2021 funerals

Markus Robert Loney

Markus Robert Loney, Plainville, KS, passed away all too soon on December 31, 2021, in Plainville, at the young age of 26. He was born on August 11, 1995, to Douglas and Malynda (Adam) Loney in Rogers, Arkansas.

Shortly after Markus was born, the family relocated to Plainville where he spent the vast majority of his life. Those that know Markus, know he had autism. This never stopped Markus; he attended Plainville High School and graduated with honors in 2014. He was also a part of the Larks Special Olympics. Markus’s favorite place to be was the Topeka Zoo, and a close second was any car ride with his Grandpa Ken. He loved being with his family and was always excited to go on a family vacation or do any family activity. He had many interests, some of which included sports like the Chiefs and Royals, playing Super Mario, and celebrating EVERY holiday. He was always so excited to celebrate something - especially his birthday. Markus was very proud of his rare coin and money collection, although as much as he loved collecting them, any time he saw a donation box of any kind he was trying to fill it with whatever money he had with him!

Markus was a funny, kind, and selfless person. He brought a positive light and awareness to autism, showing us that you could always live your life to the fullest, celebrate every day, and love one another selflessly.

He is survived by his parents, Doug and Malynda Loney of Plainville, KS; siblings, Christopher Loney of Plainville, KS, and MaKayla Loney (Kobe Spiess) of Plainville, KS; grandparents, Ken Adam of Plainville, KS, Ellen Loney of Apache Junction, AZ; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Markus joins in his heavenly home, his grandmother, Susan (Wells) Adam; grandfather, Robert R. Loney; and uncle, John Adam.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Inurnment will follow in Plainville Cemetery.

Mary Ann Emery

Mary Ann (Dinkel) Emery, Stockton, KS, passed away on December 30, 2021, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 81. She was born on August 13, 1940, near Leoti, KS to Andrew and Helen (Bauck) Dinkel. She married Lyle "Shorty" Emery on March 28, 1957, during a blizzard, in Garden City, KS. They were blessed with five children: Vicky, Jeff, Connie, Kim, and Walt, their son by choice.

Mary attended school through 9th grade in Goodland and Garden City before her marriage to Shorty. The couple moved around for Shorty's work until settling in Stockton in 1963. Mary was a foster mother to five of her nieces and nephews, bringing the family household up to 12 at one time – she was very good at keeping everyone assembled! Starting at age seven, Mary became a waitress in the family cafe and continued in the restaurant business throughout her life. She also wallpapered and did seamstress work. She managed the Little BB, which was a high school/junior high hang-out, in the winter, and the BB Dairy Inn/Park Drive-in Theatre in the summer.

Mary belonged to VFW Auxiliary Post #8873, was a Den Mother of Boy Scout Troop #103, belonged to St. Thomas Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, and Altar Society, where she cooked for 30 years.

Known as 'Gramma' or 'Granny' by many, all can attest to Mary’s huge heart that overflowed with love for family, friends, and neighbors – with an open-door policy, many enjoyed after-Prom breakfasts, Saturday night wrestling, and memories made in the kitchen. Mary loved Christmas; she decorated her home in Stockton continuously for 51 years.

Mary is survived by her children: Jeffrey Emery (Jill) of Stockton, Walter Dinkel (Lisa Preston) of Oakley, KS, Victoria Peterson (David) of Stockton, Constance Yakish (Joe) of Hill City, KS, and Kimberly Arnold of Alton, KS; siblings: Barbara Stoecklein of Colby, KS and Frank Dinkel (Francis) of Garden City, KS; sister-in-law, Carol Dinkel of Huntsville, AL; 32 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Helen Dinkel; husband, Lyle “Shorty” Emery; brothers, John Dinkel and Walter Dinkel; son-in-law, Steve Arnold; daughter-in-law, Terry Dinkel; and granddaughter, Angel Yakish.

Mary not only tenderly cared for her beloved roses, but also her yard and other flowers. More importantly, she sowed the seeds of love and laughter into the lives of those closest to her. It was by this daily example of living that she taught us all what it truly means to love and care for one another and live every day grateful for the opportunity to humbly serve one another. Although we will miss her greatly, we rejoice that she is now reaping the bountiful harvest of her hard work and loving labor, in the company of her Lord, until we see her again.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton. Burial services will follow at the Catholic Cemetery in Stockton. Visitation will be Tuesday 2 PM until 8 PM with a Vigil and Rosary Service at 7 PM at the funeral home in Stockton.

