Maurice’s life began on October 2, 1925, in Arnett, OK.  He is the son of Rollin D. and Vivian (Snearey) Shields.  Maurice served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II from 1943 until 1947.  He worked in the aircraft manufacturing industry as an engineer.  Maurice was united in marriage to the former Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Miller in Woodward County, Oklahoma.  He was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church and a member of the Whitewater American Legion.  Maurice’s greatest joy was his family which includes sons Maurice “MD” Shields of Wichita and Randy Shields of Potwin; grandchildren Lore Case of Tescoff, Taylor Dean Shields of Hays, great-grandchildren Kortnei Kerby of Salina, and Josh Downey of Tescoff; and great-great-grandchildren Madisyn Trillett and Pyper Kerby, both of Salina.  Maurice passed away on June 3, 2019, at Larksfield Place in Wichita. He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife Liz.

His family will gather with friends on Tuesday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater.  His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12 at the Federated Church, Whitewater led by Pastor Jason Lowery.  Maurice will be laid to rest in Whitewater Cemetery with military honors.  Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Federated Church or Wounded Warriors Project.

Christina B. Beauford, 72, of Junction City, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her home. Christina was born on Ft. Riley on September 16, 1946, the daughter of Calvin C. and Lorene E. (Freeman) Mason.

Christina was raised in Junction City and graduated in 1964 from Junction City High School. She later received her Associates Degree from Central Texas College.

Christina worked Civil Service on Ft. Riley as a Conservation Specialist for 30 years. She had served as Head Steward for the Ft. Riley Union.

She married Robert Beauford on May 04, 1981 in Junction City. Robert survives of the home. Other survivors include: 2 sons, Cliff A. Townsend, Manhattan, and Victor D. Camese, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 2 daughters, Tonya Lorene Archie and her husband Claude Archie, Deltona, Florida, and Kimberlie Kristina Jones and her wife Reba Jones, Wichita; a brother, Larry Hester, Topeka; 2 sisters, Paulette Orth and Candice Christian, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 9 grandchildren, Corey C. Lucas, Calvin Camese, Brittaney Johnson, Breahnna Camese, Justen Jones, Alexis Camese, Brannon Jones, Bacari Camese, and Victoria Archie; 8 great grandchildren; one nephew, Halilha Orth; 3 nieces, Kyla, Kyra, and Kristian Smith; 3 great nieces; and 1 great nephew.

Christina was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Angela Camese.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Johnson Funeral Home, with Pastor Dusty Young presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday evening, June 7, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

 

Donna Mae Kaufman Jarmer, 84, passed away on May 29, 2019 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS surrounded by her family.

Donna’s grandparents immigrated to the United States from Russia with a Mennonite Group. This group eventually came to settle in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. This group also brought winter wheat to the area. Donna was born to Albert and Anna Kauffman at the family home in Pretty Prairie on July 16, 1934.

After graduating from Pretty Prairie High School, Donna later met Paul Jarmer. They married June 1, 1956 and moved to Chapman to be close to Paul’s employment at Fort Riley. In Chapman they raised their four children, Debbie, Greg, Steve and Sandy.

Her interests and passions show who Donna truly was. Family was first and foremost for Donna. She enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren and was so proud of each of them.  Faith was an important part of her life. She was Mennonite but in her adult years she was a member of Chapman United Methodist Church all the years she lived in Chapman. Donna loved working with the elderly and this showed in her 35 years at Chapman Valley Manor.  After retiring Donna continued her lifelong friendships with her co-workers and would have weekly breakfast gatherings and also would celebrate birthday’s  as well.

She is survived by her three children, son Steve Jarmer, Manhattan, KS and daughters Debbie (James) Templeton, Grand Rapids, MI and Sandy (Jeri) Hynek, Manhattan, KS; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sister Marge Kaufman and brother Vic Kaufman both of Hutchinson.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Jarmer; son Greg Jarmer; a granddaughter, her parents  and six siblings.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., June 5, 2019 at Londeen Funeral Home, 206 W. 5th, Chapman, KS.  Reverend Connie Wooldridge officiating and  Reverend Ken Trickle assisting.

