Obituaries

Marian Alice Youmans

Marian Alice Youmans, 97, formerly of Hays, died April 29, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 18, 1925, in Kansas City, KS, to William and Adalia (Winters) Schoenfeld.

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Susan Renee Ross

Susan Renee Ross was born to Robert and Joanna Mollohan May 30, 1956 in Iola, Kansas. She passed away too soon on May 5, 2017 in Oklahoma City, OK after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Roger, two wonderful daughters, Leah and husband Andrew Fiore of Prescott, AZ, Lacey and husband Cody Sudik, granddaughters Dylan and Phoebe of Oklahoma City, and brother Joel Mollohan of Hays, Kansas. Today marks 5 years since her passing and this obituary serves as a celebration of her life and a recognition of her legacy and accomplishments. Sue grew up in Hays, KS and married her husband Roger in 1975 and was a loving and supportive wife for over four decades. To help further his career in the oil industry, their family relocated several times throughout the years, ultimately settling in Edmond, OK. No matter the circumstances, Sue always provided a beautiful and safe home and despite the challenges of a new environment, she continued to improve herself and the future of her family. Sue was a wonderfully dedicated mother and role model to her daughters, Leah and Lacey. With a decades long career as a stylist, personal trainer and accomplished photographer she taught the value of hard work. As an entrepreneur and co-owner of Remedy Wellness, with her daughter Lacey, she proved the importance of pure passion and a healthy lifestyle. And as a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma while being a working mother and wife, she exemplified the power of determination. But above all, Sue showed us the beauty of real grace and strength. She was an incredible daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. We will miss her forever, and love her always.

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Charles McGinnis

Charles McGinnis, age 88, died on April 27, 2022 at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 3, 1934 to Ruby (Boren) and Glenn McGinnis in Lebanon, Missouri. On July 29, 1954 in Ellis, Kansas he married JoAnn Bollig, his high school sweetheart.

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Marietta A. Wendler

Marietta A. Wendler, 70, of Shawnee, died April 19th, 2022, at The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City. She was born April 12th, 1952, in Jetmore, the daughter of Leo and Wilhelmina Giessel. She graduated from Ness City High School in 1970 and attended Barton County Community College. She worked for many years as a certified medical records clerk for Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, KS. She married her first husband Alan “Al” Wendler on Aug. 25, 1972, and had three children Alicia, Aaron and Mark. After Al passed in 2010, Marietta moved to Kansas City to be near her children. She was an active member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS, where she later met Chris Miller of Shawnee, KS. They were married Oct. 16, 2021. Survivors include spouse, Chris Miller, Shawnee, KS; a daughter, Alicia Wendler, Kansas City, MO, two sons Aaron (Jill) Wendler, Shawnee, KS and Mark Wendler, Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren, Dason, Will, Evan, and Jules; three sisters, Marlene (Jon) Risley, Dighton, KS, Carol (Craig) Bain, Ness City, KS, and Donna (Ron) Goetz, Hoisington, KS; two sisters-in-law, Lora (Bob) Olivier, Gardner, KS, Deanna Giessel, Nevada, MO; and mother-in-law, Genevieve Wendler, Olathe, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband Alan “Al” Wendler; parents; and two brothers, Lester and Jim. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 0930 a.m. Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS. A private family inurnment service will be Saturday, May 7th 2022, at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Ness City. Memorial contributions may be given to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, sent in care of Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 214 Oak St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012

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David Allen “Dave” Weed

David Allen “Dave” Weed, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 18th, 2022 in the loving arms of his family. Dave was born in Colby, Kansas on March 12, 1955 to parents Mary Helen (Sutter) Weed of Colby and the late Jack Donald Weed.

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