Cloud County, Kansas Obits

COLLETTE, PHYLLIS M.

CONCORDIA — Phyllis M. Collette, 78, Concordia, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006. Mrs. Collette was born Phyllis M. Girard on Sept. 29, 1927, in Clyde. She and her husband were farmers.

She was preceded in death by a son, Brian E.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald Sr., of Concordia; five sons, Larry E. of Wamego, Gary E of Lenexa, Jerry and Mark G., both of Aurora, and Ronald B. Jr of Lecompton; five daughters, Mary Beth VanRoekel of Logan, Joyce Bigler of Perry Linda M. St. Pierre of Concordia, Kay Ann L'Ecuyer of Hesston and Judy P. Hamilton of Hutchinson; her mother. Alma Girard, of Hays; four brothers, Gerald D. Girard of Kirkwood, Mo., Donald Girard of Pratt, Bill Girard of Manhattan and Robert Girard of Hays; a sister, Joann D. Kelly of Wichita; 31 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Aurora. A vigil will be at 6:30 p.m. today at the church.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Services or Masses. (Salina Journal, June 29, 2006, submitted by Maurene Miller

COLLETTE, BRIAN E.

McCRACKEN — Brian E. Collette, 33, McCracken, died Friday, Oct. 14, 1994, at Liebenthal as the result of an automobile accident west of Liebenthal.

Mr. Collette was born July 29, 1961, at Concordia. He was employed as a driver and heavy equipment operator for Skillet & Sons, Inc. and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Aurora.

Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Collette of Salina and Rachel Collette of McCracken; a son, Steven of Salina; a special friend, Jeannine Stolzenburg of McCracken; his parents, Ronald and Phyllis Collette of Aurora; five sisters, Mary Beth Vanrokel of Logan, Joyce Lacey of Lecompton, Kay L'Ecuyer of Park City, Linda Paulsen of Clyde and Judy Hamilton of Hutchinson; five brothers, Larry of Wamego, Gary of Lawrence, Jerry and Mark, both of Aurora, and Ronald B. of Lecompton; and his grandmother, Alma Girard of Clyde.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Aurora, the Rev. Henry Kieffer officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Aurora. A vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia. (Salina Journal, October 16, 1994, submitted by Maurene Miller)

COLLETTE, WILLIE D.

CONCORDIA - The funeral for Willie D. Collette, 80, Concordia, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church here, the Revs. Loren Werth, William Dunphy and Robert Vering officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Aurora, Kan. Mr. Collette died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia.

He was born June 25, 1897 at Aurora.

He farmed in the Aurora community until 1970 when he moved to Clyde. He had lived in Concordia since 1976, and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

Surviving are his wife, Delvine, of the home; four sons, Alfred and Ronald, both of Aurora; Lorraine, Mentone, Calif., and Leland, Shawnee, Kan; two daughters, Mrs. Geneva Thomas, Morrow, Ga., and Mrs. Theresa Pracht, Golden, Colo.; a brother, Albert, Concordia; five sisters, Mrs. Emma Sheridan, Glasco; Mrs. Alice Whitney and Mrs. Luella Noon, both of Concordia; Mrs. Mabel Buress and Mrs. Odella Bee, both of Washington state; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Alfred Metro and Mrs. Curtis Woodworth, both of Concordia; a stepson, Donald Monty, Hope; 45 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia, where friends may call. (Salina Journal, April 26, 1978, submitted by Maurene Miller)

VALCOURE, EDWARD WILLIAM

AURORA - The funeral for Edward William Valcoure, 89, Aurora, will be at 10 am Friday at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church here. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Valcoure died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Concordia.

He was born Nov. 4, 1885, at Palmer. He had lived at Aurora since 1904. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Peter's Church.

Surviving are a son, Eugene, Aurora; a daughter, Mrs. Elise Josephine Funk, San Jose, Calif., 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A rosary will be at 7:30 pm Thursday at the Chaput-Buoy funeral home, Concordia, where friends may call. (Salina Journal, June 11, 1975, submitted by Maurene Miller)

VALCOURE, EUGENE L.

