Donald Ray Wylie, 50, Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He was born September 9, 1962 in San Diego, CA to Donald R. and Marilyn (Stallard) Wylie. He was the co-owner and operator of DR&P Drilling.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include his wife Pat; his father Donald Wylie; children Wendy Abeyta, John Wylie, Crystal Phelps, Bobby Edwards, and Meghan Twitchell; brother Michael Wylie; sister Penny Marshall; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10 A.M., Monday at the Bennington Bible Church with burial in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Viewing will be from 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. Sunday at the Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made payable to the funeral home to assist with expenses.

David K. Sweley, 70, of Salina, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. He was born August 11, 1942, in Salina, the son of Richard and Lois Sweley.

Dave graduated from Salina High in 1960 and Kansas State in 1967. He managed a farm and hog operation for Dean Evans, was vice president for EVCO Distributing Co and was a New York Life Insurance agent in Salina. During this time he was active in Salina Jaycees, managed the Salina Charity Horse Show, was on the founding board of the Smoky Hill River Festival and served as Deacon and Elder at Sunrise Presbyterian Church. In 1980, Dave received a Master of Divinity degree from Dubuque Seminary. Following ordination he served Presbyterian churches in Gordon, NE and Garden City, KS. He founded Willow Tree Festival, started a food pantry, served as a volunteer for fire and rescue, and was active in Lions Club of Gordon. In Garden City he founded Tumbleweed Festival, participated in Lions Club and was honored for his work with United Way, CASA, Habitat for Humanity, and Family Crisis. He and his wife Cheryl served in several offices for National Presbyterian Mariners. Upon retirement Dave moved back to Salina and was a member of Sunrise Presbyterian Church and Rotary. He enjoyed reading, traveling and playing bridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl; daughter, Stephanie and husband David, of Ft. Collins, CO; son, Sean and wife Dani, of Clovis, NM; twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 12-8 pm, with the family receiving friends from 5-7 pm, Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary. Memorial service will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, March 18, 2013, at the Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 825, E. Beloit Ave., Salina. Inurnment will be at a later date in Gordon, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Sunrise Presbyterian Church or Hospice of Salina, left in care of the mortuary.

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Beverly A. Krall, 75, of Salina, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, after a 15-year battle with multiple myeloma. She was born March 8, 1938, in Ashland, Ohio, to Byron and Naomi (Wood) Easterday.

Beverly graduated from Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, in 1960, and received a master’s degreefrom Kent State University. She taught high school English and literature for many years in Chicago before retiring. Beverly was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. She attended Sunrise Presbyterian Church.

Beverly cherished her many friendships and had a great love for fine arts and kitties.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Robert Lawrence Easterday.

She is survived by a cousin, Linda (Max) Redding, of Salina, and numerous other cousins; and many close friends.

Cremation was chosen and no services are planned. Inurnment will be at a later date at Ashland Cemetery, Ashland.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina.

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Jennifer E. Munoz, 44, Tescott, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born May 17, 1968 in Kansas City, KS to Paul and Merilyn (Williams) Reinking.

Jennifer and Ron Munoz were united in marriage on April 13, 1994 and she was a devoted mother to her four girls. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Salina. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her daughter Chloe.

Survivors include her husband Ron; daughters Alexis, Taylor, Elizabeth, and Grace all of the home; parents Paul and Merilyn Reinking of Tescott.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday at the Beverly Community Church, Beverly. Private family burial will be in Franklin Cemetery, Tescott. Memorials may be made payable to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467 to assist with expenses.

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Mildred LaFaye Hudson, 72, Minneapolis, went to be with her Lord and savior on Friday, March 15, 2013 after a short stay at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis. LaFaye was born May 25, 1940 in Midland, TX to A.L. and Mildred Woods.

LaFaye was a graduate of Big Springs High School in Big Springs, TX. She was united in marriage with Bobby K. Hudson on May 5, 1956 in Midland, TX. LaFaye was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and the local bridge club. She was also lifetime member of the P.T.A. and she was a chaperone for the Miss Kansas pageant in 1969. She was preceded in death by her parents and her step-father Bill Petrosky.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Bobby Hudson; children Cheryle Hardesty and her husband Dave, Charlotte Collins and her companion Mike Bishop, Johnny Hudson and his companion Jen Fraser, Sherrie Bertrand and her husband Bruce, and Charlene Nielsen and her husband Jay; brother DallasWoods and his wife Dorothy; sister Velena Allen and her husband Kirby; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

LaFaye was a truly compassionate and giving person and her legacy will reach others as she chose to be an organ donor.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 P.M., Monday, March 18 at the First United Methodist Church, Minneapolis. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. Sunday at Wilson Family Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Noah’s Ark Preschool and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Garry Fuller, 70, of Culver, died Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Salina to Charles and Emily (Phillips) Fuller. He graduated from Salina High School. He was a lifetime Salina area resident and was a member of Christ Cathedral. He worked for Salina Engine Supply for more than 20 years, worked for Cisco and was a partner with his brother in Fuller Industrial Repair and Fuller Scrap Metal. He was an avid stock car racer and had a love for any type of car racing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-grandson Jaxson Fuller; and two nieces, Sandra Fuller and Brenda Fuller.

Survivors include two sons, Garry W. Fuller and wife, Tammy, of Tescott, and William Charles Fuller, of Salina; two brothers, Wayne Fuller and companion, JoAnn, of Salina, and Larry Fuller and wife, Margaret, of Culver; a sister, Barbara Ingram, of Salina; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary with the Rev. Rod Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery, Glendale. The family suggests memorials to the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center, Salina.

