REQUEST FOR OLD PHOTOS FOR A BOOK ABOUT PARADISE

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I received this today from Carolyn Shultz.  I would like to say right now that she has our permission to use any picture or story on this "Paradise Blog" for information that she would like to use.  It sounds very exciting to me.  Thank You Carolyn.
Her email . . . . .


"Onnalee and Millard:

First let me introduce myself - I am the former Carolyn Finkenbinder, born and raised in Waldo and a 1960 graduate. Now on to the important stuff!!!

After spending 25 years with the Lucas newspaper I retired about 10 years ago and began a project of preserving the history of the area. My daughter and I have completed a number of books in that field. We do everything from research to printing so we are not real well-known. Recently (well actually about two years ago) we were asked if we could put together a book on Paradise. We have completed books for Waldo, Lucas and Luray as well as several "gone but not forgotten" communities in southern Osborne county. The books consist of photos of the senior placards, list of all alumni member, old photos of the towns, interesting old newspaper stories, church history, map of the cemetery and listing of all burials. We actually walk the cemetery and record information from the stones. We are not limited to this set of items but find the school, church and cemetery are the most important places to most residents.

I have started gathering this information with the hopes of having the book completed by the annual church bazaar. My reason for contacting you is to ask if you have any old photos you would be willing to share. I have enjoyed your website for some time and Dan Hoisington suggested I contact you to check on photos and information.

Hoping to hear from you soon. Thank you and God Bless.

Carolyn Schultz
2957 S. 50th Ave., Lucas, KS 67648
785-525-6427
boxs@wtciweb.com

DONALD J. HABERER - CLASS OF 1955

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Donald J. Haberer

76,

life-long Russell County resident

passed away

Wednesday, March 12, 2014,

at

Salina Regional Medical Center

in the embrace of his family. 

Don was a loving husband, proud father, and doting grandfather as well as a committed member of the Russell community. 
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Don was born June 3, 1937, to Emil and Mary Lorraine (Salber) Haberer at Hays Protestant Hospital, Hays, Kansas.  His early years were spent in rural Russell County along the Saline River in Paradise Township. 
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His education began there at Fay School, District No. 51, and culminated with his graduation from Paradise Rural High School in 1955.  He was Class Valedictorian.  He attended Fort Hays State College for three semesters in the years 1955 to 1957 before volunteering and being inducted into the U.S. Army.  His induction ceremony took place in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 1, 1957.  After seven days at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, he did eight weeks of Basic Training at Ft. Lewis, Washington, and eight weeks of Advanced Training at Ft. Ord, California. He was eventually assigned to the Criminal Investigation Detachment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, as a Clerk/Typist. On November 7, 1957, he began his deployment in Berlin, Germany, with the Army of Occupation where he served until February 12, 1959.  His duties in Berlin included guarding Nazi war criminals in Spandau prison.  After 20 months of service, Don was promoted to the rank of SP4. He also earned the distinction of Browning Automatic Rifleman. Don served proudly in the U.S. Army until he was mustered out at Ft. Sheridan, Illinois, after his tour of duty in Germany ended.

Don returned to Kansas to finish his education in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.  As a Senior, he was inducted into the Gamma Sigma Delta International Honor Society of Agriculture. He graduated in 1962 with a B.S. in Agriculture Economics and elected to continue his education at K-State with a Research Assistantship. He completed his Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics in 1964.

It was during this time at K-State that he met and married his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Proshek) Haberer.  He remained dedicated to these three passions—Pat, farming, and the Wildcat—for the rest of his life.

Don started his post-K-State career in December of 1963 as a County Extension Agent in Hall County, Nebraska.  In addition to his work with 4-H and extension programs, he served as a panel member for the Agricultural Cooperative Training for Managers and Directors, sponsored by the University of Nebraska Extension, Nebraska Coop Council, and the Omaha Bank for Cooperatives. 

Don and Pat welcomed a son and a daughter to their family while living in Grand Island, Nebraska. 