Mary "Eleanor" Becker

Mary “Eleanor” Becker passed away on December 16, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 90. She was born on November 1, 1931, in Horton, Kansas to Clarence and Frances (Gormley) Hagel. She was united in marriage to Alfred “Al” Becker on April 19, 1949, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Eleanor and Al were blessed with three children: Stephen, Patricia, and Mary.

Eleanor moved to Plainville her junior year of high school. Instead of finishing high school she went to work at the local soda shop and married her best friend, Al Becker. At a young age, Eleanor learned the importance of having a pristine clean home and matching that with the best smelling laundry. She was proud of her immaculate home and loved hosting her family and friends for gatherings ranging from card games to Super Bowl parties. Eleanor and Al also loved to travel, gamble, and dance. If she spent time at home and wasn’t cleaning or hosting a party, she enjoyed gardening and canning. A devout Catholic,
Eleanor was active in her church and a member of the Daughters of Isabella.

She is survived by her son, Stephen (Irma) Becker of Lubbock, TX; daughters, Patricia (Will) Stout of Natoma, KS and Mary (Ron) Boyd of Kipp, KS; eleven grandchildren; and thirty-one great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Eleanor joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Clarence and Frances Hagel; husband, Alfred Becker; two infant sons; two infant daughters; and sisters, Elizabeth Hamlin, Kathleen Proctor, and Darlyne VanNortwick; granddaughter, Melissa Ann Becker; two great-grandsons, Dyron Paul Schutte and Browynn Boyd Birdsong; and a grandson-in-law, Dru Daniel Miller.
A woman of strong faith and extraordinary love, Eleanor was devoted to a life of serving God and her beloved family. As a loving, caring mother, her family was second only to God; and although she has now gone home to be with her Lord, she leaves behind the legacy of her love, and that all things are possible with faith and to love one another as Jesus loved us. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 10:30 Am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on Tuesday at the funeral home from 3PM until 5PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary at 6 PM at the Church.

Edna "Eddie" Lucille Delaney

Edna “Eddie” Lucille Delaney, 88, passed away on October 27, 2021, in Plainville, KS. She was born on November 23, 1932, in Hill City, KS to W. Troy and Maggie (Rippen) Walker.

She had 7 brothers, Everett, Lawrence, Raymond, Wilber, Irvin, Jack, Bob, and 1 sister, Maxine Watson, who proceeded her in death; and 1 brother, Lee Walker of Phillipsburg, KS, surviving.

Eddie married Robert Edmisson in 1951 and they had 3 children: Raymond Edmisson of Lowell, AR, Jeanne McMullen of Wichita, KS, and Paula Wilkerson of Maricopa, AZ. She was very proud to be a grandmother to 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Robert proceeded her in death in 1974. She then married Kenneth Delaney in 1984 and he preceded her in death in 1997.

Eddie was a graduate of Alton High School. She had many adventures in life with the greatest becoming a nurse at 62 years old at which she worked at well into her 80s. She was a member of the VFW where she had served as an 8th and 9th District President. She also had belonged to the Rebekah’s and the American Legion. She was a 4-H leader along with many other activities.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. There will be no public visitation.

Brandon Allen Deutscher

Brandon Allen Deutscher passed away suddenly at his home in Plainville, Kansas on October 25, 2021, at the age of 42. He was born to Stan and Linda (Kreutzer) Deutscher on October 13, 1979, in Plainville, Kansas.
Brandon, lovingly known as “Uncle Bam Bam”, attended Plainville schools and graduated from Plainville with the class of 1998. He went to work as a welder after until his prohibited him from working. He was shy and introverted until he got to know you, and then he was a prankster and loved to make you laugh. Brandon was very family-oriented and loved his brother, Brian and his nieces. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and was a sports enthusiast enjoying and . Later in his life he enjoyed with his friends.
He is survived by his parents, Stan and Linda Deutscher of Plainville; grandmother, Marlene Deuthscher of Ellis, KS; brother, Brian Deutscher of Plainville; and nieces, Elizabeth, Madison, and Isabella Deutscher.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic in Plainville. Visitation will be on Thursday at the funeral home from 2PM until 8PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary starting at 7PM.

