Thomas L. Frederick, 62 of Abilene passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born April 18, 1957 in Carroll, Iowa the son of Leland and Kathleen (Brennen) Frederick. Tom grew up in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
On March 17, 2002 Tom was united in marriage to his best friend and soulmate, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Baranski. She survives of the home. Tom served 26 years in the United States Army and retired as a First Sargent in October 2002. After military retirement, he worked at Fort Riley as a civil servant for Public Works and later, he served as the Facility Manager at the Military Training Complex until June 2018 when he retired from civil service. Tom was an avid Harley Davidson rider, had a passion for Denver Broncos Football, and loved working in his shop. He took much pride in their country property and often times he would be seen driving his tractor to town for gas after a long day of mowing. Above all else, Tom loved spending time with his wife and family.
Tom is survived by his loving wife Jacquelyn A. Frederick. Daughter: Jacquelyn S. Frederick (Anthony Raygoza). Five sons: Thomas L. Frederick Jr.; Christopher M. Frederick; Thomas P. Abel Jr. (Susie); Joshua E. Abel (Jodie); Matthew J. Abel (Jennifer). His father, Leland Frederick. Six grandchildren: Julius Raygoza; Anjelita Raygoza; Antonio Raygoza; Esther Rose Frederick; Simon Frederick; Brooklyn Grace Abel. Three brothers: John Frederick (Laurie); Joseph Frederick (Liane); Jam es Frederick. Four sisters: Mary Cooper (Dan); Alice Haht (Jim); Therese Schany (Chuck); Cathy Haviland (Rod). Many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Kathleen E. Frederick.
Tom chose cremation. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Talmage United Methodist Church with Pastor Julie Truhlar officiating. Casual dress is requested – jeans, boots, even doo-rags, please be comfortable. There will be time during the service to share memories or stories about Tom. Also, to honor Tom’s wishes, Jackie will host a party after the service at their home to share memories, fellowship, listen to music, look at pictures, and celebrate Tom! Food and beverage will be served.
The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County or the Elsie Brooks Cancer Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.
Category: Obituaries
Donald M. Janssen
Donald M. Janssen, 86, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Salina Presbyterian Manor. He was born January 2, 1933 at their then farm home north of Claflin, Kansas to Lena (Lubinus) and Oren H Janssen. The family moved to rural Solomon in 1938. Don was inducted into the Army April 3, 1953. After completing basic training at Ft. Riley, Ks, he was sent to Augsberg Germany. He was discharged at Ft. Knox, Kentucky in 1955. Don married Janice Alley at Niles, Ks. in 1957. He worked in construction as a bricklayer working on many area schools, brick veneering homes and building fireplaces in the local neighborhood and surrounding area. He spent his final 40 years farming and ranching.
Survivors are his spouse, Janice, daughter Cheril Geist, Grandaughter Adrian Hettenbach (Matt) GreatGrandaughter Allison Hettenbach, brother Eldon (Kat) Janssen (Darlene), nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his parents, brothers Harold Janssen and Bernard Janssen and son in law Paul Geist.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon Kansas. Visitation will be held Monday, May 6, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the funeral home in Solomon.
Memorials may be made to the Solomon Pre School, Presbyterian Manor of Salina, or Hospice of Salina in care of the funeral home.
Barbara “Bobsy” Ann Eckart
Barbara “Bobsy” Ann Eckart, 83, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society-Wamego. She was born February 27, 1936 in Wamego, the daughter of John F. and Kathryn Walsh Brockish, living most of her life in Wamego, except for 11 years in Colorado. Bobsy attended Wamego schools, graduating from Wamego High School in 1954.
Barb was united in marriage to the love of her life, Delbert Leo Eckart, on December 28, 1957, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego. Delbert preceded her in death on May 3, 2002, exactly 17 years to Barb’s date of death. Barb was a homemaker and loving mother to her children. She was also an active volunteer in the community and served on the Wamego School Board of Education for several years. She retired from working at Kansas Farm Bureau after 15 years of service. She enjoyed being with her grandkids, reading, and made books of the family genealogy for each of her children.
She is survived by her four children: Chris Eckart, Wamego, KS, Judy Bowser of Novi, MI, David Eckart (Diane) of Manhattan, KS, Kellie Eckart of Euless, TX; four grandchildren: Joel (Marah), Nicholas, and Garrett Bowser, and Kara Eckart; her great-granddaughter Blake Bowser; and her nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Candace Eckart, a son in-law, Dan Bowser, and her only sister, Norma Saffell and her husband Butch Safell.
Bobsy will lie in-state Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego beginning at 1:00 p.m., with family greeting friends during visitation from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, May 9th at 10:30 a.m., at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 66547.