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Don and family returned to Russell County in 1966 when Don accepted a position as Vice President and Loan Officer at the Russell State Bank.  He held this position until he left to become a full-time farmer on December 31, 1979.  Don and Pat welcomed their third child, a son, to the family during their early years in Russell.  From 1980 until his retirement, Don farmed in Paradise Township, continuing another generation of Haberer family farming in Russell County.  During these years and well into his retirement, Don also worked in Real Estate, Appraisal, Personal Property Valuation and was a long-time member of Kansas Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.  He served as the President of KSFMRA in 1984, besides chairing several conferences and serving on the Board of Directors for six years.  In addition to his Real Estate career, he worked for 10 years with McKinley Auction Service.
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Dedicated to his family and community, Don’s eye was always on the future.  He gave freely of his time and talent in his community. He was active with Extension and 4-H in Russell County, serving for six years on the Russell County Fair Association Board of Directors and six years on the Russell County Extension Council.  He served two three-year terms on Russell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, including two years as Chairman.  He served two terms on the Board of Directors of Agco, Inc., including three years as Secretary and three years as President.  He served two terms on the Russell City Council and two terms as a Commissioner for Russell County.  He was a founding member of the Russell County Economic Development Committee and served three terms on the Board of Supervisors for the Russell County Soil Conversation District.  Many who knew Don knew him as a practical businessman and forthright adviser.  To the end, he took a lively interest in history, science, genealogy, and politics.  He was as comfortable discussing world affairs as local affairs.  He read widely and instilled the love of education in his children. He took great pride in the feats of his predecessors, always recognizing the efforts of those who came before him and paying tribute to them by continuing their successes. After retirement, Don and Pat were fortunate to be able to travel, exploring the world and making or renewing connections amongst friends and family. He discovered and joined the Berlin U.S. Military Veterans Association. Don was a life-time member of the National Rifle Association, the Kansas Rifle Association, and the Kansas State University Alumni Association.
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Don is survived by his wife, Pat, of the home and three children: Kurt (Jill) of Clay Center, KS; Keri (Luis Guzman) of Wichita, KS; and Keith of rural Russell; one sister, Mary (Dale) Thompson of Genoa, CO; one brother Eric (Marlene) of rural Russell; a granddaughter, five step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren; twelve nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.  He will be sorely missed.
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He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

A Gathering will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.  A Memorial has been established with Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK).  Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
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Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary

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NEW PICTURES FROM OLD ANNUALS

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These are pictures from some old annuals.

Because of the quality of the pictures
and the print in the annuals
this is the best pictures we can post.

"1953 photography wasn’t what it is today.

Also the pages are some what glossy and yellowing."

We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2014

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE ROUNKLES FAMILY

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This is the 1st Christmas the 4 Rounkles have been together since December 25th, 1987---   It's been 26 years !!!!! 
Back row Blue sweatshirt Penny, By tree Lois,  
Front row sitting- Joyce and Marvin !!!!!   We all met at Cherryvale, Kansas at Lois's house this year !!! Had a gret time !!!!!!  Please put this on Paradise Blog !!!!!    Hope you had a great Christmas!!! We all did !!!!!   Happy New Year !!!!!!   Love, Penny

Penny (Rounkles) Loker (1964), Lois (Rounkles) Bonar (1960),

Joyce (Rounkles) Mello (1957), Marvin Rounkles (1961)

MERRY CHRISTMAS -2013

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HELEN R. WEILERT MEMORIAL

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Helen R. Weilert

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  Helen's son's -
Larry Weilert was in the Class of 1963 - PHS
Cary Weilert was in the Class of 1964 - PHS

 

 Helen R. Weilert, 91, Hays, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at her daughter’s house in Omaha, NE.
She was born April 28, 1922 in Leavenworth, Kansas the daughter of Peter and Frances Grace Christy.

On January 17, 1945 she married Lawrence J. Weilert, Sr. in Hays. He died May 16, 2002.

She was a homemaker and mother of 12 children.

She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catherine, Kansas, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include

Sons:

Lawrence J. Weilert, Jr. (Buster) and wife Elaine of Merritt Island, FL, Cary Weilert and wife Linda of Overland Park, KS, Jan Weilert of Overland Park, KS, Michael Weilert and wife Pamela of Hays, Fred Weilert and wife Jeanne of Hays, Stephen Weilert and wife Helen of Hays, Bruce Weilert and wife Linda of Overland Park, KS, Stanley Weilert and wife Ursula of Wichita, KS, and Pat Weilert of Hays

Daughters: Helen Ruth Van Orsdel and husband David of Omaha, NE, Suzy Spatz and husband Steven of Wichita, KS, and Grace Peterson and husband Curtis of Wichita, KS Grandchildren:
Tina, Tammy, Monte, Trina, Tracy, James, Bradley, Andrea, Annette, Christopher, Ryan, Andrew, Curtis, Chad, Gene, Zachary, Pierce, Chase, Jesse, Tracee, Jeff, Jesse, Anne, Mary, Heather, Travis, Sarah, Clint, Leigh, Lindsay, Jay, Caroline, Joel, Dustin, Casey, Cody, Jenna, Shawn, Danielle, and Maggie. 48 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson Tim Weilert.