Carolyn Ann Wilkerson

Carolyn Ann Wilkerson passed away on September 13, 2021, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 73. She was born on May 23, 1948, to Victor and Henneritta (Befort) Younger in Hays, KS. She was married to Gary Wilkerson on February 27, 1971, in Ellis Co. They were blessed with two sons: Eric and Wesley.

Carolyn grew up on a farm in rural Ellis Co. and graduated from Ellis High School with the Class of 1966. After high school she went straight into the workforce. In 1995 she and Gary began C & G Trucking Company which they owned and operated in Zurich, KS. Carolyn continued to run the business after Gary’s passing in 2005. Her own health made her slow down working up until her passing.

Carolyn loved tending to her flower garden, knitting, and crocheting. She loved watching NFL & College Football and NCAA Basketball and it did not make a difference if it was live or pre-recorded, she still loved watching the games. She always attended her grandkids sporting events from the time they played t-ball all the way thru high school sports. She enjoyed going to all of Gary and Eric’s drag racing events, as well as her grandkids’ junior dragster events. As their #1 Fan, you could always hear her from the stands cheering them on. They all made her so very proud.

Carolyn was a hardworking and fun-loving woman. She knew how to have fun and enjoy life along the way. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten. A true fan, she continues to cheer us on to greatness in this life, until we see her again, in the life everlasting.

Carolyn is survived by her son Eric Wilkerson of Zurich, KS; sisters, Bernie Miller of Hays, KS, Linda Engel of Hays, KS, and Jane Wiggins of Russell, KS; sister-in-law, Becky Younger of Salina, KS; and two grandchildren, Willie and Reagan Wilkerson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Henneritta Younger; husband, Gary Wilkerson; son, Wesley John Wilkerson; and brothers, Jim, Ben, and Thomas “Jesse” Younger.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be held on Monday 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at the funeral home in Plainville.

Gladys Marie Allen

Gladys Marie Allen, 107, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Redbud Village in Plainville, KS. She was born on September 12, 1913, in Plainville, to Wallace and Mae Anna (Cronin) Phillips. On April 23, 1938, in Plainville she married her dance partner and best friend Thomas C. Allen, a printer and linotype operator at The Plainville Times. They rode a train through dust storms to honeymoon in Colorado. Tom and Gladys were married 63 years before he died on Nov. 5, 2001.

Growing up, she learned to cut hair at her dad’s barber shop in Tipton, KS. She cherished a family trip to Estes Park, Colo., and was a whiz in physics at St. Boniface High School, Tipton. As a mom, she enjoyed sewing all the clothes for her family and her daughters’ Barbies, as well as hand-making quilts for everyone. She closely followed the travels and adventures of her five children. She was very active with Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, and enjoyed her friendships with the ladies in the Daughters of Isabella, the Guild, and her quilting circle. Gladys loved flowers and especially pansies and lilacs. She liked root beer floats, browsing for hours for fabric and patterns, laughing, and caring for her grandchildren. She made the best lemon merengue pie of anybody. Three of her favorite things to say were “Will you stay for supper?” “It’s so good to see you” and “Let’s don’t and say we did.”

Besides her husband, Tommy, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary E. Allen; her son-in-law, John M. Edmonds; a great-granddaughter, Caroline E. Smith; her brother and sister-in-law, Harry D. and Louise (Gardner) Phillips; and her sister and brother-in-law, Doris M. and Harlan Gilbert.

Survivors include two daughters, Sister Marcia Allen, Concordia; and Margaret Allen, Hays; and two sons, Michael Allen and wife, Paula, Douglas, Ga.; and John Allen and wife, June Knittel, Hays; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on September 11, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville with inurnment to follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Leon John Hammerschmid

Leon John Hammerschmidt passed away on his 80th birthday, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Redbud Village in Plainville, KS.

