Gary Marshall Smith, 73, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014, at his home in Topeka.

Gary was born Aug. 11, 1940, to James and Neva (Bates) Smith and attended schools in Wichita and Searcy, Ark. He served in the Navy on the destroyer USS John Paul Jones, and was honorably discharged in 1961. He then began his career as a real estate appraiser for Cole, Layer, and Trumble, Co., doing mass appraisals in several states.

While working in Allen County, Gary met Delores Werner of Kincaid whom he married on April 2, 1965. During their happy 49 years together, they had one son and two daughters, Tracy Smith (Venesa), Topeka, Teresa Smith, Overland Park, Tiffany Smith-Traub (Nicholas), Lenexa, and three grandchildren, Kristie (Matt) Campbell, Cameron and Casey.

Gary served as the Allen County Appraiser from 1976 to 1982, and served as Shawnee County Appraiser from 1982 to 1992. He then joined the Kansas Dept. of Revenue and also opened his own private appraisal agency, Kansas Appraisal Service. He served as president of the Kansas County Appraisers Association, 1982-1983.

In addition to his immediate family, Gary is survived by his sisters, Rosalie Thomas, Wichita, Gwen Sandefur, Wichita, and Marcia Mowrer, Monticello, Ark. His extended family includes his mother-in-law, Mary Werner, Bronson; Tom Werner, Russell; Leo and Vicki Werner, Newton; Leona Werner, Chanute; Sheryl Werner, Parsons; Lyle Osborn, Lenexa; Gary Hammer, Williamsburg, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jeanette Hammer.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel in Topeka. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the DAV No. 3, P.O. Box 67684, Topeka, KS 66667.

To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

Marye Fudge Haley, 73, Iola, died Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Moran Manor. She was born Feb. 25, 1941, in Iola, the daughter of Harry and Obreta (Vest) Fudge. She worked for Thompson Poultry for 20 years.

Survivors include one son, Bret Fudge, Neosho Falls; two brothers, Mike Fudge, LaHarpe, Joe Moore, LaHarpe; two sisters, Patti Dickinson, Augusta, Judy Moore, Wichita; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Fudge Sr., and two sisters, Jackie Bradshaw and Connie Eineichner.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Iola Cemetery.

Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guest book online go to www.iolafuneral.com.

Margaret E. “Peggy” Hoffman, 89, Iola, died Monday, May 26, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital.

Margaret was born March 13, 1925, on the family farm north of Iola, the daughter of Lewis A. and Florence (Rivers) Howland. She grew up on the farm, attended North Maple Grove School, Iola Junior High School and graduated from Iola High School in 1943. She continued her education completing two terms to earn her teaching certificate. She taught at Pleasant Valley and Rock Creek Schools, west of Iola.

In 1946, Peggy married Richard C. Jones. They made their home in Iola before moving to Nevada, Mo., and later Carthage, Mo. She worked at a hat factory in Nevada, sold real estate and worked at Ozarkland at Carthage. Richard preceded her in death in 1967.

Margaret returned to Iola in 1970 and worked for her brother, John Howland, at H and H Drive-In. On Feb. 14, 1971, she married Verle Hoffman and they made their home in Iola and operated State Street Motor Co. until 1995. Verle preceded her in death Aug. 2, 2007.

Survivors are her one daughter  Debby Mayers and husband, Dale, Haskell, Okla.; one son, Rod Jones, Carthage, Mo.; one stepson, Harold Hoffman and wife, Jill, Gas; one sister, Jean Ansell, Kansas City, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Christy Rehn, Mindy Obney, Dennis Morris, Michelle Bollig, Tiffany Hughes, Tammy Prather, Heather Burgett, Ryan Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman; 12 great-grandchildren, Courtney, Kristen, Emma, Ethan, Conner, Trevor, Gunner, Addy, Briley, Frederick, Oliver and Elizabeth.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, an infant sister Mary Emily Howland and brothers Lewis R. Howland, Paul Howland and John Howland.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Waugh-Yokum and Friskel Chapel in Iola. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Waugh-Yokum and Friskel Chapel in Iola. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Iola.

Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God and left with the funeral home.

To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.

Gladys was born on Nov. 3, 1947, in Havre de Grace, Md. She passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at her home. She was 66 years old. 

Her parents were Russell and Claudine Strohm. Gladys attended many different schools as they moved on several occasions. At the age of 14 she lived with foster parents Hershel and Arlene Stanley. She graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Okla. and continued her education at Friends Bible College in Haviland. She then attended Friends University in Wichita where she graduated in 1969. Her first job was teaching fifth grade at Sunnyside Elementary in Wichita.

She married Kenneth Groves on June 5, 1971. They moved to Howard where they both were teachers. When children came into the picture Gladys was a stay at home mother. In 1981, the family moved to Iola. When the children were able to go to school, then it was back to teaching. She received her master’s degree from Pittsburg State University in 1987. She taught at Allen County Community College and became the Adult Basic Education Director. She retired in 2005.

Her children are Jacqueline Jane Groves London, Manhattan, and Joshua Jackson Groves, Wichita. Grandchildren are Jackson Woodrow London and Kingston Jane London, Manhattan. Additional survivors include her brother, David Strohm and wife Judy, Colorado Springs, Colo.; foster parents, the late Hershel Stanley and Arlene and husband Clint Hulsey, Broken Arrow, Okla.; foster sister Connie and husband Jeff Johnson, Tulsa, Okla.; sister-in-law Cynthia and husband Jim Baker, Claremore, Okla.; and brother-in-law Dennis Groves and wife Jayne Link, Manhattan. She also has many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Russell and mother Claudine.

Glad enjoyed quilting, playing Canasta and bridge, growing flowers, traveling, Bible study, church activities, being GiGi and spending time with her grandchildren, and also being with relatives and friends. She was a member of P.E.O., Sorosis, Coterie, Calvary United Methodist Church, Allen County Retired School Personal, and a Mary Kay consultant. Gladys had many friends and was loved by all that knew her. She will be missed but we know she is in a better place. Glad is in heaven with her Lord.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Iola.

Memorials may be made to Allen County Hospice, Calvary United Methodist Church or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research. Memorial gifts may be left with the funeral home. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.