Kathryn L. Miller, 90, a lifelong resident of the Bison, Kansas, area died June 28, 2018, in Wichita after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Kathryn was born in Otis, Kansas, to Fred, Sr., and Agnes (Funk) Jones at the family farm on March 10, 1928, where she was raised with her siblings. After attending college, Kathryn became a one-room schoolhouse teacher for 1^st-8^th grade students, teaching for 13 years. A devoted farmer’s wife, Kathryn helped run the farm for decades before moving on to other ventures. Kathryn’s later pursuits included tax preparation, helping run Miller Custom Homes, managing the local Texaco gas station, and working as a real estate broker. She also enjoyed travelling in later years to destinations varying from Cozumel, Mexico, to Alaska. She was renowned for her delicious cooking and her brilliance as a grandmother.

Kathryn married Virgel Miller on May 23, 1953. He preceded her in death in July 2016 after 63 years of marriage.

Survivors include three daughters: Kay Boyd (Austin) of Wichita; Renee Nicholson (Leonard) of Hoisington; and Teresa Miller of Wichita; six grandchildren: Melissa Baier of Wichita; Kelsey Beckman of Wichita; Josh Nicholson (Melissa) of Hoisington; Jeremy Baier (Jenna) of Bloomington, IL; Derek Nicholson (Brittni) of Hoisington; and Cameron Beckman (Shannon) of Wichita; and five great-grandchildren: Azalea and Jersey Baier; Abel Nicholson; Presley Beckman and another one on the way. She is also survived by a sister, Nila Hartman, of Fort Collins, Colorado; sister-in-law, Maureen Jones, of Dodge City; and many much loved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Fred Jones, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Nelson Hartman.

A viewing will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018, with the family receiving visitors from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse.

A viewing will also be held from 1:00-1:50 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018, with a celebration of life beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Janousek Funeral Home. Interment will follow at La Crosse Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Walnut Valley Senior Center or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements are being handled by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P.O. Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548.

Walter Cook, age 59, of rural Trego County, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney

Robert A. Veselik-Jones, 47, passed away on May 25, 2018 at his home in Broomfield, Colorado.

Robert was born on September 16, 1970 to Robert L. and Patricia (Bastian) Jones in Peoria, Illinois. He was one of four children.

He was an avid bowler, and played the trombone. He was a Restaurant Manager. On December 19, 1992, he married Valerie Veselik in Goodland, Kansas at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. To this union, two children Brittny and Katherine were born.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his mother-in-law Sara Veselik, and one brother Lonnie Brancecum.
He is survived by his wife Valerie, his two daughters Brittny and Katherine Veselik-Jones, and two brothers David Jones and Tom Brancecum of Illinois.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 10:30 AM MT at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father Andrew Rockers officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Kansas.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be designated to the American Kidney Association and may be left at the services of 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 have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Patricia I. Cochran, 88, passed away peacefully in Sterling, CO on June 20th 2018.

She was born on December 23, 1929 in Elkhart Kansas. She was the daughter of Leslie Ulysses “Pete” and Cora (Orman) Harmon.

She graduated high school from Kit Carson, CO in 1947, and was the band majorette. She attended Colorado Women’s College in Denver where she received her Associates Degree in Interior Decoration. She then attended Colorado A&M and received her degree in Animal Husbandry.

After college in 1952, she married Richard Cochran and raised their three children while ranching. She began teaching at Platte Canyon near Bailey, Colorado and taught many subjects to Jr. High and High School students, including Spanish, English, and reading for 22 years. She especially enjoyed teaching students with special needs.

In 1978, Pat divorced and moved to a ranch located in Goodland, KS. No one who met Pat could forget her tenacious spirit and passion for her ranch. Pat raised Limousine, Salair, and Wagu cattle as well as Sharpei dogs and pigs. After 27 years of hard work, she sold ranch in 2005.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Pat is survived by her children Dr. Mark Lee Cochran of Sterling, CO; Sherry Haugen of Center, CO; Michael Cochran (Glenda) of Goodland, KS; sister Iris Harmon of Canon City, CO; and brother Forrest Harmon of Meeker CO; her grandchildren Cash (Jessie) Cochran; Weston (Alli); Shane (Sami); Jessica (Daniel); Hope, and many great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services for Patricia will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM MT at the Church of Christ in Goodland with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.

Memorials may be designated to the Sherman County 4-H and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, Goodland, KS.

Walter Eugene Cook, age 59, of rural Trego County, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. He was born December 17, 1958, in Hays, Kansas, to Carroll Dean and Mildred Joan (Hamilton) Cook.