Helen Maxine (Mayo) Graves, 92, Centennial, CO, passed away peacefully at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, CO on March 17, 2013. She was born on August 27, 1920 in Ottawa County, Kansas to Bruce Driskell Mayo and Elnora Pitts Mayo. She graduated from Salina High School in 1938. On November 6, 1940 she married William Henry Graves in Salina, KS. He preceded her in death on March 18, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bruce Mayo, Jr. and Leonard Eugene Mayo.

She is survived by her daughter, Martha Graves Reese (Mark C. Reese) of Greenwood Village, CO and son William Preston Graves (Linda Richey Graves) of McLean, VA and her three grandchildren, Rachel Elizabeth Reese, Denver, CO, Garrett Adam Reese, Bozeman, MT, and Katherine Preston Graves, McLean, VA. She is also survived by five nieces and nephews: Nancy Leeanne Mayo, Lubbock, TX; Betty Jean Mayo Wilsie, Ft. Worth, TX; Ernest Bruce Mayo, Lincoln, CA; Steven Harold Mayo, Auburn, CA and Theresa Helene Mayo Molossi, Daly City, CA.

While in Salina, she was active in many organizations. She served on the boards of Asbury Hospital, United Way, Saline County Cancer Society, Kansas Wesleyan Foundation and the YWCA. She was a member of Chapter ED PEO. She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church and a member of the Salina Country Club. She was active in the Republican Party and most proud of her son who served as a two-term Governor of the state of Kansas. She was a shining light in the city of Salina both in her volunteer activities and her philanthropy. Her latest endeavor was the W. H. and Helen M. Graves Blood Platelet Center which was dedicated in August 2007.

Helen moved to Centennial, CO in 2007 and lived at the Holly Creek Retirement Community. She enjoyed all the many activities and met many new friends as well as reconnected with a high school classmate. She enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and was very involved in their lives.

A visitation will be held at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS on Monday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The family will greet guests from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 122 North Eighth Street on Tuesday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1920 East Crawford, Salina, KS.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 122 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401, Salina Regional Health Foundation, 400 South Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401 or Presbyterian Manor of Salina, 2601 East Crawford Street, Salina, KS 67401.

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Norma “Jean” Copeland died March 13, 2013, at Kansas University Medical Center. She was born Dec. 30, 1924, in Coffeyville to Earl R. and Dollie M. (Young) Ford. On Jan. 10, 1942, she married James Franklin Copeland. He preceeded her in death Oct. 28, 1986. Her parents and sister, Peggy Swanson, also preceeded her in death.

She was a member of Mullinville U.M. Church in Mullinville, and Trinity U.M. Church in Salina. She lived in several Kansas towns as a young girl, as her father was a minister in the United Brethren conference: Kimball, Fort Scott, Wichita West Side and then Mullinville, where she met Frank. Together they raised their family of three sons and three daughters on the family farm that Frank’s parents built and raised their family.

Jean worked as a secretary and bus driver for Mullinville Grade School, as bookkeeper for Greensburg Equipment and Hildinger Lumber in Greensburg, and lastly as bookkeeper for her son Rod at his optometric practice in Dodge City. Jean was an office volunteer for Hospice of Salina.

She is survived by her children: Vic (Joyce) Copeland, of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Greg (Karen) Copeland, of Sylvan Grove, Linda (Gregg) Gilmer, of Salina, Kathy (Tom) Stickney, of Olathe, Nancy (Donovan) Lee, of Lawrence, Rod (Patti) Copeland, of Dodge City; and her beloved 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service to honor Jean’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina.

Private family graveside ceremony on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Mullinville U.M. Church or Trinity U.M. Church, Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street, Salina 67401.

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Carolyn Jo Jaster, 58, of Salina, died Friday, March 15, 2013. She was born March 4, 1955, in Kinsley. A graduate of Pratt High School, she attended Friends Bible College, Haviland, one year then graduated from Wesley School of Nursing in 1976.

Carolyn was a beautiful woman of God, pursuing Him in studying His word and in service to her family and all those she met. She was first a wonderfully nurturing mother and loving wife, but also an invaluable co-worker with her spouse, Paul, in their shared love of teaching/medical work in Tanzania, Kenya, the horn of Africa and the intervening years of work in the U.S. She will be remembered and greatly missed for her gentle nature, kind spirit, love and hospitality to others. She loved homeschooling, Bible studies and Moms in Touch prayer groups, and even started groups in Kenya. Philippians 4:4-9 describes her well. She shared the gospel with her life.

Though not a smoker, her life was ended after seven months of battling lung cancer without complaining. Her family is consoled knowing that she is now truly home with our precious Savior, Jesus Christ.

Surviving: spouse, Dr. Paul; children, Christina, Joseph, Emily, Ben and Sarah; parents, Fred and Drula McKinney; and brother, Dwain. Preceded in death by her sister, Dianne.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, at First Covenant Church, 2625 E Magnolia, Salina.

Memorials: Africa Inland Mission designated to the Paul and Carolyn Jaster medical work in Africa; online www.aimint.org, mail to Africa Inland Mission, P.O. Box 3611, Peachtree City, GA 30269, or to 2036 Marc Street, Salina 67401.

Donations for work in Africa requested instead of flowers please.

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Chester L. “Chet” Chestnut, 67, of Salina, passed away Sunday. March 17, 2013. He was born Dec. 12, 1945.

Preceded in death by: parents, Calvin and Elizabeth; brother, J.C.; and grandson, Timothy.