Donna’s finally resting place will be at Indian Hill Cemetery in Chapman, KS.

In lieu of flowers the family suggestions memorials be made to the Chapman Valley Manor or the Chapman Senior Center in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431

 

Council Grove – Fredrick Carroll Schraeder passed from this life to be with the Lord Saturday, June 1, 2019.  He was born February 16, 1938 in St. Marys, Kansas to Fred C. and Regina Matilda (Allen).  Survivors include sons Tharon and wife Misty of Council Grove, KS; Jeffrey, Bailey Island, Maine; and Michael of Overland Park, Kansas, five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.  Mr. Schraeder was preceded in death by his wife Laura, daughter Lisa, brother Thomas, and father and mother.

In 1964, Carroll and his family moved to Council Grove where he became the first General Manager and helped build Tri-County Telephone Association from roughly 600 subscribers to in excess of 3,400 and thirteen exchanges before his retirement in 1999.  During his tenure at Tri-County he was also very active in state and national telecom associations serving as President, board member, or committee member for organizations such as State Independent Telephone Association, Kansas Telephone Association, National Telephone Cooperative Association, and Western Rural Telephone Association.  In 1988 when wireless service was in its infancy, Carroll entered Tri-County Telephone into the wireless arena becoming an integral part of the newly formed Liberty Cellular company as a director.  Liberty grew from a startup to more than 150,000 subscribers and was subsequently bought by Alltel 10 years later for more than $517 million and is now known as Verizon Wireless.  Additionally, shortly before his retirement in 1999 Mr. Schraeder was instrumental in helping construct the acquisition of Council Grove Telephone Company by Tri-County Telephone (TCT).

Mr. Schraeder was an avid golfer and member of Council Grove Country Club serving as both a committee member and past President.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, travel, spending time with his grand children and watching football and basketball games.  He and his wife Laura were loyal Kansas State fans and held season tickets to Wildcat football for many years.

Mr. Schraeder is also survived by brother William of Louisville, KY; brother Edward and friend Jane of Topeka, KS; sister Teresa of St. Marys; sister Isabelle (husband Richard Simecka), Topeka, KS; sister Rose Mary (husband Robert Murry), Topeka, KS; and sister Mary Alice, Shawnee, KS.

Funeral services for Mr. Schraeder will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Council Grove, KS.  Mr. Schraeder chose to be cremated.  Contributions can be made to the Morris County Hospital and sent to Zeiner Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Dick Edwards, age 83, died on Sunday June 2, 2019 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, Kansas.

He was born on December 9, 1935 in Holdenville, Oklahoma the son of Virgil L. and Eva (Robinson) Edwards. At an early age, he worked on the family farm where he learned his tremendous work ethic. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1958 and served his country honorably for the next two years. Following the Army, he drove trucks, worked on the pipeline & on May 13, 1963 he started selling cars at the Augusta Ford Dealership. Dick later worked at Rusty Eck’s until 1981, then he started Dick Edwards Ford on January 1, 1981. To this day, he still went to work everyday at the dealership in Junction City.

On December 27, 1958, he was united in marriage to Janice Governski in El Dorado, Kansas. This union of over 60 years was blessed with 3 daughters: Gayla Ann, Tanice Marie and Deanna Lynn.

Dick learned early in life that you “live to work…not work to live” and he captured that to a tee. He still made time for his family, but his employees and customers became like family as well. He could put you in your place, but he forgot about it quickly because he wanted you to perform at the best of your abilities. Dick adored his wife of over 60 years and loved being with his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchild, they were his world.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Harold, Kenny and Ronnie Edwards and 2 sisters: Katherine Keeley and Theda Winzer.

Survivors include his wife: Janice of the home; 3 daughters: Gayla Ann Edwards-Gibby, Tanice Marie Edwards and Deanna Lynn (Steve) Nitschke, all of Manhattan; grandchildren: Dallas Nitschke, Brock Gibby, Stevie Stewart, Dakota Ellis and Brianna Gibby; great granddaughter: Amaya Brooks, along with many other family members.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday June10, 2019 at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church 2900 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. Private inurnment will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday June 9, 2019 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home with the Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Katie’s Way in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.