Darita Sue Mermis

HAYS — Darita Sue Mermis, 65, of Hays, formerly of Gorham, died Saturday, July 17, 2010. She was born July 11, 1945, in Russell. Preceded in death by: husband, Verlin, in 1995; and parents. Survivors: son, Keith Mermis; three daughters, Constance “Connie” Mermis, Kimberely K. “Kim” Peach and Emilee Y. Kraus; two brothers, Wayne Buehler and Dennis Buehler; sister, Jolene Dougherty; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation: 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Cline’s Mortuary, Hays. Vigil service: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham. Memorials: American Cancer Society or Hays Medical Center Foundation/Charity Care.