Survivors: wife, Noeline; son, Darryl, of Salina; daughters, Traci Driscoll (Cliff), of Plattsmouth, Neb., and Heather Haskos (Spiro), of Omaha, Neb.; stepdaughter, Tina Zahn (Nathan), of Wichita; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister.

Memorial: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 21, at Grand Ave United Methodist Church, Salina.

Memorials: Chester Chestnut’s grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s education fund, and left in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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Justin Gabriel Baier, 34, of Salina,  passed away Monday, March 18th.

Justin was born in Ft. Riley, Kansas on July 27, 1978, to Harold R. Baier and the late Madeline A. (Lindsay) Baier.

Justin was a high school graduate.  He worked on the line at El Dorado Bus in Salina.

Justin is  survived by his father Harold and stepmother Pat Baier; sisters, Jennifer (Duce) McConnell, of Wichita, Kansas, Debi (Cary) Holcomb, of Manhattan, KS, and Amanda Foust, of Salina; brothers, Daryl Baier, of Salina, and Bryan Baier, of Salina; sons, Gabriel, Abram, and Deacon Baier, all of Salina; and his daughter, Madeline Baier, of Salina.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

A memorial service will be held at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home,  at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 22nd,  with Pastor Ron Bowell officiating.

At the family’s request there will be no visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Church, 1125 W. South St., Salina, KS 67401.

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Patsy JoAnn Weir, 77, of Wakefield, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 19th, at Salina Regional Health Center.

JoAnn was born in Rural Clay County, Kansas on April 10, 1935, to the late Mildred (McNeil) and Harold  Stoneback.

She married William Weir on January 9, 1952 in Clay Center, Kansas.

JoAnn was the office manager and co-owner of Weir Machine Works, which she operated with her husband William.  She was also a past member of the Wakefield chapter of The Order of the Eastern Star.

JoAnn is  survived by a daughter, Rita, wife of  Bill Caley, of Wakefield, Kansas; three sons Dan, husband of  Louanne Weir, of Clay Center, Kansas; Sam, husband of  Joyce Weir, of Wakefield, Kansas; Randy, husband of  Tracy Weir, of Wakefield, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one sister.

Cremation has been selected and services will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Earl Hanchett, 83, of Salina, died Friday, March 15, 2013. He was born July 2, 1929, near Delphos to Herbert C. and Velma (Goodall) Hanchett. On May 7, 1950, he married Coleen L. Cyr at Assaria Lutheran Church. For many years, he was a salesman for International Harvester, and later, he worked for ElDorado Bus Co., Salina. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Survivors include his wife, Coleen; three daughters, Linda Schrag and husband Jerry, of McPherson, Tara Cupps and husband Terry, of Wichita, and Kay Hanchett, of Salina; a sister, Virginia Hanchett, of Hill City; a brother, Cliff Hanchett, of Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Troy Schrag and wife Jami and Jody Childs and husband Chad; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Cremation has taken place.

The family will receive friends from 9:30-10 a.m. Monday, March 25, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 901 Neal, Salina, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Barry Dundas officiating.

Private inurnment will be at a later date in Delphos Cemetery, Delphos.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church, Sunflower Adult Day Services or Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is in charge of arrangements.

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Sandra L. “Sandy” Mitchell was taken to her eternal home on Monday, March 18, 2013. Sandy was born Nov. 30, 1945, in Salt Lake City to James and Evelyn McCune.

Sandy was a graduate of Topeka West High School in Topeka. She was united in marriage with James S. (Stan) Mitchell on June 11, 1966, at First Congregational Church in Topeka. Sandy was an active member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Salina and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML). She also was a long-time member of the church choir, served on numerous church committees and participated in many community projects.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn McCune. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Stan Mitchell; her father, James McCune, of Topeka; her children, Mike Mitchell and his wife, Karen, of Topeka, Bill Mitchell and his wife, Margy, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Amy Shuart and her husband, Tim, of Salina; her brother, James (Bud) McCune and his wife, Donna, of Fort Mill, S.C.; her sister, Barbara Nutsch and her husband, Bob, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Sandy loved to cook, bake, work in her flower gardens and just spend time with her many friends. She loved music equally as well and spent many years singing in the church choir. She was loved by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 26, as follows: Internment will be held at 10 a.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park, followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church, where the family will receive friends from 6:30-8.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kaye Pogue Hospice Center or Christ the King Lutheran Church Choir Fund and may be left in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

AUBURN – Lenora L. (Von Fange) Schneider, 101, formerly of Salina, was a baptized member of Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod all her life.

Lenora started her career as a schoolteacher, was a wife to a farmer and a mother of three, then pursued her career in sales at Salina Consolidated for at least 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Schneider; her daughter, Wavelyn; two of her grandsons; all of her 11 siblings; and her parents.

Her son, James R. Schneider and wife Carolyn reside in Huntsville, Ala., as well as Jim’s son, Yates, and his grandson, Mark. His remaining son lives in Titusville, Fla., and his grandson, Chance. Stephanie resides in Boston. Alyssa resides in a small town outside of Huntsville, Ala., a daughter to Yancey.

Her daughter, E. Jane Nelson resides in Topeka with her daughter, Rebecca Nelson, and Jane’s two grandchildren, Kenneth and Brianna. Jane’s son, Dan and wife Diane, reside in Auburn. Jane’s other daughter, Sandra, resides in Auburn with her husband, Mike. Their children, Danielle, Elizabeth and Christopher, reside in Topeka.

Visitation will be from 12:15-1:45 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A gravesideservice will be held following visitation, at 3:30 p.m. at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Hunter.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Sharon Kay Koch, 65, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013. She was born Dec. 3, 1947, in North Long Beach, Calif., to Richard C. and Martha M. (Deutscher) Roberts.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bob Koch.

