Phyllis Doris (Van Meter) Sheets died April 12, 2013 at her home in Aloha, Oregon at age 91. She was born November 22, 1921, on a farm near Ada, Kansas, the second youngest in a family of 11 children. She was united in marriage to Norman Ray Sheets on August 1, 1948 and had two daughters, Sara and Marla. Phyllis and Norman’s last move was to Aloha, Oregon in 1974. Phyllis was a loving, caring and supporting wife, mother and grandmother. She was a strong independent and accomplished woman that taught her daughters to be independent and to choose any career they wanted.

Phyllis cherished and loved her family dearly. She was close to all of her siblings. Poetry, writing and reading were her passions. In the 1980s she wrote and published a book, “Belonging”, about her family and the Van Meter and Spence ancestors.

She received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Kansas State University. Right after college she taught at a country high school for a year. During World War II she was a journalist for the Coffeeville Journal. She later worked for Kansas State University and the South Omaha Sun Newspaper. After that, she began medical writing. That work included writing for the University of Nebraska Medical School, Clarkson Hospital in Omaha and as the public relations director of St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Phyllis received national awards for her medical writing.

Survivors include daughters, Sara Sheets of Aloha, OR, and Marla Mueller and her husband Dale of Folsom, CA; grandchildren Brent Mueller of Sacramento, CA, Brenda Mueller of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emeritus, Andrea Mueller of San Francisco, CA, Kari Garza of Beaverton, OR; great-grandchild Christian Garza; and one sister, Alma Webster of Salina. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman; parents Abraham and Daisy Van Meter; four brothers, Francis, Lee, Louis and James Van Meter, and; five sisters, Sarah Maholland, Violet Van Meter, Lottie Umbarger, Alice Keim and Virginia Underwood.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday April 20th at the Antioch Baptist Church in Ada. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 am until service time Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Lawrence Ray “L.V.” Vandiver, 57, of Salina, died Saturday, April 13, 2013. He was born Jan. 10, 1956, in Hoxie, the son of Alva and Mildred (Deibert) Vandiver. L.V. was a bricklayer for Eckley Masonry.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary (Lance) Graves, of Ellsworth, and three grandchildren, Alex, Zack and Addason. “L.V.” has three brothers, Robert (Sandra) Vandiver, of Salina, J.W. (Gail) Vandiver, of Okla., and Butch (Karen) Vandiver, of Goodland; sister, Amanda McKenzie, of Smith Center; and many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Salina.

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Dora June Theel, 78, of Salina, died Friday, April 12, 2013, at her home. She was born June 14, 1934, near Bennington, to Dave and Pearl (Bernbeck) Brown. In 1952, she graduated from Salina High School. On March 6, 1954, she married Donald L. Theel at the Lutheran Church in Abilene.

She was a certified dental assistant, member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, longtime 4-H leader, member of Native Daughters of Kansas, member of Ladies Club No. 26, was a grand marshall of the Tri-Rivers Fair parade and participated in many groups and activities at her church.

Survivors include her husband, Donald L.; sons, Bruce Theel and wife Sara, of Susanville, Calif., Chris Theel and wife Cindy, and Scott Theel, all of Salina; daughters, Heather Hill and husband Dean, of Wakefield, Melissa Theel, of Hutchinson, Nancy Franzen and husband Al, and Emily Theel, all of Salina; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2013, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salina. Private inurnment will be at a later date.

The family suggests memorials to the church. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

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OVERLAND PARK — Robert “Bob” Masters Jr., 67, of Overland Park, died Friday, April 12, 2013. He was born July 7, 1945, in Topeka to Robert and Shirley (Welch) Masters. He was a banker, entrepreneur and high school teacher, and he loved to coach basketball. He was a devoted and caring husband, dad and papa and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Bob was preceded in death by his infant son, Kelly; wife, Patty; his parents; and his brother, Tony.

Survivors include his son, Casey, of Leawood; daughter, Kim Homolka and husband Eric, of Leawood; nine grandchildren, Lucy, Calvin, Max, Lala, Rocco, Dalton, Cameron, Emily and Dayne; and two brothers, Pat and Glen.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. Graveside services and burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association, in care of the mortuary.

Gavin Lee Brummett, 7, Salina, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, in the arms of his mother and father. He was born to his parents Rodney and Nichole Brummett, Jr. on January 25, 2006 at Salina Regional Health Center.

Gavin attended Bennington Elementary School, where he was in the first grade. Gavin and his family attends Heartland Worship Center where he was a member of the Royal Rangers Youth Group. He played basketball for the Bennington Bulldogs Rec. Team. He was a seasoned outdoorsman, an expert adventurist and the very center of our hearts.

