Harold Edward “Ed” Allen, 54, of Minneapolis, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 9th, at Ottawa County Health Center, Kansas.

Ed was born in Salina, Kansas on July 9, 1958, son of the late Zula Nadine (Crow) Bell and Larry William Allen.

Survivors include his wife, Robin Rochelle (Humpert) Allen of the home; daughters, Lacie Muller and husband Riaan of Wichita, Kansas,  Laura Everhart and husband Adrian of Minneapolis, Kansas; Jessica Harris and husband Cody of Salina, Kansas, Ashley Allen of Salina, Kansas;  son,Keith Allen and fiancé Sarah of Concordia, Kansas; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Lora Allen.

Cremation has taken place, and services will be announced at a later date.

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Dorothy F. Fisher, 85, formerly of Salina, Kan., died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at Homestead of Denison. She was born July 1, 1927, in Bennington, Kan., the daughter of Herbert and Opal Startzman.

She married Louis G. Fisher on Dec. 23, 1943, in Salina. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Katherine Lindner; and grandson, James Modin.

Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Sandi Barnett, of Denison, and Nancy (Jim) Modin, of Salina; and a son, Brian, of Denison. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, with family present from 5-7 p.m., at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, Kan.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials may be made to Salina Emergency Aid-Food Bank, 255 S. Chicago, Salina 67401.

Hideko “Micki” Cederberg, age 78, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. She was born September 25, 1934 in Kyoto, Japan, the daughter of Torakichi and Masae (Fukunosuke) Kitano.

Micki was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne E. Cederberg, in 2005, and three brothers and one sister. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy Holzworth and husband Kim, of Salina and Mary Ann Cederberg, of Dallas, TX; three grandchildren, Kyle Holzworth, of Long Beach, CA, Amanda Shepherd and husband John and Carissa Holzworth, all of Kearns, UT; a sister, Emiko Kitano, of Osaka, Japan; a brother, Takeshi Kitano, of Osaka, Japan; a sister-in-law, Maurita Cederberg, of Luray and five nieces and nephews, Kyle Cederberg and wife Chris, Kevin Cederberg and wife Marilyn, Kara Cain, Kalven Cederberg and wife Brenda and Nami Kitano.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Ryan Mortuary. Private family inurnment will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery at a later date.

C. Dorene (Prior) Rietzke, of Salina, went to be with her Lord on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. She was born Sept. 21 in Sylvia, Kan., the daughter of Hugh Wade and Melvia Jane Prior, the sixth of eight children. Her father was a preacher and both parents instilled within her a deep love for the Lord.

Dorene graduated from Sylvia High School. She earned a degree in education from Fort Hays State College in Hays and taught for two years in Turon. She later taught in Kensington, Kan., for 30 years; most recently she taught in Salina at St. John’s Military School and tutored at the Teen Treatment Center.

Dorene fell in love with a handsome man she met on a blind date, Eldon Rietzke. The two were married in 1950 at the Hutchinson church of Christ by H.W. Prior, Dorene’s father. They were blessed with three children, Tim, Tracy and Jill.

She was a dedicated, lifetime member of the Church of Christ. Dorene loved the church, her family, the Jayhawks and garage-saling. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. She watched all of their activities and was their greatest fan. She never left the house without lipstick and always remained young at heart.

Dorene was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, three sisters and her husband of 60 years.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Marilyn, of Coldwater, and Tracy and Cindy, of Kansas City, Mo.; daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Randy Ptacek, of Mentor; sister, Myrna Dixon, of Garland, Texas; three sisters-in-law; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, with the family present from 2-4 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at Salina Church of Christ, 1646 N. Ninth St., Salina 67401, followed by a graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Germantown Cemetery, near Kensington.

Neva Jean Miller, 88, of Salina, died Saturday, January 12, 2013. She was born August 12, 1924 in Salina, the daughter of Clarence E. and Edna C. (Beden) Ditto. She was an avid churchgoer at First Church of God and greatly enjoyed fishing with her husband.

Neva Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Cal Miller, Jr. in 2011 and a sister, Louise Boyer. Survivors include a son, Steve Miller and wife Karen, of Salina; three daughters, Sherry Wiedmer and Rhonda Vignery, both of Salina, and Judy Calfee and husband Fred, of Cleveland, TN; nineteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2013 at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Church of God, 1311 Meyer Dr., Salina, with Rev. Willard Ashcraft officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. Memorials may be made to the First Church of God building fund, in care of the mortuary.

Lawrence Randall “Randy” Lathan, Lawrence Randall “Randy” Lathan was born July 3, 1951, to Ralph and Delsie Lathan, in Salina, and passed away surrounded by family Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.

Randy met Donna McLane in the fall of 1970, and they married March 9, 1979, in Salina. They made their home in Salina, welcoming two children, Lyle in 1979, and Laura in 1982.

Randy was a kind soul setting his own path even when it wasn’t always easy to walk.

