Patricia L. Paradee, 82, Concordia, died Thursday, April 28, 2016.

She was born May 10, 1933 in Minneapolis to John Henry and Thelma (Masters) Hamilton.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; husband Roger; and brothers James Larry, Harvey, and Carol Hamilton.

Survivors include her children Roger Davis and Vicky Simmons; grandchildren Nikki Welch, Alex Hamilton, and Dominic Davis; five great-grandchildren; brothers Dean, Lonnie, and Roy Hamilton; sisters Deliah Smith and Cleta Kinsman; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before the service. Memorials may be made to Angel Square.

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Velena I. Allen, 73, Minneapolis, died Friday, April 29, 2016 at her home. She was born February 6, 1943 in Big Spring, TX to A.L. and Mildred (Franklin) Woods.

Velena was united in marriage with Richard Kirby Allen on July 10, 1961 in Big Spring. She worked as a secretary for Dub Johnson and Sons for over 25 years. She then served as Deputy County Clerk for Ottawa County. After her retirement, Velena worked at Hard Rock Liquor Store as a clerk.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mildred LaFaye Hudson.

Survivors include her husband, Kirby; sons Scott Allen and wife Tami and Joe Allen and wife Angela; brother Dallas Woods and wife Dorothy; brother-in-law Bob Hudson and wife Jo; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Cremation was selected and memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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Billie “Bill” Ray Brown, 84, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 30, 2016. He was born August 17, 1931 in Browning, MO to Orval and Frances (Ishmael) Brown.

Bill was united in marriage with Dorothy Wesley on April 4, 1954. He served four years in the United States Air Force and then he and Dorothy moved to the Wesley farm northwest of Minneapolis where they raised their family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Ilene, Evelyn, Marilyn, and Marjorie; and brother Norris.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy; children Dwayne Brown and wife Libby, Darrell Brown and wife Belinda, and Dorinda and husband Charles; sister-in-law Evelyn Brown; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday at the Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Ada. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 5-7. Memorials may be made to the D.A.V. or New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Mary Ann Thomas, 68, of Salina, passed away at her home Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born May 17, 1947 in Salina, the daughter of John and Marie (McGettigan) Burgess. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1965 and attended Kansas State University.

She and husband Don, owned and operated The Salina Travel Agency and recently Mary Ann worked as teller for the First Bank Of Kansas.

Mary Ann enjoyed her family and specially her grandchildren. She attended many of their sporting events. She was know by her smile and comforting ways, even in her illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Jerry Ivey; and son, Scott Ivey.

Survivors include her husband, Don; children, Tony (Melissa) Ivey, Jerry (Cara) Ivey, Jason (Barb) Thomas, Jennifer (Rob) Wisnewski, and Joel (Lisa) Thomas; sisters, Joan (Charlie) Mann, Linda (Bruce) Sikora, and Debbie (Rick) Yerke; grandchildren, Grace, Anna, Nathan, Cooper, Cayson, Robby, Julia, Rebecca, Zachary, Joshua, Marcus, Rachel, and Anna; and many nieces and nephews.

Vigil Service will be 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Ryan Mortuary. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 2, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with inurnment in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are to Catholic Charities or Big Brothers and Sisters.

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Funeral services for Hazel F. Brenner, age 84, of Abilene, will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene with Reverend Jenny and Reverend John Collins officiating. Hazel passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Abilene Memorial Hospital in Abilene.
She was born March 19, 1932 the daughter of Godfred and Rosa (Iseli) Luthi. Hazel graduated from Chapman High School in 1950 and enjoyed volunteering, taking pictures, playing cards, and especially loved being with her family. Hazel was a secretary for many years for an insurance agency and was a mom and homemaker.
Hazel was united in marriage to Harvey “Harv” Brenner. To this union three children were born. Hazel and Harv later divorced.
She is survived by her daughter Paula and her husband Robert Dell of Topeka; sons Bradley and his wife MaeEtta Brenner of Wichita, Bartley and his wife Michelle Brenner of Steelville, Missouri; sister Vera Wegner of Abilene; her twin brother Harold Luthi of Ottumwa, Iowa; and four grandchildren Bethany, Luke, Lacey, & Joshua. She was preceded in death by her sisters Eva Barber, Marie Olsen; two brothers Raymond and Glenn Luthi; and her parents.
Hazel’s final resting place will be in the Wesleyan Cemetery near Industry. Her family will be receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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Longford, Kansas

Bettie Jane Sollner

96, passed away Saturday, April 30th, in Fountain Valley, California. She was born October 19, 1919 in Salina, the daughter of Arthur and Gertrude (Lill) Gorman. Growing up in Salina, Bettie attended local schools and graduated from Sacred Heart High School with the class of 1938 and the St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1941. In 1943 she was married to Verlin Combs. All of their married life was spent in California and Hays, Kansas. He preceded her in death. In 1969, Bettie was married to Charles Sollner. All of their married life was spent farming in the Longford Community. She had worked for Dr. Armstrong for 17 years in Salina. Charles preceded her in death in 2003 and she shortly thereafter moved to California to be near her daughter. Bettie was also preceded in death by a son, William Combs; a granddaughter; Jennifer Combs; a sister, Mary Ann Gorman and 3 brothers, Richard, Russell and Patrick Gorman.
Survived by:
Daughter
Mary (Jim) McLaughlin of Fountain Valley, CA
2 Sons
Steve (Robin) Combs of Gold Hill. OR
David Combs of Napa, CA
Sister
Julia Sims of Salina, KS
5 Grandchildren
3 Great-grandchildren
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, May 7th, at the Danner Funeral Home with Fr. John Woleski officiating interment will follow in the Rose Meron Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited 5:00 PM Friday, May 6th, at the Danner Funeral Home with the family receiving friends until 6:30 PM.
Condolences: http://dannerfuneralhome.net/

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Willadene Hebert, age 86, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at her residence in Concordia. She was born in Concordia, Kansas on May 22, 1929 to Jake and Thelma (Moore) Vanek.

Downs—Mary Lou Blide, 87, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 in Beloit, KS.  She was born on October 29, 1928 to Frank and Nellie (Cox) Sheets.

She was a retired small business owner.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Vanderlinden in 2013.

She is survived by her husband, Clyde; daughters, Claudia (Bill) Berkley of Downs, and Carla Blide of Red Cloud, NE, 3 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Downs.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be given to the church, Solomon Valley Hospice, and Downs Senior Center in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS  67437.

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Edith Marie Keys, 95, formerly of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016, at Rose Estates in Overland Park, Kansas.

She was born May 2, 1920, in Victor, Colorado to Nels and Hulda (Carlberg) Mostrom.  She and her sister Edla grew up on their family farm in the Swedish Marion Hill community.  She was extremely proud of her Swedish heritage.

She married Ellis “Bud” Keys on June 14, 1943 in Tucson, AZ.  They made their home on a farm in rural Morris County.  Edith taught 33 years in area schools, finishing with the last 19 years of her career at Garfield Elementary in Council Grove.  While teaching, Edith also raised their children, Ron and Linda.

Edith was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Delta Kappa Gamma, Nautilus Federated Club, American Legion Auxiliary, a founding parent of the Flint Hills 4-H Club, past president of the local NEA.  She felt it was extremely important to be actively involved in her community.

She enjoyed traveling and cruising, crossword puzzles, researching genealogy, and most of all, visiting with friends.   She loved her family and enjoyed all of the special times with them.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ellis, and sister Edla.

She is survived by her son, Ronald Keys and wife Valerie, of Woodbridge, VA and daughter Linda Stetzler and husband Ames, of Overland Park, KS; 5 grandchildren: Valerie King (Robert), Allison Shwedo, Jonathan Ellis (Leslie), Amy Dehart (Aaron) and Jennifer Katzenstein (Scott); and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Council Grove. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ and sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

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Peter B. “Pete” Dlabal, 100, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2016 at his home. He was born June 28, 1915 in Wilson, KS to Mary (Wanasek) and John Dlabal.

Pete was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County where he was the general manager of the Ellsworth County Farmers Co-op Union for 24 years. He graduated from Wilson High School and Wichita Business College. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II achieving rank of Staff Sergeant. He served overseas in the SW Pacific Area for 2 ½ years.  He was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, American Legion Post 174, Ellsworth VFW Post 6485 and Knights of Columbus. He was elected to the Kansas Farmers Service Board for 27 years and the County Commissioner Board for 12 years. He also served on many other local and state boards. Pete married Lillian Hochman on April 27, 1949 in Ellsworth. She preceded him in death in 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe, John, Frank, Paul, Luke, and Steve; and sisters, Mary Kirk and Verna Vodraska.

Pete is survived by his daughters, Joan Brown (Dave) of Hays, Deborah Dlabal (David Stang) of Albuquerque, NM, Angie Janzen (Kent) of Lorraine, and Pam Dlabal (Eric Johnson) of Eden Prairie, MN; grandchildren, Matthew Brown, Jennifer Nicholson, Sarah Patterson, Jessica Brown, and Alexandria, Daniel, and Taylor Johnson; and great grandchildren, AJ, Avery, and Nicholas Brown.

Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Thursday May 5, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present from 6-7 p.m. and vigil service at 7 p.m.

Funeral mass: 10 a.m., Friday, May 6, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth with a private family burial to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, St. Ignatius Catholic Church, or Ellsworth VFW Post 6485, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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DATELINE:  Lyons

NAME:  Marguerite Westrup

AGE:    90 yrs

DATE OF DEATH:  May 1, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: St. Francis Hospital, Topeka

DATE OF BIRTH:  Nov. 9, 1925

PLACE OF BIRTH:  McPherson County

PARENTS:   Paul and Lydia J. Schroeder Voth

RESIDENCE:  Lyons since 1986 formerly of Little River

OCCUPATION:  Postal Clerk and Mail Carrier

EDUCATION: Graduated Little River High School with the class of 1943

MEMBERSHIPS: First Christian Church, Lyons

FIRST MARRIAGE: Floyd “Bill” Myers, they later divorced

DATE OF SECOND MARRIAGE:  April 4, 1986

PLACE OF MARRIAGE:  Lyons, Kansas

SPOUSE:   Paul F. Westrup

SPOUSE DECEASED DATE:  August 19, 2012

SURVIVORS:  2 Sons, Douglas Myers, Overbrook, Ks., Jeffrey Myers, Haven, Ks.;

Daughter, Charlotte Dieckgrafe, Andover, Ks.; Step-Son,  Douglas & Sandy Westrup,

Dallas, Tx.; 8 Grandchildren; 10 Great-Grandchildren; 3 Sisters, Ruth Adams, Florene

Chappel, both of Hutchinson, Helen Estus, LasVegas, NV.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Brother, Walter “Sadie” Voth, Step-Son, Larry Westrup; Step-Daughter, Claudia Wells

FUNERAL SERVICES:  1:30 P.M. Friday, May 6, 2016 at First Christian Church, Lyons

OFFICIATING:  Rev. Ron DeVore

BURIAL:  Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River

VISITATION: 10:00 A.M., until service time at the church on Friday, May 6, 2016

MEMORIAL:  First Christian Church, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons

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Eleanor Aurellia (Clark) (Cichocki – Lindstrom) Gustafson

Eleanor Aurellia Clark was born at the McPherson County Hospital on August 6, 1924 to Carl Emmanuel Clark and Esther Elizabeth (Aurell) Clark. She was reared in Delmore Township 5-18-2 at New Gottland in McPherson County Kansas. She attended North Union Grade School District 78 throughout all of her eight grades. She studied at Galva High School for four years and graduated in 1942.  Eleanor began work at Southwestern Bell Telephone August 6, 1942 in McPherson, Kansas when she reached the employable age of 18. She was one of a cadre of telephone operators who assisted with toll calls in Salina, Kansas during the deployment process for the United States Army Military Divisions (94th, 79th, 80th, 44th). These units had been stationed at Camp Philips. Eleanor rode the bus from McPherson to stay three to four weeks in Salina and assist with the toll calls during each of the deployments.  Camp Philips was a “finishing school” for troops being readied for the Normandy invasion. The camp was located near Smolan, Kansas. The 94th Division left for Mississippi to resize before the European theatre. The 79th and 80th Divisions deployed for Normandy. The 44th deployed to the European theatre.  Eleanor took leave from the telephone company to enlist in the United States Marine Corp-Women’s Reserve (USMC-WR). Her agreed term of duty was six months or the duration of the war, whichever came first. She left Kansas for training at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina in December of 1944. The war ended on August 6, 1945 and she was officially discharged in December of 1945.  She was one of 18,000 women trained for duty. As a woman in the Armed Service she was stationed in Washington, DC. She served as a military police woman (M.P.) and walked guard at the Henderson Compound Hall, an all women compound of five barracks located across from the Navy Annex in Arlington, Virginia. She participated in shifts of 24 hours on-duty and 48 hours off. The recruited women relieved the men who were being reorganized into the 6th Marine Division that was slated for Japan.

Eleanor married Edward John Cichocki on July 31, 1945. She returned to work at Southwestern Bell Telephone as an operator in Rockford, Illinois after her military discharge. Eleanor and “Chic” later moved to McPherson, Kansas where she was one of the first “meter maids” as a policewoman. They were divorced in 1952.

She married James Arthur Gustafson in 1960 and lived most of those married years in Smolan, Kansas. Always an active participant in local matters, she served on the Smolan City Council and as acting Police Judge for the city of Smolan.

She is a member of the New Gottland Evangelical Covenant Church, the Marine Corp League Tri-River Detachment, and The American Legion Post 140. Past memberships include: Saline County and McPherson County Historical Societies, and Kansas Flywheel Association. Past contributor, volunteer and memberships include:

Saline County and McPherson

County Historical Societies, Kansas Flywheel Association, Colonial Williamsburg

Foundation and Scandinavian Heritage Foundation.