AURORA — Eugene L. Valcoure, 79, Aurora, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 1991, at his home. Mr. Valcoure was born Dec. 11, 1911, at Aurora and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was an Army veteran of World War II, He worked 26 years for Boyd Oil Company, Concordia, and was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Churn, Aurora.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Verleta of the home; two daughters, Maleta Novak of Manhattan and Linda Mills of Aurora; a son, Perry of Aurora; a sister, Elise Funk of San Jose, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Peter's Catholic Church, Aurora, Monsignor Alfred Wasinger and Rev. Stephen Letourneau officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia.

Memorials may be made to the Cloud County Health Department. (Salina Journal, August 10, 1991, submitted by Maurene Miller)

VALCOURE, JUDY

CONCORDIA—Judy Valcoure, 48, Concordia, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia. Mrs. Valcoure was born Judy Sallman on Nov. 22, 1945, at Concordia and returned to Concordia in 1991, moving from Aurora. She was a former resident of El Dorado. She was a bookkeeper for the co-op elevator at Aurora, owned and operated Kansas Backroads at Concordia and was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia.

Survivors include her husband, William "Bill" of Concordia; two sons, Charlie and Brian, both of Concordia; her parents, Clifford and Edith Sallman of Concordia; six sisters, Phyllis Shanks, Marilyn Lowell and Frances Trost, all of Concordia; Iris Lee of Salina, Alice Goddard of Ames and Ruth Gardner of Topeka; and a granddaughter.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Aurora, the Rev. Barry Brinkman officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Aurora.

An Altar Society rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice. (Salina Journal, August 5, 1994, submitted by Maurene Miller)

SAVOIE, SISTER ALBERTA MARIE

CONCORDIA - Sister Alberta Marie Savoie, 92, Concordia, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1994, at St. Mary's Convent, Concordia. Sister Alberta Marie was born Marie Savoie on Aug. 15, 1901, at Lake Linden, Mich. She was received into the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, Aug. 15, 1917, and made perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1922. She was a teacher for more than 60 years, serving in Kansas, Michigan, Illinois and Nebraska. She retired from active service in 1982 and moved to St. Mary's Convent in 1988.

Survivors include nieces and nephews including Sisters Mary and Lucienne Savoie of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Motherhouse Chapel, Monsignor Alfred Wasinger officiating. Burial will be in Nazareth Cemetery.

A Bible vigil will be at 7 p.m. today at the Motherhouse Chapel. Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. Sixth St., Concordia 66901, is handling arrangements. (Salina Journal, August 5, 1994, submitted by Maurene Miller)

VALCOURE, BEATRICE R. "BEA"

CONCORDIA — Beatrice R "Bea" Valcoure, 89, Concordia, died Sunday Nov. 25, 2001. Mrs. Valcoure was born Beatrice R Goyette on July 7, 1912, at Aurora.

Her husband, Neal, died in 1964.

Survivors include four sons, Jim of Salina, Bill and Paul, both of Concordia and John of Solomon; a daughter, Ruth Reynolds of Rossville; a sister, Adeline Benoit of Goodland; 17 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Aurora. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery Aurora. An Altar Society rosary will be said at 5 p.m. today and a vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. Sixth, RO. Box 606, Concordia 66901.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. (Salina Journal, November 27, 2001, submitted by Maurene Miller)

TREMBLAY, EDMEE (BOULEY)

CONCORDIA — The funeral for Mrs. Edmee Tremblay, 77, Concordia, will be at 10 am Monday at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Concordia, the Rev. Loren Werth officiating. Burial will be in St. Concordia Catholic cemetery, Concordia.

Mrs. Tremblay died Friday at St. Joseph hospital, Concordia. She was born Sept. 22. 1899, at St. Joseph. Kan., and had lived in Concordia since 1944. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help church and the St Ann's Sodality.

Survivors are the widower Eli; 3 sons, Sylveo and Melvin, both of Concordia, and Elric, Colby; 3 brothers, Levi and Paul Bouley, both of Concordia. and Eugene Bouley, Topeka; 4 sisters. Mrs. Ferdinand Marcotte. Mrs. Louis Breault and Mrs. Elmer Forgue, all of Concordia, and Mrs. Alcid Marcotte, Topeka; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

The parish rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm Sunday at the Chaput-Buoy funeral home, Concordia, where friends may call. (Salina Journal, December 19, 1976, submitted by Maurene Miller)

TREMBLAY, ELI

CONCORDIA - Eli Tremblay, 83, Concordia, died Tuesday at St. Joseph hospital here.