From the humblest of beginnings, Leon was born on August 31, 1941 in rural Victoria, Kansas to Joe and Matilda Hammerschmidt, the 5th of 13 children. He grew up on a farm in a small, three-bedroom farmhouse. He attended school and only completed 8th grade before he went to work in the oilfield to help support and provide for his siblings and parents.

He married Melba Jean Fisher on September 14, 1964 in Zurich, Kansas and together they began building their life and family. From this union, six children were born - five daughters and one son.

“The strength of a man is in his character. A strong man is a great man of wisdom, who understands his top priority is to his family.” - Ellen J. Barrier

Leon was a provider for his family. He worked (before) sunup to sundown. He learned and loved the oilfield, and all the people who were a part of it. Together with his wife, they established Leon’s Drilling Service; as well as a partnership with a close friend - C & L Well Service, H & H Oil with two of his brothers, and after selling the rigs, Leon’s Consulting. Over the years, he employed numerous local friends and neighbors who were treated more like family. He led by example and would never ask anyone to do something that he wasn’t already doing himself. Leon officially retired after working for 60 years in the oilfield.

His children’s education was important to him. Only formally educated until the 8th grade, it was a priority for him that all 6 of his children graduated from college. He even had a “rule” that they couldn’t get married until they completed their degree, which they all did. He was a generous benefactor to Sacred Heart Grade School and to Sacred Heart Church.

Above all, he was strong in his faith which led to his life full of blessings. Leon was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He gave selflessly and abundantly of his time, talent and treasure to his church. He taught his family the importance of daily prayer and weekly mass. On weekends, he not only attended every Mass, but he was there to turn the lights on, open the doors and greet everyone. He was the last to leave the church as he wanted to make sure all the lights were off. After retirement, he attended all the weekday masses and ushered at every funeral.

“A Man leaves his mark on the world with the love he gives his Children.”

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 58 years, Melba of the home. Children: Marla (Douglas) Jones of Overland Park; Sandra (Norman) Keller of Hays; Jamie (Denise) Hammerschmidt of Highlands Ranch, CO; Kelli (Christopher) Hansen of Plainville; Amanda (Mitch) Mayo of Colorado Springs, CO; and Nicole (Tony) Dopita of Hays. Grandchildren: Alex and Trevor Jones; Lauren and London Keller; Jordan and Hunter Hammerschmidt; Noah, Benjamin, and Kate Hansen; Zachary and Luke Mayo; and Emily and Lawrence Dopita. Brother, William (Cecile) Hammerschmidt, Plainville. Sisters: Alice Arnold, Hutchinson; Mary Hammersmith, Hays; Jo Ann Jacobs, LaCrosse; and Theresa Conboy, Topeka. In-laws: June Mongeau, Plainville; Fred and Terry Fisher, Plainville; Connie Fisher, Plainville; Connie and Dennis Keller, Zurich; Jean and Don Larsen of Russell, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Matilda Hammerschmidt and his siblings, Peter Hammerschmidt, Rose Heidel, Robert Hammerschmidt, Leo Hammerschmidt, Ernest Hammerschmidt, Tom Hammerschmidt and Elaine Sunley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, 10:30 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be held Friday from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M at the funeral home in Plainville. The family will receive guests at 5:00pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church until the Vigil begins at 6:00 pm at the Church.

Robert L. "Bob" Dinkel

Robert L. “Bob” Dinkel, 89, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, KS. Bob was born April 9, 1931 in Victoria, KS to B.J. and Margaret (Kuhn) Dinkel. He was a 1950 graduate of Victoria High School. He was united in marriage to Marjorie “Marge” Dinkel on November 15, 1954 in Ness City, KS. Bob was an Army veteran and fought in the Korean War. Bob worked as an oil field pumper and was employed by Petroleum Incorporated and later Universal Resources for his last four years until his retirement in 1995. Upon his retirement from the oil field, Bob worked at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 14 years.
Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Plainville VFW Post 8871. Bob enjoyed carpentry work and was often found in his workshop handcrafting many projects.
Left to cherish Bob’s memory is his wife, Marge of the home; daughters, JoAnn Dickinson (Dave) of Colorado Springs, CO and Cheryl Klein (David) of Andover; brother, LeRoy Dinkel of Victoria; three granddaughters, Melissa Johnson (Ryan), Amanda Jones (Calvin) and Jennifer Young (Kevin); and three great-grandchildren, Emma and Paige Jones, and Mason Johnson
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Parish Vigil and Rosary are planned for Friday evening at 7:00 PM at the church. Bob will be inurned in the Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs. Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic School and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