“You can never be replaced….In our hearts and memories forever will be your sweet smiling face”

He is survived by his parents and brothers, Garrett & Gunner Brummett, all of the home. His great grandparents are Lorraine Albers, Salina; Bob Albers, Astor, FL, Pauline Brummett, Salina, and Robert & Vera Neises, Salina. His grandparents are Rod Brummett, Sr., Meriden, Laurie & Jim Debold, Tescott, Perry D. Kenley, Glendale, and Janet Diehl, Brookville, Ks. His aunts and uncles are Perry R. Kenley, U.S.Navy, Jacqueline Pahls, Brookville, Ricky Brummett & family, Wichita, Jason Debold & family, Salina, Lindsey Debold-Brungardt & family, Salina, Levi Debold, Tescott, and Jenny Debold, Tescott.

Visitation will be on Wednesday April 17, 2013 from noon until 8:00 pm at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm that evening. Funeral services will at the 10:00 am Thursday morning April 18th, at the Heartland Worship Center, 118 S. 8th, Salina. Burial will be in the Glendale Cemetery.

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Millie Kency, 87, of Salina, formerly of Bolton, MS, died Monday, April 15, 2013. She was born August 3, 1925 in Bolton, MS, the daughter of McKinley and Estella (Lee) Atkinson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Lee Kency; five sons, Willie, Freddy, Donald, Mark and Jimmy Kency Jr., and one daughter, Salistean Moore.

She leaves to cherish her memories, four daughters, Marie Clincy, Dorothy Sturgis, Birdie Outland (Gene), all of Salina, and Tressy Diane Kency (Robert), of Bolton, MS; two sons, Percy (Pam) Kency and John (Sophia) Kency, both of Salina; a sister, Margaret, of Bolton, MS; a brother, Thurman, of Flint, MI; 35 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013 at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 215 S. Chicago, with Pastor Allen D. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ryan Mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina.

Leta May Brownson-Meyer, 104, of Salina, died Monday, April 15, 2013. She was born April 27, 1908, in Wells, the daughter of Edwin and Kay Watkins.

She was lovingly called “Granny” by her family. She was an inspiration to all those around her. She had a quick wit and sense of humor that kept everyone laughing. She loved dancing, planting flowers and cooking. She most loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow and participating in each stage of their lives, from hiding Easter eggs to high school and college graduations.

Granny was always thankful for the smallest things in her life, such as a sunny day, warm weather, good food or a visit from her family. She will be greatly missed.

Leta was preceded in death by two husbands, Rollo R. Brownson and Oscar O. Meyer; brother, one Oliver K. Watkins; and two sisters, Lela Plunkett and Marie Sumstine.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hucksoll and husband Chuck, of Salina; granddaughter, Sheri Mahan and husband Rob, of Manhattan; grandson, Steve Hucksoll, of Kansas City; and two great-grandchildren, Matty and Logan Mahan, both of Manhattan.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Ryan Mortuary. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to University United Methodist Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.

Linda Noelle Reeve, 63, of Salina, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2013.

Linda was born in Wellington, Kansas on December 22, 1949, daughter of the late Frances Lucylle (Meredith) and Lawrence Henry Kerbs.

Survivors include her husband, Albert; daughter, Jessie Crouch and husband Casey, of Lindsborg, Kansas;  son, Jake Reeve, of Salina, Kansas; brothers, Leland Kerbs of Wichita, Kansas, Laroy “Pete” Kerbs of Wellington, Kansas; sister, Lynette Kerbs of Winfield, Kansas; 2 grandchildren, Alex and Noelle.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Jacque Reeve; brother, Larry Kerbs.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 24th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, with Pastor Allen Davis officiating. Inurnment will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery Salina.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Linda Reeve Memorial Fund c/o Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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Paulette Faye Oliver, 63, a resident of Overland Park, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the University of Kansas Medical Center after her long battle with Cancer. Paulette was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphoma Leukemia in 2011 and was re-born in February 2013 after a bone marrow transplant. She was first born on August 14, 1949 in Salina, Kansas and moved to the Kansas City area in 1970.

She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Ball, sister, Joyce Ball, and two daughters, Sarah and Amy.

Survivors include her husband, Larry; son, Timothy; daughter & son-in-law, Christy & Tim; son & daughter-in-law, John & Lisa; 6 grandchildren, Andrew, Samantha, Cooper, Tristan, Avery, and Katerina; mother, Doris Lee (Bolby) Ball, sisters; Beatrice (Tom) Whitback and Jeannie (Jeff) Lewis, and brothers; Jerry (Paula) and Tracy (Lori Jo) Ball.

The funeral service will be at 1:30pm Monday, April 22, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401. Final resting and graveside service will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina, KS. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Clifford W. “Rick” Anglin Sr. peacefully passed away in his sleep Tuesday, April 16, 2013, after a brief illness, at the age of 83 in Beloit. He was born April 2, 1930, in Denver.

In 1946, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Cherry Point, N.C., until separation in 1949. He was married to Lucille Loyd on Sept. 27, 1964. They moved to Salina in 1980.

In his younger days, he was a leather craftsman, enjoyed fishing and coaching his sons’ baseball teams. He was an avid Royals, Chiefs and KU basketball fan. He worked at the Masonic Temple for several years and spent his life in the construction and manufacturing trades until he retired in 1995 to care for Lucille, who passed in April of 2000. Today, they are together again and will spend eternity side by side.