Eleanor enjoyed the years she and James volunteered as SAGs for Biking Across Kansas (BAK) trips. BAK is an annual recreational and social rally for cyclists. SAGs provide assistance and support along the routes to the cyclists. Her many other interests include family, gardening, history, nursing care, seeking collectibles through local auctions, music and reading. During her life, she devoted much of her time and energy visiting shut-in’s and as a caregiver to friends and family members, including her father-in-law until he passed away. In the last year as her health declined, she became the receiver of caregiving, during this time she formed some very special bonds with nurses and aides at the The Cedars Nursing Home in McPherson, Kansas.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents and, brothers, William Anton (Lois Coltrane) and Dan Oscar; and sisters, Mrs. Ralph A (Doris Elizabeth) Bruce, Mrs. Wilbur K (Selma Elaine) Banman, Mrs. Curtis L (Rachel Ann) Walline, and Mrs. Thomas M (Joy Carlene) Kilbride; her infant daughter Ruth Ann Cichocki; her son-in-law, Bruce Anthony Zamrzla and grandson, Brett Anthony Zamrzla.

She is survived by her husband, James Arthur; daughters, Jeanette Marie Zamrzla and Rhonda Mae (Dan) (Toal) Holub; grandchildren, Erin Laine Zamrzla (Ben Schlitter) , Richard James Thomas Toal and Heather Kathleen Marie Toal; and great grandchildren, Esther Antonia Schlitter and Ezra Joseph Schlitter; brother, Dick Ellis (Mary Jo Snider) Clark and, sister, Mrs. Victor W (Fay Charlene) Lindholm and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 4, from 4-7pm with family present from 5-7pm at Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

Burial will be held Thursday, May 5, at 10:00am at WaKeeny Veteran’s Cemetery, WaKeeny, KS. A Memorial Service will follow Thursday, May 5, at 2:00pm at the New Gottland Covenant Church, New Gottland, KS.

Memorials may be designated for American Legion Post #140, Lindsborg, or the New Gottland Covenant Church in care of Christians Funeral Home 103 N. Washington St. PO Box 386 Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Online condolences at www.ChristiansFuneralHome.com

The angels wept Thursday, April 28, 2016, as Song Mi Horton, 55, of Salina entered the gates of Heaven, leaving behind her beloved husband of nearly 35 years; Danny B. Horton, her only son; Thomas L (Julie) Horton of Salina, and her precious 18 month old granddaughter; Zola Grace Horton and her mother; Chong Hae Su of Salina.

Song was born February 5, 1961 in Seoul, Korea to Chong Hae Su and Chong Il Seoung, her father precedes her in death.

Song was a packer on the line at Russell Stover Candies in Abilene for 20 years.

Song’s favorite hobby and absolutely loved was going gambling at the casinos. Song will always will be remembered for the beautiful wreaths she loved to make for every season and every holiday imaginable.

Visitation will be at Friday, May 6, 2016 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with the family receiving guests during this time at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.

Funeral services for Song will be held 10:00am, Saturday, May 8, 2016 at the Chapel, Salina.

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Mignon Susan Martin, 72, of Salina, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born January 24, 1944 in Rochester, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Perry and Mignon Corwin (House) Whitlock; brothers, Raymond and Robert Whitlock; and sister, Mary Wenzel.

Survivors include her, children, Mignon M. (Darren) Brown of Manhattan, Derrick C. Martin of Fayetteville, NC, Shawn S. (Darcey) Martin of Riley, KS, Aubrey A. (Dana) Martin of Salina, and Zathah Z. Martin of Wichita; sister, Mayme W. Casady of Palm Coast, FL; 14 grandchildren,; and four great-grandchildren;

Memorial services will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina. Per family request, if you are planning to attend the service, they ask for everyone to wear purple.

Memorials may be made to Breast Cancer Awareness in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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Connie J. Corby, 67, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was born May 8, 1948 in Roscoe, TX

She was preceded in death by her parents, J. B. and Jewel F. (Folmar) Dawson; and brother, David Dawson;

Survivors include her daughters, Kristen Becker and Special Friend Wayne Schneider, and Kimberly J. (Shannon) Garrett; brothers, Marvin Dawson, Gary Dawson and Charles Dawson; sister-in-law Carol Dawson; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild;

No services requested.
Burial to take place at a later date in Brownfield, TX.

Memorials may be made to Salvation Army in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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Margie Bacon, 89, of Salina, died April 27.

She was born October 23, 1926, in Blackwell, Okla., and graduated from McPherson, Kan., High School in 1944.

Margie and Robert Bacon were married on July 3, 1945, in Oklahoma and moved to Salina in 1948.

She is survived by husband Robert Bacon of Salina; daughter Su Bacon of Kansas City, Mo.; daughter-in-law Cathy Bacon of Phoenix; and grandchildren Laura Bacon of Phoenix and Dan Bacon of San Diego and Dan’s wife, Liz Bacon.

She was preceded in death by a son, Sidney Paul Bacon.

Margie worked as a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker for several years. She was a 54-year member and past president of Chapter DL of P.E.O.

Margie was an avid golfer and bridge player. She belonged to the Salina Duplicate Bridge Club and served as secretary for many years for the Salina Country Club Bridge Association.

A private inurnment was held on May 2 at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter or the First United Methodist Church in Salina.

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Susan Pearl “Susie” Seim, 57, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016.

Susie was born in Virginia on August 19, 1958, to the late Chun (Kim) and Clyde Holborn.

Susie was a Tae Kwon Do instructor at Sun Yi’s Academy in Salina.

Survivors include her daughter, Chloe Seim, of Lawrence, Kansas; son, Michael Seim, of Salina, Kansas; and sisters, Rose Minick, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, and Jeanne (Clete) Ritta, of San Antonio, Texas.

Cremation has been chosen and a memorial service will be held at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 6th.

Memorial contributions may be made in Susan’s name to Sun Yi’s Academy of Salina, 812 W. Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401

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Mildred V. Nelson, 97, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was born May 17, 1918 in rural Falun to Wesley and Clara (Seusy) Richards. She married F. Irvin Nelson February 8, 1939.

Mildred was a homemaker but loved to play golf and travel on daytrips, mystery trips, and especially cruises.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers three sisters, and her husband F. Irvin Nelson on June 2, 1986.

Survivors include daughters, Dianne Nelson and Lynne (Dave) Maxwell, both of Salina; sons, Randy (Judy) Nelson of Fort Scott, and Rodney (Mindy) Nelson of Newark, Ohio; special daughter of her heart, Nancy (Vince) Montoy of Lindsborg; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, May 6, from 4-8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary.

Funerals services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday May 7th, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salina.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, American Diabetes Association, or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Dorothy Jo (Shattuck) Campbell, 93, of Salina, formerly of Mullinville, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born February 23, 1923, in the home of her grandmother, near Shiloh, Texas, to Chester and Edna (Earl) Shattuck.

She is survived by her children, Christi (Phil) Cummins, of Dodge City, and Lori (Mike) Spear, of Lincoln; four grandchildren, Christina (Nick) Stepp, Ryan (Lori) Spear, Rachael (John) Campbell, and Jared (Lisa) Spear; her precious great-granddaughter, Teryn Spear; sister, Doris Calvert, of Austin, Texas; nieces, Kim Permenter and Kerri Cogburn, and nephew, Douglas Shattuck and their families, also of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William; infant daughter, Lucrecia; her parents; sister, Billie Fordtran; brother, James, and two nieces, Mellisa and Candace.

Memorial services and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 9, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville, Kansas, with Pastor Kaye Metzler officiating. Memorial services and interment will also be held at the Shiloh Cemetery, Shiloh, Texas, to be scheduled at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be sent to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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Donald N. Schmitt, 72, of Salina, died Saturday, April 30, 2016. He was born January 2, 1944 in Lexington, Nebraska, the son of Norman N. and Florence O. (Snyder) Schmitt.

Don graduated from Kearney State College (UNK). Following graduation he moved to Iowa to work for General Telephone. Don subsequently worked for Burroughs Corporation in Nebraska and was transferred to Salina, KS in 1974. He left Burroughs to work at Kansas Wesleyan University for six years. Don started his own business as a Route Salesman for Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. in 1984. Don loved meeting new people along his route in Salina, Lindsborg, McPherson, Abilene and Minneapolis. He was forced to retire following a stroke in 1999. Following his stroke, Don was active with the Stroke Survivors Group & Salina Senior Center. The Nebraska Cornhuskers were a life long love for Don and he enjoyed watching every game.

He married Sondra June Chubbuck on July 10, 1964 in Lexington, Nebraska.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law. He is survived by his wife Sondra, of the home; daughter, Jeanann Renee Corn and husband Fred, of Salina; son, Jeffery D. Schmitt and wife Kellie, of Salina; sister, Nancy Schmitt, of Orange Beach, Alabama and five grandchildren, Caitlin, Noah and Josh Corn and Logan and Ashley Schmitt.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, May 14, 2016 at New Community Christian Church, 530 E. Cloud, Salina. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salina Senior Center or the Stroke Support Group, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina.

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Edward E. Goatley, 69, of Lorraine, Kansas, passed away at 11:02 a.m., Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

Edward was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on October 7, 1946.

Ed attended the Silverdale school rural Arkansas City, Kansas.

He was a member of Assembly of God Ellsworth, Kansas .

Through the years Ed worked for Cargill as a Mill Operator for 20 years in McPherson, worked at a Rock Quarry in Texas, and retired from the Ellsworth Correctional Facility, as a Corrections Officer, Ellsworth, Kansas.

Edward E. Goatley was united in marriage to Patricia Jean Baker on April 10, 1970 at Davenport, Iowa. The young couple established their first home together in Arkansas City, Kansas. They were blessed with the birth of two sons, Mark and Matt. In 1972 they moved to McPherson, Kansas where they lived for 25 years. In 1997 the couple moved to Texas for 4 years before moving to Lorraine, Kansas.

He is survived by his sons, Mark Goatley, of Wichita, Kansas and Matthew Goatley, of Lorraine, Kansas; and his 2 grandchildren.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Edward E. Goatley memorial fund and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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C. Roy Parks, Jr., 85, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 7:25 a.m., Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 while in the company of family members, at his home, McPherson, Kansas.

Roy was born in Wichita, Kansas on July 29, 1930, a son of Nellie Marie (Kinsey) Parks and Clement Roy Parks, Sr.

Roy attended schools in Wichita, Kansas.

He was a member of First Christian Church McPherson, Kansas

Roy honorably served in the U.S. Marines as a cpl during the Korean War.

Through the years, Roy was a Truck Driver for Thompson Transport, Groendyke, Farmland Industries, and Ferrellgas.

Roy was a member of the V.F.W. Post 2715 McPherson.

Roy was united in marriage to Adella Ruth Bohn on June 29, 1954 at Alma, Kansas.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 61 years, Adella Parks, of McPherson, Kansas; his children, Bill Parks, of Grand Junction, Colorado, Gordon Parks, of McPherson, Kansas, Tim Parks, of Parachute, Colorado, Brenda Carlson and her husband Robert, of McPherson, Kansas, and Becky Pritchard and her husband Chuck, of De Beque, Colorado; his siblings, Sara Weigand, of Seattle, Washington and Richard Parks, of Goddard, Kansas; his 18 grandchildren – Andriea, Jason, Danny, Krystal, James, Kristin, Tyler, Shanda, Kesley, Devon, Brianna, Emma, Andrew, Jeff, Jenny, Dayna, Lyndsy, and Sherra; his 32 great-grandchildren with 3 on the way!- Courtney, Macy, Skyler, Ava, Jillian, Jayd, Cassadie, Destany, Landen, Mya, Brooklyn, Ellie, Elijah, Jace, Colby, Jayden, Rhian, Ridge, Rhett, Kannon, Jerrett, Juliette, Amaya, Brittney, Baylee, Brayden, Eli, Kaden, Allison, Abram, Andrew , and Blake with 3 on the way; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Monty Wayne Parks; a granddaughter, Shayna Pritchard and two grandsons, Cole and Cody Parks; brothers, Ernest Parks, Bob Parks, Ray Parks; and sisters, Lola Yeager, Nellie Schwartz, and Gladys Anderson,

The memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, May 9, 2016 at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.

The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas with military honors presented by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715 and American Legion Post 24, both of McPherson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or Gentiva Hospice and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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DATELINE:  Little River

NAME:  Adrian M. Farver

AGE:   81 yrs

DATE OF DEATH:  May 3, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: residence

DATE OF BIRTH: May 21, 1934

PLACE OF BIRTH: near Roxbury, Kansas

PARENTS:   John H. & Cora C. Bernstorf Farver

RESIDENCE:  rural Little River formerly of Burlingame

OCCUPATION: Attorney practicing until 2003.

EDUCATION: graduated Little River High School in class of 1952; undergraduate degree in business administration from Washburn University, Topeka. His education was interrupted

when he received orders to enter the military service. He returned to Washburn University

School of Law and graduated in 1963.  Adrian initially entered general private practice.  His

law career also included serving as Burlingame City Attorney and Osage County Attorney.

He was appointed as an assistant United States Attorney, Chief of the Criminal Division of the Topeka office for three and a half years. He practiced law until 2003.  He enjoyed living his retirement years with his wife on the family farm and visiting his children and grandchildren.

VETERAN: U. S. Air Force serving from August 1957 to June 1960; he completed his reserve

commitment in 1970 as Captain. His love of flying led him to get his private pilot’s license in

the early 1980’s

MEMBERSHIPS: United Methodist Church, Little River

MARRIED: Helen Schenck, they later divorced

DATE OF SECOND MARRIAGE:  May 27, 1989 at Ottawa, Ks.