Funeral Services

will be at

10:00 am on Friday, December 20, 2013

at the

St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catherine, KS.

Burial will be in the St. Catherine Cemetery.

 

Friends may call on Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 pm and on Friday from 8:30 am until 9:30, at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine.

 

A parish vigil service

will be at

6:30 pm on Thursday

at the funeral home.

 

Memorials are suggested to the St. Catherine Catholic Church, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be left for the family at

Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home



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Norman and Connie Laughlin

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Norman wrote . . . . .

"I attended Paradise Grade School through the 7th grade. We moved from Paradise, KS in 1958 to Solomon, KS. I graduated from Solomon High School in 1964.
My best friend then and now--Dan Hoisington. We were the only boys living in town at that time so we naturally became best friends. We lost contact for a few years but recently rekindled that friendship."

TRIP UP NORTH - LOIS (ROUNKLES) BONAR (CLASS OF 1960) & PENNY (ROUNKLES) LOKER (CLASS OF 1964)

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Lois and Penny took a trip up north

to Minnesota and Canada a few weeks ago.

 

Penny sent this . . . .

 

My sister Lois and I just returned home from our trip "north" on October 21st. We were gone 12 days and had a blast !!!!! Our trip started having lunch with a cousin we found on facebook, Mary Fern Rounkles. We had lunch with her at Chillicothe, Missouri on her birthday. That night we stayed in Omaha at our Aunt Shirley Killian's house. Had a great visit and breakfast with her !!!!

Then we were ...on our way to South Dakota, & North Dakota. Stayed all night at Fargo North Dakota. They were in a tornado watch and my cell phone wouldn't work.

The 3rd day after lunch we arrived at our cousin's house, Carol Katie Helvey Otto and husband Larry, in Minnesota. We had a great time at their log house, and had some great food. Got to go to " The Shed". It has 90 cars stored in that building. Some great cars and some antique cars and pick-ups!!!!! Warroad, Minnesota is also the home of Marvin Window's Toured the welcome center at Marvin windows . 

Then on to International Falls, Minnesota, into Canada. Got postcards and magnets of all the states & Canada that we visited. 

 In eastern Minnesota we visited the Split Rock light house !!!! We got to go clear to the top of the light house. We also saw a movie of how it was build on the rock cliff.

On to Wisconsin and Michigan, brought some great cheese, apples and pears home from Wisconsin.

Saw a lot of beautiful trees and leaves on our trip-- fall is beautiful in that part of the country !!!!!

 

 Lois in Minnesota

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Penny in Minnesota

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Lois, their 1st cousin, Carol Katie Otto, & Penny
Warroad, Minnesota

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Carol Katie & Larry Otto's log home

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Beautiful leaves & Trees
Northern Minnesota
Penny & Lois
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Fort Francis, Canada

Crossing over into Canada    ↓

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THE ANSCHUTZ FAMILY AND FRANCIS MAHONEY

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I found this photo on facebook. 

I thought you would enjoy it as much as I did.

 

Gary Anshutz (former student and teacher),  Francis Mahoney (former principal & teacher),
Grandma Anschutz and Dianna (Anschutz) Wise - Class of 1961

 

 

