Raymond Francis Hess

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