Randy made his living by his hands doing carpentry and construction. He never knew a stranger, and his kindness to help his fellow man was unparalleled. It was said “you can’t go wrong with a man who animals and children were drawn to,” and that was definitely him.

He raised several children outside of his two. He raised many nieces and nephews, but his greatest joy came when Harper J. made him a grandpa and she gained her “giant.”

He is survived by his wife, Donna McLane Lathan; mother-in-law, Julie McLane; son, Lyle and wife Carolyn; and granddaughter, Harper, all of Salina; daughter, Laura Lathan Crawford and husband Matthew Crawford, of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, several nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to thank Nurse Holly, who showed great compassion and care during his final day.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 14, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at Grace Baptist Fellowship. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Fellowship, 400 E. Crawford, Salina 67401.

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Frank R. Quintero, 80, of Salina, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. He was born June 10, 1932, in Laredo, Texas. Frank was a proud Marine and served during the Korean War. After the war, he was a schoolteacher, teaching many different subjects, which included language classes and English. He was a hardworking man and a devoted husband. He was married to Ernestine (Mitchell) Quintero for 35 years.

Preceded in death by his son, Eddie. Survivors include his wife, Ernestine; son, Alfred; daughters, Maria and Diana; and 12 stepchildren.

There are no services planned at this time. Memorials may be made to the family. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

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BENNINGTON – Donald David Shehan, 69, of Bennington, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1943, to Joseph and Josephine (Melena) Shehan in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The only son in a family with four daughters, Don was very close to his father, a sergeant major in the United States Army.

He attended high school in Killeen, Texas. When he was 19, Don joined the Marines and then left to fight in the Vietnam War. He did two tours in Vietnam. His father also served in the war. He was a leader and returned to the U.S. as a corporal and as one of that war’s walking casualties.

The war did not steal all of Don’s spirit, and he was a gifted man with many abilities and talents. Everything he did was with enthusiasm, if not extreme gusto. He worked in construction and managed a furniture store. He made and restored beautiful furniture. He worked briefly in law enforcement.

Two of his greatest passions were his music and his painting. He was an excellent rock lead guitarist and played with many well-known bands. He wrote music. He also played drums. He was a talented artist, often selling his work. He loved gardening and he nurtured and adored all 22 of his cats. Don also loved women, having married five times.

Don was working at Tony’s Pizza in Salina, doing janitorial and general maintenance, when a tumor was discovered in the bronchial branch of his lungs that was inoperable. That was in 2010. After daily chemo and radiation, the tumor was gone but soon it returned and spread. He fought his cancer as long as possible, but on Dec. 6, his birthday, his doctor told him he could have weeks. He was able to make it through one more holiday with his family.

Don was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; daughter, Mary; and a former wife, JoAnna.

He is survived by his current wife, Lydia Haist Shehan, of Bennington; mother, Josephine Shehan, of Salina; four sisters, Terri Usher, of Palamo, Texas, Mary Kay Cryan, of Chicago, JoAnn Donelan, of Staten Island, N.Y., and Vickie Shehan, of California; one daughter, Amy Marie Shehan, one son, Anthony Rex Shehan, and a former wife, Patty Hill, all of Manhattan; two residing stepsons, Robert and Ed Perez; one grandson, Sebastian, and one great-granddaughter, Kylie, both of Manhattan; former wife, Missy Shehan, of Bennington; several close friends; and his 22 cats, Lily, Lemon, Bravo, Boogers, Booters, Hairball, Louie I, Louie II, Louie III, Elly Mae, Red, Britches, Lola, Flower, McGregor, Little Foot, Tut, Ramseys, Pale Face, Zena, Neighbor Boy and Grey Boy.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Burial with military honors will follow at the Bennington Cemetery, Bennington. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the Marine Corps League, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina.

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Marcus Earl Graham, 17, of Salina, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. He was born Aug. 23, 1995, in Salina, the son of Richard Graham and Michelle (Summers) Newell. He was a senior at Salina South High School.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Michelle and Anthony Newell, father and stepmother, Richard and Lisa Graham, sister, Megan Graham, and two stepsisters, Kelsey and Jami Brown, all of Salina; and a stepbrother, Michael Brown, of New Jersey.

He also is survived by his maternal grandmother, Sharon (Lyle) McClintock, his maternal grandfather, Robert Summers, and his paternal grandmother, Carol (Kevin) Vegas, his stepgrandparents, Elizabeth and Jerry Bishop, and Nelson Newell, all of Salina.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Friends may call from noon-8 p.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to OCCK Salina, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., or Ronald McDonald House.

BROOKVILLE – Rylee Cheyenne Miller was born Oct. 16, 1991, to Bruce and Jill Miller in Abilene, Kan. She departed to be with the Lord on Jan. 14, 2013, in Alva, Okla. where she was attending college at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

She was a graduate of Ell-Saline High School in 2010, where she was active in softball and cheerleading.

Rylee was a lover of animals, especially horses, cattle and dogs. She grew up ranching with her parents and loved competing in ranch rodeos and ranch horse competitions. She later was involved in college rodeos, first at Fort Hays State University and later at Northwestern University.