He was born July 10, 1893, near Clyde. He was a retired farmer, and had farmed in the Aurora and St. Joseph area until moving to Concordia in 1944.

Mr. Tremblay was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both of Concordia.

Surviving are 3 sons, Sylveo and Melvin, both of Concordia, and Elric, Colby; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10 am Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic church, the Rev. Loren Werth officiating.

Burial will be in St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia. The Rosary will be at 7:30 pm Thursday Thursday at the Chaput-Buoy funeral home, Concordia. (Salina Journal, June 15, 1977, submitted by Maurene Miller)

TREMBLAY, RONNIE R.

CONCORDIA — Ronnie R. Tremblay, 41, Concordia, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1993, at Mount Joseph Care Home, Concordia.

Mr. Tremblay was born June 5, 1951, in Concordia. He worked for Schmitt's Clothing in Concordia, as a meat cutter for Archie's Grocery and for Safeway in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Concordia.

Survivors include his parents, Gerald and Dorothy Tremblay of Concordia; two sisters, Joyce Trembly of Salina and Anite Wisdom of Concordia; a brother, Alvin of Concordia; and a grandmother, Louise Tremblay of Clyde.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the Revs. John Lahey and Roger Meitl officiating. Burial will be in the St. Concordia Cemetery.

A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia, 66901.

Memorials may be made to Home Health Care or Hospice of North Central Kansas. (Salina Journal, January 10, 1993, submitted by Maurene Miller)

MAY, VELDA J.

CONCORDIA — Velda J. May, 63, Concordia, died Friday, Dec. 9, 1994, at her home. Mrs. May was born Velda J. Geisler on April 14, 1931, at Downs and was a resident of Concordia since 1949, moving from Jewell.

She was employed by F&A Food Sales, Concordia, for 17 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Belleville congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. in 1993; and a grandson.

Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Kindel of Aurora, Carol Kindel of Hays and Angle Rader of Fort Hood, Texas; four sons, John Jr. of Concordia, David of Topeka, Jerry of Aurora and Jeff of Salina; five sisters, Gladys Thomas and Helen Nicholson, both of Concordia, Mary Gray of Cawker City, Emma Tressler of Burney, Calif., and Louise Pridey of Delphos; six brothers, John Geisler of Panama, Bob Geisler of North Bend, Ore., A. Lincoln Geisler of Olympia, Wash., Edward Geisler of Lynnwood, Wash., Eugene Geisler of Concordia and Kenneth Geisler of Rockport, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia, Les Kuczynski officiating. Burial will be in St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of North Central Kansas. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today at the funeral chapel, 325 W. Sixth St., P.O. Box 606, Concordia 66901. (Salina Journal, December 11, 1994, submitted by Maurene Miller)

STALDER, LUCILLE

CLAY CENTER — Lucille Stalder, 70, Clay Center, died Thursday Jan, 12, 2006, Mrs. Stalder was born Lucille Rippe on Sept. 20,1935, in Linn. She drove a bus for 31 1/2 years for the Clay Center School District before retiring.

Survivors Include two daughters, Marie Shobe of Wichita and Peggy Taylor of Arboles, Colo.; two brothers, Dale Rippe of Linn and Lloyd Rippe of Chapman, Neb.; and six grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clay Center Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery Clay Center.

Memorials may be made to the church, in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432. (Salina Journal, January 14, 2006, submitted by Maurene Miller)

RACETTE, FARRELL

SANTEE, Calif. — Farrell Racette, 62, El Cajon, died Friday, June 3, 1994, at Standford Court Nursing Home, Santee.

Mr. Racette was born Aug. 22, 1931, at Aurora, Kan., and was a California resident for 40 years. He was a sales representative for plumbing manufacturers and was a Marine veteran.