She is survived by her brother, Richard (Gloria) Roberts, of Hutchinson; sister, Beverly and Steve Koerner, of Ozawkie, Kan.; brother, Ken Roberts (Brenda Darnell), of Wichita; and six nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.

Memorials may be made to the family.

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BROOKVILLE – Helen Darlene Watkins, 82, of Brookville, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at her farm home south of Tescott. She was born April 15, 1930, in Lincoln County, the daughter of Bid and Myrtle (Rutledge) Kissick. She was a farm wife.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Norma Lial Watkins (1990); and five brothers, Guy “Bill,” Lloyd “Buster,” Fred, Glenn and Donald Kissick; and two sisters, Dora Kissick and Esther Coopple.

She is survived by her daughter, N. Jolene (Lyle) Norland, of McPherson; and her son, Jerry Watkins, of Tescott.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Friends may call from noon-8 p.m. today, with family present from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery, Tescott.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or Tescott Methodist Church.

TUCUMCARI, N.M. – Joan Dell Keele, 69, of Tucumcari, N.M., died Wednesday, March 20, 2013. in Amarillo, Texas. She was born Dec. 14, 1943, in Oakland, Calif., the daughter of James and Doris (Shields) Jackson. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, and a son, John Kevin Keele.

She is survived by her children, Bob (Delia) Keele, Joan (Scott) Stockfish, Fay (Doug Middleton) Brown, Tim (Thelma) Keele and Joy (Brian) Hernandez; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She has a sister, Doris Jean Carter, and a brother, James (Shirley) Jackson.

Joan lived her life with great strength, courage, faith and love. That torch has now been passed on to us. Life is not about things, but people, family and friends. So in her honor, let us take up her torch and live our lives with strength, courage, faith and love. As she always said, “God isn’t finished with her yet,” and He isn’t finished with us.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday March 27, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, Kan. Burial will be in Brookville (Kan.) City Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary.

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Zachary Scott Ingram, 25, of Salina, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 18, 2013. He was born July 16, 1987, in Salina. He found joy and purpose in his work as an auto mechanic in the Salina area.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Glen E. Ingram and John J. Ravenkamp Sr.; uncles, John J. Ravenkamp Jr. and Marion “Mac” Miller; and cousin, Judson J. Eisenhauer.

He is survived by his parents, Edward and Linda Ingram, of Salina; brother, Eric E. (Jackie) Cole, of Germany; sisters, Amanda (Austin) Little, of Salina, and Christine Ingram, of Nowata, Okla.; grandmothers, Susan Ravenkamp Jamison and Shirley Cutler, both of Salina; nephews, Stephen Cole, Ryan VanGorder, Jens Cole, Matthew Cole, Logan Cole, Timothy Cole and Caddock Little; niece, Lynsy Ingram; seven aunts; one uncle; 24 cousins; and many caring friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Salina, 843 Lewis Ave. A light lunch and time of fellowship will follow directly after the service.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Salina.

Ermine (Charest) Loveseth Breen was born May 2, 1918 in Clyde to Paul and Lena (Hebert) Charest. She passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Nicol Home in Glasco at the age of 94.

She was married to Porter Loveseth in California and had thirty memorable years together before his death. Ermine spent many wonderful years working in California clothier shops during the winter months and in the summers she was a housewife in Jewell County where Porter farmed.

In 1972 she was united in marriage with Paul Breen and she enjoyed thirty more wonderful years together before his death in 2003. Ermine was step-mother to Paul’s two children, Gail and Judy.

Ermine was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Federated Women’s Club, and the Council of Catholic Women. She enjoyed playing cards and dominoes in her clubs and later while she was a resident of the Nicol Home. Ermine counted in a privilege to take care of the Holy Linen for her church.

Besides her two husbands, she was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include her brother Mel Charest of Herford, TX; step-children Gail Breen and his wife Margaret of Superior, NE and Judy Hartenstein and her husband Brad of Manhattan. With Paul’s family she had six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, and their children that she held so dearly and was filled with stories of the endeavors to share.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 27, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Glasco. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. at the Randall Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis where a rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Nicol Home and may be left in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Audrey Thurland (Crabtree) Peterson, 87, of Salina, passed away at Presbyterian Manor on Monday, March 25, 2013.

She was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Lyndon, the only child of Thurland Crabtree and Mabel Howie Crabtree. She graduated from high school in Stanton, Iowa, and later married Clarence Peterson in Salina on Jan. 22, 1949.

Audrey was the office manager for Peter Pan Cleaners of Salina, became a homemaker while raising their son, and later was a vari-typist for Salina Blueprint Company.

She served in the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, PTA past president, Cub Scout den mother and was past-president of the Lady Elks. Audrey was a member of the Salina Women’s Bowling League, Deltiology Society and played bridge with many different groups throughout Salina for more than 50 years. She won many awards with her cross-stitch projects.

Audrey is survived by her husband of 64 years, Clarence Peterson; a son, Kevin Peterson and wife Lynn of Salina; a grandson, Kip Peterson, of Kansas City, Mo.; a granddaughter, Kendra Peterson Kreimendahl and husband Chad, of Overland Park; and great-grandchildren, Corbin Kreimendahl, Katelyn Kreimendahl, Kira Kreimendahl, Claire Kreimendahl and a baby boy Kreimendahl (due in April).