She loved being a part of the rodeo family and enjoyed being involved with the breeding and the handling of bucking horses and bulls with her boyfriend, James Hajek, and his family in Oklahoma.

Rylee is survived by her mother and father; brother, Chance; grandmother, Karen Watt, of Springfield, Mo.; grandfather, Roger Watt and Lisa, of Abilene, and grandparents, Bruce and Lola Miller, of Detroit, Kan.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and, of course, her dog, Thistle, and horse, Chigger.

She will be remembered by everyone who loved her by her beautiful blue eyes, her captivating smile, her quick wit and her infectious personality. She will never be forgotten.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Abilene. Burial will follow in Prairiedale Cemetery, Talmage. Visitation will be private.

Memorials are suggested to the Rylee Miller Scholarship Fund, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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BENNINGTON – Jayne Tinkler, 54, of Bennington, passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born June 21, 1958, in Concordia, Kan., to Lowell and LeEtta (Carlson) Palmquist.

She began her schooling at Sibley School, north of Concordia. She then attended Washington Grade School in Concordia and graduated from Concordia High School in 1976. After completion of high school, she began work at Cloud County Bank in Concordia before moving to Casper, Wyo., where she then worked at Wyoming National Bank. She was married to Lyle Tinkler on Dec. 30, 1981, in Casper. In 1983, she moved to Bennington, Kan., and began work at First Bank Kansas in Salina.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and LeEtta (Carlson) Palmquist.

Survivors include her husband, Lyle; daughter, Carly Tinkler; son, Jayce Tinkler; two sisters, Brenda McComas and husband Steve, of Leawood, Kan., and Patty Pfister and husband Phil, of Greer, S.C.; five nephews; and three nieces.

Visitation, with family present, will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the mortuary. Burial will follow in Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Kan.

The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association or the Bennington EMS and Fire Department.

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Betty Pauline Mizner, 80, of Salina, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. She was born March 3, 1932, in Clayton, N.M., to John Warren and Lucy Ann Jiles. They divorced when she was 3, and later her mother married J.P. Morgan, and one daughter, Doris Joan, was born of that union. Doris passed away in 2004.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Paul Crawford (1967); her second husband of over 30 years, Francis (Sonny) Mizner; and one son, Ronald Crawford.

She is survived by two sons, Donald Crawford and wife Lynette, of Salina, and Gary Crawford and wife Laurie, of Ogden, UT; daughter-in-law, Kathy Crawford, of Olathe; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Mizner had managed restaurants in Salina and Minneapolis and helped manage Ottawa County State Lake Concession. She worked for Salina Youth Care Association and was a foster parent.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Kan. There will be a visitation from 4-8 p.m. Monday, with family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m. at the mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Harden Hospice and may be sent to or left at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401.

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Harold “Butch” Cooley, 63, of Salina, passed away Saturday, January 12th, at Hospice of Salina.

Shirley J. Wolf, 78, Bennington, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis. She was born November 10, 1934 in Bennington to Don and Aggie (Shirley) Ross. Shirley was united in marriage with Theodore “Ted” Wolf on August 29, 1953 in Bennington. Shirley’s work career included secretarial positions at Schilling Air Force Base, Bennington High School, Monsanto, and Joe Mendicina real estate. She was an avid quilter and prior to her retirement she owned and operated The Quilting Bee. Shirley was a member of the Silver Needle Quilt Guild and the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; and sister Eleanor Barrett.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ted; her children Jill Dunning and her husband Jim; Kurt Wolf and his wife Chris; Brad Wolf and his wife Kathy, and grandchildren Tiffany Trotter and her husband Christian, Jenna Wolf, Tessa Wolf, Brian Wolf and Brandi Wolf.

A come and go gathering of family and friends will be from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M., Friday, January 25, at the Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis; cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cove at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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John H. Bruce, 69, Salina, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Wichita. He was born July 1, 1943 in Concordia to Edward and Lela (McGowan) Bruce. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and he was a mail carrier for the Salina Post Office.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother Ruth Bruce.

Survivors include his brother Dean Bruce; sister Joyce Norman; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, January 23, at the Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon Wednesday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter.

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Henry G. Thomas, 81, of Salina, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Dodge City. He was born Dec. 2, 1931, in Cullman, Ala., to Lonnie G. and Emily Inez (Easterwood) Thomas.

He served more than 20 years in the United States Air Force as a ground equipment technician, electrician and mechanic. He was a member of the V.F.W. and was a life member of the D.A.V.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenneth Thomas; two sisters, Joyce Shafer and Louise Zinsmeister; and his brother, Kenneth James Thomas.

Survivors include three sons, Devin Thomas, of Salina, Kevin Thomas, of Wichita, and Randall Thomas, of Salina; two daughters, Karen Padilla and Denise Morgan, both of Salina; three sisters, Elenore Brown, of Hayesville, N.C., and Wynelle Ogletree and Ruth Gross, both of Arab, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. A vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina. Burial will follow in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina.

