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GREAT PLAINS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2001 B3 THE SALINA JOURNAL DEATHS FUNERALS Raymond Leon Berry MANHATTAN Raymond Leon Berry, 59, Manhattan, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at his home. Mr. Berry was born Nov. 2, 1941, at Mountainview, Ark.

He was an Armed Forces veteran and an automobile salesman. Survivors include his wife, Audra of Manhattan; two daughters, Michelle King and Natalie Butler, both of Abilene; a stepdaughter, Angela Sellami of Prairie Village; a stepson, Brett McGuire of Manhattan; a sister, Sue Irby of Conway, two brothers, Keith of Greenbrier, and Joe of Coirway, and five grandchildren. The service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Burr Oak Cemetery. A rosary will be said at 4 p.m.

Sunday at Melby Mortuary, 402 N. High, Mankato 66956. Memorials may be made to the family or Victory in the Valley, 917 N. Market, P.O. Box, 2210, Wichita 67201-2210.

Georgene C. Kohler ATWOOD Georgene C. Kohler, 64, Atwood, died Jan. 28, 2001, at Mercy San Juan Hospital, Carmicheal, Calif. Mrs.

Kohler was born Georgene C. Pianalto on Nov. 2, 1936, at Tully. The funeral was Feb. 1 at St.

Mel's Catholic Church, Citrus Heights, Calif. An additional service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, the Rev. Damian Richards officiating. Inurnment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Atwood.

A memorial has been established in her name. There will be no visitation. Williams Funeral Home, 109 N. Second, Atwood 67730, is handling local arrangements. John D.

Kottman ELLSWORTH John D. Kottman, 92, Ellsworth, died Feb. 18, 2001, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center. Wichita. Mr.

Kottman was born Aug. 31, 1908, in rural Lincoln County and was a lifetime resident 'of Ellsworth and Lincoln counties. He was a farmer-rancher in Lincoln County and a former board member of Ellsworth County Co-op and Ellsworth Credit Union. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merne, in 1982; and a grandson in 1996.

Survivors include a son, Lloyd of Ellsworth; a daughter, Sheldon of Homer, a special friend, Ellen of Ellsworth; six grand'children; 11 great-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Parsons 'Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ellsworth Senior Center or Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6485, Ellsworth.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until the service Friday at the funeral home, 307 N. Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439. Melvin L.

Lolling McPHERSON Melvin L. Lolling, 64, rural McPherson, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at his home. Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson, is handling arrangements. Ruby L.

McGuire OAKLEY Ruby L. Today's obituaries KANSAS ATWOOD: Georgene C. Kohler CONCORDIA: Irene O'Guin CUNNINGHAM: Lillian Ida Nelson ELLSWORTH: John D. Kottman HAYS: Aloysius A. Pfeifer, A.

Lucille Robinson GOODLAND: Mary Petracich HILL CITY: Frank M. "Doc" Scott LITTLE RIVER: James H. Stark LUCAS: Clarence E. Parker MANHATTAN: Raymond Leon Berry McPHERSON: Melvin L. Lolling NEWTON: Florence O.

Mercer OAKLEY: Ruby L. McGuire, Irma "Goldine" Repshire PHILLIPSBURG: Floyd Wyley QUINTER: Lynn. Wylie SEDGWICK: Helen R. Pettriess OUT OF STATE Armella. B.

Stefan, Grand Junction, Colo. Florence M. Wilson, Superior, Neb. McGuire, 83, Oakley, formerly of Phillipsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at Logan County Hospital, Oakley.

The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Wesleyan Church, Oakley. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at KennedyKoster Funeral Home, Oakley. Florence O.

Mercer NEWTON Florence O. Mercer, 83, Newton, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at Portland, Texas. Mrs. Mercer was born Florence O.

Oxford on Feb. 19, 1917, at Pender, and was a resident of Newton since 1987, moving from Chase County. She was a homemaker and a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Newton. Her husband, Alfred died in 1987. Survivors include a son, Bill of Wilburton, two daughters, Betty Self of Portland and Darlene Campbell of Delphos; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Church of the Nazarene, Newton, the Revs. Bernie Dickson and Rick Dages officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Delphos Cemetery.