Walter graduated from Trego Community High School before attending college at Mid America Nazarene College and Fort Hays State University. He was united in marriage to Karen Schneider on December 27, 1980, in WaKeeney. Walter owned and operated Cook Cattle Company, as a farmer and rancher, and previously owned and operated Cook’s Exteriors. He attended North Oak Community Church in Hays. Walter was a loyal supporter of Trego Community High School sports, and was an avid Kansas State University football fan. Motorcycles were a passion of Walter’s, but his family was the most important thing in his life. He cherished time spent with his children and his grandchildren, lovingly known as his “littles”. He was known as “Bubba” to his littles. His kind heart and loving spirit will live on in the hearts of many.

Survivors include his mother; his wife; his children, Donielle and husband Scott Geesling of Kingman, Kansas, Charisse and husband Mike Moratelli of Firestone, Colorado, and Wade Cook and wife Aubrey of Parkville, Missouri; grandchildren, Easton and Beckett Cook of Parkville, Mack and Rocco Walt Moratelli of Firestone, and Nash and Dean Geesling of Kingman; two brothers David Cook and wife Zerell of Choctaw, Oklahoma, and Evan Cook and wife Terry of Coldwater, Oklahoma; a sister Cynthia Diehl of Phoenix, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father on April 30, 2010.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018 at United Methodist Church of WaKeeney. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Visitation and viewing will be Wednesday evening, from 5 to 7 at the funeral home in WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AMA) or North Oak Community Church. Contributions made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Walter Eugene Cook, age 59, of rural Trego County, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. He was born December 17, 1958, in Hays, Kansas, to Carroll Dean and Mildred Joan (Hamilton) Cook.

Walter graduated from Trego Community High School before attending college at Mid America Nazarene College and Fort Hays State University. He was united in marriage to Karen Schneider on December 27, 1980, in WaKeeney. Walter owned and operated Cook Cattle Company, as a farmer and rancher, and previously owned and operated Cook’s Exteriors. He attended North Oak Community Church in Hays. Walter was a loyal supporter of Trego Community High School sports, and was an avid Kansas State University football fan. Motorcycles were a passion of Walter’s, but his family was the most important thing in his life. He cherished time spent with his children and his grandchildren, lovingly known as his “littles”. He was known as “Bubba” to his littles. His kind heart and loving spirit will live on in the hearts of many.

Survivors include his mother; his wife; his children, Donielle and husband Scott Geesling of Kingman, Kansas, Charisse and husband Mike Moratelli of Firestone, Colorado, and Wade Cook and wife Aubrey of Parkville, Missouri; grandchildren, Easton and Beckett Cook of Parkville, Mack and Rocco Walt Moratelli of Firestone, and Nash and Dean Geesling of Kingman; two brothers David Cook and wife Zerell of Choctaw, Oklahoma, and Evan Cook and wife Terry of Coldwater, Oklahoma; a sister Cynthia Diehl of Phoenix, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father on April 30, 2010.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018 at United Methodist Church of WaKeeney. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Visitation and viewing will be Wednesday evening, from 5 to 7 at the funeral home in WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AMA) or North Oak Community Church. Contributions made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be sent online at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Vera M. Saddler, 94, died Mon., July 2, 2018, at the Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, Kansas.

She was born June 7, 1924, in Gem, Kansas and was a retired homemaker.

Saddler is survived by her sons Carlos D. Saddler (Janet) of Colby and Lyle W. Saddler (Nancy), Colby; her daughter, Wynn E. Duffey (Ray), Colby; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

Saddler was preceded in death by her husband Donald, daughters Donna K. Morford and Carol M. Harshberger, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 6, 10:30 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Colby, with officiant Rev. Dixie Anders. Visitation is Thu., July 5, 3-6 p.m. at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, 745 S. Country Club Drive, Colby. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials may be made to NWKS Foundation for Hope, First Presbyterian Church and the March of Dimes.

Condolences may be made online at kersenbrockfuneralchapel.com.

Jerry Lee White

Jerry Lee White, 66, died Monday, July 2, 2018, at his residence in Colby, Kansas.

White was born May 5, 1952 in Hoxie, Kansas and was a retired parts manager for a farm implement dealership.

He is survived by his mother LaVada Campbell, Colby; son Brian (Rebecca) White, Wichita, Kan; daughter Mindy (Terry) Meador, Porter, Okla.; brothers John (Dona) White and Grant (Rhonda) White, both of Colby; sisters Linda (Wes) Rummel, Goodland, Kan., Debbie (Bill) Messamore, Wichita, Kan., Karen Harper, Wichita, Kan., and Tracy Campbell, Colby, Kan., and 4 grandchildren.

