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Raymond Hess Obituary
RAYMOND FRANCIS HESS, 82, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his residence.
Raymond was born to the late Herman Joseph and Florence Josephine (nee Kelley) Hess on December 19, 1943, in Red Bud, Illinois. He grew up in Red Bud, where he graduated from high school.
Raymond married Gladys Elizabeth Surman on May 1, 1965, in Red Bud, Illinois; she survives.
He owned and operated Select Flooring Distributors, Inc. Raymond was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Lions Club in Gardner, Kansas
Survivors:
Wife:
Gladys Hess Gardner, KS
3 Children:
Kevin (Kathy) Hess Olathe, KS
Melissa Russell Olathe, KS
Chris (Keli) Hess Gardner, KS
3 Siblings:
Eva Joan (Art) Ahne Waterloo, IL
Patricia (Don) Stimler Decatur, IL
Roger (Carol) Hess Red Bud, IL
8 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents and 2 Sisters - Josephine Gregson and Geraldine Vogt.
Funeral Mass:
10:30 am, Thursday, March 19, 2026
Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Gardner, KS
Visitation:
Thursday – 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Gardner, KS
Interment:
10:00 am, Friday, March 20, 2026
St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery
#1 Pioneer Lane
Ruma, Illinois
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
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10:00 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery
1 Pioneer Lane, Ruma, IL 62278
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