Marcheta M. Betz Hogsett, 91, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Ness County Hospital.
She was born on July 5, 1928 in Rush County, the daughter of Jacob and Anna Betz. In 1929, the Betz family moved to a farm southwest of Ness City. Marcheta attended Harold School, a one room country school within walking distance from her home. Although she did not get to go to high school, she earned her GED many years later.
Marcheta married Leonard Vern Hogsett on November 27, 1949 in Ness City. They were blessed with 62 years of marriage before Leonard passed away on July 26, 2012. Marcheta and Leonard lived in the country until 1964 when they built a new home in Ness City. Marcheta worked a variety of small jobs but her favorite job was driving truck at harvest time for her husband. Leonard and Marcheta retired from farming after 47 years.
Marcheta grew up with a love for country music, horses, and turquoise jewelry. After purchasing her first guitar, she took lessons. Since playing the guitar was her favorite hobby, Leonard developed an interest in country music as well. Marcheta and Leonard traveled all over Kansas playing, Marcheta with her guitar and Leonard with his fiddle. As members of Kansas Old Time Fiddlers, Pickers, and Singers, they played music at nursing homes, community events, senior centers, and miscellaneous celebrations. Marcheta never had the desire to play her guitar again after Leonard passed away.
Along with music, Marcheta had several hobbies including photography. For several years, Marcheta carried her camera with her wherever she went anticipating the perfect shot. She made several picture CDs for her family and enjoyed spending time on her computer. Marcheta refinished antique trunks for her children and grandchildren. At one time, she sold Wheatonware dishes. A special memory for her was being a cub scout den mother.Her family will always remember the delicious meals she prepared as Marcheta was a great cook and baker. She treasured time spent with family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Marcheta was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ness City. She was also a member of the Women’s American Legion Auxiliary. Marcheta will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Carolyn and husband David Schluck of Nassau, Delaware, Marilyn and husband Steve Misner of Edmond, Oklahoma; one son, Larry Hogsett and wife Tammy of Lawrence, Kansas; six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, two great grandchildren, five step great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Eddie, Howard, Clifton, Harold, Merle, Jake Jr., and Donnie; sisters Marchtella Stegman and Marjorie Thomas; and one step granddaughter.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A. M. on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the First Baptist Church of Ness City. Burial will take place at the Ness City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church or Ness City Bank Building and may be sent to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 207 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Ness City, KS 67560.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.