He is survived by daughters, Sharon Haneeland, Sandy Riley and Roxie Kelly; stepson, Russell Loyd: sons, Clifford Jr. (Rick), Robbyn and Ronnie; brothers, William Craig, Danny Ray Craig, Richie Craig and Lynn Craig; sisters, Marlene Holloway, Danita Kay Wendell and Tammy Sharon; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Lucille; parents, Olen and Jessie Craig; brothers, Calvin Craig and Galen Ladean Craig; sisters, Oneitta Maley, Gwendolyn Craig and Edith Roberta Craig; and grandsons, Bradley and Brian Anglin.

Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, with funeral services at 2 p.m., all at Ryan’s Mortuary, Salina. Rick will be laid to rest in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

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Bertie Christine Brown, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 20th, 2013

Bertie was born in Marshall, Texas on March 19, 1948, daughter of the late Rosie Mae (Rhodes) and Virgil David Brown.

Survivors include two daughters, Dottie Gadson and husband Marvin, of Salina, Anita Richards and husband Michael, of Atlanta, Georgia; two sons, Robert Alvarez, of McPherson, Kansas; Joey Brown, of Meridian, Mississippi; sisters, Dorothy Schacte of Meridian, Mississippi, Willa Thomas and husband Hugh-Lee Wyatt of Murfreesboro, Tennessee,  LaVonne Watkin and husband Hulee of Newton, Mississippi; grandchildren, Nate Alvarez, Taneisha Gadson, Mikey Richards Jr., Morgen Richards, Amsterdam Alvarez; and great grandchildren, Jordyn Alvarez, Hayden Alvarez; Foster son, Shane Allen

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lanzie Ducksworth; brother, Elsie Brown.

Cremation has been chosen and at the family’s request there will be no services.

BENNINGTON — Wednesday, April 17, 2013, Merrell “Mario” James Nelson, 59, greeted his Savior face-to-face. Mr. Nelson was born Dec. 16, 1953, Ottawa, Kan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Nelson. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Adams-Nelson; parents, James and Janet (Merrell) Nelson; sister, Joy Nelson Wolf and husband, Patrick Wolf; nephew, Graham; nieces, Risa and Cooper Wolf; and aunt Doris Nelson McGinnis. Merrell and Debbie began making beautiful music together on Dec. 23, 1983, and would have celebrated 30 years of marriage this December. Merrell’s musical gifts can be described as extraordinary! He began playing the piano by ear at the age of 6. By the time he was 8, he was serving as organist and pianist at his parents’ church in Puerto Rico. Merrell used his God given talents to serve both the Lord and his community. For the past 11 years, Merrell has served as accompanist, organist, praise band director, and director of vocal music at St. John’s Military School. People all over the United States enjoyed the musical collaborations of Merrell and Debbie. While living in Oklahoma, Merrell and Debbie performed in the select choir at the dedication of the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial site and the dedication ceremony of the opening of the museum. The members of the choirs represented the individuals lost in the bombing. Merrell and Debbie felt honored to be involved in these ceremonies and meet former Presidents, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. This was one of many blessings in a career filled with amazing musical moments. Merrell’s life was filled with sorrow, pain, and joy; and this week he stepped into the Kingdom of complete happiness, peace, and harmony. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Salina. Memorials may be made to Child Advocacy and Parenting Services (CAPS), The Merrell and Debbie Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund, or The Pacific House of Mission run by niece, Risa and husband Eric Wenzel, a mission reaching every military teen at Schofield Barracks, in Hawaii, in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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James E. Spicer, 85, of Salina, died Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born Oct. 14, 1927, in Ada, Okla., the son of Russel and Libeth (Fontaine) Spicer.

He was a chemical engineer and worked for Wilson & Co. Engineers & Architects for more than 22 years. He was formerly employed by the Boeing airplane company in Wichita.

James was a graduate of the University of Arkansas class of 1951, with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and a proud member of the Alumni Association. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, and later served in the Naval Reserve.

James was an Eagle Scout and served as Boy Scout Leader for many years in Magnolia, Ark., Bunkie, La., Derby and Salina. He married Claire A. Bourg on Aug. 12, 1955, in Bunkie.

Survivors include his wife, Claire Spicer, of Salina; two sons, William (Cynthia) Spicer, of Wichita, and J.P. (Maria) Spicer-Escalante, of Logan, Utah; one daughter, Mary (Richard) Hammel, of Manhattan; and four grandchildren, Lauren (Cole) McDaniel, Steven Spicer, Brett Spicer and Dani Spicer-Escalante.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, with family greeting visitors from 5-7 p.m. at the mortuary.

Memorials are to the Saline County Animal Shelter or Birthright of Salina.

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Ronald E. King, 15, of Salina, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013. He was born Aug. 9, 1997, in Topeka to Geoffery E., of Topeka, and Stephanie L. (Entriken) King, of Salina.