Survivors include two daughters, Renee Kelman of La Jolla and Tamra Morswice of Torrance; his mother, Florence Walchle of Salina, Kan.; two brothers, Ansel of El Cajon and Leland of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Emma Jean Woodruff of Salina, Olene Senner of Milford, Kan., and Lou Ann Stalder of Clay Center, Kan; and a grandchild.

A memorial service was conducted Thursday at St. Johns of the Cross Church, Lemon Grove. The body was cremated. Burial will be in Aurora Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Salina Hospice or American Cancer Society.

Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, 401 W. Iron Ave., Salina, Kan. 67401, is handling local arrangements.(Salina Journal, June 12, 1994, submitted by Maurene Miller)

TREMBLAY, GERALD FRANCIS

CONCORDIA — Gerald F. Tremblay, 76, Concordia, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia. Mr. Tremblay was born Aug. 10, 1924, at St. Joseph and was a resident of Concordia since 1944. He had worked Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific railroads. He later worked for Nazareth Convent, Concordia, retiring after 32 years, and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, both of Concordia.

He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Concordia; two daughters, Joyce Trembly of Salina and Anita Wisdom of Concordia; a son, Alvin of Concordia; two sisters, Gladys Cote and Adeline Charbonneau, both of Concordia; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, the Rev. Steven Heina officiating. Burial will be in St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia. A vigil will be at 8 p.m. today at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia 66901. Memorials may be made to
Hospice. (Salina Journal, August 25, 2000, submitted by Maurene Miller)

SAVERY, ROSANNA MARIE

WAMEGO — Rosanna Marie Savery, 81, Wamego, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004. Mrs. Savery was born Rosanna Marie Perret on Nov. 13, 1923, in Aurora. She worked at an aircraft plant in Concordia during World War II.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 2003; and a son.

Survivors include three daughters, Sally Savery of Wamego, Cynthia Doza-Goodman of Gill, Colo., and Mary Charland of Wakefield; two sons, Daniel Alderson and Roger Savery, both of Salina; two brothers, Gilbert Perret of Concordia and Pete Perret of Salina; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Clay Center. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia. A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432. Memorials may be made to the Rosanna Savery Memorial Fund. (Salina Journal May 31, 2003, submitted by Maurene Miller)

SAVERY, GEORGE L.

George L. Savery 82, Salina, died Thursday May 29, 2003. Mr Savery was born July 1, 1920, at South Bend, Ind. He worked at Gilmore-Tatge Manufacturing in Clay Center for more than 20 years.

He was preceded in death by a son, Louis Allen.

Survivors include his wife, Rosanna; two sons, Dan Alderson and Roger Savery both of Salina; three daughters, Cynthia Doza-Goodman of Gill, Colo., Sally Savery of Wamego and Mary Charland of Wakefield; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Clay Center Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Concordia Cemetery Concordia. Memorials may be made to PRAY, in care of Nelll- Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 Seventh, Clay Center 67432. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., with a vigil at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. (Salina Journal, May 31, 2003, submitted by Maurene Miller)

REGNIER, DARRELL D.

Darrell D. Regnier, 71, Concordia, died July 28, 2010, at Cloud County Health Center.

He was born March 6, 1939, at Aurora, Kan., to Adalor and Opal (Demanett) Regnier. Darrell grew up in the Aurora, Kan. area and lived there until moving to Concordia in 1965. Darrell was a fun-loving person and was well-known throughout the area and he never forgot a name. Darrell loved playing bingo and listening to country music. He also enjoyed playing with his great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Survivors include two sisters, Dolores Aytes and Charlotte Read (Bill), all of Concordia; several nieces, nephews and great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, several aunts and uncles and former brother-in-law, Robert Aytes Sr.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 2, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel in Concordia with the Rev. Barry Brinkman officiating. Memorials may be made to Mt. Joseph Senior Village or Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund.

The family chose cremation and friends may sign the register book from 1-9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 7-8 p.m. Sunday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th St., Concordia. (Concordia Blade-Empire, July 29, 2010, submitted by Maurene Miller)

REGNIER, OPAL M.

