Edwin Heiman, born Jan. 10, 1932, in Piqua, died of cancer at his home in Denver, Colo., on Thursday, May 29, 2014. 

Ed was born to Edward and Rose (King) Heiman on a farm south of Piqua. He attended Piqua Grade School and graduated from Iola High School. He enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and served three years. He settled in Denver and married Jackie Michael on April 16, 1960. He worked at Keebler for 42 years. 

He was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening. 

Ed is survived by two sons, Tim and Kenny, both of Denver; one sister, Virginia Westerman, Piqua; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie; his parents; a sister, Winnifred, and four brothers, Norbert, Alfred, Conrad and Lloyd.

Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date.

Brit L. Grewing, 27, Mildred, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014.

He was born April 6, 1987, in Ottawa, the son of Dave and Cindy L. (Hunsaker) Grewing. He attended Marmaton Valley High School and participated in football and basketball. Brit went to work for Pipeliner’s Local Union No. 798 for several years; he then started his own business, Grewing Flooring Installation.

Brit loved playing with his little girls, Kylea and Kiera. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a great sports fan of KU and the Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed Fantasy Football with family and friends. Brit also had a love for music. He especially enjoyed teasing his nieces and nephews. Brit had many friends who he enjoyed spending time with and enjoying life.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl Dean Hunsaker and Mary Alice (Lankard) Hunsaker; Ed Grewing and Shirley (Persinger) Grewing.

Brit is survived by his daughters, Kylea Jean and Kiera Lea Grewing; his father, Dave Grewing and wife Teresa, Mildred; his mother, Cindy Grewing, Moran; siblings, Jason Hunsaker and fiance Amber Surber, Wellsville; Laury Hunsaker, Richmond; Jamie Chipman and husband James, Independence, Mo.; Paula Scott, Iola; Lisa Williams and husband Pat, Shawnee Mission; nieces and nephews, William, Wesley and Alexius Lowder; Jacob Hunsaker; Matric, Teryn and Qiana Scott; Josh Chipman; Parker Grewing; Ora Scott; Leo, Gabrielle and Isabella Williams; and many aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, in Moran, with burial to follow at the Mildred Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 o’clock tonight, at the funeral home in Moran.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Kylea and Kiera Grewing Scholarship Fund.

You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

Harold William Palmer, 85, of rural LaHarpe, died at Allen County Regional Hospital on Friday.

Harold was born Nov. 5, 1928, in Eureka, the son of Guy and Nina (Wagner) Palmer. He graduated from Longton High School and then farmed. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1954 he began construction work.

In 1959, Harold married Doris Helen Skaggs and they made their home in Wichita. Along with construction work he became a member of Local No. 101 International Union of Operating Engineers, for which he later worked before retiring in 1989. In 1992, they made their home on a farm south of LaHarpe where he farmed and raised cattle. Mrs. Palmer preceded him in death March 20, 2005.

His memberships include the American Legion, National Rifle Association and Kansas Livestock Association.

Survivors include one daughter, Julie Price and husband Ben of Humble, Texas; one granddaughter, Jennifer Alters and husband Dennis of Humble, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Cade and Cambri Alters; and special friend, Lavada Reimer.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. The burial will take place at LaHarpe Cemetery. To sign the guest book online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com. 

Geraldine Ann “Gerry” Mock, 81, died  Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Presbyterian Manor in Sterling. She was born Oct. 10, 1932, in Iola to Burnham Taylor and Sarah Rachel Hedges English. She was a 1950 graduate of Iola High School.  

She married Marion Leland “Shorty” Mock on June 10, 1950, in Iola. He died Aug. 20, 2008.

Survivors include children, Leland Mock and wife Anna, South Hutchinson, Mark Mock and wife Debbie, Hutchinson, Joyce Mock, Hutchinson, Connie Mock, Huntsville, Ark.; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, William “Bill” English and wife Deloris, Kansas City, Kan.  

Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jack English and sister, Betty Lou Baker.