He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Robert Jr. and Sandy Entriken, both of Salina, Donald and Joyce Holdeman and Ronald King, all of Topeka, and Danny and Linda Watkins, of Seneca; great-grandparents, Jack and Dorothy Miller, of Salina; siblings, Raelynn, of the home, Katlin, of Dayton, Ohio, and Brandon, Hannah and Gabriel, all of Topeka; special friends, Jason Heilig and Arika Heilig, both of Salina; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ronald was a NASCAR fan, especially of Dale Jr. He enjoyed cartoons and movies, loved music, and was a loving child with so many friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials maybe made to Salina Habitat for Humanity, and sent in care of the mortuary.

Bernice Maiflorence Tuggle Braxton,89, of Salina, died Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born January 21, 1924 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Haywood and Ethel China (Brown) Tuggle. Bernice grew up in the city of Germantown, Tennessee.

Bernice attended primary school and middle school in Memphis, TN. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School where she met her high school sweetheart, Maceo Braxton (Sr.). Bernice was the hall monitor at Booker T. Washington and whenever Maceo was late to school she would always give him a hall pass and never turned him in to the office!

Mrs. Braxton received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at Philander Smith College and received her Master’s Degree in Library Science at the University of Michigan. During World War II she worked at the then Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) Airfield supplying the Tuskegee Airmen with their parachutes and flight gear. She also worked part time at the library at Tuskegee where she would often help George Washington Carver locate his research material.

Bernice landed a job at Howard University College of Medicine, in Washington, D.C., as a medical school librarian. On her first day in Washington, Bernice serendipitously ran into her high school sweetheart, Maceo, at the bus stop! Maceo was attending medical school at Howard.

Bernice and Maceo were married in 1949 and had five children. They raised their children in Los Angeles, California where Maceo (Sr.) completed his Residency in Radiology at the University of Southern California.

Mrs. Braxton was hired as the second African-American Reference Librarian at the University of Southern California. Bernice was also an accomplished businesswoman and was active in politics as well, often working with the Registrar of Voters. She served as a neighborhood chairwoman for the Democratic Party. Always a champion of the poor and disadvantaged, she was also a leader of the African-American art movement in the Los Angeles community. In addition to promoting and displaying works of budding young artists of color at parties given in her home and other venues, Mrs. Braxton served on the organizing committee of the Los Angeles County African-American Museum of Art.

Dr. and Mrs. Braxton remained in Southern California for over fifty years. They had been married for fifty-two years when Maceo, Sr. passed in 1997. In 1999 Bernice moved to Salina, Kansas to live closer to her children Pamela and Maceo, Jr., and a host of grandchildren. Mrs. Braxton lived out her remaining years in Salina, residing the majority of the time at Eaglecrest Retirement Community where she was always treated with dignity and love.

Our beloved Bernice was a humble soul and faithful servant of Jesus Christ. Always did she treat everyone with love, respect, and courtesy. Bernice will be remembered for her unwavering love and dedication to her family and friends. We will not forget her favorite sayings, “God Bless America!” and “Don’t forget to study in the library!”

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Maceo Braxton, Sr., M.D., in 1997, her son Maceo Braxton, Jr., M.D. in 2008, three brothers, and one sister.

She is survived by four children, Denise Anduze of Hollywood, CA, Sylvia Braxton of Washington, D.C., Pamela Braxton Davis, M.D. and husband Trent W. Davis, M.D. of Salina, KS, and John H. Braxton, M.D. of Marshfield, WI; two daughters-in-law, Shirley Braxton of Upper Marlboro, MD and Debbie Braxton of Cape Elizabeth, ME; a brother, Alan Quinn Tuggle, M.D. of San Bernardino, CA; eleven grandchildren, Natalie, Maceo III, Trent II, Charles, Andrew, Brooke, Aaron, Montana, Sierra, Savannah, and Keesha; and one great-grandchild, Jessimia.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Friday, April 26, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 PM. Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 302 S. Seventh, with the Rev. Ed Foster officiating. Burial will be in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA on Monday, April 29.

Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, and the Friends of the Salina Public Library.

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James E. Spicer, 85, of Salina, died Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born Oct. 14, 1927, in Ada, Okla., the son of Russel and Libeth (Fontaine) Spicer.

He was a chemical engineer and worked for Wilson & Co. Engineers & Architects for more than 22 years. He was formerly employed by the Boeing airplane company in Wichita.

James was a graduate of the University of Arkansas class of 1951, with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and a proud member of the Alumni Association. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, and later served in the Naval Reserve.

James was an Eagle Scout and served as Boy Scout Leader for many years in Magnolia, Ark., Bunkie, La., Derby and Salina. He married Claire A. Bourg on Aug. 12, 1955, in Bunkie.

Survivors include his wife, Claire Spicer, of Salina; two sons, William (Cynthia) Spicer, of Wichita, and J.P. (Maria) Spicer-Escalante, of Logan, Utah; one daughter, Mary (Richard) Hammel, of Manhattan; and four grandchildren, Lauren (Cole) McDaniel, Steven Spicer, Brett Spicer and Dani Spicer-Escalante.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, with family greeting visitors from 5-7 p.m. at the mortuary.