SPOUSE:  Mary Jeanette Burns

SURVIVORS:  Wife, Mary Jeanette of the home; 2 Daughters, Jane Stewart, Kansas City, Mo., Anne & Robert Lightcap, Shawnee, Ks.; Step-Son, Peter Burns, Los Angles, Ca.; Sister,

Jonell Schenk, Shawnee, Ks.; 3 Grandchildren, Ashley & Steve Cisetti, Nicholas & Isaac Lightcap

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Parents; Sister, Ione Janssen; infant Brother, John Harrison

Farver Jr.; Step-Son, Joseph Burns

FUNERAL SERVICES:  11:00 A.M., Monday, May 9, 2016 at United Methodist Church, Little River, Ks.

OFFICIATING:  Rev. Josh Johnson and Pastor Ted Weis

BURIAL:  Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River, with Military Honors

VISITATION: 2:00 to 5:00 P.M., Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present 3:00 to 5:00

MEMORIAL:  Kansas Children’s Service League or United Methodist Church, in care of the

funeral home

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DATELINE:  Lyons, Kansas

NAME:  David Lee Knight

AGE: 69

DATE OF DEATH:  May 3, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, KS

DATE OF BIRTH: April 12, 1947

PLACE OF BIRTH:  Lyons, KS

PARENTS: Chester R. and Martha Mildred Cain Knight

RESIDENCE:  Lifelong Lyons resident

OCCUPATION: David was a fork lift operator for American Salt in Lyons

EDUCATION: He graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1965.

VETERAN:  David served in the United States Army

MARRIAGE:  In October of 1971, David was united in marriage with Inez Wedel, they later divorced.  David was united in marriage with Gwen Wyatt, they later divorced.

SURVIVORS: 2 sons, Chet and Deanna Knight and William and Kim Knight, both of Hutchinson; 2 brothers, Kenneth and Tamara Knight, Lyons, and Donald and Ruth Ann Knight of Schertz, Texas; two grandchildren, Ashley and Brett Knight

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Parents; brother, Robert Knight

FUNERAL SERVICES:  10:00 A.M., Friday, May 6, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons

OFFICIATING: Rev. Ron DeVore

BURIAL:  Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons with military honors by Sterling American Legion

VISITATION: 2-7 P.M., Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 5-7 P.M.

MEMORIAL:  David Lee Knight Memorial Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons

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Robert Gene Peterson, 88, of Lindsborg, passed away May 3, 2016.

He was born September 19, 1927, the son of Elmer and Agnes (Smallwood) Peterson in Chicago, IL.

Robert was a Navy veteran of World War II. On June 7, 1952, he was united in marriage to Eloise Terry in McPherson, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Bertice & John Peterson, and sister, Barbara Peterson.

Robert is survived by his wife, Eloise Peterson of Lindsborg, son, Robert Peterson (Cindy), daughters: Elizabeth and Barbara Peterson, brother, Lowell Peterson, and five grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, May 6, from 4-7pm with a Rosary Service beginning at 6:30pm at Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am Saturday, May 7, at St. Bridget’s of Sweden Catholic Church, Lindsborg, with burial following at Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg.

Memorials may be designated for St. Bridget’s of Sweden Catholic Church or the Lindsborg Community Hospital in care of Christians Funeral Home 103 N. Washington, PO Box 386, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Online condolences at www.ChristiansFuneralHome.com

Lawrence Paul LaRocque departed this life on May 4, 2016, at the age of 91 yrs. Lawrence was born July 4, 1924 at the family homestead north of Cawker City. Lawrence was the 5th of six children, including Dorothy, Eugene, Fr. Benedict, Maxine, and Theresa, born to Paul and Anna LaRocque. Lawrence graduated from Athens High School in 1942. In 1946 his father and mother moved to Beloit, leaving Lawrence to take over the farm and cattle. His life was centered around his faith, family, and working the ground, planting for harvest, and raising the cattle. In 1968, Lawrence was united in marriage to Sandra Jane Severance. To this union four children were born: Rene Ann, Paul Lawrence, Stephen James, and Linda Beth. Lawrence was preceded in death by his father Paul, mother Anna, brothers Eugene and Fr. Benedict LaRocque, nephew Dr. Robert LaRocque, niece Carol Heinen, and stepdaughter Jennifer Ann Severance. Left to celebrate his life and many memories are his wife Sandra of the home, stepson Jeffrey Alan Severance of Waterloo, New York; Rene Morain and grandson Ben of Lawrence, KS; Paul and Lisa LaRocque and granddaughters Jessica, Megan, Ashley, and grandson Christopher of Cawker City, KS; Stephen LaRocque and grandsons Tristan, Collin, and Braedon of Manhattan, KS; Linda and Jeff Kastrup and grandson Dalton and granddaughter Michealla of Cawker City, KS, along with great granddaughters Brandy and Joni Severance, and a host of many friends.

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City. A parish rosary service will be held at 7 PM Friday, May 6 at the Church, and visitation will be from 5 PM until the rosary service begins.

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BURDICK – Galen D. Peterson, 72, Galen Douglas Peterson,  died early Wednesday morning, May 4th, 2016, at the St. Luke Hospital in Marion.  He was born in Lost Springs on March 24th, 1944, the son of Norman F. and Edna A. (Rindt) Peterson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, May 9th, 2016, at the Hebron Lutheran Church, Burdick, with Pastor Bill Peterson, officiating.  Burial will follow at the Hebron Lutheran Cemetery.  A family visitation will be Sunday evening at the Hebron Lutheran Church at 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm.

Mr. Peterson was a cattle rancher.  Recently, he worked at the pinning board at the Sale Barn.  He owned and operated the Herington Sale Barn from 1985 to 1993.  He was a life time member of the Emporia Lodge, A.F. & A.M.  He was an active member of the Hebron Lutheran Church serving on the church council and the church cemetery board.  He was a graduate of Centre High School with the class of 1962.

He was preceded in death by his father in Dec. 2003, and his mother in Sept. 2004.

He married Janis T. Taylor on October 23, 1993, at Shreveport, LA.  She survives of the home in Burdick.  He is survived by a son Ty Peterson and his wife Amber, and their children; Tanner, Austin, and Kyle of Tampa, a daughter Trisha Ohnemiller and her husband Rick, and their children; Jaden and Tessa of Caldwell, and a sister Gloria Martin of Lost Springs.

The family requests memorials to the Hebron Lutheran Church; and they may be sent in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel,  404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038.

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Edith Marie Keys, 95, formerly of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016, at Rose Estates in Overland Park, Kansas.

She was born May 2, 1920, in Victor, Colorado to Nels and Hulda (Carlberg) Mostrom.  She and her sister Edla grew up on their family farm in the Swedish Marion Hill community.  She was extremely proud of her Swedish heritage.

She married Ellis “Bud” Keys on June 14, 1943 in Tucson, AZ.  They made their home on a farm in rural Morris County.  Edith taught 33 years in area schools, finishing with the last 19 years of her career at Garfield Elementary in Council Grove.  While teaching, Edith also raised their children, Ron and Linda.

Edith was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Delta Kappa Gamma, Nautilus Federated Club, American Legion Auxiliary, a founding parent of the Flint Hills 4-H Club, past president of the local NEA.  She felt it was extremely important to be actively involved in her community.

She enjoyed traveling and cruising, crossword puzzles, researching genealogy, and most of all, visiting with friends.   She loved her family and enjoyed all of the special times with them.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ellis, and sister Edla Freeland.

She is survived by her son, Ronald Keys and wife Valerie, of Woodbridge, VA and daughter Linda Stetzler and husband Ames, of Overland Park, KS; 5 grandchildren: Valerie King (Robert), Alison Shwedo, Jonathan Ellis (Leslie), Amy Dehart (Aaron) and Jennifer Katzenstein (Scott); and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Council Grove. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ and sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

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Albert “Rabbit” P. Schaefer, 84, of McPherson, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at his home in McPherson. He had worked for M.E. White Pipeline, McPherson Pipeline Construction/McPherson Energy, and J & J Pipeline Construction & Supply.

Albert was born on April 26, 1932, in Linn, MO, the son of William B. and Angela A. (Schroeder) Schaefer.

Survivors include: son, James Von (Debbie) Schaefer of Windom, KS; daughter, Angela Schaefer of Dodge City, KS; five brothers, Bob (Esther) Schaefer of Bonnots Mill, MO, Jerry (Judy) Schaefer of Wolf Lake, IL, Dick (Kay) Schaefer of Wolf Lake, IL, Eugene Schaefer of Cypress, IL, and Tom (Susan) Schaefer of Columbia, MO; three sisters, Joan (Leo) Fischer of Thebes, IL, Lillian Luckenotte of Holts Summit, MO, and Susan (Jim) Evers of Holts Summit, MO; six grandchildren, Jake Schaefer, Casey Dansel, Lacey Bamberger, Tanner Julian, Terie Julian, and Remington Carlson; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Donna Kaye Carlson, and sister, Betty “Bets” Thoenen.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 9, 2016, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mound Township Cemetery, Moundridge, KS. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 8, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be given to McPherson Saddle Club in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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Eunice W. Allen, 94, Morrowville, died Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Washington County Hospital.

Visitation is Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m., May 8, 2016 at the Ward Funeral Home Washington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Funeral is 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Morrowville Christian Church.

Burial will be in the Morrowville Cemetery.

Memorial Fund: Established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

William F. Baldwin, 94, Salina, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He was born March 1, 1922 in Jewell, Kansas to Arvel P. and Myrtle Olive (Deitch) Baldwin. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps. On May 6, 1945, he married Kathleen Mowers at the First Christian Church in Jewell, Kansas. William and Kathleen were about to celebrate seventy-one years of marriage. For over 40 years, he and his brother, Fred Baldwin, operated Baldwin Brothers Furniture in downtown Salina.

He was a member of the First Christian Church, the V.F.W., and Elks Lodge.

William is survived by his wife, Kathleen; son Alan Baldwin of Manhattan, Kansas; daughter Rebecca Mueller and husband Don of Riverside, California; brother Fred Baldwin and wife Carol of Salina; and two grandchildren, Matthew Mueller and Ashley Mueller.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Maxine Blacker, Thelma Elniff, Berniece McElroy and Mary Lou Train.

Visitation will be from 1- 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 7th and from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday May 8th at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 9th at Ryan Mortuary with Rev. Greg Rea officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9th in the Wallace Cemetery, Jewell, Kansas. The family suggests memorials to the First Christian Church or the American Heart Association, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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HERINGTON – Donna Rae Collins, 83, former resident of Herington, died Tuesday, December 15th, 2015, at Salina.  She was born on October 21, 1932,  the daughter of Herbert A. and Retha M. (Caven) Fall.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 27th, 2016, at the First Christian Church of Herington.

She was a homemaker.  She was a member of the First Christian Church, Herington, in her earlier years played the piano and organ; and she also learned to play the violin.  She was a nurse’s aide prior to a violent automobile accident in 1964.  She graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1950.

Married Frank Dana Collins on January 13, 1951, in Herington; he preceded in death on May 25, 2004.  She is also preceded in death by a 2 day old infant daughter Linda Jolene Collins on December 15, 1951; and her parents.

She is survived by her two (2) daughters: Nancy Cox (husband-Mike) of Harmony, Minn., and Janet Smith (husband-Bill) of Salina; a sister Jennie Gillett of Casper, WY; a grandson John Cox (wife-Christine), and a great-granddaughter Carli-Jo Cox all of Elkton, SD.  She is also survived by three (3) nieces: Elsie Kandt, Jayme Orr, & Julie Johnson; and two (2) nephews: Chuck Payne & Russ Gillett.

The family requests memorials to the Salina Animal Shelter (due to her deep love for dogs); and may be sent in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449-3038.

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Violet l. “Vi” Martin, 90, died May 5, 2016 at her residence in Chapman, KS. She was born on January 21, 1926 in Bristow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Earl and Nellie (Butterfield) Smith.
Vi was raised in Denver, CO. She married Malen Powell in 1948, they later divorced. Vi then married James Martin in 1971. They made their home in the Wakefield area since 1974. She was a member of NARFE. Vi was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.

Survivors:

Husband: Jim Martin of Chapman, KS

Son: Clinton Powell of Abilene, Kansas

Son: Brice Powell of Thornton, Colorado

4 Grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren

Graveside Services will be held on May 11, 2016 Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield KS.

Officiating the service will be Pastor Kent Happel.

Visitation will be held on May 10, 2016 Tuesday from 3:00 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Chapman High School Scholarship Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

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Hillsboro – Ruth E. Neufeld, 93, passed away May 5, 2016 at Newton Medical Center.  she was born July 17, 1922 to Dietrich and Marie (Krause) Heidebrecht in Hillsboro.  She was Missionary and homemaker.  She married Alvin H. Neufeld June 3, 1945.  Survivors include: sons, Philip (Vicki) Charlotte, N.C., Stanley (Carla) McPherson; daughters, Phebe Goldsmith Springfield, MO, Naomi Jeanne (Harold) Wiebe of Newton, Becky (John) Wall Selma, CA; sister, Elfrieda Fast Hillsboro; 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.  Predeceased by her husband Alvin H. Neufeld in 2011.  Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016 at Ebenfeld M.B. Church officiated by Pastor Jerred Unruh.  Family will receive guests from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at the Church on Monday.  Interment 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ebenfeld Cemetery.  Condolences to Parkside or Kidron Bethel in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.  Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Abilene, Kansas

Joanne M. Pack
57, passed away Saturday, May 7th, in Salina. She was born August 4, 1958 in Abilene, the daughter of Rex B. and Genevieve L. (Otter) Wise. Growing up in Abilene, Joanne attended St. Andrews Elementary School, graduated from Abilene High School and attended Marymount College. On April 12, 1985, she was married to Terry L. Pack. The early years of their marriage was spent in Topeka and Manhattan before moving back to Abilene in 1990. Joanne had been employed by Dairy Queen, Jostens/Artex and Russell Stover’s Candies, all in Abilene. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, social networking and sewing. Joanne was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. She was preceded in death by her mother in 2001.
Survived by:
Husband, Terry Pack of Abilene
2 Sons, Ryan and Eric Pack of Abilene
Father, Rex Wise of Abilene
Brother, John Wise of Abilene
The family has chosen cremation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, May 12th, at the St. Andrews Catholic Church with Celebrant Fr. Henry Baxa officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. A Parish Rosary will be recited 5:00 PM Wednesday, May 11th, at the Danner Funeral Home with family visitation following until 6:30 PM. The family suggest memorial contributions in her memory be made to the Daughters of Isabella. They may be left at the church the day of the service or left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
Condolences: http://dannerfuneralhome.net/

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Doris B. Herrman, age 67, passed from this life on Sun, May 8, 2016 at Via Christi-St. Francis, Wichita, KS. She was born on May 29, 1948 in Belleville, KS to Eugene V. & Patricia J. (Ball) Herrman.