The family suggests memorials to the Fort Dodge Soldiers Home, in care of the mortuary.

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Richard G. Griffith, 81, Culver, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis. He was born August 2, 1931 and was the son of Fred C. and Bessie (Burch) Shelby.

Richard was a 1951 graduate of Kipp High School and he served in the United States Air Force. He was united in marriage with Loretta Austin on June 15, 1958 in Salina. They made their home in Culver for many years until moving ot Delphos in 2011. Richard worked as a laborer for Western Auto and Advanced Auto Parts for 23 years. He was a member of the Church of the Cross in Salina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers Bill Griffith and Fred L. Shelby.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Loretta of the home; children Rick Griffith and his wife Sandy of McPherson, Glennis Hughes and her husband Neill of Loveland, CO, James Griffith and his wife Sherry of Delphos, and George Griffith and his wife Denese of Salina; brothers Lee Griffith and Jim Shelby; sisters Betty Hartzell, Charlotte Leighton, and Anita Young; grandchildren Travis Sears and his wife Katie and their children Jordan, Jentry, Jaykin, and Jaxton, C.J. Sears and his wife Nicole and their children Carter, Ava, and Vivian, Zach Griffith, Cristina Hughes, Andy, Alisha, and Jacob Griffith.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 22 at the Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. Burial will be in Culver Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis.

Carol Jean Nichols, 78, of Salina, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center after fighting a courageous battle with cancer for three years. Carol was born Oct. 29, 1934, in Britton, S.D., to George and Beatrice Bernadette Wilson. She retired from Tony’s Pizza Service.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wesley Nichols.

Carol is survived by her children, sons, Roger (Carolyn) Lipe, of Wichita, DeWayne (Sylvia) Lipe, of Salina, and daughter, Teresa Vilardell, of Salina; brothers, George “Sonny” (Phyllis) Wilson, of Salina, Melvin (T.U.) Wilson, of LaPlace, La., Ronald Wilson, of Wichita; and her sister, Darlene Meadows, of Mesa, Ariz. She is survived by fourgrandchildren, Jett and Jaggar Vilardell, of Salina, Cristal Joseph, of Houston, and Brian Lipe, of Salina; greatgrandchildren, James and Jaron Joseph, of Houston, and Jett (JJ) Vilardell, of Salina.

A private memorial service for family members will be held. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center. Carol will remain in our hearts forever.

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Opal S. Coen, 85, of Salina, passed away at 5 a.m. the morning of Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center. She had been a resident at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation since April 2012. She was born April 27, 1927, in Arkansas, later moving to Louisiana, where she grew up.

She met her first husband, Donald Johnson, with whom she had two sons. He preceded her in death when he was killed in Korea, and she raised their two boys on her own. She met her present husband, Larry W. Coen, in 1974, and later married him in 1975. In addition to her husband, she leaves her sons, Robert Johnson and Fredrick Johnson, both of Texas; stepdaughter, Michelle Wiegand, of Wichita; brother, Jerry Wrider, of Texas; sister-in-law, Jimmie Wrider, of California; and numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren.

Cremation has been chosen, and no services are planned. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice and left in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

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Dale “Gene” Humfeld, 70, of Salina, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. He was born May 30, 1942, the son of Donald and Edna Humfeld. Dale retired from Hawker-Beechcraft after 40 years. He loved his family.

He is survived by his wife, Karla; daughters, Gina Wilson and husband Steve and Melanie McDaniel, all of Salina. He was blessed with nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family receiving friends will be from 3-5 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio, Salina. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

The family request that all the flowers be white in honor of Dale. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Southern Baptist Building Fund and left in care of the mortuary.

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Mark Albert Younger, 65, of Salina, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. He was born Nov. 25, 1947, in Hays, the son of Albert and Doris (Linenberger) Younger. He married Twila Jean Flax on Oct. 30, 1967, and recently celebrated 45 years of marriage.

He is survived by two sons, Kevin Younger and wife Shonda, of Derby, and Kelly Younger and wife Tonya, of Salina; brother, Marlin and wife Sue, of McPherson; three sisters, Mary Strecker-Carpenter and companion Elwyne Myers, of Grand Island, Neb., Magdalen “Maggie” Pechanec and husband Gregg, of Hays, and Myra Younger and husband George, of Victoria; and four grandchildren, Kameron, Karson, Quest and Quinn.

Mark served in the United Sates Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was the owner of Mark A. Younger Painting Company for 43 years.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Salina. There will be a vigil held at 6 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center or Hospice of Salina, and may be sent to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

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CAMDEN, N.C. — Alta (Sprague) Grindel, 78, of Camden, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Burial will follow in Gypsum Cemetery.

DeVerne D. Schmid, 80, of Salina, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. He was born Nov. 28, 1932, at Hope to Henry and Dora (Weber) Schmid. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Shadybrook), Herington. He was united in marriage July 27, 1958, to Loretta Derley in Belpre.