MARY ANN CHRISLER - FROM THE PARADISE COMMUNITY

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Myra Ann Chrisler, 68, of Natoma, Kansas, died  Monday, December 02, 2013, at  Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas   Myra was born on November 13, 1945, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Ruby (Zeigler) Pfortmiller.  She grew up in the Natoma area and graduated from Natoma High School in 1963.  She was united in marriage to Delmar Chrisler on June 01, 1963, in Natoma and from this union Myra and Delmar were blessed with 4 daughters - Michele, Kimberly, Tammy Jo and Brenda.  Myra enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker for her growing family.  She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma as well as a member of the Russell Hospital Auxiliary and a foster grandparent.  Myra was a gracious and caring friend and loved by all those who knew her.  She worked as a secretary and cook for U.S.D #399 for many years where she touched the lives of the many students and staff.  She enjoyed reading, playing cards and cooking.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   Surviving family include her husband of 50 years, Delmar Chrisler of the home, daughters Michele Meier and husband Kenneth, Kimberly Pfanenstiel and husband Curt all of Victoria, Kansas, Tammy Jo Chrisler of Natoma and Brenda Miller and husband Joe of Austin, Texas; brother David Pfortmiller (Joan) of Delta, Colorado; 5 grandchildren Scott & Jasper Chrisler, Gus, Brooke and Cooper Pfanenstiel and 2 great grandchildren Gage and Riggens Pfanenstiel. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother.   A celebration of Myra’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, December 06, 2013 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma with Pastor Michael Schmidt officiating.    Burial will follow at the Fairport Cemetery in Fairport, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday, December 05, 2013, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening.  Memorials may be given to the Peace Lutheran Church or Russell Public Library and sent in care of the mortuary.  Myra was a sister-in-law of Dorene (Reich) Chrisler - Class of 1958.

TERRY MARTIN - CLASS OF 1965 - THEN AND NOW

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The top photo is with Fairport behind it.

Terry still has as much fun - with his wife and their family.

 



GOD BLESS YOU THIS THANKSGIVING

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It is important to remember that not everyone is surrounded by large wonderful families. Some have problems during the holidays and sometimes are overcome with great sadness when they remember the loved ones who are not with them. And, many people have no one to spend these times with and are besieged by loneliness. We all need caring thoughts and loving prayer right now. Please pray for all those who have family problems, health struggles, job issues, worries of any kind and just need to know that someone cares.
Love & Prayers to all my Paradise Blog readers and their families.

Please pray for our military! 

Thank You to each of them for their service to our country.

DONALD CURTIS MCCALL - HUSBAND OF JOAN (THOMPSON) MCCALL (CLASS OF 1948)

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Donald Curtis McCall,

son of

Henry & Emma Jane (Vanderlip) McCall,

was born

August 29, 1926 in Woodston, Kansas

passed away

November 18, 2013

at the

Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska

at the age of 87.

On December 7, 1944, at the age of 18, Don joined the U. S. Army Air Corp, serving in the Philippines during World War II. He was honorably discharged on November 5, 1946.

Don married Joan Thompson on October 25, 1953 in Paradise, Kansas. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in October of this year. Don always said that, “the reason the marriage lasted so long was because they were married in Paradise”.

They made their first home in Woodston, Kansas until August, 1968, when they moved to Phillipsburg, Kansas. Their family was blessed with the birth of three children: Kent, Cynthia and Linnette.

Don drove a truck delivering propane for many years, as well as having his own ditch-digging business. He loved God, his country, the season of Christmas and the K-State Wildcats! He & Joan had season football tickets to the K-State games and traveled to many bowl games as well. He enjoyed putting up exterior Christmas lights and decorations at their home each year and also took pride in maintaining and mowing his lawn and the Presbyterian Church lawn. His happiest moments included his marriage and the birth of his children and grandson. Some of his proudest moments were the college graduations of his children and his grandson’s commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corp. Don was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was hardworking, kindhearted, honest and loyal and he instilled these values in his children. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

His parents, Henry & Emma McCall; brother, Walt; and sisters, Mildred Anderson, Betty Keirns and Natalie Stanhope, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Joan, of the home in Phillipsburg; son, Kent, also of Phillipsburg; daughters, Linnette McCall of Kansas City, MO and Cynthia McCall of Overland Park, KS; grandson, 2nd Lt. Nicholas Cline, of Quantico, VA; brother, Robert E. (Edna) McCall; brothers-in-law, John Stanhope and Roger Thompson; sisters-in-law, Carol Ann McCall, Vivian Martinez, and Sue (Rodney) Heitschmidt; along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services

will be held

Sat. November 23 at 10:30 a.m.

in the

United Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg,

with

Pastor Chris Davis officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. 
in the Mt. Herman Cemetery, Paradise, KS.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church.