Doris graduated from Scandia Rural High School in 1966. She was a lifelong northcentral Kansas area resident. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Norway, KS and she was attending Concordia Wesleyan Church. Doris worked a numerous homecare jobs throughout her life.   Doris was a people person who always tried to help anyone in need. Doris was active in organizing and attending Women of Faith for 15 plus years.

Doris is survived by her father, Eugene, Norway; Sisters, Vickie Hall (Gerold), Scandia & Carol McDaniel (Ronald), Philippi, WV; brothers, Howard (Paula), Norway, Eric (Pamela) Palm Desert, CA, Victor (Laura), Skidmore, MO & Olaf (Katherine), Talmage; 3 nieces; 10 nephews; 9 great nieces & 12 great nephews & a host of special friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia & brother, Harold.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Fri., May 13, 2016 at the Norway Community Center, Norway, KS with Pastor Kathy Aeillo officiating. Burial will follow at the Norway Cemetery, Norway, KS. Visitation will be on Thurs., May 12, 2016 from 9 am to 9 pm with the family greeting friends from 6-8 pm at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6^th St., Concordia. The family suggests memorials to the Family’s Choice in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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Oleta Lucille Wise Spooner was born February 16, 1922 to Lee and Evelyn McClure Wise on a farm in Jewell County north of Cawker City, Kansas. She departed this life of 94 years on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Downs, Kansas.

After several moves, Oleta grew up and graduated in three years from Burr Oak High School with the Class of 1939. She then took Normal Training, a one year course, to pursue a teaching career of six and one half years.

Oleta married Archie Fredrick “Bud” Spooner of Burr Oak, Kansas on March 9, 1944 while he was on leave between boot camp and his assignment on the USS Indiana in World War II. Born to this union were two children, Lynn Lee and Gail Louise. Some of the places they lived included Burr Oak, Ionia, KS, Carthage, MO, Yuma, AZ Cawker City, Jewell County, KS; and since 1966 they lived in Glen Elder, KS. Oleta last resided at the Golden Living Center in Downs, KS.

After her marriage, Oleta became a homemaker. Outside the home, she was a Sunday School teacher, involved in 4-H, various jobs and later worked at the Mitchell County Hospital for thirteen years.

Oleta enjoyed sewing and making crafts to show at craft fairs. She often helped other and encouraged them to pass the good deed along to others rather than pay her back or return the favor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2003, and their son Lynn, in 1968.

Oleta is survived by her daughter Gail Perkins and husband Steve of Abilene, TX; her sister Betty Parsons of Osage Beach, MO; grandchildren Joshua Perkins of Abilene, TX, Jonathan Perkins of El Paso, TX, Rachel Rodriguez of Abilene, TX, Jesse Perkins of Brownwood, TX; and two great-granddaughters and one great-grandson.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Glen Elder Christian Church with Pastor Cody Fears officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family requests memorials be given to Christian Impact Ministries. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday at the McDonald Funeral Home.

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Violet l. “Vi” Martin, 90, died May 5, 2016 at her residence in Chapman, KS. She was born on January 21, 1926 in Bristow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Earl and Nellie (Butterfield) Smith.
Vi was raised in Denver, CO. She married Malen Powell in 1948, they later divorced. Vi then married James Martin in 1971. They made their home in the Wakefield area since 1974. She was a member of NARFE. Vi was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.

Survivors:

Husband: Jim Martin of Chapman, KS

Son: Clinton Powell of Abilene, Kansas

Son: Brice Powell of Thornton, Colorado

4 Grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren

Graveside Services will be held on May 11, 2016 Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield KS.

Officiating the service will be Pastor Kent Happel.

Visitation will be held on May 10, 2016 Tuesday from 3:00 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Chapman High School Scholarship Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

Lois Irene Davis, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 6th, at Salina Regional Health Center.

Lois was born in Jetmore, Kansas on February 8, 1925, a daughter of the late Mabel (Ruff) and William K. Lupfer.

She worked as a registered nurse in Wichita before retiring.

Lois is survived by sons, Michael Davis, of Salina, Kansas, and Kerry Davis, of Estes Park, Colorado; brother, William (Grace) Lupfer, of Hanston, Kansas; as well as grandchildren; Chris and Nick Davis, of Salina, and Leigha Peterson, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jessica Nowell of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 5 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Davis; sister, Anne Tedford; and daughter, Janice Nowell.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 12, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

Graveside service will be held Friday, May 13 at Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita.

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

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Virginia Cameron, 85 died May 7, 2016 at Medicalodge in Clay Center, KS. She was born on June 24, 1930 in Riley County, Kansas. The daughter of Thomas Jones and Irene McCloskey. Virginia was raised in Riley County and graduated from CCCHS. She married Gene Cameron on April 12, 1950. They made their home in Clay Center. Virginia worked at Gilmore-Tatge for 17 years and worked at other community service projects. Gene preceded her in death on March 13, 1993. Virginia was a member of the First Baptist Church., B.P.O.E. and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Larry, her parents and two brothers, Larry and Howard Jones.

Survivors:

Daughter: Vickie and husband Danny Wynn, of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Kathleen and husband Rod Hafner, of Great Bend, KS

Daughter: Sheila and husband Norman Backstrom, of Clay Center, KS

Son: Jerry Cameron, of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Donna Cameron, of Clay Center, KS

Sister: Eleanor Strauss, of Clay Center, KS

13 Grandchildren and 17 Great-grandchildren

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday May 11, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church in Clay Center KS

Officiating the service will be Rev. Matthew Coleman

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 10, 2016 from 3-8PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials: Meadowlark Hospice or the organization of the donor’s choice

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Warren C. Feldkamp, 93, died May 6, 2016 in Ellsworth. He was born Sept. 27, 1922 to William Conrad and Hilfreda A. (Nelson) Feldkamp. He was a member of the “Greatest Generation”, a WWII U.S. Navy veteran, a member of American Legion Post 174, Masonic Lodge 146, both at Ellsworth and St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillian and sister, Velma Purdy Cooper. Surviving him are children; Nancy Herrick of Phoenix, AZ, DeEtta Moran of Tiverton, RI and Warren J. Drennen of Midwest City, OK and their families. We are so blessed that Warren came into our lives on Nov. 11, 1968, when he married our mother, Lillian. He was the most loved Dad, Grandpa, Great grandpa and Great Great Grandpa.

Visitation will be Mon., 1-8 p.m., with the family present from 6-8 and Vigil service at 7:00 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tues., May 10, 2016 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis.

Memorials may be given to; St. Ignatius Altar Society or American Legion Post 174, c/o the funeral home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67539.

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Hilda Marjorie Bergen, 99, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She worked as a nurse aide at McPherson Hospital.

Hilda was born on August 10, 1916, in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Martens) Pauls. She was united in marriage to Arthur Melvin Bergen. He preceded her in death in 1970.

She attended Wheatland Baptist Church, McPherson.

Survivors include: sons, Melvin R. Bergen and wife, Darlene, of Inman, KS and Gerald D. Bergen of Waco, TX; daughter, Nadine Suderman of Kansas City, KS; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Anna Pauls; husband, Arthur Bergen; son, Merlyn D. Bergen; brother, John Pauls; and sister, Martha Zilkie.

A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Buhler Cemetery, Buhler, Kansas with Rev. Terry Post officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to Pleasant View Home, Inman or Wheatland Baptist Church, McPherson in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Myrtle C Baxter, 87 died May 8, 2016 at Medicalodge in Clay Center, KS. She was born on August 8, 1928 in Clay County, Kansas, the daughter of Wesley Blomberg and Cecilia Nelson. Myrtle married J. Allen Baxter on April 9, 1950. She worked as a janitor at the Broughton School and cleaned housed in Clay Center for several years. Myrtle later worked as a CNA at Medicalodge. Allen preceded her in death on January 21, 2012. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Clay Center. She was also preceded in death by her parents
Survivors:

Son: Darrell and wife Evangeline Baxter, of Oskaloosa, IA

Son: Gerald and wife Ruth Baxter, of Clay Center, KS

Myrna Baxter, Daughter of Olathe, KS

6 Grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Wesleyan Church in Clay Center KS

Burial will be in the Swedish Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Clay County

Visitation will be held on Friday May 13, 2016from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials to the church or Meadowlark Hospice

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Paul Richard Reed, 89 died May 10, 2016 at in Clay Center, KS. He was born on December 9, 1926 in Clay Center, KS, the son of George Reed and Ida Miller. Paul graduated from Wakefield High School in 1945. He served in the US Army during WWII. Paul married Marian Schuette on July 18, 1950. He worked for Swift Co., Kidwell Oil Co. and Farmers CO-OP until he retired in 1991. Marian preceded him in death on May 25, 1986. Paul was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the American Legion, both of Clay Center. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and a great-granddaughter

Survivors:

Daughter: Paula Reed, of Clay Center, KS

Son: Jon Reed, of Clay Center, KS

Son: Brad Reed, of Clay Center, KS

8 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren and one Great-great-granddaughter

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:30 PM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS

Officiating the service will be Pastor Paul Tessaro

Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials: Meadowlark Hospice of Medicalodge

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Carl Oscar Isaacson, 66, of Lindsborg, passed away May 9, 2016.

He was born January 9, 1950, the son of Oscar and Ruth (Sembach) Isaacson in Chicago, IL.

On June 6, 1992, he was united in marriage to Kristine Hackman in Oakdale, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Carl is survived by his wife, Kristine of Lindsborg, son, Jonathan Isaacson (Chiemi) of Tokyo, Japan, daughter, Emily Isaacson (William) of Tiffin, OH, and sister, Ellen Isaacson of Chicago, IL.

Visitation will be Friday, May 13, from 4-7pm at Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, May 14, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg.

Burial will be held at 11:00am Friday, May 20, at Marion Hill Lutheran Church Cemetery, White City, KS.

Memorials may be designated for Bethany College in care of Christians Funeral Home 103 N. Washington, PO Box 386, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Online condolences at www.ChristiansFuneralHome.com

Patrick John “Pat” Foster, 52, of Salina, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born January 20, 1964 in McPherson, the son of Wayne and Lillian Foster. He married Julie Schnepf, September 25, 1999, in Salina and adopted his daughter Brianna in April 2000.

Pat started working in Radio Broadcasting when he was 16 years old and was recognizable radio personality in the Salina and McPherson area. Pat attended Hutchinson Junior College. He was an avid drummer and musician and was a member of many bands, including the band called “Whirlwind”. Pat was the owner of Foster Group Advertising and most recently Sales and Marketing Manager at Harley Davidson of Salina. Pat was a long time member and ambassador at the Chamber of Commerce and was the current Chairman of Ambassadors. He also has served on the board of directors at Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Pat was preceded in death by his father, Wayne; brother, Mike; father and mother-in-law, Wallace and Darlene Schnepf; and many beloved pets.

He is survived by his wife, Julie; daughter, Brianna Quinley and husband Kevin; mother, Lillian Foster; brother, Jeff Foster and Amy Sarver; treasured golden retrievers, Jackson and Jemma; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and many cherished friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, with a private family inurnment in McPherson Mausoleum, McPherson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Julie Foster, in care of the mortuary.

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William Reuben Soderquist, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed this life on May 5, 2016 in Salina. He was born on February 26, 1927, on the family farm near Vleits, Kansas, the youngest of four children born to Reuben and Grace (Logerstrom) Soderquist.

Bill attended a one-room country school before graduating from Frankfort High School in 1944. For several years he helped on the family farm while working occasionally for neighbors. Then, in 1950, through help from his brother Ray, Bill obtained a job in Denver with an Allis-Chalmers Dealer. A few years later, he began working with a large Caterpillar Agency as a field representative, involved primarily with servicing super-sized strip-mining machinery. This job took him throughout Colorado. As a result he established homes in Durango, Loveland, Pueblo and Grand Junction as well as Denver during those thirty years.

Upon retiring in 1981, Bill moved back to the Plains trying several locations before settling in Salina. Here he worked part-time for Dillons and Walmart when he wasn’t on evangelistic campaigns throughout the states as well as similar trips to Kenya and Russia. Bill continued this interest until age began to limit his activities. He was a member of the Salina Church of Christ for the 22 years he resided in Salina.

Bill is survived by his brother John, and nieces Karen McIntosh, Margaret Strecker, Jane Kabes and Diane LaBoube, and nephew Leland Soderquist.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a baby sister, and one brother, Ray.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 13, at the Salina Church of Christ, 1646 North 9th Street with burial at the Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Axtell, Kansas at approximately 2:30 p.m. Ryan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Salina Church of Christ.