Don Fisher

Donald Lee Fisher passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2021 at Hays Medical Center at the age of 84. Donald was born in Coweta, Oklahoma on February 6, 1937 to Boyd and Amy (Bryan) Fisher. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann (Moeder) Fisher on June 11, 1960 in Hoisington, Kansas at the St. John’s Catholic Church. The couple was blessed with four daughters: Melanie, Mindy, Michelle, and Melissa.
Donald grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Coweta High School in 1955. Following high school, he spent a semester at OSU. He then went into the military where he was stationed in Germany. After his honorable discharge in 1962, he returned to Kansas to work in the oil field.
Donald worked for ARCO Oil Company for 40 years where he was a Fieldman among many other titles. He was also a faithful member of the Plainville Knights of Columbus where he served as Plainville’s Grand Knight for four years, and the Bishop Cunningham Faithful Navigator for two years.
Donald was an avid outdoorsman with much of his time being spent hunting, fishing, and gardening. He went on many hunting and fishing excursions with his friends including Father Grennan and Ronnie Wise. Once they could no longer go, his grandsons stepped up and continued the tradition with Donald. He made many memories during his time outdoors and he enjoyed retelling these stories to his family. He also spent time with friends playing Pinochle multiple times a week. He loved to cook and would make his famous grilled chicken, always with a cocktail preceding the meal. Donald loved testing his luck at the Cripple Creek Colorado Casino with his wife of 60 years.
Family was immensely important to Donald. Some of the fondest memories of him include chopping down trees for their annual Christmas fire, and the countless fires that he would make at his home. He was very proud of that fireplace. Another much loved family tradition was making sausage every Christmas. Don also never forgot a birthday and would sing “happy birthday” through the phone - even though he was tone deaf! He would give all his grandkids a dollar bill whenever they left his house. What started out as a foreseen treat from grandpa, became one of the family’s fondest memories of his giving nature.
Donald was loving and caring towards everyone he was around. His huge, outgoing personality shined through him. Whenever you saw him, there was certainly a story to be heard with many laughs to follow. He was also very black-and-white when he needed to be, very sure of the way things should be done, after all…something worth doing is worth doing well. Always serving others with a heart and soul that knew and trusted his Lord and Savior, his loss will leave a place in the hearts and lives of family and friends no one else can fill. However, he leaves a collection of memories and precious times shared - true keepsakes of our hearts that will remain forever.
Donald is preceded in death by his daughters, Melanie Nelson and Michelle Fisher; parents, Boyd and Amy Fisher; and siblings, Felix Fisher, Maxine Houser, and Verda Chartier.
Left to cherish Donald’s memories is his wife, Mary Ann Fisher of the home in Plainville; daughters, Mindy (Larry) Flenniken of Tulsa, OK, Melissa (Joe) Dreher of Oberlin, KS; siblings, Steve (Pat) Fisher of Coweta, OK and Jane (Sonny) Simpson of Coweta, OK; seven grandchildren, Tanner Nelson, Tyler Nelson, Lauren Bird, Joseph Flenniken, Jordan Dreher, Dayton Dreher, and Adam Flenniken; and eight great-grandchildren, Khloe Nelson, Tabor Nelson, Thaniel Nelson, Tilly Nelson, Lanie Bird, Lexie Bird, Brooke McKittrick, and Daxten Dreher.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be on Thursday at the Funeral Home from 2 PM until 4PM, and then at the church from 6PM until 8PM with a Vigil Service and K of C Rosary at 7PM.