Visitation will be from

9–9 Thursday & Friday

at the funeral home

with the family receiving friends from
6-7 Friday evening

 

JOHN J. MELLO, JR - HUSBAND OF JOYCE E. (ROUNKELS) MELLO (CLASS OF 1957)

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John Joseph Mello, Jr., 77

of Russell, Kansas

died Friday evening,

November 22, 2013

at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

John was born August 27, 1936 in Stoneham, Massachusetts, the son of John J. and Elizabeth V. (Doherty) Mello. He grew up in Winthrop, Massachusetts and graduated from Winthrop High School. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1959.

John was united in marriage to Joyce E. Rounkles on April 23, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas. This union was blessed with two children; John and Mary. They made their home in Topeka and Junction City before moving to Russell in 1964.

John worked with Safeway in Russell for 14 years leaving as Produce Manager. He worked several years for Klema’s Apple Mart in the produce department. He then went to work for Abco Wire & Metal. He worked there for 18 years before retiring as Shipping Manager. John enjoyed reading especially Westerns, watching and attending local sporting events and listening to music.

John’s surviving family include his wife of 53 years, Joyce of the home; son, John Mello (Shirley) of DeSoto, Kansas; daughter, Mary Bushnell (Lonnie) of Gardner, Kansas; two grandsons, Chad Bushnell and Michael Mello and a great grandson, Brock Bushnell. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Anne Oliver.

Celebration of John’s Life

will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, November 27, 2013

at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.

A private burial of Ashes will follow the service.
Friends may sign the book from 9 AM to 8 PM Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6 PM to 7 PM.
Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.

BEING THANKFUL!

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From Vada (Dwinelle) Krumwiede

In reading today's Salina Journal, they had letters from readers on what they are thankful for.  I read them all and one short one thanked God's love letter and the Bible.  It is the best instruction manual we have.  The one I read and was prompted to send on to you and the Paradise Blog is from a woman being thankful for the adoption of their son.  She formerly lived in Paradise and now lives in Russell.  It was from Ruth Bartlett.  She is thankful for the nine-month old boy they loved from first sight and the wonderful grandchildren he gave them.

God's blessings to each and every one of you for Thanksgiving and for the holidays and years to come.

Vada (Dwinelle) Krumwiede

Class of '58

I received the actual write-up from the Salina Journal from another Paradise Blog supporter.

A Bounty of Gratitude
What are you thankful for? As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the Journal asked readers to reflect on what they are thankful for in their lives. Whether it’s the blessing of family or friends, a second chance at life or love, or gratefulness for the ordinary freedoms we sometimes take for granted, each had a personal reason to show thanks during the season and throughout the year.
Salina Journal

Ruth's Thankfulness . . . .

Happy, Happy Times
 "There is no doubt that one phone call made me and my husband two of the happiest people on earth. The call was from an adoption agency saying they had a 9-month-old baby boy for adoption, and would we be interested? Needless to say, we dropped everything and drove the 90 miles to see this baby. What a charmer! We loved him at first sight. "Now, some 50
years later, we are still most thankful for the wonderful, thoughtful young man he became, and later for the awesome grandchildren he provided to us. At the time of the adoption, we lived on a ranch at Paradise. Happy, happy times."
-- Ruth Bartlett, Russell

WILMA I. HEITSCHMIDT MEMORIAL - MOTHER OF ROGER & RODNEY HEITSCHMIDT AND ELAINE VANDERLAAN

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Wilma I. Heitschmidt

age 97,

of Watertown, SD,

passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013
 at Jenkins Living Center in Watertown.
Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday,
November 17, 2013

with funeral services to follow at 5:00 p.m.
 at the Wight, Comes &; Sogn Funeral Chapel in Watertown

with Reverend Marlyn Kuper officiating.

Rhonda Mund will be the soloist
and Lynn Osthus will be the organist. 

 

Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Jerry Heitschmidt, Jason Heitschmidt, Monte Wedel, Gregg Motley, Jason Snell and John Petrich.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Osborne, KS with Pastor Gale Crippen officiating. Visitation will be prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Osborne Cemetery, Osborne, KS.

Wilma Iretha Heitschmidt was born on August 18, 1916 to Christoph and Lovie (Sperry) Sigle at their farm home near Covert, KS. Wilma graduated from Covert Rural High School where she was a star basketball player under the guidance of her coach, the infamous Johnnie Locke. After receiving her teaching certificate, she served four years as teacher at the 1-room Enterprise school located six miles northwest of Covert.