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Maurice Allen “Moe” Benson, 89, of Salina died May 9, 2016. He was born Oct. 9, 1926 in Seaforth, Minn., the son of Oscar and Gladys Benson.

Moe moved to Salina in 1946 and was a self employed Contractor. He was a World War II veteran, an active member of St. Mary’s Parish, and a 40 year contributing member of AA.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Karlin Benson, of the home; sons, Larry, Rick, and Mark of Salina, Tom of Frisco, Texas, and Andy, of Chaska, Minn; daughter, Myra, of Salina; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

“Big Moe” was one of 13 brothers. Three of them survive; Ron of Pelican Rapids, Minn., Jerry of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mike of Topeka.

Vigil services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 12, at St. Mary’s Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina. Maurice’s ashes will be inurned in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Parish or Alcoholics Anonymous.

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Abilene, Kansas
Sherry Soelter.
Once upon a time, on March 19, 1925, in Topeka, KS, Clyde and Elsie Morris, brought a perfect baby girl into the world. They chose to name her Ruth Charlene, though this is not the name most of you will remember her by. Her parents were inspired by this success and went on to bring four more perfect children into the world: Phil, Clyde, Dale and Arlene. Only one, Clyde, will be greeting her on this leg of her journey.

At 14, she met little Bobby Soelter who, not long after, would grow up to be tall, dark, and handsome Robert Soelter. He would be her constant companion for her adventures over the next seven decades. Bob was the one who first nicknamed her “Sherry”, as we know her. They continued the family tradition and brought three perfect children into the world, Eric, Michael, and Laura, who Bob and Sherry raised in Abilene.

While Sherry may have described herself as a housewife, anyone who knew her knows that this only brushes the surface. Cooking probably started as just part of the job description, but she soon transcended the basics of feeding her family and elevated her recipes to an art form for which she will fondly be remembered. Her creative nature also guided her to pursue many other art forms including pottery, textiles, and painting to name a few. In addition to creating art, she held a deep appreciation of the beauty in the world around her, including wild flowers, birds, and architecture.

Besides caring for her family, she cared for many people in the community, starting with her role as a troop leader for both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, art teacher at St. Andrew’s School, and volunteer for the Red Cross and Meals-on-Wheels. She continually expanded her involvement in the community throughout her life, going on to be a member of the Kansas and Dickinson County Arts Councils, Friends of the Library, and a supporter of the Great Plains Theater. She even reached out beyond her community, hosting participants in the People-to-People exchange and the Abilene-Minori Japanese Sister City Program.

Her full commitment to causes larger than herself shows in her dedication to learn foreign languages while traveling around the world and presenting herself gracefully to many different cultures, all the while, building lasting relationships. In summary, we know that Sherry will be missed not only by her family who love her very much, but by everyone she touched throughout her life.

For our part, we will send her off with a few words found by her oldest son ,Eric, for this occasion and three onions on a cocktail spear (carefully placed in a Ziplock bag) that we know she would never leave home without.

In another time’s forgotten space, your eyes looked from your mother’s face;
wildflower seed on the sand and stone, may the four winds blow her safely home.

A celebration of her life will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, May 14th, at the Eisenhower Park Rose Garden.

Condolences: http://dannerfuneralhome.net/

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Salina, Kansas

Alfred A. “Hap” Loader
97, passed away Tuesday, May 10th, in Salina. He was born February 12, 1919 near Industry, the son of Charles and Edith (Bosch) Loader. Growing up in the area, Hap attended local schools. He was a World War II Army veteran serving in the Philippines. He had farmed in the Industry Community and had been employed by Gilmore Tadge in Clay Center. On April 7, 1972 he married Nadine Ringle. The early years of their marriage was spent farming until moving to Salina in 1986. She preceded him in death May 17, 1999. Hap enjoyed spending his leisure time fishing. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lee Loader.
Hap is survived by a brother, Dale Loader of Enterprise.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 13th, at the Greenridge Cemetery near Industry. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Elsie Brooks Cancer Fund. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 6410.

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Enterprise, Kansas

Martha Jean Whiteside-Meahl-Keith died at the age of 91 in Enterprise, Kansas on May 10th. She was born in Newtown, Indiana to James and Bessie Whiteside on April 29, 1925; grew up in Newtown, and was married to John P Meahl, also of Indiana on August 31, 1946. They met in Lafayette, Indiana shortly after John’s WWII military service
ended.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, John Meahl, who passed away on October 30, 1990. She and John had 3 sons: John Meahl Jr who resides in Cynthiana, Ky, James Meahl who serves aboard a US government military supply ship in Asia, and Jeff Meahl and his wife Beth of Enterprise, Ks. Martha remarried on April 30, 1999 to Alva Keith in Corpus Christi, Tx. Alva preceded her in death on January 13, 2002.
She is also survived by two grandchildren, Tim Meahl of Roeland Park, Ks, and Robyn Meahl of Berlin, Germany, and her stepdaughter, Janece Bueche of Plano, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at the Newtown Community Church in Newtown,
Indiana on May 16th at 1 pm preceded by a visitation at 12 pm. Burial will be at the
Newtown cemetary immediately afterwards.
Danner Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.

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Council Grove – Nancy Jeanne Laudemann, 69, of White City, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.

Nancy was born October 20, 1946, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of James and Mary (Crocker) Palmer. She graduated from White City High School in 1964 and from Kansas State University in 1968, with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.  Nancy taught at White City Elementary School from 1968, until her retirement in 2010.  She was proud of her 42 years of teaching. Even in retirement she continued to volunteer for several years at White City Elementary.

Nancy and Galen became high school sweethearts and married July 10, 1966. They made their home in White City where they raised two children, Jarrod and Stephanie.

Nancy was a lifetime member of the White City United Methodist Church. She led the memorial committee, and served as co-chair on the turkey supper committee for several years.  She was also an avid supporter of MYF, especially during their Cupid’s Candelight Dinner events.

Nancy survived breast cancer in 1995 and began working tirelessly to help others by volunteering for the American Cancer Society and was an active member of Relay For Life of Morris County.  Nancy was selected to serve as the Chair of the Regional Council for Kansas Region of ACS. She was also honored with the Spirit of Relay Award in 2007.

Nancy was a creative spirit who began her love of crafts as a child in 4-H. Later in life she developed a wide array of talents including:  tailoring, pottery, beading, fiber arts, and quilting.  Nancy was blessed with a green thumb as she brought her love of flowers and plants to her classroom and home.

Her parents preceded her in death. Nancy is survived by her husband Galen, of the home; son Jarrod Laudemann, Christine Doucette, and grandson, Adrian James, of White City/Manhattan and daughter Stephanie Laudemann, White City; sister, Patricia Rucker and husband David, of Golden, Colorado; and a large circle of family and friends.

Nancy was a loving teacher, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She touched many lives and will be missed by many.

A visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016, from 6 to 8 pm at the Fellowship Hall of the White City United Methodist Church.

Memorial services will be Thursday, May 12, at 11 am, at the White City United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy Laudemann Education Memorial Fund, White City United Methodist Church, or the Relay For Life of White City.

A private burial service will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, White City.

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Carol J. Keil-Sawyer, 79, of WaKeeney, Kansas, and
former Russell resident died on Monday, May 09, 2016, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Carol was born on December 01, 1936, in rural Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Gerhard and Elma (Galliart) Keil.  She grew up in the Barton County and Russell area and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1953.  She was united in marriage to Leon A. Keil on  August 14, 1955 in Russell, Kansas and from this union Carol and Leon had a son they named Bradley.  Leon preceded her in death on February 09, 2003.  Bradley also preceded her in death in 2005.
For many years she worked at the city of Russell as the secretary to the city manager.  She also worked with UMB Bank as a customer representative and also worked as a secretary with Sprint.  She was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.  Later, she found love again and was united in marriage to Lionel B. Sawyer on December 01, 2005, in Wichita, Kansas.  Carol and Lionel spent the rest of Carol’s life living in WaKeeney, Kansas.  Throughout her life she was also a member of the Trego County-Lemke Hospital Auxiliary and gift shop, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Cross Blood Drive.  She enjoyed playing bridge, flower gardening, fishing,  traveling, Friday night dinners with family and friends and watching baseball, especially the Kansas City Royals.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving family include her husband Lionel Sawyer of the home; sisters Deloris Nuss of Russell, Kansas and Geraldine Counts of Lawrence, Kansas; 3 step children and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leon A. Keil and son Bradley L. Keil.

A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 13, 2016, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating.  Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at the mortuary.  Family will be present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Ronald “Ron” Coash, 76, died Wednesday May 1 1, 2016 at his Clay Center home after battling recurrent bouts of lymphoma.
Ron was born May 15, 1939 in Clifton, Kansas, to Russell and Hazel (Scouten)Coash.

He graduated from Clifton High School in 1958, and attended Emporia State College for two years. He then served in the US Army from 1961 to 1964, serving in the Signal Corp in France during the Cuban Crisis. He also served one year at Fort Eustis, Virginia, and gave the signals for the 21-gun salute at President John Kennedy’s burial service.

He then completed his college education at Fort Hays State College and Kansas State University where he graduated in 1972 with a technical engineering degree. He also had completed two years in electrical engineering. Ron worked for various companies in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado mostly as a technical engineer in center-pivot irrigation and in the electronics industries. He was especially proud of having obtained ten US patents in irrigation system controls and in security systems without having a regular engineering degree. He considered himself as an inventor.

After his retirement he spent years researching and writing a book about his father’s World War I experiences as a Navy Aviator. His father was awarded the Navy Cross for bombing a German submarine from the air. The book, “My Navy Cross — Something I’m Not Proud Of” has been published and is available on Amazon.

Ron was a member of American Legion Post 17 in Manhattan, and the Knights of Columbus in Clay Center.

Ron always cherished the times he could spend with his grandchildren, and said that the one big regret he had about his illness was that he would not be able to see them grow up.

Ron was married to Linda (Dieker) Coash on June 26, 1965, in Hanover, Kansas. She survives of the home.

Also surviving are two sons Russell Coash and wife Christine of Geneva, Nebraska, and Christopher Coash and wife Mitzi, of Garden City Kansas, and one daughter Jennifer Coash Russell and husband Chris of Cheyenne, Wyoming, four grandchildren Zachary Coash of Geneva, NE, and Aubrey, Henry, and Olivia Coash of Garden City Kansas. Other survivors include three brothers John Coash and wife Lois of Albuquerque New Mexico, David Coash and wife Reva of Clyde Kansas, and Duane Coash and wife Alberta of Goodland, Kansas, two sisters Dorothy Coash Gardner of Atchison, Kansas and Frances Coash Kantack and husband Benjamin of Sioux Falls South Dakota, and sister-in-law Donna Coash of Clifton, Kansas plus many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents Russell and Hazel Coash, two brothers Melvin Coash and wife Maureen, and Gene Coash. Also preceding him in death are two nephews Mike Coash and Jack Coash and niece Monica Coash.

A funeral Mass will be held Monday May 16, 10:00am at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Clay Center with burial at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Manhattan.

Visitation will be held Sunday May 15, 2-4pm with the Rosary being recited at 4pm at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral home in Clay Center.

Memorial donations to the Ronald Coash memorial fund to be designated later.

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Dennis Lee Sampson, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away May 10, 2016. He was born May 13, 1937, in Marysville, Kansas to William and Joyce (Goin) Sampson.

He graduated from Salina High School in 1955. After attending Kansas State, where he was President of Theta Xi fraternity, he enlisted in the Army. Dennis served in West Berlin from 1959 to 1962 as a Sergeant in the 38th Artillery.

He married Rosemary Kohler in 1967. Dennis worked as a Congressional Liaison for the Social Security Administration in Kansas City, retiring in 1987.

He enjoyed bowling, gardening, watching sports and his grandchildren. Though he was a self-described curmudgeon, those who knew him would disagree due to his immense care for others.

Survivors include daughter, Margaret “Peggy” (Robert) Hague; grandchildren Anna and Brett Hague, all of Brainerd, Minnesota; brother Michael (Melissa) Sampson of Denton, Texas; and sister, Patricia (Dave) Mills of Salina.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Marjorie Sampson, and wife, Rosemary.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Memorials are suggested to your local American Legion in honor of his military service or to the Lupus Foundation of America in honor of his late wife, Rosemary. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

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Connie L. Johnson, age 70, of Solomon, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Holiday Resort Health and Rehab in Salina. She was born November 4, 1945 in Abilene, Kansas the daughter of Glen and Maxine (Hall) Rider.
Connie worked for Jostens-Artex in Abilene, was a loving foster parent, was a school cook, and was a supervisor for Russell Stover’s in Abilene, but her greatest joy was being a homemaker and especially being a grandmother. She enjoyed ceramics, and making wedding cakes.
On August 8, 1965 Connie was united in marriage to Harry Johnson at the First Christian Church in Abilene. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her sons John Johnson of Solomon, Ryan Johnson of Cibolo, Texas, Jeff Johnson and his wife Angie of Abilene; daughter Jill Sommer of Solomon; sisters Nancy Whiteley and her husband Bruce of Salina, Kathie Heller and her husband Scott of Solomon; grandchildren Katelan Turner and her husband Logan, Morgan Krebs and her husband Devin, Jake Sommer, Brayden Johnson, Mia Johnson, Hallie Johnson, Talitha Johnson, Tatum Johnson, ToriAnne Johnson, Taelyn Johnson, Amy Johnson, Kelsey Johnson. She was preceded in death by her sister Judy Whiteley and her parents.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016 at the First Christian Church in Abilene with Pastor Ryan Johnson and Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. Her final resting place will be in the Prairie Mound Cemetery in Solomon. Connie’s family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Children Service’s League and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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RAMONA – Charles E. Heiser, age 88, passed away May 10, 2016, at Salem Home of Hillsboro.  He was born October 30, 1927, at his family home near Ramona, Kansas.  He was the fifth of six children born to John and Mary (Kleiber) Heiser.  He was a graduate of Ramona High School.  On September 1, 1949, he was united in marriage to Ruth B. Skibbe, at Strassburg Baptist Church.  They made their home near Ramona, where he was a farmer and a stockman.  They were blessed with two sons, Don and Mark.  He was active in the Strassburg Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee, deacon, and taught Sunday School for many years.  He was preceded in death by his son Don; his parents; and siblings:  Harry Heiser, Kathryn Schimpf, Neva Heidebrecht and Leona Fessler.  He is lovingly survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth Heiser of Ramona; a son, Mark Heiser and his wife Kathy of Ramona; granddaughters:  Stephanie Albrecht and her husband Kelly of Macedonia, Ohio; and Krista Donahue and her husband Andrew of Lincolnville; 2 great-granddaughters:  CheyLynn and Harper; and a brother John Heiser and his wife Lucille of Herington.  Visitation with family will be held from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.  The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2015, at Strassburg Baptist Church, Marion.  Interment will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, at Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.  Memorial Funds have been established for Strassburg Baptist Church or Salem Home in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.  Online Condolences may be left at:  www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.