Services will be held Friday, July 6, at 3 p.m., in Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, 745 S. Country Club Dr., Colby, with officiant Rev. Julie King. There will be no visitation as cremation has been chosen. Inurnment will be in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials may be made to benefit the Colby High School sports programs in care of the funeral chapel.

Online condolences at kersenbrockfuneralchapel.com.

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

Ada Mae Stebbens, 85, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018. She was born April 27, 1933, to Edgar Charles and Martha Melissa (Lewis) Loop. She married Donald Theodore Stebbens on Sept. 8, 1951.

She is survived by two daughters: Debra Brenner (Mark), of Riverside, California., and Diane Schuck (Lenus), of Hill City; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; and all siblings. Private family services will be at a later date. There is no visitation nor local services.

“Bobby” Clinton Robert Minium, age 37, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, July 4, 2018 in Hays.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 25098 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Burial will be at 3 PM Saturday at the Lebanon Cemetery rural Kingman, Kansas.

Visitation will be Friday, July 6, 2018  6 PM – 8 PM at the funeral chapel.

A complete obituary is pending.

Mel J. Pfannenstiel, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 at HaysMed.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday, July 9, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery with Fr. Jarett Konrade officiating.

A Memorial visitation will be Monday at the church 9:30 AM until service time.

A complete obituary will be announced by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Steven S. Brenn, 45, died Tue., July 3, 2018, at his residence in rural Thomas County.

Services are pending with Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Colby.

Phillipsburg resident William “Billy” Kline, age 71, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Omaha, NE.

He was born June 8, 1947, in Belleville, KS the son of William A. & Lola M. (Brant) Kline.  He served in the US Navy.

On September 18, 2003, he married Loretta K. Stieb in Phillipsburg, KS.  She survives.

Other survivors include his children, Bobby Kline of Colorado and Becky J. Reed of Phillipsburg; stepdaughter, Misty St. John of Minden, NE; 4 grandchildren; many step-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Jean Bruning of Phillipsburg and Roxie Walbridge of Grove, OK.

Cremation was planned.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2018, in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

Friends may sign the book on Sunday, July 8, from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  Online condolences  to www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Norma Kathleen Wiedeman, 67, passed away on June 30th, 2018 in Colorado Springs, CO. 

Norma was born October 24th, 1950 in Dallas, TX to Sam and Juanita Bradley. She was the youngest of four children, and the only daughter (Sammy, Kenny, Willy).

She spent most of her life in Texas, but would later live in Colorado, and eventually Kansas. Norma was an amazing and free spirit that blessed everyone’s life she touched.

She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Steve Wiedeman, and their four damn dogs: Gretchen, Levi, Dallas, and Wags (who passed away last month).

Norma is survived by her brother Sammy, sister-in-law Carol, nephew Sammy, Sammy’s wife Mary, son Robin, daughter-in-law Bekka, and grandchildren Nick and Roxy, as well as her many beloved friends.

Goodbye, our little Texas Rose, you will be always missed and never forgotten.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM MT at the Sharon Springs Cemetery in Sharon Springs, KS with Pastor Seth McGregor officiating.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs.

Memorials may be designated to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs.

Patricia Marie (Brin) Knipp Ficken of rural Damar, Kansas, died Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the Graham County Hospital, Hill City, Kansas. She was 84.

“Pat,’’ was born on December 21, 1933, to Mary (Morin) and Oliver Brin in Damar, Kansas. She was the eighth of their eleven children.

She graduated from Damar Consolidated High School, class of 1951. Pat met Charles E. Knipp at a dance in Damar. She recalled their first date to a spring wedding at which they danced quite a bit. They married November 5, 1951. They had six children. “Charlie,’’ died an untimely death February 8, 1978, at the age of 53. Pat raised their children and then married Warren Ficken of LaCrosse in October, 1995. Pat and Warren lived together on their farm near Damar until his death in January of this year. Pat remained on the farm.

Pat was a member of the Catholic Diocese of Salina, St. Joseph Parish, Damar, and a former member of St. Anne’s Sodality, Damar, and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 356, Bogue. She was an Avon dealer for thirty years and a lifelong homemaker. Pat enjoyed outdoor chores such as milking cows as well as skating, dancing, gardening, babysitting, sewing and reading. She developed ataxia in her later years yet remained active and independent. She was a feisty card player, loved her family, continually gave gifts and made people laugh until the end of her life.

Pat was preceded in death by an infant brother, her parents, three sisters and three additional brothers; two grandsons, a daughter-in-law and her husbands.