Memorials are to the Saline County Animal Shelter or Birthright of Salina.

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Hannah Irene Swenson, 89, of Salina, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born Jan. 16, 1924, in Bavaria, the daughter of Gust and Etta (Johnson) Swenson. She attended Lightville Grade School, Bavaria High School and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina.

Irene graduated from Brown Mackie College in 1943 and worked for the Simpson Grain Company in Salina. She married Lt. Lee H. McClure Jr. in 1944, in Salina. Following his death in 1945, she married Quenten L. Swenson in 1947 in Salina. Irene and Quenten owned and operated a farming operation with their two sons.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Lee; two sisters, Pearl Wheeler and Ella Mae Zerbe; and a son, Virgil.

Irene was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and friends to the fullest.

Survivors include her husband, Quenten; two sons, Dennis (Doris) and Galen, both of Salina; one granddaughter, Sara; and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Bethany Home Chapel, 321 N. Chestnut, Lindsborg. Private interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Eva L. “Lois”  Picking, 75, of Salina, passed away Thursday, April 25th, at Salina Regional Health Center.

Lois was born in Francis, Oklahoma on February 25, 1938, to the late Fred Lee and Mary Jane (Henson) Matthews.

On May 11, 1956, she married Gerald “Jerry” Picking in Bentonville, Arkansas.  He precedes her in death.  Lois was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.

Survivers include daughter, Susan Picking, of Salina; son, Randy Picking, and wife Vivian, of Salina; grandsons, Daniel Picking and Jason Picking, both of Salina; granddaughter, Jennifer Picking, of Salina; sisters, Letha Linebarger, of Francis, Oklahoma, and Wanda Vititow, of Sulphur Springs, Texas.

She is also preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.  Family will greet friends from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Graveside services will be at Livingston Union Cemetery in rural Abilene, Kansas, at 10:00 am, Monday, April 29th,  with Pastor Loran Forbes officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Saline County Commission on Aging, 245 N. 9th, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Eleanor F. Woolverton, 89, of Salina, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was born Jan. 3, 1924, in New London, Conn., to Alfred and Amelia (Rose) Kuhn.

On Sept. 23, 1948, she married the Rev. Harvey L. Woolverton at the West Point Chapel in West Point, New York. In 1985, she moved to Salina from Colorado, where she had lived for more than 20 years. Eleanor was a homemaker and a member of Christ Cathedral.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Harvey L. Woolverton, in 1985, and a daughter, Dr. Heather L. Woolverton, in 2009.

Survivors include a daughter, Harvetta VonFange and husband, Alan, of Salina; brother, Walter Kuhn, of Quaker Hill, Conn.; sister, Linda Schepler and husband, Dorvin, of Fort Collins, Colo.; granddaughter, Kristina Freeland and husband, Michael, and two great-grandsons, Gabriel and Dominic Freeland, all of Salina.

There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at Christ Cathedral, 138 S. Eighth, Salina. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Christ Cathedral. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina is handling arrangements.

Barbara A. Jarvis, 52, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She was born January 22, 1961, in Salina, the daughter of Cylus Johnson and Shirley Montis.

Barbara was preceded in death by her grandparents and sister, Amy Jo Johnson.

She is survived by: husband, Thomas Jarvis, of Salina; son, Jake Jarvis, of Salina; daughter, Jessie Jarvis and son-in-law, Brian Gaskins, of Salina; stepdaughter, Tammy Jo Jarvis, of Salina; parents, Cylus and Shirley; sister, Debbie Bostelman; brother, David Johnson and wife Louis; niece, Krystal Kershaw; grandchildren, Cody, Katie, Finn, Damon, Jaden, Trenton and Jayda.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Ryan Mortuary. Inurnment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the National POW/MIA Foundation and left in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.

Betty J. Oakes, 73, of Salina, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Kaye Pogue Hospice. She was born Feb. 25, 1940, in WaKeeney, the daughter of Matt and Regina Augustine. On Nov. 19, 1988, she married Michael Oakes at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church. She worked many years as a waitress and at Southgate Dillions until retirement. Betty enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing, doll collection and her country western music.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Regina Augustine; brother, Elmer Augustine; and stepson, Charles Oakes.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Oakes Sr.; two daughters, Kathy (Jon) Stohs and Kelly (Rick) Robert; one son, Joe (Anita) Hartley; two stepchildren, Michael (Cathi) Oakes Jr. and Cheryl Becker; four brothers, Leo, Augustine, Alvin Augustine, Virgil Augustine and Irvin Augustine; three sisters, Sr. Mary Augustine, Helen Phillips and Marcie Goodwin; 21 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and a very special friend, Carrie Lopez, who was her caregiver.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm, with a vigil service at 6 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with Father Frank Coady officiating. Interment will follow in Mount CalvaryCemetery, Salina.

Memorial contributions may be given to Ryan Mortuary to help defer funeral expenses.