On April 26, 1939, she married Harold William Heitschmidt at her parent’s home. Their first home was near Paradise, KS where Harold served as a mechanic for Harrell Implement while Wilma became a dedicated wife and homemaker. Shortly thereafter they rented the Mitchell farm south of Covert after which they bought the Daggert farm located 3 miles west of Covert. This was their home until retirement in 1980 when they moved to Osborne. In 1999, they made their final move to Watertown to be closer to their daughter, Elaine.

 

Throughout their life, both Harold and Wilma were actively involved in their church, children’s schools, local community activities and state professional organizations. Wilma was well-known as an excellent cook sharing many meals with others and often topping them off with a “lucious” pie. She loved keeping a tidy home, traveling, doing beautiful handiwork and tending her flowers. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, aunt and friend to all. One of her proudest moments was when she and Harold received the Kansas Farmer and Homemaker Award in 1988. In addition, Wilma received the Osborne Woman of the Year Award.

Wilma is survived by her three children and their spouses, Roger (Joyce) Heitschmidt, Chapel Hill, TN, Rodney (Sue) Heitschmidt, Granbury, TX, and Elaine (Al) Vanderlaan, Watertown, SD, and their “adopted” daughter Tina (Nelson) Daniels, Los Angeles, CA, six grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 6 great, great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her siblings and their spouses, i.e., Cleo (Carl) Langley, Helen (Orthy) Gossett, Harvey (Cecil) Sigle, and Richard (Eva Jane) Sigle, an infant brother, two grandsons (Dustin Heitschmidt and Christopher Vanderlaan), one great grandson (Tanner Snell), and one grandson-in-law (Harold Ralston).

Wilma was the last living member of the Heitschmidt/Sigle “greatest generation” as all of Harold’s siblings and spouses are also deceased, i.e., Herbert (Edna) Heitschmidt, Ruth (Wilbur) Obert, and Dorthy (Dale) Tanner. Long live the memories and lessons of the greatest generation!

This picture was taken of Wilma and Elaine at the 2008 Paradise Reunion.

COMMENT

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Millard received an email from Vada (Dwinelle) Krumwiede in regards to the memorial for Marvin Dwinelle, Randall Houser and Ronnie Thompson.  Thank You Vada for your memories and we are very sorry for your loss at this time.  I'm sure the Houser families and the Thompson families feel this same loss every day and especially at this time of the year.  Love & Prayers to each of you.
Vada's comment is below with the other comments regarding the post on the Memorial for the boys.

THANK YOU TO OUR VETERANS

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TURKEY DINNER & BAZAAR - SAT. NOV. 9TH

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EVERYONE IS WELCOME!


IN MEMORY OF DALLAS "JANE" HUTCHINSON . . . . . . . . CLASS OF 1974

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Dallas Jane Hutchison, 57, of Hays, Kansas, and former Paradise, Kansas resident, died on Saturday, November 02, 2013, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.

Dallas Jane was born on March 15, 1956 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Jack L. and Ruth Jean (Caprez) Hutchison.  She grew up in the Paradise and Russell county area and graduated from Paradise High School in the class of 1974.  She worked in the student fiscal services department at Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, for almost 20 years.  She was a member of the Hays Order of The Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls, Christian Women’s After 5 Club and various bible study groups.  She was a passionate fan of the University of Kansas Basketball program.  She also enjoyed watching sports, collected clowns, had a knife and sword collection, hunted with her father when she was younger and enjoyed helping and taking care of her mother.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her many nephews and niece.

Surviving family include her mother Ruth Hutchison of Paradise, Kansas, brother John Ray “J.R.” Hutchison and wife Tammy of Quinter, Kansas, sister Judith Tomei and husband Michael of Lawrence, Kansas, and sister Jill Kerr and husband Richard of Paradise, nephews and niece, Jeremiah Kerr of San Francisco, Jade Kerr, wife Michelle and family of Topeka, Jarin Kerr of Fort Stewart, GA, Adam Hutchison of Topeka, Heath Hutchison and wife Amber of Park, Nicholas Tomei of Lawrence, Patrick Tomei of Jinhua City, Peoples Republic of China, and Christopher Tomei of Lawrence.  She was preceded in death by her father.