DeVerne was an asphalt paving foreman for Brown & Brown, Inc., later retiring from APAC-Shears, Salina Division and known by his crew as “Schmeed.”

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Betty Crane, of Abilene.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Loretta; son, Richard (Rhonda); and daughter, Debra (SamPiper). His grandchildren are Alysia (Tyler) Johnson, of Mission, Kyle Schmid, of Manhattan, Kale Schmid, of Assaria; great-granddaughter, Lindsey Fielder, of St. Mary’s; and a brother, Larry (Jan) Schmid, of Hutchinson.

DeVerne was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.

Burial will be in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery. Family will be present from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, where friends may call.

Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, Flywheels Yesteryear Museum or Harden Hospice of Salina.

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Donald Jackson Allen, 85, of Salina, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. He was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Elmdale, the son of John Ellison and Jeannie (Reid) Allen. Don was a Territory Manager for Mobil OilCompany and a former member of Elks, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Moose Lodge and the Baptist Church, Concordia.

He married the former Eulora Drabaugh. She survives him, as do his three children, Belinda (David) Huse, of Belleville, Jay Allen, of Patterson, N.Y., and LaDona (Billie) Dumas, of Pflugerville, Texas. A sister survives, Bevie (Jim) Page, of Crystal River, Fla.; two grandchildren, Kip (Lacie) Huse and Dustin (Lindsey) Dumas; and one great-grandchild, Ryder Dumas.

The memorial service will be held privately by the family at a future time. Inurnment will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials to Salina Rescue Mission.

Mildred Ann Drayer, 78, formerly of Delphos, passed away Sunday, January 20th, at Salina Regional Health Center.

Mildred was born in Rowley, Iowa on May 1, 1934, to the late Ellen (Pike) Doyl and William Nowadzky.

She worked as a health care provider for over forty five years.

Mildred is survived by daughters, Mary Arvelo of Salina, and companion Jerry Roberts, of Ada, Kansas, Tina Drayer and her wife, Dora Diebel of Salina; sons, John H. Drayer, II and his wife Robin, of Salina, Bill Drayer and his wife Sharon, of Salina, and Edward Drayer and his companion Rosemary Rhodes, of Salina. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, MSGT. John H. Drayer; sister, Frances Nowadzky; brothers, Willard Nowadzky and Norman Nowadzky; son, Henry Joseph Drayer; infant granddaughter, Julie Ann Drayer; and infant great grandson, Julian Drayer.

Cremation has been selected and an informal memorial service will be 10:00 am, Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Delphos City Auditorium. Inurnment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Minneapolis, Kansas.

Hale O. Meckfessel, 86, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. He was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Rozel, Kan., the son of Harry L.S. and Marie H. (Detjen) Meckfessel.

Hale was a lifetime member of the VFW, DAV and Good Sam Travel Club. Hale was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Hale is survived by his wife, W. Jean Meckfessel; two stepsons, Larry (Jackie) Stanton and Terry Stanton; stepdaughter, Jeanne (Clay) Childs; seven stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ryan Mortuary. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Lane, Salina 67401.

Hale O. Meckfessel, 86, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. He was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Rozel, Kan., the son of Harry L.S. and Marie H. (Detjen) Meckfessel.

Hale was a lifetime member of the VFW, DAV and Good Sam Travel Club. Hale was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Hale is survived by his wife, W. Jean Meckfessel; two stepsons, Larry (Jackie) Stanton and Terry Stanton; stepdaughter, Jeanne (Clay) Childs; seven stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ryan Mortuary. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Lane, Salina 67401.

Betty Jean Pierce, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, January 23rd, at her residence.

She is survived by two children, Barb Pierce of Salina, Kansas and Gary Pierce of Big Spring, Texas.

She is also survived by one granddog, Vinny, of Salina.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salina Animal Shelter, 329 N. 2nd, Salina, Kansas, 67401.

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Rosalind Tillberg, 96, of Salina, passed away January 22, 2013. She was born to Edward H. and Alfreda (Sandquist) Johnson on January 19, 1917 in the New Gottland Community in McPerson, Co., KS.

She graduated from Lindsborg High School in May 1934. Rosalind Johnson and Lawrence Tillberg were married August 7, 1938, in New Gottland Lutheran Church. They farmed seven miles west of Salina their entire married life. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Salina, serving on the altar committee and was an active member of WELCA and Phoebe group as well as Northwest Ladies Aid Society. She was also a member of the Hedville Ladies Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Tillberg; her parents, Edward H. and Alfreda Johnson; three brothers, Milbert, Arvid and Roy Johnson; and two infant sisters, Mildred and Carolin.

Survivors include five sons, Arnold (Ann) Tillberg, Salina, Eldon (Mary) Tillberg, Smolan, Vernon Tillberg, Mesa, AZ, Leland (Rhonda) Tillberg, Newton, and Gordon (Gloria) Tillberg, Salina; two daughters, Elda Jean (Howard) Richards, Dighton and Vivian (Darrell) McCulley, Monroe, TN; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Maxine Tillberg; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 255 S. 7th, with Rev. Kent Happel officiating. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church memorial fund or Lane County Hospital LTCU, both in care of the mortuary.