Memorials may be to First Church of the Nazarene or Ministerial Scholarship Fund of the Baptist Learning Center of South Texas. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton 67114, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Lillian Ida Nelson CUNNINGHAM Former McPherson resident Lillian Ida Nelson, 96, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at Kingman Community Hospital, Kingman. Mrs. Nelson was born Lillian Ida Gray on April 11, 1904, in McPherson and had been a McPherson resident until 1992, when she moved to Cunningham. She was a homemaker.

She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 2715, War Dads and McPherson Garden Club, all of McPherson. Her husband, Ernest, died in 1973. Survivors include a son, Eugene of Valley Center; a daughter, Phyllis Blacker of Kingman; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, McPherson, the Rev.

Tom Mayse officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to McPherson Garden Club or the sewing circle of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 2715. Irene O'Guin CONCORDIA Irene O'Guin, 77, Concordia, died Monday, Feb.

19, 2001, at Sunset Nursing Center, Concordia. Mrs. O'Guin was born Irene Box on Aug. 20, 1923, at Dexter, and was a resident of Concordia since 1993. She had worked as a press operator and office clerk in a dry cleaning business and later retired from Plastene Industries, Portageville, Mo.

She was a member of the Baptist Church, Concordia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred in 1988; a son, Donnie Everett; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include a daughter, Faye Frazier of Concordia; a son, Darryl W. Everett of Red Oak, Texas; two brothers, Robert Box Jr. of Princeton, and Harvey "Pete" Box of Summerville, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Delisle Funeral Home Chapel, Portageville, the Rev. Dean E. Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Portageville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Sunset Nursing Center, in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia 66901. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Delisle Funeral Home, Portageville. Clarence E.

Parker LUCAS Clarence E. Parker, 76, Lucas, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at Russell Regional Hospital. Rodrick Minear Funeral Home, Lucas, is handling arrangements. Mary Petracich GOODLAND Mary Petracich, 94, Goodland, died Monday, Feb.

19, 2001, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. Mr. Petracich was born Mary Belcic on March 17, 1906, at Sharon, and was a longtime resident of the Wallace County and Sherman County areas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; a son, Frank and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include three sons, John W.

Petracich Sr. and Jim Petracich, both of Goodland, and Joe Page of Marshfield, four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The be be at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time today at Koons Chapel, Goodland, the Rev. Daryl Olmstead officiating.

Burial will be in Goodland. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Tender Love Home Care and may be left at the funeral home, 211 N. Main, Goodland 67735. Visitation will be from 8 a.m.

Mountain time until the service today at the funeral home. Helen R. Pettriess SEDGWICK Helen R. Pettriess, Sedgwick, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, in Sedgwick.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hillside Funeral Home Chapel, Wichita. Hillside Funeral Home, Wichita, is handling arrangements. Aloysius A. Pfeifer HAYS Aloysius A.

Pfeifer, 89, Hays, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, at Hays Good Samaritan Center. Mr. Pfeifer was born Feb. 13, 1912, at Hyacinth.

He was a retired farmer and oil field worker and a member of St. Joseph's Church, Hays. His wife, Katherine, died in 1983. Survivors include two sons, Verlin of Hill City and Patrick of Mansfield, five daughters, Lillian Pfeifer of Hays, Shirley Schmidt of Catherine, Mary Vogt of Chicago, Sheila Thompson of Westwood and Rebecca Tolemy of Wooddale, a sister, Pauline Bollig of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hays, the Rev. Mike Scully officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.

A parish vigil will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays 67601. Memorials may be made to Hays Good Samaritan Center or for Masses. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, 2 to 8 p.m.

Thursday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Friday: at the funeral home. Irma "Goldine" Repshire OAKLEY Irma "Goldine" Repshire, 72, Oakley, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at Hays Medical Center. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Friday at Sunrise Baptist Church, Oakley. Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley, is handling arrangements. A. Lucille Robinson HAYS A. Lucille Robinson, 72, Hays, died Monday, Feb.

19, 2001, at Hays Medical Center. Mrs. Robinson was born A. Lucille Plaschka on Sept. 11, 1928, in Franklin County.

