Glorene M. Slechta (1932-2016)

Glorene M. Slechta, 84, passed away Dec. 21, 2016. Ms. Slechta was born Dec. 17, 1932 to William R. and Hazel M. Scheidt in Bismarck, N.D. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Nick, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church May 18, 1953. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Billy, Earl, and Raymond and her beloved little angel, Dane Scott.

She is survived by her loving husband Nick of 63 years; daughter, DeVon Freilinger, Kingman; son Damon and Erin, Essex, Conn.; grandson, Tucker Christian and granddaughter, Tessa Grace; granddaughters, Alisha Hemken and Amber Freilinger; grandson, Brandon Slechta; great-grandchildren, Alexandria and Jonathan Hemken; great-great granddaughter, Rayne; and numerous relatives.

Mrs. Slechta was retired from her 20 year career position as office manager of the Ellsworth County Farm Bureau and Insurance Agency. She was a former member of the St. Bernard’s Council of Catholic Women and shared a church greeter’s ministry with her husband. She was known for her patient listening virtue with frequent calls from her family and close friends. She committed her life to the needs of her husband, who worked and traveled many years of their lives, and the needs of her family. She enjoyed the solitude of her time at home with her beloved Chihuahua, Precious, on her lap. She and her husband were noted for their frequent dining out and shared a passion for frequent trips to the movies and membership in the Salina Community Theater. She lived the final years of her life at the Good Samaritan Villa Grace/Gentiva Hospice.

Parsons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family has chosen cremation and at the request of Glorene, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family also requests no flowers.

The funeral mass will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth, at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Family only inurnment will be held in the Ellsworth Cemetery conducted by Reverend Joshua Werth. A dinner will follow at the parish hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth, in care of the funeral home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.

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