James Wiliam Kaba

James William Kaba passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS at the age of 85. He was born to James and Marie (Boller) Kaba on April 14, 1936 in Plainville.
James was a lifetime resident of Plainville. He attended Plainville Grade School and graduated from Plainville High School. He entered the United States Army following his graduation and returned home when he was honorably discharged. James was united in marriage to Janice (Jacobs) Kaba on October 1, 1960 in Antonino, KS. The couple was blessed with three children: Vicki, Kim, and John.
James worked in the oil field as a pumper until his early retirement at the age of 55. He picked up a part-time job at his favorite morning coffee place, Crawford Supply, and worked there for about 10 years. He was a simple man that enjoyed his routine. James was conservative and frugal when it came to himself, but generous to others. Every now and then he would play a nickel or penny slot at a casino, but his favorite thing to do was fish and spend time around the ones he loved. He was always so eager to pull out his slide projector and proudly show his military photos, family photos, and tell stories or re-live memories. James enjoyed passing time at home watching the Royals play or checking the stock markets. He took every day as it came, appreciated everyone in his life, and was thankful for every moment he had - and it was evident to those who knew him. He was a faithful servant to the Lord, attended masses regularly, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
James will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but his memory will live on in our hearts and minds. Through his life he taught us how to live our dreams, through his example he taught us how to enjoy the fruits of our labor, but above all, through his love he taught us how to serve God and one another with undying devotion.
He is survived by his children, Vicki (Ken) Becker of Plainville, Kim (Bill) Glazner of McPherson, and John (Kelly) Kaba of Hays; brothers, Mike (Lisa) Kaba of Boulder City, NV, and Mark (Jeanie) Kaba of Wichita; sister-in-law, Nell Kaba of Wichita; brother-in-law and dear friend, Phil Barber of Plainville; eight grandchildren, Kurtis (Tara) of Piedmont, OK, Jessica (Matt) Korte of Evergreen, CO, Rhiannon (Nick) Weber of Claflin, Kennis (Kacy) Becker of Plainville, Krista (Catlin) Zahorsky of Manhattan, KS, Kassidy (Tripp) Roy of Overland Park, KS, Courtney Kaba of Golden, CO, Conner Glazner of McPherson, KS; and nine great-grandchildren with one on the way.
James joins in heaven his parents, James and Marie Kaba; wife, Janice Kaba; and siblings, Larry “Butch” Kaba, Dennis Kaba, and Maryann Barber.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be held at the Church on Tuesday from 4PM until 8PM with a Vigil Service and K of C Rosary beginning at 7PM.

Helen Hageman

Helen Theresa Hageman passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Redbud Village in Plainville, KS at the age of 93. She was born on March 28, 1928 to Peter and Suzanna (Ubert) Giebler in Catharine, KS. Helen was united in marriage to Clarence Hageman on May 14, 1952 in Catharine. They were blessed with nine children: Don, Terry, Mike, Pat, Tim, Jerry, Steve, Kathy, and Jolene.
Helen was a woman of faith and love. She was passionate about her family and the Lord. Helen belonged to the Daughters of Isabella and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Suzanna Giebler; husband, Clarence Hageman; five brothers; and six sisters.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Don (Wendy) Hageman of McCook, NE, Terry (Cheryl) Hageman of Plainville, Mike (Anita) Hageman of Plainville, Pat (Karen) Hageman of Plainville, Tim Hageman of Plainville, Jerry (Nancy) Hageman of Plainville, Steve Hageman of Plainville, Kathy (Randy) Gish of Natoma, and Jolene (Duane) Staab of Kersey, CO; brother, Norman Giebler of Peculiar, MO; twenty-seven grandchildren; and forty great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 2PM until 4:30 PM and then at the church from 6PM until 8PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7PM.

Mary Marcotte

Mary Lucille Marcotte

Mary Lucille Marcotte of Zurich passed into her eternal resting place on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Redbud Village in Plainville, KS at the age of 92.
She was born on January 28, 1929 to Joseph Bernard Garvert and Ida Catherine (Weachter) Garvert in Plainville. Mary graduated from Plainville High School in 1946 and then attended Marymount College in Salina for one year before returning to Rooks County. For a time, she worked for Gilson’s Drug Store and Donavan’s Car Dealership, both in Plainville. Later in life she worked as a secretary at the Palco Grade and High Schools. She was a lifetime member of the St. Anne’s Sodality and was active in the Rooks County Extension programs.
Mary was united in marriage to Adelore Edward Marcotte on April 24, 1952 and settled in Palco. After the death of Adelore in July of 1965, she moved the family to a farm outside of Zurich, where she remained until her health deteriorated.
Mary is survived by her children, Tim Marcotte of Zurich, Cary (Lydia) Marcotte of Virginia Beach, VA, Rod (Lisa) Marcotte of Hays, KS, Cathy (Richard) Haverfield of Tulsa, OK, Frank (Denise) Marcotte of Clarksville, MD, and Mary Jean Scott of Susanville, CA; siblings, William Garvert of Arlington, VA, Leona Vinzant of Wetumpka, AL, and Dorothy Ackerman of Monte Vista, CO; ten grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ida Garvert; husband, Adelore Marcotte; brothers, Leonard, Don, and Roy Garvert; and a granddaughter, Christin Haverfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on Monday at the funeral home from 2PM until 8PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary starting at 7PM.