A memorial service to celebrate Dallas Jane’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, November 07, 2013, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell with Pastor Sharon Thomas officiating.  An Order of the Eastern Star service will also be performed by the Hays Chapter #228 O.E.S. at the mortuary the day of the service.  Cremation has been selected by the family and has preceded services.  A private family burial of the cremains will take place immediately following the chapel service at the mortuary.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, November 06, 2013, at the mortuary with the family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening.  Memorials may be given to the Order of the Eastern Star of Hays or Christian Womens After 5 Club of Hays and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

DONALD DEAN ALBRECHT - CLASS OF 1949

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Donald Dean Albrecht, entered heaven October 24, 2013.

Preceded by his parents and brother John. Born of Edward Albrecht and Meta Paulsen, April 9, 1931. Survivors include his wife, Karen, and 2 sons, 2 brothers, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and other relatives.

More to come when information is available.

MUSIC FROM THE 1960-1964

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The 60's Music

COMMENTS ABOUT THE POST BELOW

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A comment from Vada (Dwinelle) Krumwide

From Vada . . . .

 

I had not looked at the Paradise Blog for some time, but took the time today to do so.  I read the comments about my brother and Randall Houser and Ronnie Thompson.  I think about Marvin and all those who have passed away from time to time.  A tragedy like this never goes away from one's memory bank.  Memories like this will always be with us.  When we were all home yet, I don't know what Marvin had been doing but his face was blackened with soot or dirt.  He asked me to wipe off his face.  When I thought I was done, he opened his eyes and he looked like a raccoon.  He finished the job.   Marvin also built the folks a garage that was used for quite some time.  It took the place of the garage attached to the barn.  He spent four years in the Air Force, stationed at the base at Bangor, Maine.

 I might add that any song should not be taken the wrong way.  "How Great Thou Art" was sung for the memory of one's loved one and may have been chosen because the deceased liked it as one of their favorites.  There are many great hymns that are special.  One is saddened that a loved one has died and should remember them when the song is sung.   I hope this helps.

 I am the only living child of my parents, Ray and Edith Dwinelle.  Marvin was killed in a car accident; Betty died from cancer and my younger sister, Sharon, is also deceased. 

 Vada (Dwinelle) Krumwiede

Class of 1958

A comment from Bruce Deschner.  Thank You Bruce.
From Bruce . . .

I was to young to know those that were involved - was just an 8 yr old 4th grader, a month short of a 9 yr old at the time.

I do remember hearing about the accident, but could never place where it happened.
From what I remember, they missed a curve & a tree limb took the top of the car off.
Of course everyone my age knows where they were when hearing about Kennedy 50 yrs ago ;).
Appreciate your blog.
bkd

A comment from Duane Cronn.  Thank You Duane.
From Duane . . .

Mark Harrell is an all time favorite person of mine.  He called me little George and he loved to tease me.  When I was in high school I would sleep in, and would be late for school.  One day Mother was working part time at the Post Office, and told Mark about my habits, and he wanted to know where my bedroom was.  Mom told him and Mark came outside my bedroom, pounded on the window and yelled real loud that the house was on fire.  It got me up.  I was always trying to get something on him but never was sharp enough.  He went with a school teacher (I believe they called her Freddie) for several years and I think she taught school at Fairport.  Mark had got a newer car and I saw Mark and his lady friend in Russell, and I asked him where he got his old wreck from.  He said oh she teaches school at Fairport.  I didn’t have anything else to say, and she told Mark you really embarrassed that boy.  He just laughed.  We miss him.    Duane

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Thank You Don Landis for taking out time to share these thoughts.

From Don . . . .

I had forgotten when Mark Harrell had passed away until I read your blog about the accident that died Ronnie, Randall and Marvin.

I was privileged to ride the bus that Mark drove from Fairport to Paradise for 3 years until Mr. Bridgeman took over during my senior year. Mark was a very good and careful driver. Not once during that time did the muddy, snowy or icy roads make us late to school, sometimes we were hopeful that he would need assistance.

Mark enjoyed having kids come up front and visit with him during the trips; he only had one rule and that was that you could not be chewing Juicy Fruit gum. If you wanted to stay up front of the bus you had to get rid of the gum, other types of gum did not bother him.

Thanks for the memories;

Don Landis, Class of ‘63