Daniel J. Miller, 56, of Salina, died Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was born Oct. 24, 1956, inBennington, the son of George and Phyllis (Pennington) Miller.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Donald, Jerry, James, Patrick and Phil; and one sister, Lana Weberg.

Survivors include his son, David Miller, of Salina; daughter, Leslie Toney, of Salina; two brothers, Elmer and wife Linda, of Stockton, Mo., and Mike and wife Regina, of Salina; four sisters, Pamela Williams, of Atchison, Shirley Jensen and husband John, of Salina, Jayne James and husband Mark, of Overland Park, and Dorotha Trouslet, of Newton; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. Memorial contributions may be given to Ryan Mortuary to help defer funeral expenses.

Ernest V. Swanson, 92, of Salina, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He was born April 24, 1921, in Smolan to Edwin and Signe (Olson) Swanson. On July 14, 1944, he married Ila E. Turner.

He was a member of University United Methodist Church and VFW Post 1432. Ernest served in the United States Army 8th Air Force during World War II during which time he was a POW and Purple Heart recipient.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 68 years, Ila E.; daughter, Olivia; son, Clyde; granddaughter, Maria; grandson, Tony; and his brother, Warren.

Survivors include a daughter, Ina Swanson, of Salina; granddaughter, Stephanie Robertson and husband Jeffrey, both of Salina; and three great-granddaughters, Ashlee Payne, Jillian and Hailee Robertson, all of Salina.

There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at University United Methodist Church, Salina, with the Rev. Mike Rose officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, is handling arrangements.

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CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Mary Anne Harris, 67, of Cape Coral, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family Tuesday, April 30, 2013, after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 12, 1946, in Davenport, Iowa, to William B. and Margaret A. (Lohf) Kelley Sr.

Mary Anne was a member of the 3rd Order Lay Carmelite since 1997 and a faith formation teacher for 40 years. She served as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and made visits to the sick and homebound for many years. She loved to go to the movies.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, John B. Harris; son, Forrest Harris and wife Sheila, of Cape Coral; five daughters, Theresa Harris, of Salina, Kan., Laura Stein and husband Robert, of Spearville, Kan., Mary Bonner and husband William, of Edmond, Okla., Susan Branfort and husband Ryan and Anne Quintana, all of Salina; three brothers, Bill Kelley, of Florida, Ed Kelley, of Illinois, and Joseph Kelley and wife Rhonda, of Iowa; five sisters, Margie Urmie and husband Mike, Katie Randelman and husband Eric, Patty Cunningham and husband Doug, Colleen Kelley and Maureen Koepke and husband Larry, all of Iowa; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N. Ninth, Salina, with Father Gale Hammerschmidt officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, where a vigil service with rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Inurnment will be in St. John’sCemetery, Spearville, Kan., at a time and date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, KS 67401.

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C. Richard “Dick” Gerleman, 83, of Salina, died peacefully at home Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was born April 15, 1930, in Maydale, the son of Alfred James and Loretta (Rues) Gerle-man.

Dick worked as a certified life underwriter and independent life insurance agent for 54 years and was also an agent-manager for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

He married Wilma M. Miller on June 24, 1950, in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Olpe. Dick was finance and debt retirement chairman for St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salina and was president of the Salina Noon Kiwanis Club. He established St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery and St. Joseph’s Catholic School endowments in Olpe.

Dick was preceded in death by five brothers, Ronald, Maurice, John, Kenneth and Gregory; and one granddaughter, Margo.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma, of Salina; two sons, Bruce and Brent (Angie), all of Des Moines, Iowa; two daughters, Brenda Gerleman and Barbara (Marvin) Autry, all of Wichita; three brothers, Gerald, Philip and James; nine grandchildren, Max, McKenzie, Jeb, Anna, Gretchen, Grant, Darren, Eli and Zoe; and one great-grandson, Graham.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Salina. A vigil service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the church.

Visitation and a prayer service will at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Olpe, with burial following in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials are to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Salina, or St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Olpe. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is in charge of arrangements.

In the early morning hours of a cold, rainy May 2, Gladys crossed over to be with her beloved Jess.  For both of them now, the “Son” is shining and they will be together forever beyond the clouds.

She was born in Norton, Kansas on July 31, 1920, daughter of Laura E. (Ward) and NormanStrayer.  She married Jess M. Taylor at her family home on June 1, 1946.  She was a housewife and a very talented and accomplished seamstress.  She served for many years on the electionboard.

Her greatest joy was her family.  She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and an adored grandmother.  She never hesitated to sacrifice to put her family first.  The love she was given was returned a thousand-fold.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jess; sisters, Ferne Strayer & Ivalee Ervin; brothers, Carl, Guy, Francis, and Ralph; and granddaughter, Stephanie Taylor.