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Robert D. and Edna F. Boss will be honored with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. The services will be held at the United Church of Bennington. Family graveside services will be held in the Bennington Cemetery prior to the services.

Edna passed away on January 21, 2016 and Bob on January 24, 2016.

Joyce M. Holle, 65, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was born in Salina and previously worked at Central High School for many years prior to retirement. Joyce enjoyed watching sporting events especially basketball, as well as reading, knitting, and gardening.

She is survived by her daughter, Lynsie (Jeff) Tanking, and grandson, Kort Tanking, all of Holton; sister, Esther Meston of Oregon; brother, Roger (Denise) Holle of Tonganoxie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Gerhardt “Pete” and Mildred (McDonald) Holle.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Ryan Mortuary.

Memorials to the family to help with funeral and medical expenses, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th St., Salina.

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Nathalie Ann Byers Coburn, 82, a lifelong Salina resident, died Thursday, May 12, 2016, in Salina. Mrs. Coburn was born Aug. 27, 1933, to Everett and Florence Byers. On June 2, 1953, she married Gary Coburn. He died in 2006.

She attended Salina High School and worked 26 years for Westinghouse/Philips Lighting. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and, later, Belmont Nazarene Church. Mrs. Coburn enjoyed singing in the church choir and caring for babies in the church nursery. Her homemade cinnamon rolls were the highlight of any family gathering and many church suppers.

She is survived by five children: Steve, of Salina, Jim (Barb), of Wichita, Brenda (Dean) Potts, of Smithfield, Ill., Mike (Gaye), of Wichita, and Doug, of Salina; siblings, Phyllis Bates, of Wichita, and Sue (Vance) Tawney, of Sparta, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary, one great-grandson and three brothers.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Belmont Boulevard Church of the Nazarene, with burial following in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

Memorials are to the church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Salvation Army or Salina Rescue Mission.

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Lowell O. Tipton
(June 20, 1922 – May 13, 2016)

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Elmwood Cemetery in Beloit with military honors. Memorials may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Tuesday at the McDonald Funeral Home.

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Dorothy S. Voelker, 93, Palmer, was called to her heavenly home, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn.

Visitation was 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmer.

A Celebration of Life service was 10 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2016 at St. John’s Church with Pastor Jacob Sherry officiating. Sheila Stuenkel was organist and Dorothy’s nephews sang “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus.” The congregation sang “Beautiful Savior,” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “When Peace Like a River” and “Go My Children with My Blessing.”

Pallbearers were Robert Voelker, William Voelker, Richard Voelker, Rodney Voelker, Howard Voelker, Gary Voelker, Ted Voelker, Tim Voelker, Tom Voelker and Randall Voelker. Honoray pallbearers were Joyce Voelker and Posthumous, Jean Tegtmeier. Burial was in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Dorothy was born August 1, 1922 to William and Marie (Tewes) Voelker on the family farm near Palmer. She was baptized by Rev. J.G.B. Keller on August 13, 1922 and confirmed by Rev. Miessler, April 5, 1936, at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Her birth occurred about the time that they moved into their new house, which replaced the one that had been destroyed by fire about nine months earlier. Except for about eight years, she lived her entire life in that house, which was later moved to Palmer in 1949.

As a young woman she helped in the homes of her brothers’ families when their children were born. She also worked as a housekeeper in other homes in the community. For many years she helped her father and brothers with their farming operations, especially with hay baling and combining. For periods of time she worked as a telephone operator in Palmer and at Hutchinson Manufacturing in Clay Center,where she was one of the first females hired.

Doing handwork, crafts, and especially crocheting and quilting were her favorite hobbies. Her family members have been blessed by the many items she created,which they hold as dear possessions, such as perpetual calendars, “Voelker” wall hangings, bed quilts, lap quilts, tea towels, doilies and other kinds of embroidery. Dorothy loved baking pies and sharing them with her visitors. She was also an avid KU Basketball fan.

Dorothy was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmer. She volunteered at the Linn Community Nursing Home for Bible studies, was active in the LWML and helped with the LWML Braille project as well as many other charities.

Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, William Voelker, Elmer Voelker; and niece Jean (Voelker) Tegtmeier.

Survivors include her niece, Joyce Voelker, Greenleaf; nephews, Robert (Linda) Voelker, Salisbury, NC, Howard (Mary) Voelker, Westport, NE, Richard (Charlotte) Voelker, Palmer, Gary (Deb) Voelker, Palmer, Rev. Bill (Judith) Voelker, Savannah, MO, Rod (Judy) Voelker, Pierce, NE, Ted (Chris) Voelker, Rudolph, WI, Tim (Michele) Voelker, Greenleaf, Tom (Carol) Voelker, Latimer, IA, Randy (Melinda) Voelker, Newton; as well as many great nieces and nephews.

A memorial fund is established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

Doris Irene McGinness, 98, Salina (formerly of Bennington) died Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Presbyterian Manor. She was born July 19, 1917 in Westfall to Alfred and Vena M. (Twibell) Nelson.

Doris and Thomas McGinness were united in marriage on July 15, 1934 in Westfall. She was a member of the O.E.S. and the Community Bible Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband and sisters Lola Nelson and Betty Clark.

Survivors include her brother James Nelson and wife Janet of Salina; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. Burial will be in the Bennington Cemetery. Friends may sign the register book from 2-5 on Monday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends an hour before the services on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Community Bible Church.

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Betty Jane Carlson, 70, died May 13, 2016 in Kansas City, KS. She was born on February 22, 1946 in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Arthur and Faye (Black) Greenwood. Betty was raised near the Chapman community. She graduated from Chapman High School and attended Brown-Mackie Business College in Salina. Betty married Robert G. Carlson on February 27, 1966. She worked with her husband at their heating and air business as well as their construction business. Betty was a former member of Sherer Memorial Lutheran Church in Chapman where she was active in a number of women’s groups. She is currently a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother and infant sister.

Survivors:

Husband: Robert G. Carlson, Clay Center, KS

Son: Chris and wife Cathy, Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Jannell Neill, Manhattan, KS.

Grandchildren: 4 Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center KS

Officiating the service will be Pastor Paul Tessaro

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials: Betty J. Carlson Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

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John E. Buster, 70, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Thursday, May 12th, 2016 suddenly, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

John was born in Concordia, Kansas on September 13, 1945, a son of Opal Darlene (Newlin) and Earl Wilfred “Willie” Buster.

John attended grade schools in Burr Oak, Kansas, and Fountain, Colorado, Junior High and High School in Salina, Kansas and graduated from McPherson High school, McPherson, Kansas in 1963. After graduation he joined the National Guard.

He was a member of Galva Christian Church Galva, Kansas.

John honorably served in the National Guard and U.S. Army.

John worked as a warehouse manager for Certain-Teed Corporation for 25 years. Then he started his own vinyl siding business Affordable Home Improvement and later added guttering when his son, Shon joined the business and has been serving the McPherson area for the last 30 years.

He was a member of the Canton American Legion, American Legion Riders, Abate of Kansas, and the Patriot Guard. John enjoyed anything outside, fishing, hunting, motorcycle riding, camping, softball, boating and Redneck engineering.

John Buster was united in marriage to Linda C. Butler for twenty six years.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Buster, of McPherson, Kansas; his children, Shon Buster and his wife Kim, of McPherson, Kansas, Heath Buster and his wife Mindy, of Aurora, Colorado, and Shelby Gering, of Beloit, Kansas; his sisters, Kayrene Babcock and her husband Bob, of McPherson, Kansas, Connie Tyler, of Mankato, Kansas, and Lola Fishback, of McPherson, Kansas, “brother” Dick Loy of Elbert, Colorado; his 7 grandchildren, Caitlin Dailey & husband Kaleb, Lacy Kopf, Payton Buster, Kale Buster, Jamie Rippe & husband Taylor, McKenna Buster, Kylie Buster; his 3 great-grandchildren, Avery Emerson, Brayden Dailey and Haegan Rippe; his faithful canine companion Daisy; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Opal and Willie Buster; a nephew, Logan Fishback.

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Glidden – Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas

The funeral service will be held at Galva Christian Church, Galva, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 with Reverend Robert H. Park officiating. Military honors will be presented by members of the American Legion Post 24 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715 both of McPherson.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday May 18th, 2016 at Burr Oak Cemetery, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canton Legion Riders or Abate of Kansas in memory of John and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Isabel Estella “Betty” Boyer, 72, of Salina, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. She was born Feb. 17, 1944, in Alamosa, Colo. to Louis G. and Pauline Marie (DeHerrea) Boyer.

Survivors include daughters, Pam Boyer, of Salina, and Tina (Robert) Reed, of Brookville; sister, Anita (Michael) Koury, of Riverside, Calif.; brother, Louis Lucero, of Superior, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Patricia Lucero, of Globe, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Kelvin “Pat” (Luann) Boyer; grandchildren, Jon (Maryann Hartman) Scott Sr., of Salina, Alan Scott, of Corinth, Texas, and Jordan Reed, of Brookville; and great-grandchildren, Chelsea Hartman, Jon Scott Jr. and Calaya Scott.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael “Tiny” Boyer; and son, Ivan Boyer.

Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Ryan Mortuary. Cremation was chosen.

Memorials may be made to Saline County ARC Blue Thunder Special Olympics Team and are in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth, Salina 67401.

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Tina Gross, 69, of Salina, left us May 5, 2016, and now rejoins her beloved husband Jim A. Gross. She was born July 10, 1946, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Dr. Frederick A. Gans and June E. O’Keefe Gans.

Tina worked primarily in the grain fumigant sales/service industry and was self-employed and owner of her own business for 12 years, in the same field retiring in May 2008.

Survivors include: sons, Thomas Neill, of Tucson, Ariz., and Richard Neill and wife Debbie, of Wickenburg, Ariz.; daughters, Melissa Gross DeMars, of Solomon, and Jennifer Gross, of Salina; sisters, Mary Gans Boomer and husband Gary, of Kansas City, Mo., Martha Gans Brown and husband Steve, of Salina, Margaret Gans Pergola, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Sara Gans and friend Britt King, of Wichita, Patty Gans Wood and husband Jason, of Salina; brothers, Fred Gans Jr. and wife Susan, of Dallas, John Gans and wife Amy, of McKinney, Texas, David Gans, of St. Louis, Tim Gans Selaiden and wife Kris, of Carrollton, Texas; brothers-in-law, Dean Gross and wife Jan, and Bob Gross and wife Carol, both of Salina; five grandsons, Mason James DeMars, Aaron Thomas and Cameron Neill, Jacob Ryan and Michael Neill; three granddaughters, Hadley and Hayden Gross and Madeline Paradis; and great-grandchildren, Ellijah, Heaven, Angel and Izzy Neill of Phoenix.

Tina was preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Gross; her father, Dr. Frederick A. Gans; her mother, June E. Gans; and a number of Gans, Gross, Gleason, Lamer and O’Keefe family members.

There will be no visitation, cremation was chosen.

Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. May 26, 2016, at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Section 29, Lot 23, Space 9, where the remains of both Jim and Tina Gross will be laid to rest together as they wanted along with their good friends and pets Brandy, Jags and Scout. Pastor Loren Forbes will be officiating. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling all of the arrangements.

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Winslow H. “Windy” Goodwin was born August 6, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Finess Winslow and Mildred (Toney) Goodwin.
Winslow was the owner of Goodwin Trucking Company starting in 1976. He was a member of the Thursday Night Cruisers in Salina and enjoyed restoring cars, hunting, and listening to country music.
On November 12, 1965 he married Judy Picking in Abilene. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter Tabitha Gray of Salina; son Winslow A. Goodwin of Abilene; sister Agnes Quisenberry of Paris, Arkansas; grandchildren Jesse and Dalton Goodwin, and Tricia Gray, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, half-sister Betty Pearl Kettleman; and half-brother Oler Goodwin.
Windy passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home near Abilene. Funeral services for Winslow will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Gilstrap and Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. His final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery. Winslow’s family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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James “Harland” Smith, age 99, longtime Concordia resident entered into rest on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Mount Joseph Senior Village, Concordia. He was born on August 1, 1916 in Guntersville, Alabama to James P. and Lela H. (Harland) Smith.

Betty Jane Carlson, 70, died May 13, 2016 in Kansas City, KS. She was born on February 22, 1946 in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Arthur and Faye (Black) Greenwood. Betty was raised near the Chapman community. She graduated from Chapman High School and attended Brown-Mackie Business College in Salina. Betty married Robert G. Carlson on February 27, 1966. She worked with her husband at their heating and air business as well as their construction business. Betty was a former member of Sherer Memorial Lutheran Church in Chapman where she was active in a number of women’s groups. She is currently a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother and infant sister.