CONCORDIA - Opal M. Regnier, 82, Concordia, died Thursday, March 24, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia. Mrs. Regnier was born Opal M. Demanett on May 16, 1911, in Aurora, where she lived many years with her husband. She moved to Concordia in 1965, where she worked as a housekeeper for St. Joseph Hospital for 12 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, Women of the Moose and Boosters Club, all of Concordia.

Her husband, Adalor, died in 1966.

Survivors include two daughters, Dolores Aytes and Charlotte Read, both of Concordia; a son, Darrell Regnier of Concordia; five sisters, Mildred Burns of Topeka, Margaret Long of Clay Center, Dorothy Woellhof of Clay Center and Ruth Budd of Lancaster, Calif.; four brothers, Donald D. Demanett and Frank Demanette, both of Concordia, Wilbur Demanett of Plainville and Floyd Demanett of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, the

Rev. John Lahey officiating. Burial will be in St. Concordia Cemetery. A vigil will be at 7 p.m at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia. (Salina Journal, March 25, 1994, submitted by Maurene Miller)

MAY, JOHN F. SR.

CONCORDIA - John F. May Sr., 67, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia.

He was born July 27, 1925, in Mankato, to Floyd H. and Mary L. (Sweet) May. He married Velda J.

Geisler May 21, 1950, in Concordia. He attended school in Jewell County and was a World War II Army veteran. He moved to Concordia from Mankato in 1950 and was a retired welder. He was a member of United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Velda, of the home; four sons, John Jr. and David, both of Concordia, Jerry,

Aurora, and Jeff, Salina; three daughters, Kathy Kindel, Aurora, Carol Kindel, Hays, and Angle Radar, Fort Polk, La.; three sisters, Alice Rice, Beloit, Margaret Ketterer, Concordia, and Mary Sue Elsey, Pacific Junction, Iowa; and 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, two brothers and a grandson.

Service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia, with the Rev. James Akins officiating; burial in St. Concordia Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary. (Hays Daily News, February 14, 1993, submitted by Maurene Miller)

HUMMELL, MILTON E.

Milton E. Hummell, 79, Concordia, died Saturday, October 7, 1989, at Mount Joseph Care Home.

He was born May 24, 1910, in Webster County, Nebr., to William and Clara Belle McConnell Hummell.

He graduated from Concordia High School. May 5, 1932, he was married to Carmen M. Charbonneau at Concordia. She died June 11, 1989. He was employed more than 40 years by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., retiring in 1974. He worked two years in Washington and eight years in Belleville before returning to Concordia in 1947. In March he moved to Henderson, Tex., and recently returned to Concordia. He was a member of the Catholic Church, Elks and Moose Lodges of Concordia, Communication Workers of America and Telephone Pioneers of America.

He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Ralph, his parents, one sister and one brother.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Martha) Bisnette of Henderson, Tex., Mrs. John (Carol) Hanrahan of Topeka; two sons, Dennis and Kenneth, both of Lenexa; two brothers, Neeland of Concordia, Clarence of Phoenix, Aril.; two sisters, Doris Nelles of Tulsa, Okla., Alto Gano of Concordia; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held October 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Concordia, with Rev. Patrick J. Adkins, O.S.C., officiating. Burial was in St. Concordia Cemetery. (Salina Journal, October 12, 1989, submitted by Maurene Miller)

HUMMELL, CARMEN M.

CONCORDIA - Carmen M. Hummell, 82, Henderson, Texas, died Sunday, June 11, 1989, at the Henderson Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Hummell was born Carmen M. Charbonneau on Dec. 31, 1906, at Concordia. She moved from Concordia to Henderson about two months ago. She was a registered nurse and a member of the Catholic church, Altar Society and Women of the Moose, Concordia.

A son, Ralph, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband, Milton of the home; two daughters, Martha Bisnette of Henderson and Carol Hanrahan of Topeka; two sons, Dennis and Kenneth, both of Lenexa; a brother, Paul Charbonneau of Concordia; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Concordia, the Rev. John Lahey officiating. Burial will be in the St. Concordia Cemetery.

A rosary will be said 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia. Memorials may be made to the Cloud County Community College Nursing Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. (Salina Journal, June 12, 1989, submitted by Maurene Miller)