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salina, with Pastor Ed Foster officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends. A private family inurnment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Manor or St. John’s Lutheran Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Linda Sue Nelson, 67, of Salina, went to be with God on Monday, March 25, 2013. She was born June 19, 1945, in Salina to Merlin and Lois Tinkler.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Nelson; mother, Lois Larson; daughter, Kim (Todd) LeSage, of Raytown, Mo.; son, Larry (Tricia), of Marion; son, Wayne (Paula), of Kansas City, Mo.; sister, Bonnie Lindsay, of Protection; stepsister, Lois Bishop, of Jacksonville, Ark.; and eight grandchildren.

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter had a heart of gold and was a friend to so many, many people. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5-7, today, March 27, at Ryan Mortuary.

Funeral services will held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at Mentor United Methodist Church, 616 E. Mentor Road, Mentor, with Pastor Linda Kosse-Wolfe officiating.

Burial will be in Gypsum City Cemetery, Gypsum.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be given to Mentor United Methodist Church, Mentor, in care of the mortuary.

Christenna M. Snyder, 88, Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was born October 19, 1924 in Glasco to Clyde and Lena Webster.

She was united in marriage with Clifford Snyder on June 24, 1950.

Christenna was preceded in death by her husband and six brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her son Franklin Snyder and his wife Janelle of New Cambria; sister-in-law Alma Webster of Salina; and four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 2 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Minneapolis. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. Monday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis where the rosary will be prayed at 7 P.M. Memorials may be made to Harden Hospice or Pinnacle Park.

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Phyllis D. Wilson, 77, of Salina, died Monday, March 25, 2013. She was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Salina, the daughter of Robert and Marie (Hoyt) Fisher. Phyllis married George R. Wilson, Dec. 26, 1953, in McPherson.

Preceded in death by: parents; and sister, Dorothy L. Everhart.

Survivors: husband, George, of Salina; son, Brian (Kay) Wilson, of Salina; daughter, Kathy Wilson, of Leon; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials: Hospice of Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401.

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George Raubenstine, 81, of Salina, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Kaye Pogue Hospice Center, Salina. He was born Nov. 14, 1931, in Hanover, Pa., to George L. and Geraldine (Staub) Raubenstine. He served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War and later worked for 40 years for the A&P Tea Corp., retiring as produce manager. On Feb. 27, 1965, he married Sharon Perry. He was a member of United Methodist Church of the Cross, the VFW and the American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, William.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon; a son, Jim Raubenstine and wife Renae, of Salina; a daughter, Michele Durf and husband Ken, of Biglerville, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Nathan Reed and Tanner and Lauren Raubenstine.

There will be no visitation.

Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2013, at United Methodist Church of the Cross, Salina, with the Rev. Greg Lindenberger officiating.

Private inurnment will be at a later date in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

The family suggests memorials to United Methodist Church of the Cross or Kaye Pogue Hospice Center.

Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Theresa Jean Bross, 86, of Salina, went to heaven Thursday, March 28, 2013. She was born March 1, 1927, in Wilsey, the daughter of Richard Leo and Goldie Downey.

Her childhood was spent in Kansas and Oklahoma. She attended Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, where she met Pete Bross, with whom she would be married for 63 years. Theresa was active in Girl Scouts, Vacation Bible and Sunday School. In 1966, she completed her B.A. at KWU and taught at Gypsum and Roosevelt Lincoln, in Salina. While at Roosevelt Lincoln, she was the coordinator of the Gifted and Talented Program. Theresa completed her M.S. and Ph.D. from Kansas State University. In 1981, Theresa and Pete moved to Mitchell, S.D., where she was a professor and dean of the education department at Dakota Wesleyan. She was instrumental in developing master’s and special education programs, as well as teaching the “Growing Healthy” program. She was the team leader involved in reviewing education programs at various universities in South Dakota. She returned to Salina in 2007.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents; her dear husband, Pete; two brothers, John Joseph and Gerold; and one sister, Helen.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Jean Bross-Sanneman; one brother, Kirk; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, where family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salina.

Burial will be at 2 p.m. that afternoon in the Glasco Cemetery, Glasco.

Memorials are suggested to the Kaye Pogue Hospice of Salina.

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Helen Dodd, 90, of Salina, went to be with God on Thursday, March 28, 2013. She was born Dec. 4, 1922, in Beverly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Beryl Schmidt; and two brothers, Lee and Bob Schmidt.

She graduated from Beverly High School and went to work at Aero Parts Manufacturing in Wichita, where she met Denzil, and they were married three months later. He joined the Air Force in 1944, and they traveled all over the United States. They returned to Salina in 1946. She worked at General Dynamics, Beech Aircraft and the Salina Water Department. Helen and Denzil celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Nov. 20, 2012.

Survivors: her husband, Denzil; three sons and spouses, Larry and Jackie, of Corona Del Mar, Calif., Gary and Sheila, of Frisco, Texas, and Dennis Dodd, of Wichita; four grandchildren and spouses, Sherri and Brian Hein, and Robert, Jason, Jeremy and Angela Dodd; seven great-grandchildren and spouses, Davis, Lauren and Colby Dodd, Braxton and Brody, Taylin and Amber Hein and Katy Harvey; and one great-great-grandchild, Brylee Harvey.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Sunrise Presbyterian Church.

A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 1, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Memorials maybe designated for Salina Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund, 2601 E. Crawford, Salina 67401.

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Veta I. Leister, 97, Salina, died Friday, March 29, 2013. She was born July 21, 1915, in Bavaria to John H. and Mabel (Hines) Davis.

She graduated from Bavaria High School in 1934. On Aug. 2, 1940, she married Anthony J. “Tony” Leister in Dodge City. For many years, she was a food service employee for USD 305, Salina. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Ethel Anstey and Emogene Norris; and five brothers, Ernest, Solon, Merle, Cecil and Art Davis.