Survivors:

Husband: Robert G. Carlson, Clay Center, KS

Son: Chris and wife Cathy, Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Jannell Neill, Manhattan, KS.

Grandchildren: 4 Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center KS

Officiating the service will be Pastor Paul Tessaro

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials: Betty J. Carlson Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

Betty E. Robey, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 15th, at Holiday Resort.

Betty was born in Salina, Kansas on May 24, 1928, a daughter of the late Ruth (Porter) and George Greenwood.

She worked as the head cashier at Dillon’s on East Iron for many years.

Betty was a member of the Twirlers square-dance group in Salina, Southwestern Bell Pioneers Camping Club, and was a Project leader in 4-H when her children were growing up. She was also one of the original members of the 1st Bank Kansas Travel Committee, and an active member of the Starlighters Neighbors Club.

On May 24, 1944, Betty married Clyde Robey in Salina at Sunset Park. He preceded her in death July 27, 1999.

Survivors include daughter, Terry Mead and husband Everett, of Salina, Kansas; grandchildren, Chris Carney and wife Kyla of Adele, Iowa, Betsy Carney of Salina, Kansas, Sean Mead and wife Gloria of Manasses, Virginia, and Lisa Lamer of Salina, Kansas. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband Clyde; son, Tracy Robey; grandson, Kelly Mead; and 3 sisters.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17 from 1:00 pm-8:00 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, Kansas, with Pastor Andy Houltberg officiating. Interment will follow at Beverly Cemetery, Beverly, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Morrison House, 513 S 8th St, Salina, KS 67401; or to the Southwestern Bell Pioneers, 1801 California Street, Suite 225, Denver, Colorado 80202.

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POTWIN – Bernice K. Harvey, age 98, passed away May 14, 2016, at Presbyterian Manor, Newton.  She was born in Butler County, the daughter of Walter and Hattie (Goodrich) Abplanalp.  On September 25, 1935, she was united in marriage to Fred Harvey at El Dorado.  After living a few years at Towanda, they made their home near Potwin, where she was a farmwife and homemaker.  Their marriage was blessed with two children:  Beverly and Lloyd.  She was preceded in death by her husband Fred; a daughter Beverly Chase; and 3 siblings:  Bob Abplanalp, Maxine Harris, and Mabel Eckholm.  She is survived by her son Lloyd Harvey and his wife Barbara of Potwin; a sister Lois Ingram of Tampa, Florida; 4 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m., Monday, at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater.  The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Potwin Christian Church.  The Interment will be in the Walnut Valley Cemetery, El Dorado.  Memorial Funds have been established for the Good Shepherd Hospice or the Presbyterian Manor, in care of Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S Main, Whitewater, KS, 67154.  Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.

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BURNS – Anna “Margaret” Morgan, age 86, passed away May 15, 2016, at Asbury Park of Newton.  She was born December 24, 1929, at Burns, the daughter of Augustus and Vida (Strange) Bishoff.  She was a 1947 graduate of Cedar Point High School.  On August 28, 1947, she was united in marriage to Ivan R. Morgan at El Dorado.  Their marriage was blessed with 4 sons.  She was a farmwife, and she drove school bus for over 30 years for Peabody-Burns School District.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  She liked to play guitar.  She was an active member of the Christian Church of Florence and the Christian Women’s group.  She was preceded in death by two sisters Vera Hucksteadt and Betty Jean Waner.  She is survived by her husband Ivan; her sons:  Micheal Morgan and wife Beverly Jean of Burns; Larry Morgan and wife Delores of Hesston; Richard Morgan and wife Kristi of Moundridge; and Rodney Morgan and wife Robin of Burns; a sister Katherine Otte of Herington; a brother-in-law Lyman Hucksteadt of Garden City; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.  All service will be held at the Christian Church of Florence, with the Visitation from 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, and the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016.  Interment will be in the Burns Cemetery.  Memorial Funds have been established for the Christian Church of Florence or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.

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Mabel Wannamaker, 95,died Sunday May 15, 2016. She was born April 29, 1921 the daughter of Peter Larson and Frankie Tyler.

Mabel was raised in Barnes, KS and graduated from Barnes High School. She married Max Henderson in 1939, they made their home in Barnes before he preceded her in death. She married Rayburn Stunkel in 1949 and they made their home in Vining and Clifton before he preceded her in death. In 1989, Mabel married Rollin Wannamaker. They lived in Waterville before he preceded her in death. Mabel moved to Clay Center in 2009.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Clifton. Mabel was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Sharon Scott and sister, Carrie Millie Sextro.

Survivors:

Daughter: Shirley Young, Topeka, KS

Son: Roger Henderson, Las Vegas, NV

Daughter: Karla Hitsman, Topeka, KS

10 Grandchildren and 26 Great-grandchildren and 13 Great-great-grandchildren

Funeral Services: Friday, May 20, 2016 at 10:30 at the Wesleyan Church in Clay Center, KS

Minister: Pastor Rob Stewart and Pastor Edward Moynihan

Burial: Palmer City Cemetery, Palmer, Kansas

Visitation: Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 4-6 PM.

Memorials: Mabel Wanamaker Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

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Donna Mae Fuller, 73 died May 14, 2016 in Morganville, KS. She was born on November 20, 1942 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Donald and Gracie Mae (Rollins) Stone. Donna was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She worked as a grocery store checker for many years. After moving to Clay Center, Donna worked in the laundry at the Presbyterian Manor and later for USD 379 as a Dietary Aide. Donna was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ronald Stone and a sister, Mary Gibson.

Survivors:

Son: Kevin Turpening, Las Vegas, NV

Daughter: Kathy Walke, Portland, OR

Daughter: Julie Jensen, Morganville, KS

Son: Shawn Webb, Hollister, MO

8 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren

Services: no services are planned

Memorials: Meadowlark Hospice or St Paul Episcopal Church c/o the funeral home

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Karen Jane(Peterson) Heidebrecht died peacefully surrounded by family in Boise, Idaho on May 12, 2016.

She was born in Little River, Kansas to Mauritz and Edna Peterson on October 21, 1939. She rode on horseback to school with brother Kermit during her grade school years and graduated from Little River High School in 1957.
After High School, she went to work in McPherson, Kansas for Farmers Alliance and in 1958 she met husband, Richard Heidebrecht. They had four children- Lori, Ron, Brian and Rene. She moved to Nampa, Idaho when her children graduated from college. While in Nampa, ID she worked for Roundtree Motors, Dennis Dillon, Tom Scott Honda, Love Trailers, and Agri-Lines.
She shared her gift of accounting and finance by assisting individuals at Love, INC with budget counseling. She was very proud of each graduate of the counseling program and attended each graduation ceremony.
Karen was a huge fan of Boise State Football. She also enjoyed cross stitch, bridge, golf, quilting and reading many books. She volunteered at the Nampa Civic Center frequently and enjoyed her time with the friends she developed there.
She enjoyed traveling to see her children and visits from her children and grand-children. She is survived by her children Lori Lockert, Federal Way, WA; Ron Heidebrecht(Marci) Hillsboro, KS; Brian Heidebrecht (Tiffani), Southlake, TX; Rene Holder (Brian) The Woodlands, TX. She is survived by her sister Doris (Harold) Schulz, Fallbrook, CA and brother Kermit Peterson, Donnelly, ID. She was also survived by 10 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins scattered from Texas, Kansas, Washington and California. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and brother Lloyd Peterson.
There will be a celebration of life at The Goldcrest Clubhouse at 722 N. Cambridge, Nampa, ID 83651 on Saturday, May 21st from 1-3pm. Light refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Love, INC of Treasure Valley, 16470 N. Franklin Blvd, Nampa, ID.

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Arthur Axel Brax, 92, of Loveland, CO, formerly of Lindsborg, KS, passed away May 12, 2016.

A Graveside service will be held Saturday, May 21, at 10:00am at Salemsborg Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Online condolences at www.ChristiansFuneralHome.com

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Donald Paul Ferguson was born September 14, 1920 at Westmoreland Kansas to Frank H and Ethel Misamore Ferguson. He passed away May 15, 2016 at Riverview Estates, Marquette.

He moved with his parents and siblings to rural Lindsborg, Kansas in 1928.

He was united in marriage to Ellen Marie Larson on October 20, 1950 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, Kansas.

They farmed in the Freemount Community until retirement when they moved to Lindsborg in September 1988. He has been a resident of Riverview Estates in Marquette since 2014.

Don attended Harper District Grade School and Marquette High School graduating in 1939. He served in the United States Army in WWII, spending 2 ½ years in the South Pacific.

He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Marquette American Legion (70 plus years), Kansas Livestock Association, National Cattleman’s Association, and the Kansas & American Farm Bureau Association.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ellen Marie, siblings George Ferguson, Doris Ferguson Schad, and Marjorie Ferguson Ericson.

He is survived by his son David Lee Ferguson, sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Moore, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. with family present from 5-7pm Friday, May 20, at Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

Burial will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, May 21, at Freemount Lutheran Cemetery, Lindsborg, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg.

Memorials may be designated to Bethany Lutheran Church or Riverview Estates in care of Christians Funeral Home 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Online condolences at www.ChristiansFuneralHome.com

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Verna Viola Voos Mohr, 96, of Phoenix, Arizona and former Russell, Kansas, resident went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2016, at the Christian Care Nursing Center in Phoenix.

Verna was born on May 12, 1920 in Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob L. and Elizabeth (Herman) Voos.  She grew up and attended school in Russell and graduated with the class of 1939.  Verna met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Joseph C. Mohr on January 02, 1943, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union Verna and Joseph were blessed with 3 children; Sharron, Steve and Beth.  Verna worked most of her life in Russell as a secretary.  She worked for Simpson Elementary School, then the doctors’ office of White, Pettijohn and Schulz all in Russell.  She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church also in Russell.  Later, she moved from Russell and continued to work as a secretary in Liberal and Wichita, Kansas, before moving to Hobbs, New Mexico, to be closer to her oldest daughter.  There she worked for Hobbs Electric before retiring.

In 1990, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona, to be closer to her son Steve and daughter Beth.  This move gave her the opportunity to be more involved with the rest of the family, but her heart and memories always took her back to Russell.  She enjoyed counted cross stitching and created many beautiful pieces.  She was an active member of the Bethal Lutheran Church in Phoenix.  She was also active in her assisted living housing community and while there, enjoyed playing bingo and visiting and sharing stories with her community friends.  She was a passionate Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Coyotes and Arizona Diamondbacks fan.  She never missed a game on television when it came to her favorite teams and she certainly would not talk on the phone during one of her games.  In her younger days living in Russell, she was avid bowler and loved competing in the local bowling league  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

Surviving family include her 3 children; daughter Sharron K. Bond and husband Fred of Ft. Mill, South Carolina, son Steven D. Mohr of Phoenix, Arizona and daughter Beth Smith and husband David also of Phoenix, Arizona; 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Elmer, Melvin and Jacob, Jr. Voos and sister Irene Tourney.

A celebration of Verna’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 20, 2016, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating.  Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the mortuary, with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening.  Memorials may be given to the St. John Lutheran Church and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Carol A. Ingerson, 55, Minneapolis, died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at her home in Minneapolis.

Survivors include her companion Charles Toothman; children Julie Mitchell of Cumming, GA, Angela Handly of Delphos, and Jeremiah Ingerson of Tonganoxie; mother Lucille Magill of Salina; brothers Ron, Robert, and Larry Hartman all of Salina; several grandchildren; and her beloved Clowder.

It was Carol’s wishes that her obituary be brief, no services be held, and that no flowers be sent. She requested that memorials be sent to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804

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Loan Thanh Nguyen, 3, of Salina, passed away, Thursday, May 12, 2016. She was born Feb. 25, 1973, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

She is survived by her husband, Anh Dao, and daughter, Jennifer Tram Nguyen, both of Salina; mother, Tam Thi Nguyen; siblings, Cuong Thanh Nguyen, Mai Thanh Nguyen, Tan Thanh Nguyen, Phong Thanh Nguyen and Hoang Thanh Nguyen, all of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

No services are planned at this time.

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Layne A. McDowell, 80, of Salina, passed away May 16, 2016. He was born in Shelbyville, IN to Glen and Louise McDowell on April 11, 1936.

He served in the United States Army fought in the Vietnam War. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, camping, and fishing.

He is survived by his sons, Tom and Terry McDowell of Wichita, John and Shelley McDowell of Salina; daughter, Alma Allen of Salina; grandchildren, John McDowell, Ashley Boyer, Eric Timmons, Robert McDowell and A.J. Allen; and seven great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina.

Memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center and are in care of Ryan Mortuary 137 North Eighth Salina, Kansas 67401.

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Jack Petty, Salina, 81, died May 17, 2016. Jack was born Sept 28, 1934 in Clinton, MO. the son of Opha Gilbert Petty and Lena Geneva Christian Petty.

Jack worked for Boeing Aircraft for many years and also owned an appliance repair shop. He was a Sergeant in the Army National Guard from 1952 until 1956. His first love was race car driving and he is a member of the Kansas Racing Hall of Fame, Belleville High Banks Hall of Fame, BCRA Hall of Fame, Lincoln, NB and the 81 Speedway Wall of Fame, and Hudsonite Club. He was a member of Salina Optimist Club and a mason.

Jack is preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Dean Petty and Jeffery Neal Petty, his children’s mother, Mary Cletes Petty Graves, Mary Lou Covert, his companion of 34 years, a great grandson, John Wilford Petty and sisters in law, Joyce Petty and Karen Petty.

