalia Hoffmann and husband Michael, Milwaukee, WI, Vivian Wnuczek and husband Ed, Milwaukee, WI, Gladys Piche and husband Joel, Franklin, WI, and Cacelia Sarnowski and her deceased husband Jerry, Vulcan, MI; three brothers Al Ohmes and wife Pat, Garden City, KS, Frank Ohmes and wife Barbara, Hutchinson, KS, and George Ohmes and wife Lori, Pierceville, KS; sisters-in-law by marriage Jeanette Dreiling, Victoria, KS, Eileen Wilcox, Littleton, CO, and Gladys Brungardt and husband Jim, Victoria, KS, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Kippes; her parents Joseph and Josephine Ohmes; four brothers, Lawrence Ohmes, Joseph J. Ohmes, Sylvester Ohmes, and Anthony Robert Ohmes; and two sisters, Bernadine Herbert and Loretta Page.

Services will be held on Saturday at11:00 A.M. June 30, 2018, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria; burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.

Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Friday, and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis.

A vigil service will be at 6:45 P.M. Friday followed by a parish rosary at 7:00 P.M all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested in Ramona’s memory to Hospice of Hays Medical Center or The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Condolences can be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net

Former Sharon Springs resident Virginia Cox Phelps, 84, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Avantara Crown Point Nursing Home in Parker, Colorado.

Virginia was born on November 9, 1933 in Skidmore, TX to Jasper and Marie (Natho) Curbello. She was the eighth child of ten born to this union. She grew up and attended school in Skidmore, Texas and graduated from Skidmore-Tynan High School in 1952.

Shortly thereafter Virginia attained certification as a nurse’s aide and worked at the Bee County Hospital in Beeville, TX. While working there, she met and married Marine Corps Lieutenant Frank Rinne who subsequently died while on a training mission 8 weeks later. Not long after, Virginia was hired by Ralph Cox to care for his terminally ill wife Joan and their daughter, Terry. Joan soon passed away and the situation provided for a caring friendship that would eventually develop into courtship and marriage to Ralph. Born to Ralph and Virginia were two boys, Gary and James. From Texas, the family moved to North Carolina for a short period of time, eventually landing in Northern California. Ralph met an untimely death in 1970 and not long after she moved herself and the boys nearer to Ralph’s family roots in Wallace County. Before meeting and marrying Ludia Phelps of Corpus Christi TX., Virginia was married to Everett Linton of Sharon Springs and Glen Elder, KS.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Jasper and Marie Curbello, three husbands, Frank Rinne, Ralph Cox and Ludia Phelps, her son Gary Cox, seven siblings and one grandson Billy Wininger.

She is survived by her son James (Cynthia) Cox of Parker, Colorado, daughter Terry (Michael) Wininger of Depoe Bay, Oregon, daughter-in-law Belinda Cox of Wallace, Kansas, one brother Ross (Shirley) Curbello of Three Rivers, Texas and one sister Nancy (Hal) Toomey of Corpus Christi, Texas. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Virginia liked to garden and crochet. She made beautiful afghans for many family members.

Memorial services for Virginia will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 10:00 AM MT at the Weskan Bible Church(formerly Weskan Methodist Church) in Weskan, KS with Reverend Paul McNall officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Weskan Cemetery.

Memorials may be designated to the Weskan Township Board for the Weskan Cemetery restoration and may be left at the service or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Service arrangements are entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.