Survivors include; daughter, Elizabeth (Jerry ) Benoit of Salina; son Gene Taylor of Wichita, Kansas; grandchildren, Larry Taylor of Derby, Kansas, Sheri Schrock (Sam) of Denver, Colorado, Ed Benoit (Sarah) of Salina, Laura Orton (Jimmy) of Taylor, Texas, and Melanie Benoit of Salina;  great-grandchildren, Sidney Thompson, Jaden Forsythe, Stephanie Beiriger, and Joe Bledsoe, all of Denver, Colorado,  Destanie Tarnow (Cameron) of Canada, Jessalyn Benoit-Colborn, Parker Benoit, and Olivia Benoit, all of Salina; as well as,  great-great-grandchildren, Johnny Webb and Kentan Tarnow of Canada.  She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends, who loved her dearly.

Inurnment will be held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery for the immediate family with Rev. Amy Bower officiating.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

There will be no viewing, as cremation has taken place.

Memorial contributions may be made to Windsor Estates, 623 S. Third, Salina, Kansas 67401 orHospice of
Salina, 730 Holly Lane, Box 2238, Salina, Kansas 67401

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Leland Robert Schultz, 90, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 2nd, at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center.

Leland was born in Niles, Kansas on February 22, 1923, to the late Geneva (Little) and Arthur  Schultz.

Survivors include a daughter, Anita Schultz, of Salina; sons Robert and David Schultz, of Salina; as well as, 7grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Leland is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Laura, and 2 sisters
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Cremation has been chosen.  Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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June “JB” Bennett, 91, of Salina, died Tuesday April 30, 2013. JB was born July 25, 1921, in Divide, Colo., to Byron L. and Daisy ( Hatfield) Bennet.

JB was a World War II veteran and a member of the VFW. He was the owner of Bennet Auto Repair in Salina for many years. He drove for OCCK after retiring.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Deloris (Hance) Bennet; sons, Douglas, Eldon and John; brothers, John Fetterolf and Chester Bennet; sister, Deloris Desaire; stepfather, Donold Fetterolf; and great-grandson, Eldon Bennet II.

JB is survived by his sons, Roger and wife Donna, of Salina, and Carlis and wife Terri, of Shenandoah, Iowa; nine grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. today, with family receiving friends from 6-7:30 p.m., at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Stockton Cemetery in Stockton. Memorials may be made to the family, in care of the mortuary.

Annette Marie Clark, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at the age of 38. She was born June 15, 1974, to Riley and Betty Clark and was the youngest of 17.

Annette had a smile for everyone and everyone she met was family to her. Annette loved her collection of dolls, keys and key chains, collecting pictures of her family, as well as scrapbooking.

She had a number of jobs, with Pizza Hut being her favorite.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Rhonda Cole, and two nephews. She is survived by her parents; nine sisters and six brothers, Pam Ziegler, Joe Clark and Jamie Clark, all of Hutchinson, the Rev. Dana Clark, of Colby, Teena Davies, of Reading, Tammy Garrison, of Great Bend, and Debbie Earley, Tony Clark, Mickey Benfield, Jackie Hamilton, Chris Clark, Monte Clark, Aimee Clark, Terri Rassette and Sheri Winters, all of Salina; 42 nieces and nephews; and 19 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, May 5, with a Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Burial will follow the service at All Saints Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Edward Peters Dresser, 77, of Delphos, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 3rd, at his home.

Edward was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on June 30, 1935, a son of the late Norma (Bassett) Smith and Richard  Dresser.

He was a retired member of the U.S. Air Force and Army National Guard.  He worked as a maintanence man at the Eisenhower Center in Abilene.  Edward was also a member of Peace Lutheran Church in New Cambria.

On May 21, 1961, Edward married Sandra Kay Belden in New Cambria.

Survivors include, his wife of fifty-two years, Sandra Dresser of the home; daughter Traci (Dennis) Pfieff of Salina; sons Troy (Linda) Dresser, of Knoxville, Tennessee; Edward (Tamera) Dresser, of Argonia, Kansas; brother, Richard (Irene) Dresser of Taunton, Massachusetts; sister, Marilyn Dresser of Taunton, Massachusetts; as well as ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothe,r Norman Dresse;, and great granddaughter, Lilliana Witt.

Funeral Services will be held at the at Peace Lutheran Church, New Cambria, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8th,  with Pastor Amy Truhe officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in New Cambria.

Visitation will be at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Tuesday from 9 am  to 8 pm.  The family will greet friends from 6pm-8pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Lane, Salina, Kansas 67401; or the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe. Ave., Salina, KS 67401.

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Joseph C. “Joe” Wickersham, 75, of Salina, died Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was born Nov. 22, 1937, in Salina to Harold and Mary (Hughes) Wickersham. Joe was retired from KP&L, where he worked as a gas service foreman.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; two infant sons, Charles and David Wichersham; four siblings, twins Margaret Lacy and Harold Wickersham, Frances Martin and twin sister, Joetta Wickersham; and stepgrandson, Brandon Moses.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; five stepchildren, Carol Ann, David, Lynn, Robyn and Kimberly; seven stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary. Private family inurnment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina.

Memorials may be sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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Cecil E. Butschle, 70, of Salina, died Thursday, May 2, 2013. Cecil was born Sept. 12, 1942, in Salina to William A. and Mary (Reddenbaugh) Butschle.