She is survived by two daughters, Kay Laubhan and husband, Vern, of Salina, and Karen Perry and husband, Jim, of Gulfport, Miss.; two granddaughters, Amy Mann and husband, Shawn, and Cheri Armstrong and husband, Jason; and six great-grandchildren Mayci Armstrong, Austin Mann, Drew Armstrong, Tucker Armstrong, Wade Mann and Max Armstrong. Other survivors include her sister-in-law, Florence Gebhart, and brothers-in-law, Earlyn and Verlyn Richards, and many special nieces and nephews whom she adored.

Veta enjoyed cooking, making wonderful pies and spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, where the family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, with the Rev. Wendell Haubein officiating.

Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Nathalie M. Hutchinson, 96, of Salina, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was born Sept. 2, 1916, in Albert Lea, Minn., to John and Effie Groat.

She married Chuck Hutchinson on April 20, 1941, and the family moved to Enid, Okla., in 1955, where she lived until moving to Salina in 2010.

She loved people, God and conversation, had a strong sense of hospitality, was an avid letter writer and spent hours lovingly tending her flower garden.

Nathalie was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 50 years, Chuck; and an infant son, Steven.

She is survived by her son, Dirk and wife Fran, of Salina; two grandsons, Eric (Julie) and Todd; and a great-granddaughter, Aria.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 901 E. Neal, Salina.

Interment will be at a later date in Albert Lea.

Memorials may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church or Hospice of Salina.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 122 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401, Salina Regional Health Foundation, 400 South Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401 or Presbyterian Manor of Salina, 2601 East Crawford Street, Salina, KS 67401.

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Vera Mae Whelchel, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013.

Vera was born in Longford, Kansas on January 2, 1920, daughter of the late Edna Mae (Snowden) and Ben  Cain.

Survivors include daughter, Charlotte Morton of Salina; brother, Donald Cain of Salina; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Vera is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin D. Whelchel; daughter, Virginia; son, Donald; brothers, Donald, Harold, Bernard, Bob;  sister, Grace; great granddaughter, Megan Morton.

There will be no services as cremation has taken place.

Reuben Edward Hendrich, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 30th, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community.

Reuben was born in Lincoln County, Kansas on April 9, 1923, son of Joseph and Anna (Steenbock)  Hendrich.

He was a machinist at Philips Lighting, retiring in 1985. Reuben was a member of Salina Bible Church.

He was united in marriage to Ina Grace Cooper on July 19, 1946 in Dorrance, KS.  She survives.

Survivors include sons,  V. Leroy (Linda) Hendrich, Russell; Leslie (Sue) Hendrich, Camdenton, Missouri; daughters, Anel (Bob) Minneman, Tescott; Faith (Randall) Rud, Winona, Minnesota;  brothers, Leo (Peggy) Hendrich, Wichita; Robert (L’Nore) Hendrich, Pueblo West, Colorado; sisters, Dorothy (Eugene) Minor, Dallas, Texas; Beth McDonald, Lenexa; Mildred (Edward) Hlad, Sylvan Grove; Miriam (Tommy) Felts, Bossier City, Louisiana; Norma (Donald) Phillips, Prairie Village; Alice Dawson, Scotland; sister-in-law, Barbara Hendrich, Redmond, Oregon; grandchildren, Joey Hendrich, Bradley Hendrich, Amy Crocker, Chad Hendrich, Jill Minneman, Anna Wood, Gabriel Rud, Heather Voelker; 7 great grandchildren, 1 great grandchild.

Preceded in death by brother, William Hendrich.

Visitation, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 9 AM – 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 5 PM – 7 PM at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina.

Funeral services will be held at the  Salina Bible Church, Salina, Kansas, 1:30 PM, Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, Rev. Ronald E. David, Jr. officiating.

Interment will be at the Wilson City Cemetery Wilson, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salina Bible Church, 2100 Quincy St, Salina, Kansas or The Gideons International  PO Box 140800, Nashville, Tennessee 37214-0800.

Donald (Jack) Harder, 83, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Jack was born in Wells, Kansas on June 9, 1929, and son of the late Veva (Pence) and Will Harry Harder.

Jack spent his career as a truck driver and enjoyed many years of ranching. He touched the lives of people around him. He was a man of honor who always put his family and friends before himself. Jack will be greatly missed for his wisdom, love and the strength he provided to everyone. Thank you Dad; for always being there for all of us.

Survivors include four daughters, Teresa Shuck, of Spearfish, South Dakota; Phyllis Liggett and her companion Richard Rodriguez, of Whitewood, South Dakota; Judy Remington, of Whitewood, South Dakota; Debra Dillon and husband Donald Dillon, of Rapid City, South Dakota; son, Dale Harder and his companion Kathy Eastman, of Whitewood, South Dakota. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The family would also like to recognize and give special thanks to Paul Roberts of Clay Center, Kansas and Joe Watkins of Minneapolis, Kansas for being  great friends and making Jack part of their families.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Jean (Johnston) Harder; sons, Steven Harder, and Thomas Harder.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date

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Sharon Lee Smith, 66, of Inman, KS, passed away Sunday, March 31st, at her home.

Sharon was born in Fresno, CA on April 11, 1946, to the late Verna (Jensen) and Thomas H. Odam.

On June 20, 1964 she was married to Jerry “Don” Smith  in Fresno, CA.  Sharon was a devoted wife and mother.