Rita Mae Younker

Rita Mae Younker passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Redbud Village in Plainville, KS, at the age of 84. She was born on September 15, 1936 to George and Genevieve (Meis) Merklinger in Park, KS. Rita was united in marriage to Clarence Younker on May 21, 1955 and they were blessed with 3 children: Doug, Jenny, and Mindi.
Rita grew up in Ellis County where she completed grade school. She met and married Clarence Younker and the couple moved to Plainville in 1956 where they spent the rest of their lives. Rita centered her life around taking care of not only her own children, but others as well. She treated all her daycare kids as if they were her own. She stayed busy chasing her kids or someone else’s kids and all while dispatching for her husband’s Oil Company, C & L Oil Service. If she caught some time for herself, she was talented at sewing and even made some of her kids’ clothes and helped make ties for Ties By Libby. She was the most patient, kind, and gentle woman. She was a shining example of “loving thy neighbor” and living her life for the Lord. Rita was highly involved with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, assisting with any of the functions the church put on. She was a member of Women’s Guild, and at one time worked in the cafeteria for the Sacred Heart Grade School.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Doug Younker, Jenny Younker, and Mindi (Craig) Wise all of Plainville; sister-in-law Bonnie Merklinger of Plainville; and three grandchildren, Colton (Jaci) Wise, Kristen Wise (Blake Fritts), and Ashley Wise.
She joins in Heaven her parents, George and Genevieve Merklinger; husband Clarence Younker; and brothers, Elmer (Betty) Merklinger and Robert “Bob” Merklinger.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow at the St. Catharina Cemetery in Catherine, KS at 2 PM. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 PM until 8 PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7PM.

Edward Jerome Brummer

Edward J. Brummer passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas at the age of 88. He was born to John and Katherine (Simeon) Brummer on January 7, 1933 in Osborne County, Kansas. Edward married Bertha Hays on October 26, 1963 in Osborne, Kansas, and they were blessed with six children: Jill, Edward “Eddie”, Jennifer, Connie, Jeanette, and Elizabeth.

Edward grew up in rural Osborne where he attended school until 8th grade. He then went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad before he was drafted into the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge from the service he returned home and worked as a mechanic at his own shop from 1965 until 2017 when he retired.

A true “car guy”, Edward loved everything about cars. Fixing them, driving them, collecting them, and teaching others to do the same. He not only loved working on his own cars, but also on cars for other people and visiting with his customers. He taught all his kids how to change the oil and a flat tire at the very least before they left home. So many memories were built around cars; they were like friends to him as he kept every single one of them. Interestingly enough, he stopped buying them in the 70’s as he would say, “plastic had no place on a car!” Although his 1960 Corvette was arguably his most prized possession, it didn’t hold a candle to his family, especially his grandkids. Edward made sure that he took vacation time with his family every year and taught one of his grandsons, Dalton, to play the guitar.

A hard-working, loving and dedicated family man of God, Edward loved the simple life, recognized his blessings, and didn’t take time for granted. Although he will be greatly missed by all who knew him, his love and invaluable influence will remain in the hearts and lives of his family and friends. May his legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, cherish the ties that bind, and live to serve God, Home, and Country everyday of our lives.

Left to cherish his memories are his children; Jill (Mike) Roth of Savannah, MO, Edward “Eddie” (Nancy) Brummer of Natoma, KS, Jennifer Brummer of Plainville, KS, Connie Brummer (Tracy) of Stockton, Jeanette (Jason) Miller of Olathe, KS, and Elizabeth (Jarrod) Selenke of Peyton, CO; nine grandchildren, Amber, Aja, Dalton, Hunter, Gavin, Joslyn, Liz, Joe, and Kris; and six great-grandchildren, Piper, Taron, Garrett, Gabriella, Greyson, and Gracianna.