Cecil was an Army veteran who served a tour in Germany. He was retired from Saline County Highway Road and Bridges Department. Cecil loved his family as well as fishing, hunting and trapping.

Cecil is survived by his wife, Charlene, of the home; son, Bill and wife Monica, of Lawrence; daughter, Mary Teresa Lynn, of Salina; and four beautiful granddaughters.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. There will be no visitation. Private inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Marjorie H. Wooster, 100, Salina, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Dignity Care. She was born August 19, 1912 in Glasco, Kansas to William and Mary (Williamson) Benson. She was a seamstress for Dwight Putnam Interiors and later Galerie House Interior Designs, both of Salina. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

Survivors include her daughter, Paula Currier of Midwest City, Oklahoma; two sons, Gary Wooster and wife Jeanette, and J. Rex Wooster, all of Salina; a sister, Doris Woodring of Woodbridge, Virginia; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and many friends.

There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at First United Methodist Church, 122 N. 8th, Salina, Kansas 67401. Private inurnment will be at a later date. The family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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Thomas August Kruep, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 4th.

Tom was born in Breese, Illinois on August 5, 1947, son of the late Marie (Goldsmith) and Elmer  Kruep.

Survivors include wife, Vickie L. Kruep of the home; daughter, Laurie Cornwell, of Salina, Kansas;
two sons, Mark Kruep, of Salina, Kansas; Christopher Kruep, of Salina, Kansas; brothers, Leon Kruep and wife Carol of Burlington, Kentucky, Robert Kruep and wife Judy of Decatur, Illinois; Sister-in-law, Elizabeth Kruep of Breese, Illinois; Grandchildren, Ashley, Megan, Dakota, Dylan, Jalen, Sierra, Emily, Connor; Great Grandchildren, Danikah, Shayden; and numerous nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by 2 brothers, Patrick Kruep and Donald “Deac” Kruep.

At the family’s request there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, Kansas, at 1:30 pm on Thursday, May 9th,  with Fr. Kerry Ninemire officiating.

Inurnment will be Gypsum Hill Cemetery Salina, Kansas.

Al Mattson, of Salina, passed over on Sunday, May 5, 2013. He was born Jan. 6, 1939, to Kenneth and Dorothy Mattson, now deceased, also of Salina. He is survived by a sister, Mary Rogers; brother, Mike Mattson; children, Mary Christen “Christy” Attaway and Michael Christopher Mattson; grandchildren, Cody, Kyle, Natalie and Heidi; nieces and nephews, Joshua, Amy and Jill; and his significant other, Laura Alexander.

He graduated from Salina High School in 1958, where he was active in debate and forensics, and then from Wichita State University, where he was D.J. “Alligator Al” on the university radio station. He served in the Army Reserve with the 425th Transportation Company in Salina. After pursuing a career in retail in Texas and Louisiana, he returned to Salina where he opened and was proprietor of Budget Books Store. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the downtown district and especially the renovation of the Stiefel Theater for which he was the unofficial historian. He later worked as a mail clerk at United Missouri Bank from which he retired. He had wit and humor, was much loved and will be missed.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, at Salina Mennonite Church, 600 W. State Street, Salina.

Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Salina or Salina Public Library.

Henry C. Travis, 82, of Salina, passed graciously into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was born Nov. 23, 1930, in Potwin, the son of John and Lydia Travis. Henry graduated from Lost Springs High School. He began working on a farm before going to work for Beach Raytheon Corporation for 42 years. He retired at age 63.

Henry was a Mason for many years and was a life member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

At age 22, he was united in marriage to Doris M. Bromley. They were married for 59 years when she preceded him in death in December of 2011. He was also preceded in death by other brothers and sisters.

Henry is survived by a sister, Loretta Miller, of Meriden; two daughters, Marsha Hunt and husband Rod, of Salina, and Debra Parra and husband Fernando, of Miami. He is also survived by two grandsons, of Miami; and two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren, all of Topeka.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

Memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson’s Foundation and Alzheimer’s Association and left in care of the mortuary. Henry was very much loved and will be truly missed by his friends and family.

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Harry Miller, Jr., 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 11th, at his residence.

Harry was born in Alt, Colorado on January 8, 1923, son of the late Wilma (Hobbs) and Harry Miller, Sr.

Harry graduated from Sherman County High School, where he was State Wrestling Champion.

He worked for and later purchased L.W. Rexroad and Sons Construction.

Survivors include  daughter, Vicki Keehner, of Salina, Kansas; granddaughter, Kelli Lindebak of Andover, Kansas; grandson, Jarred Keehner of Salina, Kansas; great granddaughters, Karlie Lindebak and Kyrsten Lindebak, both of Andover, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; and 4 brothers.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, with Pastor Jon Filipi, officiating.

Cremation has been chosen and there will not be any visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made in Harry’s name to the American Heart Association, 8360 E 32nd Ct. N., Wichita, Kansas 67226.