Survivors include her three sons Jerry T.  Smith, of Fresno, CA; Donny H. Smith, of Fresno, CA; Jason L. Smith, of Lindsborg, KS; brother, Thomas Odam, of Fresno, CA; sister, Linda Schulte, of Fresno, CA; as well as six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents and daughter, Rhonda L. Smith.

Cremation has been chosen.  At the family’s request there will not be services.

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Lewis Lynn Hendrixson, Minneapolis, 77, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013. He was born March 26, 1936 on a farmstead near Minneapolis, to Edith (Howell) and Louis Hendrixson. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shirley Hendrixson.

Survivors include his wife, Linda (Lott), son Doug (Kathy) and Darrin Hendrixson of Minneapolis; daughter Danita (Del) Mann of Marquette KS; two granddaughters Meredith (Nick) Johnson of Delphos and Paige (Matt) Kueker of Omaha, NE; two grandchildren; Chase and Rylin; plus many step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; twin sister Linda Lee Hendrixson of Minneapolis.

Memorial services will be Saturday April 6, 2013 at 10:30am at Wilson Family Funeral Home in Minneapolis. There will be no visitation. Memorials can be made to the Minneapolis Alumni Association or Rock City, Inc. in care of the Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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Robert “Bob” Otto Behrendt, son of Otto and Paulina (Markley) Behrendt, was born August 10, 1923 in Minneapolis. He passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis at the age of 89.

Bob graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1941. He entered the United States Army in February 1943 and he served until February 1946.

Bob was united in marriage to Maxine Marie Parker on April 9, 1944. They lived in Minneapolis their entire married life. Bob returned from the service to resumefarming and retired in 1995. In 1953, he and Maxine managed the Minneapolis Hatchery until 1962. He worked for Handy Motor Company during the winter months for 10 years. Bob was a member of the American Legion and the First Presbyterian Church. He served as a city councilman from 1955 to 1957 and again from 1985 to 1993. He also served as Mayor of Minneapolis from 1993 to 1999.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Florence Mieller.

Survivors include his wife Maxine; son Jim Behrendt and his wife Gloria and daughter Caralee Austin and her husband Tom all of Minneapolis; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 6 at the First Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. Friday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis where the family will receive friends from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Dane Aaron Hamilton, Salina, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013. He was born October 26, 1986 in Salina, KS to Michael A Hamilton and Jackie K (Clark) Hamilton.

Dane graduated from Bennington High School in 2005. He enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving and dedicated father to his 2 yr. old daughter Lillie Rae Hamilton.

He is survived in death by his parents; his daughter; four sisters; Danielle St John, Laura Stallbaumer, Nicole Hamilton and Tara Hamilton; his paternal grandmother Pearl Childress and his maternal grandparents, Betty & Riley Clark.

Vigil services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday April 4th at the Ryan Mortuary, where friends may call. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heath Cathedral at 11:00 a.m. on Friday April 5th.

Memorials may be sent c/o the Ryan Mortuary.

“Always on my mind, forever in my heart”

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Rex McKinney, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 2nd, at Hospice of Salina, Kansas.

Rex was born in Peru, Indiana on September 9, 1954,  son of the late Mary (Douglas) and Lawrence  McKinney.

He was the husband of Sheryl  (Schneider) McKinney and she survives of the home.

Survivors include a daughter, Heather Mettlen and husband Dell, of Salina, KS;  grandson, Wyatt Alexander Rex Mettlen of Salina; sisters, Lori Volano and husband Richard of Flordia, Sindee Wooley and husband Jim of Georgia; and half-brother, Andrew McKinney and wife Stevie.

A memorial service will be held at University United Methodist Church, Salina, Kansas, at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 6th, 2013.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Betty J. McCreary, 78, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013. She was born April 12, 1934 in Manhattan, the daughter of Dwight and Addie Ione (Spaulding) Moody. After raising her family, Betty greatly enjoyed her career for over 20 years as a rehabilitation aide at Kenwood View Rehab & Health Care in Salina.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. McCreary in 1996; a daughter, Glenda Smith and a brother, Richard Moody. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey McCreary, of Salina and Alan McCreary and wife Becky, of Lincoln, NE; a brother, Rev. Larry Moody, of Wisconsin; five grandchildren, David McCreary, Crystal Frank, Robert Smith, Chelsey McCreary and Jennifer McCreary, and two great-grandchildren, Elliott Frank and Isabella McCreary.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Ryan Mortuary. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to Kenwood View Rehab & Health Care in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina.

Bryan Graham, 49, Van Alstyne, TX passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-WNJ in Sherman, Texas. He was born August 13, 1963 in Salina, Kansas to Denny and Janet (White) Graham.

He married Lydia Logback July 1, 1989 in Hill City, Kansas. Bryan was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Van Alstyne, and was a Program Manager for Raytheon.

He was preceded in death my his grandparents and hismother, Janet.

Bryan is survived by his wife; Lydia Graham; son Denny Graham; daughters Megan Graham and Lyndsie Graham; father and step-mother Denny and Janice Graham; and sisters Debbie Francis, Amy Monk and Julie Koerperich.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 11 in Texas. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 13 at the Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Kansas.