He is joined in Heaven by his parents, John and Katherine Brummer; wife, Bertha Brummer; brothers, John, Leo, Bob, Joseph, and Al Brummer; sisters, Amelia Landry, Mary Payton, Alberta King, Roberta Brummer, Maxine Brummer, and Eldora Stroh; and grandchildren Eric Ouse, and Allen and Austin Wolf.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 2PM until 8PM with a Vigil starting at 7PM at the funeral home.

Raymond W. "Ray" Kriley

Raymond “Ray” William Kriley passed away on February 8, 2021 at his home in Stockton, KS, at the age of 77. He was born on February 17, 1943 to Willie and Irene (Parker) Kriley at their rock home in rural Stockton. He was married to Lou Corwin on August 9, 1967 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, KS. They were blessed with 5 children: Julie, Sherry, Daniel, Amy, and Korina.

Ray grew up in the Stockton area and graduated from Stockton High School in 1961. He graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1966 with an Agricultural Business degree. He served in the United States Army Reserves for six years. Ray was a lifelong farmer and caretaker of the many animals he loved.

Ray was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, driving fast cars (often paying the price), watching KU basketball (as well as any sport), playing cards with his family, going to the casino, and watching his grandkids in all their sporting events. He was determined and persistent, often overcoming many hardships through his exceptional faith and witty sense of humor. Ray was a role model not only for his children but also grandchildren through his honesty, integrity, love of the Lord, family, and country, and his dedication to maintaining his physical well-being. He was often a man of few words but had a very distinctive presence at his children’s competitions.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Lou Kriley of the home in Stockton; children, Julie (Corey) Hartner of Belleville, KS, Sherry (Michael) Reimer of Great Bend, KS, Daniel (Ginger) Kriley of Stockton, Amy (Jimmy) Moison of Ozark, MO, and Korina (Keith) Shelman of Meriden, KS; 12 grandchildren; and his “good and faithful dog”, Fancy.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Irene Kriley; brother, Robert Kriley; grandson, Noah Shelman; and nephews John Wickham and Jacob Corwin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton with burial to follow in the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Vigil and Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Stockton.

Russell "Rusty" McDowell

Russell “Rusty” Jay McDowell passed away on January 15, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, at the age of 66. He was born on October 27, 1954 to Garold and Colista (Price) McDowell in Smith Center, KS. He married Linda (Walters) McDowell in Hays, KS on September 18, 1982. They were blessed with three sons: Stuart, Bryce, and Brock.

Rusty grew up in Kirwin, KS. He graduated from Eastern Heights High School with the Class of 1972 and attended North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, KS. He then worked as a contract pumper in the oilfield for 20 years and also farmed and had cattle. Rusty enjoyed farming and cattle, fishing, camping, and going to the lake, and he loved to spend time with his family and grandkids.

Rusty is survived by his wife Linda of the home in Plainville; sons, Stuart McDowell of Mulvane, KS, Bryce McDowell of Plainville, and Brock (Jill) McDowell of Plainville; brother, Kevin (Linda) McDowell of Agra; sisters, Pat (Larry) Brunow of St. Francis, KS, Sherry (Terry) Griffiths of Lincoln, NE, and Anita Hiler of Henderson, KY; sister-in-law, Connie McDowell of Highland Ranch, CO; 7 grandchildren (plus one on the way), Brooke and Mercedes McDowell, Bradyn, Brynlee, Mason, and Caden McDowell, and Jaxon McDowell and Chase (on the way); and 2 great-grandchildren, Cooper and Thea Pater.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Garold and Colista McDowell; brothers, Neal McDowell and Gene McDowell; and brother-in-law, Mel Hiler.

Always willing to help someone out, Rusty was a kind-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life and cherished his family and friends. Although he was taken from us far too soon, we know that those we enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived and left us with cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He will be greatly missed and remembered in love.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, KS. Burial will follow at the St. Severin Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a family Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Plainville.