Benny Lee Critchfield, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 10th, 2016.
Benny was born in Glasco, Kansas on January 9, 1938, a son of the late Pearl Irene Critchfield.
Benny served in the United States Navy, worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 8 years and retired from Salina Parks and Recreation.
Survivors include two sons, Benjamin C. Critchfield, of Salina, Kansas and Charles Critchfield, of Spokane, Washington; granddaughter, Samantha Watkins and significant other, Kay Fillerman.
At the family’s request there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.
No services are planned.
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Timothy J. Huston
59, passed away Tuesday, November 15th, in Abilene.
The family has chosen cremation. A Mass of Christian Burial will held 10:30 AM Saturday, December 10th, at the St. Andrews Catholic Church with Celebrant Fr. Abraham Panthalanickal. The family will receive friends Friday, December 9th, beginning at 5:30 PM with a Parish Rosary recited at 6:30 PM at the Danner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in his name be made to O.O.C.K. 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.
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Thomas G. Boley, 86, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Salina. He was born December 8, 1929, the son of John and Margaret (Eyer) Boley. He attended Holy Name Grade Schools and Graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1948.
Tom farmed many years south of Topeka, KS. He joined the Kansas Army National Guard in 1950 and became a full time administrative assistant, later becoming a Chief Warrant Officer serving on the staff of the KNG Officer Candidate School. He served many years as clerk of the Topeka Township, clerk of the Topeka-Tecumseh Fire District, and as a Shawnee County Deputy Assessor. He was chairman and served seven years on the Shawnee County Waste Authority. He was a member of Shawnee County Farm Bureau, having served as president and on the Board of Directors. He also was a crop adjuster for Kansas Farm Bureau. Tom worked for The Track in Branson, MO for seven years and also worked for Harrah’s Prairie Band Casino.
Tom married Velma P. Scheid July 24, 1981. They moved from the Topeka area to Kimberling City, MO in 1987. While in Kimberling City, he served as Operation Manager for the PWSD. He was a licensed Missouri water operator and a licensed Missouri realtor.
Tom was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Salina and Knights of Columbus, having served as Grand Knight and as Faithful Navigator of 4th Degree Knights.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Velma; sister, Frances Hargis of Topeka; twin brother, Louis Boley of Salina; brother, Bernard J. Boley of Sand Springs, OK; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Celebration of Life reception: 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Holiday Resort, Salina. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. A mass will be said for Tom Friday, December 2, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Salina.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Junior/Senior High School, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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Ronald R. Groth, 65, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his residence in Sterling. He was born February 6, 1951 in Sterling, the son of Raymond and Bea Woody Groth. Ron was a lifetime Sterling resident. He graduated from Sterling High School with the class of 1969, and from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Yoder. Ron was a retired Chief of Police for the City of Sterling. He was a lifetime member of the Kansas Association of Chief of Police; former member of the Kansas Police Association; American Legion, Sterling; NRA; and Sterling Housing board member. On August 18, 1970, Ron was united in marriage with Deena Cain in Sterling. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Tyler and Sarah Groth, Mulvane, KS; daughter, Tracy and Candice Groth, Sterling; brother, Don and Debbie Groth, Hutchinson; 3 sisters, Judy Cox, Lyons, Connie and Johnnie McPherson, Haysville, KS, and Mary Groth, Rolla, MO; two grandchildren, Lillian and Easton Groth. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Sterling with Rev. Jeff Miller and Rev. Ron DeVore officiating. Burial will be at the Sterling Community Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Sterling Police Department or United Methodist Church, Sterling in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
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Joyce Ann (Benoit) Gosselin, 69, died at her home Tuesday evening, November 15, 2016, surrounded by her family. Joyce was the third oldest of eight children. She was born to Bernard and Marie (Brown) Benoit on the family farm south of Damar, Kansas, July 11, 1947. Joyce attended grade school and graduated from Damar High School. On July 29, 1967 she married Larry Gosselin of Bogue, Kansas at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar. Six children were blessed to this marriage.
Joyce was an active member in her community and a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hill City for over 30 years. During those years, she became the church Sacristan, and in 1993 she became the CCD coordinator. In addition, she would be seen cleaning and taking good care the church and rectory.
In 1994, Joyce volunteered her service and special talent in the Hospice Program. Joyce had such a gift for working with, not only the patients, but also giving support, love, and comfort to their families. Joyce enjoyed gardening and spending time with her many friends in the community. She was so excited about her trips to her children’s and grandchildren basketball or football games. She especially looked forward to her road trips to the Stockton ball games with Joe and Lori Green. Joyce definitely had a passion for the Kansas Jayhawks, especially basketball. On any given night, if her Jayhawks were televised, you could find her glued to the television. She might have ignored anyone who tried to interrupt those games! She would also let you know just how good KU Basketball was.
Joyce shared a special bond with her sisters and mother throughout the years with their annual “Girls’ Week-end”. These weekends ranged from trips to Hays or Salina shopping, to spending time visiting, or just enjoying each other’s company with an ice cold red beer. Joyce continued this “Girls’ Week-end” tradition with her two daughters. She took every opportunity possible to spend time with her children and grandchildren visiting them in their homes or would especially anticipate holidays when everyone would come home to her.
Joyce was preceded in death by her father and mother Bernie and Marie Benoit; grandson Trevor Mark Kuhlmann, and step-grandchild Kayla Hartwell.
She is survived by six children: Bryan and wife Kim Gosselin of Hill City; James and wife Morgan of Denver Colorado; Janet and husband Mark Kuhlmann of Stockton; Thomas and wife Sarah Gosselin of Pampa Texas; David and wife Nicole of Damar; and Becky and husband Phil Jaramillo of Pampa Texas; sixteen grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren; five brothers and two sisters: Carol McKenna of Russell; Bob and wife Kayleen Benoit of Wichita; Martha and husband Roger Irby of Aurora Colorado; Daniel and wife Janella Benoit of Hill City; Jerry and wife Liz Benoit of Salina; Lawrence and wife Jolene Benoit of Damar; and Dave and wife Carmen Benoit of Pueblo, Colorado.
Joyce, we are all going to miss your quiet way of getting things accomplished, your beautiful eyes that spoke volumes and your unwavering faith in God. Rest in peace.