Jayson Brinkerhoff
Jayson Brinkerhoff 16, died April 28, 2019. He was born on July 3, 2002. Jayson was a junior at Clay Center Community High School.
He was a great brother & son. He was outdoor enthusiast, hard worker, sensitive and kind-hearted.
Memorial services will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, May 8 in the Family Life Center at the Clay Center United Methodist Church.
Rev. Andrea Beyer, officiating
A cookie reception will follow the service.
Eithel Irene Woods Schwinger
Eithel Irene Woods Schwinger passed on May 3. 2019 at the age of 96 years from complications of a recently diagnosed tumor.
Born and raised on a farm near Broughton, Kansas, she attended the Broughton School and the Clay Center High School.
Preceded in death by her parents Lydia Ellen Dalrymple Woods and James William Woods, brothers Harold and Charley, sister Wilma, husband William Schwinger, first husband, Ernest Albin Johnson and Great-Granddaughter Kacie Mireya Johnson.
She is survived by her children Karen Ellen Johnson and Harold (Hal) Ernest Johnson, grandchildren Laura and Matthew and great-grandchildren, Damon, William and Langstynn and nephews and nieces.
She was proud of her service as a nurse’s aide for many years, providing loving care for elders. She was dedicated to her family, took delight in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and reader, needle worker and quilter, enjoyed fishing and playing cards. She was beloved by all who met her with a deep sense of inclusivity that welcomed all people into her circle. She was committed to the responsibilities of citizenship and stewardship of the earth, recycling since the 1960s, keeping up with the news and voting throughout her life.
She will be missed and forever loved.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on May 7, 2019 at the Countryside Methodist Church in Clay Center, Kansas
Edith Britt
Edith Britt 95 died May 5, 2019 in Leonardville, KS. She was born on March 13, 1924 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of John Thomas and Mamie Virginia (McComas) Chilcoat. Edith was raised in Baltimore and moved to the Holton Kansas area when she was at a teenager. She married Harry Britt on May 2, 1941. They made their home in Stockdale, KS before moving to Miltonvale in 1954. Edith was a member of the Miltonvale Presbyterian Church where she served as church secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
Survivors:
Son: Russell and wife Karen Britt of Austin, AR
Son: Bill and wife Tammy Britt of Concordia, KS
Son: Tom and wife Brenda Britt of Prescott Valley, AZ
10 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren
Funeral Services: Friday, May 10, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS
Charles Morris Martindale
Charles Morris Martindale, 67, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. A visitation will be held 11 – 12:30 PM. at Mass-Hinitt Funeral Chapel, 805 Caroline Ave. A graveside service will follow the visitation at 1 PM at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery.
He was born on May 2, 1952, Jacksonville, Florida to Charles and Elizabeth (Morris) Martindale.
David West Walker
David West Walker died peacefully in the loving care of his nieces in Carmichael, CA on April 30, 2019. David was born to Vesta West Walker and Clarence D. Walker on July 1, 1932 in Manhattan, KS. He graduated from Manhattan Highschool and then lived most of his adult life in Wichita, KS where he worked for Beech Aircraft for 28 years. David was an avid Kansas sports fan and loved watching K-State most of all.
David is preceded in death by his brother Jonathan Walker in 1964 and his parents. He is survived by his two nieces Marlene McClain and Melinda Walker, two great-nephews Jonathan McClain and Jarrett McClain and one great, great niece, who always made him smile, Chole McClain.
Graveside services will be held at Sunrise Cemetery on Thursday May 9th at 3 p.m.
Marilyn Geis
Marilyn Geis, 88, formerly of Marion passed away May 2, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living where she had been a resident for the past year.
Marilyn was born November 18, 1930 the third child of Walter and Dorothy Collett Hayen. She grew up and spent most of her life in Marion County, Kansas. She married Robert Geis of rural Durham, Kansas July 31, 1955 at the Youngtown Church. The couple lived on the family farm northwest of Durham.
Marilyn’s teaching career began in 1950 teaching 3rd grade in Hoisington. She also taught in Council Grove, Durham and at the Grand Central School. She taught kindergarten at Canton Galva for 14 years and then became the Librarian until her retirement in 1991.
Bob and Marilyn moved to Marion in 1991. Marilyn became active in the Marion Senior Center and the Marion Christian Church. Bob and Marilyn enjoyed traveling, especially time spent in Colorado.
Marilyn was a member of the Durham Baptist Church before moving to Marion. She was very active there. She and Bob both sang in the choir and she played the piano.