Harvey James (Jack) Sellers Jr. passed away April 5, 2013 after a valiant battle against Alzheimer’s disease. He was born May 26, 1926 in Minneapolis, Kansas; son of Harvey J. Sellers Sr. and Nina Sellers. He honorably served in the US Navy during WWII as a Pharmacist’s Mate II stationed in Norman, Oklahoma. He married Betty Jo Boyd October 20, 1945 and graduated from Kansas University in 1951. He then worked for Hercules Aerospace Company for 37 years in the Navy Programs Office (Polaris & Poseidon Missile Launch Systems). His work took his family to several locations including Lawrence, Kansas; Cumberland, Maryland; Wilmington, Delaware; and Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the Kiwanis, Masons, and confirmed member of the Episcopal Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty Jo (1998) and his youngest son, Michael Darin (2003). He is survived by his two sons, Harvey James (Diane) Sellers III and Kevin Boyd (Jean) Sellers; grandchildren Erin (Pete) Hart, Harvey James (Jake) Sellers IV, Kyle (Tammy) Sellers, Casey Zwirn, Max Sellers, Somer Sellers, Nikolas & Emma Boyer; great-grandchildren, Thomas & Ryan Hart, and Kaylee & Lila Jo Sellers.

“The Bear” loved listening to jazz and dancing. It didn’t matter whether it was a jitterbug with Betty Jo, a square dance decked out in full western attire, or being crowned King of the Prom at Bentley Commons; he swept all the girls off their feet and onto the dance floor. He always had a pot of coffee brewing which he considered “Nectar of the Gods”. He enjoyed camping, bowling, and tennis until his sight was severely affected byMacular Degeneration. Family and friends will truly miss his smiling face and good nature.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis with military honors provided by the United States Navy.

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Arnold Everett “Arnie” Geist, 83, of Salina, passed away Monday, April 8th, at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center.

Arnold was born in Plevna, Kansas on December 19, 1929, to the late Pearl (Wyer) and Thomas Geist.

He was a graduate of Plevna High School.  Arnie then served a year in the Kansas National Guard at Larned, Kansas, before enlisting in the United States Air Force.  He served four years in the Air Force in France and Germany.  Arnie was a member of Salina VFW Post #1432, American Legion Post #62, and the First Baptist Church of Salina.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Linda (Hall) Geist, to whom he  married on November 9, 1958 in Russell, Kansas.

Other survivors also include son, David Geist, and wife of Terri, of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Eula Geist-Kittle of Liberal, Kansas, Jean Geist-Baker and husband Jim of Buhler, Kansas; grandson, Thomas Geist of Fort Worth, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Wreatha Geist-Blasdell and Evelyn Geist-Walker, and brothers, Virgil and Edward Geist.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 10 from 9 am – 8 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home with the family present on from  6 pm – 8 pm at the funeral home.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 11th at First Baptist Church, Salina, Kansas, with Pastor Kevin Hazelton officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Salina 730 Holly Lane, Box 2238, Salina, Kansas or First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis, Salina, Kansas.

Evelyn J. Eddy, 86, of Salina, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. She was born Dec. 8, 1926, in Muskogee, Okla., the daughter of Virgil and Jewell (Brown) Cole. She married Jack V. Eddy on Dec. 13, 1947, and they recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Evelyn was a member of the Union Pacific Old Timer Auxiliary, Lady Elks, EHU Club and Redbird Circle. She was a past officer of the DAV and enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels. She was also an avid quilter.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Cole.

Survivors include her husband, Jack; children, Dale Eddy and wife Kathy, of Salina, Alice Eddy Sears and husband Bill, of Opal, Wyo., Barbara Eddy Disney and Mike Hopper, both of Goodland, and Stan Eddy, of Atlantic Beach, Fla.; stepdaughter, Carole Ellsworth and husband Larry, of Queens Creek, Ariz.; sister-in law, Sharron Cole, of Alvin, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four nephews.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, at University United Methodist Church, Salina.

Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and sent to or left at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401.

Albert J. Schwartz Sr., 97, of Salina, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 630 E. Iron Ave. in Salina, in the house in which he was born on Aug. 10, 1915. He married Mary Anne Jameson in 1940, and they had nine children. After her death in 1999, he married Dorothy Smith in 2001. She died in 2006.

He loved his family, his church, his city, his state and his country. He was proud of his Irish/German heritage and of his children and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Albert was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, a Knight of St. Gregory and active in fund drives for his parish, for Marymount College and St. John’s Hospital. He was president of the Salina Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Salina Community Inn, and many boards and commissions working to make Salina a better place to live. He was a member of the board of directors of Sunflower Bank, Kansas Power and Light Company, the State Chamber of Commerce, the Hardware Golf Association, the Highway Advisory Commission, and other local, state, and national organizations.

He was a 1933 graduate of Sacred Heart High School and a 1937 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame, he earned a varsity letter as the manager of the Fighting Irish football team. An avid sports fan, he was always at his children’s and grandchildren’s athletic events.

He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was president of the Lee Hardware Company (and later the Lee Company) from 1955 until the present.

The Schwartz house always seemed to have an international flavor. There were guests from Slovenia, Africa, Peru, Chile, Ireland, Vietnam and Mexico staying for short or long periods of time.

When Albert was in his 80s, he became involved in Meals on Wheels, Hospice of Salina and RSVP. Al Schwartz always wanted to say “Yes” to whoever asked for his advice or assistance. He always tried to say “Yes” to life.

He is survived by seven children, Jamie (Dianne), of Lawrence, John (Linda), of Portland, Ore., Peggy Wallert, of Baldwin City, A.J. (Jane), of Wichita, Norb (Michele), of Salina, Mary (Joe) Boman, of Bonner Springs, and Ettie (Cary) Brightwell, of Overland Park; and 14 grandchildren. Two children, Mary Jameson and Fred, preceded him in death.

The family will hold a wake from 3-8 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at 630 E. Iron Ave. There will be a Mass in celebration of Albert’s life at 10 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with burial to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cottonwood (services for persons with developmental disabilities), Lawrence, or Sacred Heart Junior-Senior High School. Ryan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.