Helen Dinkel

Helen Dinkel, age 89 of Ellis, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was born January 18, 1927 in Ellis, Kansas to Frank and Gisela 'Marie' ( Schindelar) Lang. She married Benedictus "Ben" Dinkel October 17, 1950 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Colyer, Kansas. He preceded her in death May 18, 2011.

Helen along with her husband owned and operated Dinkel Oil Company which was a Skelly Service Station and bulk fuel delivery business originally located on old highway 40 in Colyer, Ks. When Interstate 70 opened they opened a new Mobile station which they operated until 1989 when they retired and moved to Arizona. She enjoyed cards, trips to Las Vegas and socializing.

She is survived by two brothers, Ben Weisgerber and Teddy Weisgerber; a niece, Dawn Schmidt and husband Greg of Ellis; great niece, Jessica Jimenez and husband Javi of Ellis, great nephew, Tyler Schmidt and wife Ashley of Ellis; great-great nieces and nephews, Trayton, Reece, Chaselyn, Tyson, Chance, Raegan, Carter, Beckem, Beau, Nicole, Tayler, Lilly and Kinley. As well as numerous other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her siblings and spouses, Clara (Bill) Allison, Benita Harris, Herb (Anna) Weisgerber, Larry (Susie) Weisgerber, Mary Anne (Mark) Snowden, Joan Ewing and Eddie (Jean) Lang and sister-in-law, Nina Weisgerber.

Memorial services will 11:00 AM Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Private family inurnment will be at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Marys School in Ellis, KS. or the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com











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Memorial Service Saturday

February 13, 2016

11:00 AM

Keithley Funeral Chapel

400 E. 17th Street

Ellis, Kansas 67637