She was a resident of Salina from 1946 to 1997 and of Ottawa from 1997 until moving to Hays this year. She was a homemaker and a member of University United Methodist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, both of Salina. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1985; and two daughters, Judith Phillips and Sandra Reinhardt. Survivors include a son, William of Hays; two sisters, Nadine Elder of Topeka and Iris Caleb of Apache Junction, a brother, L.E. "Bud" Plaschka of Ottawa; seven granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Dengel Son Mortuary, Ottawa, the Rev. Robert Conway officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Williamsburg. Visitation will be after 5 p.m.

today at the mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa 66067, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Frank M. "Doc" Scott HILL CITY Frank M.

"Doc" Scott, 75, Hill City, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at Graham County Hospital, Hill Alltel First cuts in time of growth "I believe in Alltel," he said Tuesday. "You just never expect it to stop at your door when decisions are made." Those company moves are the company for years, said Alltel is offering two weeks of severance pay for every year of service up to 52 weeks, plus job-searching assistance. Smith said he intended to use some of the money to buy All- we've really gone and made work force adjustments over those three years." The goal is to simplify the business, in part by reducing the number of marketing regions nationwide from five to sentatives have been added at some of the company's bigger retail centers. Smith said he's enjoyed his time with Alltel.

"That's not PR talking. I've already been affected," he said. difficult for everyone involved, tel stock. three. "I have no reason to say deci- Andy Moreau, communica- "We need to make sure we're thing but what I feel, and that Smith said, but be made on a per- tions staff manager in Little spending money where we need comes from the heart." sions cannot sonal basis.

They must be made Rock, said Alltel has added to spend it, to attract cusbasis. We're not 10,000 employees and 6 million tomers," Moreau said, "and Reporter Tim Unruh can be on a business the person. We're customers since 1998. save it in other areas." reached at 823-6464, Ext. 137, or eliminating eliminating the position." "That's strong growth," he On the plus side, Ortman by e-mail at Smith, who has been with said.

"This is the first time that said customer service repre- nal.com. Stovall Foundation on is a co concern FROM PAGE B1 Legislature's role by allowing ey which is subject to appro- John Campbell, senior Stovall to create the founda- priation and public money, deputy attorney general, said 1941 until its tax tion. which belongs to Kansans in the tobacco settlement is for from at least changed in 1969. Stovall They argued that the settle- general and not to state govern- damages caused by negligence status to create the ment should be treated the ment. on the part of tobacco manuused the money Foundation, with a same as the state's share of the "My argument is that the facturers.

Sunflower board overseeing multibillion-dollar settlement Legislature and other govern- In the Blue Cross case, the nine-member of interest on the money with the tobacco industry. mental entities were excluded company didn't admit wrong. use public health programs. Joe Shriver, D-Arkansas from the mediation process doing, Campbell said. The $75 for Legislators said Tuesday that City, said he understands the that led to that agreement," million is not from a civil or the courts circumvented the distinction between state mon- Shriver said.

criminal penalty. City. Mr. Scott was born July 28, 1925, at Lucerne and was a resident of Hill City since 1961. He was a body shop, paint and radiator repairman.

He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, McKisson Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola. Survivors include a son, Anthony M. of Camarillo, a daughter, Susan Marie Summers of Hill City; a brother, Arthur "Matt" of Hill City; a sister, Anna Kemper of Colorado Springs, six grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, the Revs. Donald McCarthy and Bill Kilian officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Francis Cemetery, Hoxie.

A wake will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Room at Graham County Hospital, Hill City. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at SpencerStinemetz Chapel of Hill City, 522 N.

Pomeroy, Hill City 67642, and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. James H. Stark Stark, 88, Little River, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at Lyons Hospital.

Mr. Stark was born Sept. 1, 1912, at Shell Knob, and was a resident of Little River since 1975, moving from Wichita. He was a housing inspector for the city of Wichita and worked for Boeing Aircraft, Wichita. He was a former member of St.

Anne's Catholic Church, Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Mary V. of Little River; four sons, Melvin of Helena, Donald of Burley, Idaho, Thomas of Fairfield, Iowa, and Joseph of Arlington, Texas; four daughters, Vivian Springob and Maggie Bloesing, both of Wichita, Della Roe of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Elizabeth Stark of Wichita; two sisters, Eunice Griebel of Modesto, and Amy of Missouri; 18 grandchildren; and numerous greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson, the Rev. Paul Oborney officiating. Burial will be in Bean Cemetery, Little River. A rosary will be said at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W.

