Dodge City - Shelia Rivers Hall, 53, was born on September 2, 1960 in Olympia, Washington, the daughter of Don and Joan (Burris) Rivers. She passed away peacefully on December 27, 2013 at her home in Dodge City.
Shelia had many passions in life, including her husband, children, and grandchildren. Watching movies with her family was one of her preferred past times, with "The Wizard of Oz" being a particular favorite for both her and her children. She loved music and enjoyed attending concerts with her husband. An avid canasta player, she always welcomed someone new to challenge. Collecting antiques and decorating her home was also a favored way to pass the time. Gardening was also another passion Shelia enjoyed.
Shelia worked as a caregiver in a number of communities throughout Nebraska and Kansas. She was a CNA, CMA, and x-ray technician. Her favorite care giving role was on Alzheimer's units.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Hall of Dodge City; her children, Jamie Kasiska-Pettersen (Justin) of New Ulm, Minnisota, Joni Mariche (Kasey) of Jemore, and Benjamin Kasiska (Amanda) also of Jetmore; eight grandchildren, Jayden, Aaliyah, Kennedy, Marek, Shiloh, Jocelyn, Gavin, and Marissa; three sisters, Nykky Rivers (Tony Lilley) of Olympia, Washington, Toni Rivera (Lino) of Austin, Texas, and Emiley Petersen (Jerry) of Puyallup, Washignton; four brothers, Ronald Rivers (Cheryl) of Canada, Daniel Rivers (Karla) of Toutle, Washington, Kenneth Rivers (Susan) of Shelton, Washington, and Michael Mace of Kirkland, Washington. She will also be missed by her beloved cats, Goldie, Sadie, and Missy. Shelia was preceded in death by her mother and step father, Joan and Ben Mace and her father, Don Rivers.
Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City, on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 from noon-6:00 P.M.. Memorials are suggested to the Fresenius Dialysis Center in Dodge City in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.