Gma’s house was a favorite place for her grandchildren. They all have memories of special times with G ma, lots of those memories include picnics in the living room, donuts holes, Gambinos pizza and bread sticks and popcorn from the big yellow bowl.
She is survived by her two sons: Dale of rural Kincaid, Kansas, Wayne and wife Deb of rural Durham, Kansas. Six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two brothers: Leon Hayen and wife Katherine of Topeka, Kansas and Max Hayen and wife Donna of Marion. Two sisters, Virginia Downing of Marion and Carmen Parrack of Plano, Texas
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert of forty-four years and brother John Hayen.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Monday
May 13, 2019
10:30 AM
Marion Cemetery
1500 E Denver St
Marion, ks 66861
Roberta (Bobbi) Lorraine Peters
Roberta (Bobbi) Lorraine Peters, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in Great Bend, Kansas of natural causes. Bobbi was born in Onaga, Kansas on December 2, 1930, to Adda Belle (Brown) and Charles Crumbaker. Having grown up on a rural dairy farm, she knew the value of hard work, the love of nature, the importance of family and the value of compromise while growing up with 10 brothers and sisters. She loved riding the family horse Topsy, and playing basketball and softball.
Bobbi graduated from Manhattan High School in 1948 and married Edward Peters in 1950. To this union were two children who were the joy of their life. Ron Peters and Jan Peters, both of whom graduated from Great Bend High School and traveled with Up With People (UWP). Because of Bobbi’s love of music and the adventure of travel, she encouraged Ron and Jan to “see the world” and ultimately established worldwide friendships and lasting memories from their experience with UWP. She always said, “the best thing you can give your children are roots and wings.” And she so graciously gave them both.
After starting her career in accounting at Boeing in Wichita, while Ed served in the Air Force, she, along with her brother Don, a Kansas State Representative, and several other brothers and sisters, became major advocates for Kansas education. Bobbi was the first Business Manager at both Colby Community College and Barton County Community College (BCCC). In addition, she started the annual scholarship auction at BCCC which continues to raise funds for deserving students even today. Knowing the importance of quality leadership, she was the first woman elected to the BCCC Board of Trustees and was the first woman to lead the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees Board of Directors as the Chairman of the Board. In addition Bobbi served as the Business Manager at O’Neill & Whitaker, a Kansas City, Missouri-based customs broker and freight forwarder, and helped start Plating, Inc. in Great Bend.
Throughout her life, Bobbi was active in numerous business and community organizations throughout the state of Kansas. She valued the true friends she made at Church of the Resurrection and enjoyed serving in church activities – Hope Circle, Red Coats Hospitality Group, Small Group and Stephen Ministry. She was also an active member of PEO Chapter IT.
Bobbi has been described as, “the best second mom anyone could ask for,” “a true champion for education in rural communities,” “such a compassionate and kind person,” “so generous and supportive,” “such a loyal friend and boss,” and “my angel on earth.” She dearly loved her family and friends and was a devoted grandmother and so proud that her granddaughter Kaley continued the legacy of a career in helping students in education, her granddaughter Jayci serves those in need, and Eric believes in her value of hard work.
Bobbi was preceded in death by her husband Ed Peters; her parents; brothers – Dale Crumbaker, Don Crumbaker, and Evan Crumbaker; sisters – Helen Dent, Frances Moyer, and Dorothy Shandy; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Survivors include her son Ron Peters (Overland Park, KS) and her daughter Jan Peters (Great Bend, KS); grandchild – Eric Peters and great-granddaughter – Ellie Peters (Great Bend, KS); grandchild Kaley and husband Chris Tyler and great-granddaughter Gemma Rose Tyler (Tampa, FL); grandchild Jayci Peters and Denzel Black (Wesley Chapel, FL); sisters – Nada Belle McCool (Wamego, KS), Ardith Murray (Bentonville, AR), Carol Adolph (Manhattan, KS), and Marge Knorr (Manhattan, KS); along with 30 nieces and nephews, 31 great nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.
Words can never adequately describe the appreciation the family has for the amazing caregivers from ElderCare who cared for Bobbi for the last two and half years of her life. Their kindness, love, and dedication is unmatched and beyond measure – Karen Branson, LPN, Carolyn Spracklin, Mandi Martin, and “Mother” Mary Ingram as well as Brandi Gruber, Executive Director. The University of Kansas Health System – Hospice Care nurses are absolutely incredible as well.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019 with a celebration of memories for the life of Bobbi at 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, Kansas. A celebration of life will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 2:30 p.m., in the Wesley Chapel at Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. Her final resting place will be alongside her husband in Wamego.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials for the Music Department at Church of the Resurrection (Leawood) and ElderCare (Great Bend).