Euclid, McPherson 67460. Memorials may be made to Sandstone Heights Nursing Home Employees Fund, Little River, or St. Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson, in care the funeral home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday. LITTLE RIVER James H. Armella B. Stefan GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. Armella B.

Stefan, 82, Grand Junction, formerly of Park, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction. Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, is handling arrangements. Florence M.

Wilson SUPERIOR, Neb. Flo- ON THE RECORD Police blotter ROBBERY A silver scooter belonging of a six-year-old taken at 4 p.m. Saturday at 1902 S. Broadway reportedly by a teen-ager with blond hair and driving a red sport utility vehicle. ARRESTED Jamie Stinger, 28, 2363 Chapel Ridge, on suspicion of theft when police found checkbooks belonging to six different people in her home.

All were either residents of Chapel Ridge or victims of recent car thefts. Police identified Stinger when she forged a check at a convenience store and the store's video cameras picked up her image. Salina police are continuing the investigation. INJURY CRASH and DUI Jordan Pitts, 18, and Jeremy Talbot, 16, were treated at the Salina Regional Health Center for injuries they received when the car they were riding in rolled several times at Kansas Highway 140 and Halstead Road in Saline County. Witnesses said the car was seen traveling at a high rate of speed before the crash.

Pitts, who was driving, was ticketed for driving under the influence, driving with an open container. were ticketed for consumption of alcohol by a minor. rence M. Wilson, 70, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2001, at Hastings.

Megrue-Price, Funeral Home, Superior, is handling arrangements. Floyd "Pete" Wyley PHILLIPSBURG Floyd "Pete" Wyley, 86, Phillipsburg, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at Hays Medical Center. Mr. Wyley was born May 7, 1914, in Phillips County and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a farmer and the first president of the Kirwin High School Alumni Association. He was a member of United Methodist Church of Kirwin and a past member of Kirwin School Board. He was also a member of Farmer's Union Co-op Elevator Board of Kirwin, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee, Bow Creek of Solomon, Rural Water District Board, Bow Creek Township Board and Greenwood Cemetery Board. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; three daughters, Diane Stockman of Kirwin, Linda Miller of Agra and Kay Hawks of Norton; six grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m.

Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second, Phillipsburg 67661, the Rev. Nancy Harris officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Phillips County. Memorials may be made to Greenwood Cemetery Association or Kirwin United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 9 a.m to 9 p.m.

today and 9 a.m. until the service Thursday at the funeral chapel. Because of incorrect information provided the Journal, the time of the service was incorrect in Tuesday's edition. Lynn Wylie QUINTER Lynn Wylie, 80, Quinter, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter.

Mr. Wylie was born Aug. 31, 1920, at Hays and was a resident of Quinter since 1960, moving from Brush, Colo. He was a former administrator of Gove County Hospital, Quinter, retiring in 1979 and later farmed and raised quarter horses. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 164 and United Methodist Church, both of Quinter.

Survivors include a son, John of Quinter; a daughter, Linda Everett of Baldwin City; a sister, Annabelle Stafford of Huntington Beach, four grandchildren; and a randchild. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main, Quinter 67752, the Rev. Leroy Herder officiating.

Burial will be in Quinter Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 164, Quinter. Memorials may be made to Gove County Medical Center or Alzheimers Foundation. There will be no visitation. DOTTER Numbers TUESDAY'S DRAWING DAILY PICK 3 0-0-5 TODAY'S SCRIPTURE But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Psalms 33:11 (NIV) FROM PAGE B1 In loving memory of Rebekab Dee Weaver December 4, 1982 February 21, 1997 So this is who we art, And this is all we know, And we must choose to give, Even though it's hard to live, Because you were the spark, that made the fire grow.

Although our storm may never end, And our fate seems to be on the wind, It's there within this child. And we must hold on even when it's wild, Because somehow we shall fulfill your destiny. We have found a dream that must come true, Every ounce we have shall see it through, We will look in our heart and find a In every memory of you in times of play, For we will always remember And we never say goodbye. Love, Dad, Mom, Kar, Sam, and Joe.