She is survived by her younger sisters Iona Knipp, Hill City; Annette Benoit, Damar; and Sr. Diane Brin, Rome, Georgia; a daughter, Jeanice and husband Sidney Gosselin, Norton; sons: Daniel and wife Cindi, Francis, Doug and wife Lori, Rodney and girlfriend Patty Akins and Mark and wife Ann, all of Damar; 22 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

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Josephine Hale, age 86, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society-Hays. Josephine was born on June 11, 1932 in Covington, TN at her grandparents’ home to Elbert Lee Roper, Jr. and Mary Frances (Hunt) Roper.

She moved to Oklahoma City at age 8. She attended Lincoln Grade School for a couple of months and later, Edgemere Grade School. Josephine then, attended junior high at Harding and graduated high school at Classen. After high school, she enrolled in junior college at Mt. Vernon in Washington D.C. In 1955, she graduated from Oklahoma University with a BA in Fine Arts Painting. While at OU, she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. On December 5, 1955 she married Donald Ray Hale in Oklahoma City and honeymooned in New Orleans, LA. Together, they shared 53 years of marriage until Donald’s passing on January 16, 2009. Josephine was an antiques dealer for much of her life. She enjoyed early American antiques, watching old movies and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” Lynn Clark and her husband Edwin “Ed” of Hays; brother, John Parrish III; two sisters, Mary Lee Hurst and Laura Midgely; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Clark of Hays, Brandon Clark of Greer, SC, Amber Hale of Topeka, KS, Ashley Feurborn of Carbondale, KS, Tyler Hale of Chesapeake, Virginia, Bobbi Hase of Olathe, KS, Miles Dean of Olathe, KS and Randee Wisdom of Hiawatha, KS as well as five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Ray Hale; son, Scott Hale; daughter, Alison Hale; and grandson, Joshua Wells.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

A memorial visitation will be held at the Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 5-7:00 PM.

Inurnment will take place in Topeka, KS at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in Josephine’s memory to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037 and/or the Salvation Army, 2905 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66611. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be left via email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

Arrangements are by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Janis Meredith (Gross) Schwab, 75, Hays, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at her home.

She was born December 29, 1942 in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Joseph Cleveland and Mary Lois (Archer) Gross. Jan grew up on a farm northeast of Russell, attended public schools in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1961.

In 1996 she received a B.A. degree in Human Resources Management from Friends University. She lived for most of her adult life in Hays where she attended North Oak Community Church, was a member of Sisters of Survivorship, and volunteered for many organizations, including Relay for Life, Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Fashion Shows, and the Fort Hays State University Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent programs. She was a talented artist and deeply religious.

Survivors include two sons; Lionel Reilly II and wife Jayne of Waldo, KS and Bradley Reilly and wife Stephanie of Houston, TX, two daughters; Deidra Quedensley and husband Brad of Omaha, NE and Heather Branton and husband Vance of Omaha, NE, one brother; Joseph McPherson Gross and wife Karen of Winchester, IL, one sister; Linda Brauner and husband David of Forest Knolls, CA, nine grandchildren; Jessie Reilly, Garrett Reilly, Jack Reilly, Sarah Reilly, Liam Quedensley, Drew Quedensley, Caleigh Cooprider, Taylor Branton, and Olivia Branton, one nephew; Michael Gross of New York City, NY, and three nieces; Angela Gross of San Francisco, CA, Lindsay Brauner, and Hallie Brauner both of Forest Knolls, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays with Pastor Ken Ediger officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service time.

Memorials may be left in Janis’s memory to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, in care of the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Janis may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

OAKLEY – Lila Jones, 64, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Logan County Hospital in Oakley.

Services are pending with Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Colby.

Jerry Lynn Margheim, 67, of Oakley, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at the Logan County Hospital, in Oakley. He was born May 26, 1951, in Oakley, to Waldo and Mary (Settle) Margheim. Jerry had worked at Western Auto, doing bicycle repair, then at D &B Body Shop and Cross Country Trucking. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed building models and wood kits, woodworking and cooking. He was proud of his 14 years of no smoking or drinking.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and two brothers.

He is survived by his children, Jerry Margheim, Jr., Goodland, KS and Amy (Kevin) Foster, Baldwin City, KS; brothers, Donnie (Judy) Margheim, Little Rock, AR, Waldo (Rose) Margheim, Jr., Oakley, KS and Robert Margheim, Aurora, CO; sisters, Mary Jean West, Goodland, KS, Pat Goodwin, Winona, KS, Rebecca Dickman, Oakley, KS and Laura Margheim, Aurora, CO; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Inurnment will take place later at Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Logan County Hospital or Visiting Nurses Association, of Lawrence, KS and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com