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Gene Alan Base, 52, of Brookville, Kan., died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. He was born July 12, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Luella Base.

He is survived by his daughter, Bailey Base, of Lawrence; and his son, Lucas Base, of Salina; two brothers, Dennis Base, of Salina, and Brian Base, of Lindsborg; one sister, Cindy (Base) Melton, of Texas; and numerous nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles.

He was a delivery driver for UPS for 19 years. He enjoyed a life of rodeoing and all the friends he met along the way. The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at the Happy Corner Gymnasium on Halstead Road, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, Gene requested memorials be made to the Brookville Rounders Rodeo Club and the ALS Society.

Donajean Sager, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013

Donajean was born in Lincoln, Kansas on April 16, 1941, daughter of the late Doiimae (Bradbury) and Frank H. Clark.

She was a worked as an administrative assistant at the Veterans Administration headquarters in Washington,
D. C.  She also spent time working as a waitress, hostess/cashier, and house cleaner.  Donajean was a member of the Salina Mennonite Church.

On March 27, 1976, Donajean married James Sager and he survives.

Survivors include daughter, Julie Billon and husband Gilles, of Veyre-Monton, France; son, Jerome T. Reinking and wife Nancy Reinking, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; as well as, grandchildren, Zachary, Cleo, Kate, Jeremy, and Dustin.

Cremation has taken place and at the family’s request there will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 100, Arlington, VA 22203

George L. Frisbie died on Saturday, January 26 after a very brief illness. George was raised on a farm near Roxbury, Kansas. He was born September 29, 1921. His father was Melvin (Glick) Frisbie and his mother was Anna K. Lott. He graduated from the Roxbury High School and attended Bethany College. Along with his sister, three brothers, parents and grandparents he experienced the dust bowl and tough times of the 1930s. Although the times were difficult, George remembered with appreciation the love shared and lessons learned in the Roxbury area.

Music was a constant source of enjoyment for George. Trained and encouraged by his mother, Anna, George and his brothers and sister developed their musical skills. Family gatherings always included time singing around the piano. George was best known by many people for his solos at weddings, anniversaries and funerals.

Though he had an essential work-related deferment from the military George enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1942. He was selected by his fellow cadets as the “Outstanding Cadet, Class of 44 Williams Field, Arizona”. The aircraft he flew were the AT6, B17 and B29. Because of his proficiency in flying he received orders to train pilots. He was not happy with that assignment and wanted to join his many students who flew combat missions in the Japanese and European fronts.

Falling deeply and quickly in love with Jeanne A. Howe he married Jeanne July 26, 1945. George said, “The best thing I ever did was to ask Jeanne to marry me – after only three weeks. It took her about three more weeks to get ready!” George left the service as soon as the war was over. Jeanne and George shared sixty-five years together and four children, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

George worked for the Morrison family (also of Roxbury) before and after the war buying and shipping hay and grain.

In 1949 Jeanne and George bought a cabinet shop in Gypsum, Kansas. Overnight he became a cabinet maker and soon amplified his business by building and cleaning septic tanks, indoor bathrooms, screened porches and whatever people needed to have built. Next he “grew” into building houses, then the Kipp School and in 1954, he and his able crew built a 140′ high, concrete, slip formelevator in Gypsum-mixing all of the concrete on site. From there his business expanded into building all types of grain storage and related facilities at hundreds of sites in six states. The business philosophy, procedures and practices George established continue to be the basic framework of the Frisbie Construction Company.

In addition to his construction enterprises George developed a large polled, pure bred Charolais cattle herd and cattle operation in Kansas and Oklahoma.

George Frisbie was a problem solver. When he looked at a situation, machine or problem he instinctively looked for a better way to do a job…stronger, faster, more efficient, easier. He leaves a legacy of fairness to customers and employees. The thrill for him was always in meeting a challenge. “One of the biggest things that pushed me on was someone saying to me ‘George I don’t think you can do it’. That inspired me. I did a lot of things because of that”, he often said.

George Frisbie served on numerous Salina area boards including the Planters State Bank, St Francis Boys Home, the Salina hospital foundation, the planning and organizing board of the Southeast of Saline School, the Gypsum Flood Control Committee, the trustees of the Gypsum United Methodist Church. He considered it a privilege to have been able to support many Salina area charities and institutions.

Upon learning of his induction in the 2012 Salina Area Business Hall of Fame George said, “In my opinion there is no such thing as a ‘self- made’, successful person. Many people have helped me along the way. I am grateful”.

His wife, Jeanne, his sister and his brothers all preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children and spouses, Rick and Angie of Salina, Mike and Judy of Herington, Kris and Roger of Ottawa and Kathy and Dee of Denver. His grandchildren and spouses are Jason, David, Meghan and Luke, Kelley and Tess, Kaci and Ian, Katie, Nate. His great grandchildren are Callie, Alexa, Curtis, Abby, Riley, Bailey, Kirsten, Kamden and Kirby.

