Cecil Orliss Cheney, 94, passed away February 24, 2024, at home in Hoisington, Kan. surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 17, 1929, at Dundee, Kan., to James and Rosa (Myers) Cheney. Cecil married Leona Erb June 20, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kan.
Cecil, a resident of Hoisington since 1952 coming from Hutchinson, had been a long-time employee of KPL, retiring in May, 1992, as a service technician. Previous to his employment at KPL, Cecil worked in the oilfield, was a cook at various area restaurants, and was a dedicated employee of the City of Hoisington, serving on the police, electrical and water departments. Never having idle hands, following his retirement, Cecil worked in the produce department at Town and Country Supermarket. He was a member of Hoisington United Methodist Church, Lake Barton Golf Club, and enjoyed fishing, cooking and calling Bingo at the V.F.W, however, above all he enjoyed time with family, whom he loved so dearly. Among his many interests, he was most passionate about golf, having a great fondness for his golf family.
Survivors include his wife, Leona Cheney of the home; two daughters, Carolyn Mitchell and husband Jim of Prescott, Ariz., and Jolene Sparks and husband Darrel of Perry, Okla.; four grandchildren, Shari Carter (Darrin), Daren Sparks (Laurie), Amy Mitchell, and Wesley Sparks (Lindsey); five great-grandchildren, Braydan (Lauren), Cassidy, Cale, Kendall, and Lincoln; one great-great-granddaughter, Paisley; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by five brothers, Harold, Kenneth, Eugene, Jerry and Raymond.
Celebration of Life services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to GPS Kids Club, Kans for Kids, or Lake Barton Golf Club in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.