He is survived by his sons, Jim (Vickie) Petty, Wichita, William Joe (Marilyn) Petty, Smolan, Gilbert Jay (Jean) Petty, Jacksonville, Florida; and Dean Covert, Abilene; daughters, Julie Ann (Jeff) Arnold, South Hutchinson, Ks, and Vera Jane (Vinny) Argiro, of Key West, Fl. and daughter in law, Denise Petty, Wichita; two sisters, Judy Scheuneman, Mitchell, NB, Joan Mather, Lucas, KS; a brother, Jerry Lee Petty, Gypsum, Ks, many nieces and nephews and his loyal pet, Missy. Jack has 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Salemsborg Lutheran Church, Salemsborg. Burial will be in the Smolan Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Ryan Mortuary on Thursday from noon until 8:00 pm where the family will receive friends from 5 until 7 pm that evening. Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Racing Museum, Chapman or the Belleville Highbanks Museum.

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Bob D. Madden, 83, of Salina, passed away May 11, 2016 after a long illness. He was born March 3, 1933 to Hadley and Ida Mae Madden in Fort Scott.

Bob was a territory manager for Firestone Tire for 15 years and then became manager of Becker Tire of Salina for 20 years. Bob was an avid golfer belonging to the Salina Municipal Golf Course, as well as the Elks and Salina Country Club. He and his wife were also members of Saint Mary’s Church.

Survivors include his wife, Pat, of 45 years; children, Connie, Terry, Rebeca, and Troy; brother-in-law, Pete Barrett and wife Karen; nieces, Kelli Imada and husband Shane, Holly McNicholas and husband Ryan; and nieces and great nieces Anna, Autumn, Lauren, and Harper; and his beloved Airdale, Sophie, and cat, Tank.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Ryan Mortuary with family receiving friends an hour prior from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Solomon.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or the Salina Animal Shelter.

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CRAIG, Colorado – Ward S. Wallace, 61, Craig, Colorado died May 16, 2016 in Salina, Kansas. He was born October 2, 1954 in Spokane, Washington. He was a radio and cell phone salesman.

He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn S. Wallace. He is survived by his mother, Mona Wallace of Lindsborg, Kansas; a brother, David Wallace of Craig, Colorado; and two sisters, Glenda Taylor and Laura Henderson, both of Lindsborg, Kansas.

Cremation has taken place and private services will be held at a later date. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, Kansas is handling arrangements.

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NEWTON – Kenneth S. “Ken” Sharbono, age 75, passed away May 15, 2016, at his residence.  He was born December 18, 1940, in Missoula, Montana, the son of LeRoy and Dorothy (Bozlee) Sharbono.  He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force.  He was a retired mechanic.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Marvin Sharbono and Gary Sharbono.  He is survived by his children:  LeRoy Sharbono and his wife Kay of Smithville, Missouri; Todd Sharbono of Oak Grove, Missouri; and Tonya Tharp of Blue Springs, Missouri; a sister Donna Roach of Newton.  Visitation with family will be held from 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, and the Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016, all at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater.  Memorial Gifts can be made to the donor’s choice in care of Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S Main, Whitewater, KS, 67154.  Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.

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HERINGTON – OBITUARY FOR – Donna Lee Adam,  68, of Herington, died Friday, April 15th, 2016, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.  She was born April 23, 1947, in Strong City, KS, the daughter of Harry W. and Cora N. (Ashwill) Adam.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 28th, 2016, at the First Christian Church of Herington.  A private inurnment will be at a later date at the Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Miss Adam retired over ten years ago from Civilian Personnel in Ft. Riley.  She was a curator for the Herington Tri County Historical Society.   She graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1966.

She is survived by two brothers Gerald Adam of Herington, Mark Adam (wife-Janet) of Topeka; two sisters Betty Kearns (husband-Morris) of Coffeyville, Norene Klos of Beloit; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great nephews, a great-grandniece and several cousins.

The family requests memorials to the Donor’s Choice.; and may be sent in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel,  404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038.

HERINGTON – Rolland O. Peterson, 83, of Burdick, died Monday, May 16th, 2016, at the Herington Municipal Hospital.  He was born on December 11th, 1932, at the family farm near Burdick, the son of Iver L. and Stella H. (Hanson) Peterson.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Monday, May 23rd, at the Hebron Lutheran Church, Burdick, with his nephew Pastor Bill Peterson officiating; with military committal following at the church cemetery.

Mr. Peterson was a farmer stockman.  He was a lifelong member of the Hebron Lutheran Church and served on the church board for many years.  He was a member of the Burdick American Legion, and served as treasurer.  In 1956, for over 25 years, drove the pick-up and delivery milk truck for dairies in the rural areas.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Graduated from Diamond Valley High School, Burdick, with the class of 1950.

He is survived by his twin brother Roger Peterson of Burdick, his sister Marie Thornton (husband-Lester) of Abilene, sister-in-law Lois Peterson of Herington, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by three (3) brothers: Earl (03/08/2008), Wendell (03/15/2006), Marvin (03/05/2006); and his parents.

Memorials to the Hebron Lutheran Church, Burdick; and may be sent  in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S Broadway, Herington, KS,  67449-3038.

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Enterprise, Kansas

Maddox Lee Jones

age 1, passed away Sunday, May 15th, in Abilene. He was born April 15, 2015 in Abilene the son of David P. Jones. All of his life was spent in the Abilene area.
Survived by; Father, David P. Jones of Enterprise; 3 Sisters, Leanna, Alivia and Lindsey Jones; 2 Brothers, Andrew and Ryder Jones; Faternal Grandparents, Connie Jones and Richard McNally of Enterprise; Aunt, Cyndi Everitt of El Passo, TX and Uncles
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, May 20th, at the Danner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery south of Enterprise. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Maddox Jones Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
Condolences: http://dannerfuneralhome.net/

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Council Grove – Brogan Manuel Villalobos, age 6, of Council Grove, passed away May 16, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, surrounded by his family. He was born December 26, 2009, at Morris County Hospital, to Jesus “Pepe” and Brandy (Frese) Villalobos.

He was a vibrant, energetic little boy. He loved to color, was artistic and naturally funny. Brogan was a true entertainer, with an incredible imagination.  He loved big trucks, machinery and enjoyed fixing stuff with his brother, Maxton.  He had a love for dogs, critters and bugs. He participated in numerous city recreation activities.

Brogan was looking forward to his upcoming Kindergarten graduation, field day, t-ball and flag football. He was excited to begin swim club this summer. When he grew up he wanted to be in the coast guard.

Brogan was a member of the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Council Grove.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesus and Monserrat Villalobos.

Brogan will be dearly missed by his parents, Pepe and Brandy; his big brother, Maxton; and little sister, Haisley; his grandparents, Larry and Dawn Frese, of Alta Vista; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Rosary will be recited at 6:00pm, Friday, May 20, 2016, with a visitation following at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30am, Saturday, May 21st, also at St. Rose.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brogan Villalobos Memorial Fund at Farmers and Drovers Bank.

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DATELINE:  Sterling, Kansas

NAME:  Nicholas L. “Nick” Vanden Heuvel Wagerle

AGE:   34 yrs

DATE OF DEATH:  May 17, 2016

PLACE OF DEATH: Rice Co. District Hospital, Lyons

DATE OF BIRTH: June 25, 1981

PLACE OF BIRTH: Hutchinson

RESIDENCE:  Sterling since 1988 formerly of Nickerson

OCCUPATION: Farmer for River Valley Farms of Sterling

EDUCATION: attended Sterling High School

MEMBERSHIPS: Sons of the American Legion, Sterling

SURVIVORS:  Parents, John & Patty Wagerle, Sterling; other Mother, Nancy Vanden Heuvel,

Green Bay, Wis.;  Grandmother, Luella Vanden Heuvel, Little Suamico, Wis.; 3 Brothers, Brian Klimczyk, Tom Vanden Heuvel, Mike Vanden Heuvel, all of Green Bay, Wis.; Sister, Tina Vanden Heuvel, Green Bay, Wis.; many many Aunts & Uncles;  many Nieces & Nephews

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Father, Darold Vanden Heuvel; Sister, Nicki Klimczyk-Larsen; Grandfather, Carl Vanden Heuvel; Grandparents, Douglas & Betty Fuller, Auverne & Dene Wagerle

FUNERAL SERVICES:  1:30 P.M., Saturday, May 21, 2016 at United Methodist Church, Sterling

OFFICIATING:  Rev. Rob Bolton

VISITATION:  2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, May 20, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.,

MEMORIAL:  Sterling American Legion Post # 128 or Felix and Fido Rescue Fund at Sterling

Ark Veterinary Clinic in care of the funeral home.

Merce B. Martinez, 75, of Salina, passed away May 17, 2016. She was born September 24th, 1940 in Fashing, TX to Antonio and Caridad Benavidez. She retired in 2006 from King Windows in Salina. Her first employer in Salina was Tony’s Pizza in 1970. She then took employment for the USD 305 Salina Central High School cafeteria. Following was REMA Bakeware in Salina, Russell Stover’s of Abilene and then King Windows.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mariano MartinezJr., brothers Ausencio Benavidez Sr (Olivia)., Paul Benavidez (Ophelia dec.), Felipe Benavidez (Felicita), and sisters Felicidad Hood, Longina Benavidez, and Dominga Benavidez.

Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Martinez (Jose Rodriguez) of Salina and son, Marcos B Martinez of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Jacob MarianoMartinez and Lilyana Merced Rodriguez; brother, Javier Benavidez (Herminia) of Kyle, TX and sisters, Margarita “Margie” (Lino) Garcia of Floydada, TX and Consuelo “Connie” (Joe) Castaneda of Midland TX. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Juanita (Mario) Martinez of Assaria, Bea Robles of Delphos and her brother-in-law Pedro Martinez of Emporia, KS who have been in her life in Salina and have treated her as their own sister. Merce was part of a large extended family that included many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends that she held close to heart and loved dearly.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 22nd from 2 to 7pm at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford Salina with family receiving guests from 5 to 7. Funeral services will be held on Monday May 23rd, 2:00pm at First Church of the Nazarene, 1425 S. Ohio, Salina, with burial following at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorials made be made to The Martinez Family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322 Salina, KS 67402.

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Edwin Lee “Corky” Simmelink, 77, of Salina, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, after complications from cancer. He was born Sept. 28, 1938, to Maurice and Pauline (Brinkworth) Simmelink in Ionia, Kan.

Edwin spent his career working as a shop superintendent and parts manager for Foley Tractor Co. and Smoky Hill, Inc. He was a member of Church of the Cross United Methodist, Salina, and served in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his wife, Diane, of the home; daughter, Teresa Simmelink, son, Brian Simmelink, and grandson, Alec Simmelink, all of Wichita; brother, Don Simmelink and wife Shirley; sister, Jane Patton and husband Jerry; nieces and nephews; and many, many, many friends.

There will be a visitation from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 20, with family receiving friends from 6-8, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at United Methodist Church of the Cross in Salina. Burial will follow in Ionia Cemetery, Ionia.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to United Methodist Church of the Cross or Ionia United Methodist Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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Wanda M. Patterson, 91, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Presbyterian Manor. She was born June 11, 1924, in Lincoln to Archie Sheldon and Amanda Kathryn (Feldkamp) Moss.

Wanda graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in Wichita. She married Dale Patterson in November 1945 in Tampa. He passed away Jan. 23, 2015.

Survivors: son, Joseph (Elaine) Patterson, of Blue Springs, Mo.; six grandchildren, Greg, Lori, Jon, Lindsey, Jenny and Jeff; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Dale; son, Greggory Patterson; sister, Betty Hughes; and brother, Gene Moss.

Inurnment: 9 a.m. Monday, May 23, at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials: Presbyterian Manor in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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Ronda Sue Kasiska, 52, passed away May 18, 2016. She was born May 26, 1963, to Mary “Pat” Patricia (Markham) and Ronald F. Lloyd in Pryor, OK.

Ronda married Ernst Kasiska on October 17, 1981 at the First Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. She was an Administrator at the Ellsworth County Health Department.

Ronda is survived by her husband, Ernie Kasiska of Kanopolis; daughter, Lynsey Schultz (Andy) of Ellsworth; son, Joshua Kasiska (Lindsay) of Shawnee; sister, Karen Israel of Norman, OK; grandchildren, Jazlynn and Owen Schultz of Ellsworth; and aunt, Susan Metzger of Hot Springs, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Sidney “Butch” and Timothy Lloyd.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation or the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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John Bruce Brown, 72, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Wilson, Kansas.

John was born at the family home on July 14, 1943 in Quenemo, Kansas, the son of Orlin and Iva (Watkins) Brown.  He grew up and attended school in Ellinwood and Great Bend, Kansas. 

John served his country in the Army Reserves for 26 years and where he had the rank of Staff Sergeant.

John lived in the Russell, Kansas area from 1972 to 1996.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Sandra K. Nuss on February 16, 1965, in Great Bend, Kansas.  From this union John and Sandra were blessed with 2 daughters Melodie and Misty.  Later, unfortunately John and Sandra divorced in 1987.  During that time he was the general manager for Russell Tire.  Then in 1996 he moved to Wichita, Kansas where he worked for Old Mission Cemetery as a laborer.  He retired in 2005 and returned to the Russell area.  He was a member of National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and boating with his family.

Surviving family include his ex-wife Sandra Brown and his two daughters, Melodie Anschutz (Derrick) of Russell, Kansas and Misty Brown (Michael Werth) of Russell, Kansas; and two grandchildren, David Brown and Jordan Werth.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Bernice Nightengale, and two brothers James Brown and Walter Brown.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 23, 2016 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.  No visitation will be held, cremation has preceded the services.  Family will greet guests the day of the service.  Memorials may be given to the John B. Brown Memorial Fund and sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.