Friends may pay their respects Tuesday from 1-8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary in Salina. The family will greet friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and welcome friends to dress casually at the greeting and at the church service. Mr. Frisbie’s service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Gypsum United Methodist Church. Pastors Linda Kusse-Wolfe and David Walters will officiate. Suggested memorials are to the Gypsum United Methodist Church, Roxbury United Parish, or the Southeast of Saline Endowed Scholarship Fund in care of the mortuary.

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Georga A. Butler, 73, of Salina, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013. She was born October 18, 1939 in Beloit, the daughter of Mason Junior and Evelyn Gladys (Geisler) Thomas.

Georga married Robert L. Butler on October 19, 1957 in Glasco. After raising her children, she worked for Klines Dept. Store and Dillards and retired from USD #305. She was an avid reader, gardener and traveler. She greatly enjoyed time spent with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Mason Thomas Butler. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert L. Butler; three children, Susan R. Stark and husband Steve, of Kansas City, MO, Kelly K. McGuigan, of Atlanta, GA and Tom W. Butler and wife Barbara, of Overland Park; and three grandchildren, Katie and Emily Stark and Jacob Butler.

A vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. this evening at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 230 E. Cloud, Salina. Inurnment will be at 4 p.m. in the Glasco Cemetery, Glasco.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lied Transplant Center, Omaha, NE or St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, both in Care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401.

Paula M. Frazier, 60, of Salina, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. She was born Oct. 1, 1952, in Parkston, S.D., the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Lau) Harrington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Edna; and one brother, Tommy. Survivors include one son, Jacob Louwerse, and four siblings, Charles, Mark, Monica and John.

A Celebration of Life service and potluck will be held from 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at New Beginnings, 321 N. Santa Fe Ave., Salina. Come break bread and share your favorite stories to honor our friend, Paula Frazier. She was loved by all and will be missed. Chicken provided; bring a covered dish.

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Frederick L. “Fred” Weigel, 73, of Salina, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. He was born Sept. 1, 1939, in Hays, the son of Fred and Lidia (Leiker) Weigel. Fred served in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver and was a member with Fellow Degree and past governor of the Salina Moose Lodge No. 725.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Weigel; and a nephew, Michael Weigel. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, of the home; three stepchildren, Terri Nicholson, of Salina, and Larry Scheidt and Jerri Owens and husband Brian, all of Owassa, Okla.; five stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

Cremation has been chosen. There will be no visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, 2508 Belmont Blvd., Salina, with the Rev. Tara Thompson officiating.

Memorials may be made to Sunflower Adult Day Services, OCCK, or Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, all in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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Paul Everett “Bud” Lipe, 86, of Salina, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2013, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home. Bud was born on Oct. 17, 1926, in Smolan, Kan., to Irene and Paul Lipe. He served time in the Army at Fort Bragg, N.C., and had been stationed in the Philippines. He was a member of VFW Post No. 1432. Bud was a diesel mechanic at Central Kansas Supply and retired from Graves Truck Line. He had a passion for race cars and was an avid race-car driver.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Chuck Lipe, of Aurora, Colo.; and a sister, Ann Simmons, of Solomon.

Bud is survived by his wife, Barbara Lipe, of the home; his sons, Roger (Carolyn) Lipe, of Wichita, DeWayne (Sylvia) Lipe, of Salina, and David (Kathy) Lamer, of Edmond, Okla.; daughters, Teresa Vilardell, of Salina, Cindy (Herb) Miller, of Edmond, and Shana (Bret) Stitt, of Topeka; sister, Ruth Hackney, of Abilene; and sisterin- law, Pat Lipe, of Aurora, Colo. He is survived by 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Burial will follow in Crown Point Cemetery, Culver. Memorial donations may be made to Grand Avenue United Methodist Church.

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Julia M. McLane passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born Jan. 16, 1919, at her family’s farm in Elmo, the daughter of James and Margaret (Fleming) Feeney.

Julia was a mother, homemaker, a food service worker at the Salina High School and St. John’s Hospital cafeterias, and a sales clerk at G&E Western Store. Her husband, Lyle, was a longtime employee of Holsum Bakery. She greatly enjoyed flower gardening and, in her last years, she delighted in spending time with her great-granddaughter, Harper Julia Lathan.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle McLane; her brother, Michael Feeney; and her sister, Mary Commerford. Survivors include her daughter, Donna (Randy, deceased) Lathan, of Salina; her son, David (Jackie) McLane, of Pittsburg; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7. A vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 230 E. Cloud, Salina. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church.

Alice R. Roets, 44, of Salina, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. She was born Dec. 21, 1968, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Dennis and Alice (Strawhacker) Thummel. She was preceded in death by her mother and her sister, Debbie Calhoon.

Alice is survived by her father; two daughters, Cassie Roets, of Salina, and Tiffany Roets, of Kansas City, Mo.; four brothers, George Thummel, Ted Thummel, Dennis Thummel and Robbie Boatwright, all living near Alice’s hometown of Atchinson; grandson, Davin; and granddaughter, Riley.

