Vev Luginsland

Vevaleen (Vev) Ida May (Hoffman) Luginsland was born August 30, 1936, in Carbon, Iowa to Ray and Halline Hoffman. She was later joined by her brother Fred and sister Violet. The family lived in Iowa until 1943 when they moved to Omaha, Nebraska.

Vev attended Central Academy in McPherson, Kansas, for her junior and senior years of high school, graduating in 1954. She went on to continue her education at Central College, where she graduated in 1957. Soon after, she began her teaching career, teaching the fourth grade in Hillsboro, Kansas. She continued her studies at McPherson College, earning her bachelor’s degree in education in 1963.

While attending Central College, Vev met her husband Kenneth (Lugi) Luginsland. They were married in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 5, 1958, and settled in Hillsboro before moving to McPherson. There, Vev taught third and fifth grades for more than 30 years. She deeply loved teaching and treasured her years working alongside her best friend, June Bacon. She developed many lifelong friendships with her fellow teachers and always enjoyed keeping up with her former students.

Vev and Lugi were blessed with two daughters, Tamara Rae and Lisa Jo. Family life was full of church involvement, school events, and travel - Colorado being a favorite destination in both summer and winter. Horn Creek Ranch was a special place shared with many friends and family as well as Estes Park where many trails were hiked and memories made. They also enjoyed trips to Seattle, Baton Rouge and Omaha to visit loved ones.

A devoted member of the Free Methodist Church, Vev taught Sunday and Wednesday evening groups ranging from children to youth, and she also served on the Service Committee. Her faith community was important to her, and she participated in Bible Study Fellowship, Christian Women’s Club, Stonecroft Bible Study and volunteered with the Red Cross. She also served on the Election Board, was a member of KNEA and loved her Happy Handful Club.

Vev and Lugi enjoyed 67 wonderful years together. They shared a love of antique hunting – especially for depression glass pieces for her collection - watching Hallmark movies, doing jigsaw puzzles, bird watching and making countless trips to Estes Park and Branson, their favorite getaways. Vev also devoted many hours sewing and quilting, creating beautiful pieces for those she loved.

Vev passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, after 89 beautiful years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Halline Hoffman; her brother, Fred; and brother-in-law Galen Myers.

Vev will be dearly missed by her husband of 65 years Kenneth (Lugi); her daughters Tami (Chuck) Singleton and Lisa (Jeff) Kraus; sister Violet Myers; her cherished grandchildren Zack (Kayla) Singleton, Tyler (Ali) Singleton, Jacob (Carolina) Fogarty, Katie (Caleb) Cherryholmes, Matthew (Daysha) Kraus and Leah (fiancé Gavin) Kraus; and her beloved great- grandchildren Ava Singleton, Rhett Mast, Gable Davison, Zander and Theo Singleton, Annika Tinius, Graham, Grayson & Lily Jo Fogarty and Ellis Cherryholmes. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, former students, and dear friends.

She will be remembered for her kind heart, deep faith, and lifelong devotion to her family and students.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, November 13, at McPherson Free Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Griffith officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the McPherson Free Methodist Church or Central Christian College of Kansas, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.