A funeral service is at 10 a.m., today, at Elliott Mortuary with Pastor Matt Stafford presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Elmer. Memorial contributions may be made to Harden Hospice in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501. Visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave a personal condolence for Gerry’s family.

Dorothy G. Campbell, 94, passed away at Coffey County Medical Center in Burlington on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

Dorothy was born Sept. 4, 1919, in Rose, the daughter of William and Gertie Mae (Easley) Stephenson. She grew up in rural Woodson County and attended West Buffalo Grade School graduating from Yates Center High School with the class of 1937. She had just attended her 77th class reunion dinner.

On Dec. 18, 1938, she was united in marriage to Roy D. Campbell in the First Christian Church parsonage in Yates Center. The couple shared over 54 years of marriage. To this union four children were born, William R. Campbell, Carolyn M. Cornwell, Margaret “Maggie” Harrod, and Barbara Ann Hays. They lived their entire lives in Woodson County. 

After Dorothy had her children mostly raised she started working outside the home. She worked at City Hall for many years, Light Hardware as a bookkeeper, and she and her husband owned and operated Campbell Plumbing until they retired in 1983. Dorothy was an active member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, the Legion Auxiliary, the Senior Center Board and the Advisory Council of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program as well as the grade school coordinator of volunteers.

Dorothy and Roy really enjoyed their travel trailer and went with friends on many excursions. They also enjoyed bowling, dancing and playing cards.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy in 1993, her only sister Lottie Hardesty and one grandson, Jeffery Cornwell in 1987. She is survived by her children and their families, Bill and his wife Roberta, Yates Center and their children, Sharon and Brad Wright, Kansas City, Doug Campbell, Tricia Campbell, Yates Center; grandsons, Travis, Christopher and Ian Campbell; Carolyn Cornwell, Yates Center and her son Greg and Shelia Cornwel, Patterson, Calif., and their children, Todd and Rebecca; her step-daughter Tina Fowler and her son Levi, Wichita. Also, her step-sons Brent Thomas, Newton, and Brad Thomas, Louisville, Ky.; Margaret and husband Lauren Harrod, Yates Center and their children, Stephanie and Tom McHugh, Kansas City with grandchildren, Jack, Claire and Grant. Brian and Debbie Harrod, Topeka with Laurynn and Pete Harrod and step-grandchildren Jacob, Matt, and Madison Maichel, step-great-grandchildren: Mike and Vanessa Seals. Dorothy’s daughter Barbara and David Hays, Salina, and their daughter Michele. Michael and Mary Hays and their children Andrea and Amanda Hays, step-grandchildren: Amber, Danny Martinez, Kenny Cole and step-great-grandchild Ethan Reed, Salina. Dorothy is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were Friday at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Yates Center. Burial followed the service. The family suggests memorials to First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ or the Yates Center Senior Center; which may be sent in care of Campbell Funeral Home P.O. Box 188 Yates Center, KS 66783.

Connie June Freshour, 60, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at her home in Le Roy.

She was born June 14, 1953, in Iola, the daughter of Ray and Willena Simpson Holloway. Connie attended Colony Crest High School and graduated as a member of the Class of 1971. During the years following high school she lived in Columbia City, Ind., and worked at Weatherhead Manufacturing.

Connie was joined in marriage to Ralph K. Fres-hour on June 16, 1978, in Columbia City, Ind. They lived in Columbia City until moving to Colony in 1980. The couple moved back to Indiana in 1986 and settled down in Le Roy in 1991. Connie was a proud homemaker, wife and mother.

She will be deeply missed by her husband, Ralph; two sons, Adam and Josh Freshour, both of Le Roy; three sisters, Willena Tressler, Yates Center, and Nonnie Masters, Burlingame; Melody Holloway, Gas. Connie was preceded in death by a son, Michael J. Freshour on April 26, 2010.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, at the VanArsdale Funeral Home in Le Roy. Burial will follow services at Le Roy Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, at the VanArsdale Funeral Home in Le Roy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com.