Alice put up a strong fight the past few years. Before her battle, she found great pleasure in mentoring her students at St. Francis Academy. She loved helping others, not afraid to speak her mind but tender and intelligent. Close friends considered her second to kin.

Alice cherished her children, grandchildren and dogs. Alice did not get to travel as she wanted to, and she always wanted to see the ocean. Now, with God, she’s not only in peace but she can do all things. “Love is a smile, a tear and a touch. Love says little, but means so much. Love is forever, and we give it to you. From the family, who thought the world of you.”

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

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Wally K. Schnepf, 80, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. He was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Pipestone, Minn., the son of Carl A. and Martha J. (Schminouski) Schnepf. Wally enlisted in the United States Army and National Guard in 1950, and he served in active duty from January 1951 to Dececember 1952. Wally married the love of his life, Darlene B. Holinka, on Aug. 11, 1953.

He was a member of the American Legion from 1956 to 1970 in Pipestone. Wally worked at Schwan’s Food Manufacturing as a salesman and packaging engineer for 271⁄2 years.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mary, in 1957; and his wife, Darlene, in 2001.

Wally is survived by one son, Terry Schnepf and wife Cheryl, of Hydro, Okla.; six daughters, Debra Brown and husband Scott, of Hutchinson, and Connie Bachofer and husband Joe, Patty Mansfield and husband Carson, Dawn Schnepf, and Julie Foster and husband Pat, all of Salina, and Jodi Klimuszka and husband Dave, of St. Charles, Mo.; one sister, Verna Mammenga, of Rock Rapids, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from noon-5 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, with a vigil and rosary recited beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The family will receive friends following the service at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

Memorial contributions may be given to Sacred Heart Cathedral or Presbyterian Manor, left in care of the mortuary.

Pamela June Vanboxtel, 57, of Salina, died Friday, Feb 1, 2013. She was born June 14, 1955, in Herington, the daughter of Eileen Edwards.

She had worked as a commercial paint contractor and at Russell Stover Candy. She owned her own beautiful Harley Davidson motorcycle and loved to ride.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Rivera, of Salina; and a granddaughter, Jenna Rivera. She has two sisters, Barbara Zerbe, of Peabody, and Sherrie Pretzer (Phil Schroeder), of Salina; and a brother, Larry (Eva) Harvey, of Memphis, Tenn.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Heartland Worship Center, 118 S. Eighth, Salina.

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Creola Margaret Miller, 85, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 in Columbia, S.C. She was born Nov. 8, 1927, the daughter of Nelson and Margaret Garland Williams, in Toleda, Ohio. Creola married Charles T. Miller on Feb. 9, 1947, in Salina; he preceded her death in November, 2008.

In addition to her husband, Creola is preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Debara Ann Wagner.

She is survived by one daughter, Constance Loftley and son-in-law, Lawrence, of Columbia, S.C.; fourgrandchildren, Curtis Johnson and wife, Maria, and Duncan Curtis, of Salina, Lauren Loftley, of Columbia, S.C. and Charles Loftley and wife, Aundrea, of Charleston, S.C.; and five great-grandchildren, all of Salina.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Ryan Mortuary.

Inurnment will be at a later date in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

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Bonnie J. Gardner, 88, Minneapolis, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Bonnie was born August 21, 1924 to Orris and Bonnie M. (Stickney) Hoff.

She worked for many years in Kansas City, KS at the Simmon’s Mattress Factory. She was united in marriage with Billy T. Gardner in February of 1965.

She was preceded in death by her brother George Hoff and her sister Joan Anderson.

She is survived by her husband Billy; siblings Orris Hoff, Jr., Lizzy Root, James Hoff, Virginia Killion, Daniel Hoff, Mamie Laws, Lydia Bunch, Janet Miner, and Roland and Harold Hoff; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, February 7 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis with the Rev. Helen Martin officiating. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.

Dorothy H. Shields, 79, of Salina, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013. She was born January 5, 1934 in South Sioux City, Nebraska, the daughter of William F. and Frances L. (Bradshaw) Gibson. She was later adopted by Harry and Wynn Speece, of Yankton, SD, whom she always referred to as Mom & Dad. She worked as a switchboard operator for Mowery Clinic for 20 years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Shields in 2011; her daughter Pamela in 1986; and brother, Bill Gibson.

Survivors include her son, Mark A. Shields and wife Jill, of Manhattan; two brothers, Peter Speece, of Green Valley, AZ and Todd Speece, of Malvern, PA; three sisters, Betty Casteel, of Dearborn Heights, MI, Margaret Vang, of Maple Grove, MN, and Gretchen Rich, of Mitchell, SD; two grandchildren, Sydney and Samuel Shields, both of Manhattan and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Ryan Mortuary. Private inurnment will be in the Mausoleum Williamsburg at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to DVACK in care of Ryan Mortuary.