Ruby Mae Winchester, 99, of Denton, Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Atchison Senior Village. 

Ruby was born on May 26, 1915 in Everest, Kansas to William August & Selma Emma (Fuhrman) Lange. 

She was a member of the Denton United Methodist Church, Cherrio Extension Club & Denton Senior Citizens. Ruby owned & operated Winchester Grain Company in Denton, Kansas, retiring in 1978. 

Ruby married Vernon Francis Winchester on June 20, 1934 in Nortonville, Kansas, he preceded her in death on February 21, 1968, she then married Lloyd Hegenderfer on January 28, 1971 in Leona, Kansas, he preceded her in death on January 19, 1983. 

She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Vernon “Larry” Winchester & sister, Bunnie Buttron. 

Survivors: Sons John A. “Jack” Winchester (Bonnie) of Denton, Kansas and Dennis Eugene Winchester (Susan) of Denton, Kansas 

11 grandchildren & 23 great-grandchildren & 13 great-great grandchildren and nieces & nephews 

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the Denton United Methodist Church in Denton, Kansas 

Visitation: 1 hour prior to service at the church. Friends may call after 1 P.M. Wednesday at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas. 

Burial: Denton Cemetery, Denton, Kansas 

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Troy Ambulance Fund or Denton United Methodist Church.