Margarete W. Harrison, 82, of Salina, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. She was born November 6, 1933 in Darmstadt, Germany.
She was a school bus driver before retiring in 1995.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrich and Katharina (Katzenmayer) Vollhardt; one brother, Claus D. Vollhardt.
Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Marvin Harrison; five children, Otis, Brian and Bruce Harrison and Judy Gaston all of Salina, KS, Michael Harrison, of Union, MO; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Margarete request no services be held.
Memorials may be made to
American Cancer Society or American Alzheimer Association in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.
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Jack Ray Dooley, 77, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 19th, at his residence.
Jack was born in on July 17, 1938, to the late Edith Beryl (Bobbitt) and Cecil R. Dooley.
Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned.
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Edith Wild Gardner, 98, Minneapolis, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.
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Funeral services for Johanna C. Turrentine, age 87, of Abilene will be 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home Witnesses in Abilene with Mr. Scott Crehan officiating. Mrs. Turrentine passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Enterprise Estates in Enterprise.
She was born May 10, 1928 in East Germany the daughter of Ignaz & Marianne Skrobek. Johanna worked for West’s Country Mart in the bakery department and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall in Abilene and enjoyed preaching, knitting, and crocheting.
On December 23, 1968 she married Kenneth Turrentine in Bamberg, Germany. He survives of the home. She is also survived by her son Tadeusz Skrobek of Germany.
Cremation is planned. Friends may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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Imogene E. Iseli was born May 8, 1930 on the family farm near Wakefield, Kansas the daughter of Glenn and Dorothy (Stoddard) Robinett. She graduated from Chapman High School with the class of 1948.
Imogene worked for Ersham’s in the blue print department and drove a bus for the Industry & Chapman School Districts. Later in her married life Imogene received her CDL license and drove a truck with her husband John, Jr. Following that she cleaned homes for 26 years.
Imogene enjoyed sewing, gardening, knitting, canning, taking care of and helping people along with spending time with her family.
On May 15, 1949 she married John Iseli, Jr in Abilene. He survives of the home. Imogene is also survived by her daughters Nancy and her husband Duane Berggren of Monte Vista, Colorado, Joan Reiff of Hope, Kansas, Wilma and her husband Scott Nelson of Aurora, Kansas, Deanna and her husband Gary Novak of Wichita, Kansas; son Terry and his wife Angie Iseli of Riley, Kansas; sisters Peg Weidman of Clay Center, Kansas, Pat Fowles of Clay Center, Kansas; brother Gail Robinett of Junction City, Kansas; ten grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son-in-laws, Kevin Reiff and Bill Kowalski.
Imogene passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the Enterprise Estates Nursing Home in Enterprise. Funeral services for Imogene will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene with Pastor Shane Britt officiating. Her final resting place will be in the Green Ridge Cemetery near Industry. Imogene’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 Enterprise Estates or to the Abilene Public Library and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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Shirley Jo Zaideman
88, passed away Monday, December 21st, in Enterprise.
No local services are planned. Danner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Phyllis J. Moon, age 90, passed away on Sun., Dec. 20, 2015 at Mt. Joseph Senior Village, Concordia. She was born on August 12, 1925 in Concordia, KS to John & Minnie (Mercier) Gray.
She attended Logan Center grade school and graduated from Greenleaf High School in 1943. After graduation she worked in the ASCA office in Washington, KS. She married Melvin L. Moon on Nov. 14, 1945 and he preceded her on Nov. 18, 1989. She worked for Concordia Drug & House Wares, Duckwalls and was a cook for USD 333 for 30 years. She also worked at the St. Joseph Hospital in laundry, the kitchen & a nurse’s aide. She later worked for the Concordia Rest Home as a cook. Phyllis was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the Altar Society, a 50 year member of the Women of the Moose, America Legion Auxiliary & her card clubs, FAL & Booster. Phyllis was active in her children’s activities, serving as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts and a leader for both Boy & Girl Scouts.
She is survived by her sons, Lowell (Pam), Paul (Verletta), both of Concordia & Dale (Lisa), Amarillo, TX; daughter, Reva Blochlinger (Dennis), Concordia; grandchildren & great grandchildren; Amanda Moon, Phoenix, AZ; Kristi Demanette (David) & Annibella, Nashville, TN; Justin Synder (Tracy), Dalton & Alison, Concordia; Randi Aldridge (Ray), Caitlin & Brandin, Concordia; Jina Moon, Jaden & Brenan, Manhattan; Nathan Moon, Irving, TX; Megan Friemel & Mason, Amarillo, TX; Morgan Moon, Amarillo, TX; Amy Blochlinger Ramsey (Dwayne), Addison, Amielia & Asher, Olathe; Andrea Blochlinger Preston (Brian), Blake, Bradyn & Olivia, Olathe; Amber Blochlinger Miller (Matt), Rustyn, Kyler, Madyx, Hailey & Kynsley, Concordia & Autumn Blochlinger & Wyatt & Luna, Concordia.
She was preceded by her husband, Melvin; her parents & a daughter, Melva Jean.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Wed., Dec. 23, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, KS with Rev. Brian Lager officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Greenleaf, KS. Visitation will be from 11 am to 9 pm with an Altar Society Rosary at 5 pm followed by a Vigil service at 6 pm all on Tues., Dec. 22, 2o15 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.
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Sadie A. “Judy” Burke, 93, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 9:10 p.m., Sunday, December 20th, 2015 peacefully, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas.
Judy was born in Morse, Oklahoma on October 21, 1922, a daughter of Catherine (Sherlock) and Patrick John Donohue.
Judy attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Judy was a catholic.
Judy was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner.
Judy was an active member of the American Legion Post 24 Ladies Auxiliary for many years. She was also a member of a local birthday club and bowled on the Lucky Strikes bowling league for many years. Judy enjoyed reading, going to garage sales, she loved going to parties and socializing with all her old and new friends and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Sadie Agnes Judy Donohue was united in marriage to Ernest Glenn “Ernie” Burke on March 16, 1942 at McPherson, Kansas. Ernie died on December 14, 2001.
Judy is survived by her children, Patrick Burke, of McPherson, Kansas, Danny Burke and his fiancé Rachelle, of Buhler, Kansas, and Cathy Rausch and her husband Bob, of McPherson, Kansas; her 7-grandchildren, Tony Burke and wife Shelly, Jackie Ribordy and her husband Roland, Joey Burke, Casey Burke, Nick Rausch and his wife Beth, Travis Rausch and his wife Amy, and Kelly Rausch and his wife Liz;
15 – great-grandchildren – Jessica Harrison, Zoey, Skylar, Aiden, and Katlyn Burke; Madelyn and Jack Ribordy; Jase Burke; Garrett, Jaycee, and Camdyn Rausch; Colton, and Aly Rausch; Leyton and Easton Rausch.
1 great-great-granddaughter – Jovie Harrison; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ernie Burke; brothers, John, Edward, Patrick Leo Donohue and sisters, Margaret Toogood, and Catherine Donohue.
Memorial service will be held at Glidden – Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, at 11:00 on Monday, December 28th, 2015 with Reverend H. Dick Reynolds, Jr. officiating.
The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Judy Burke 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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DATELINE: Lyons, Kansas
NAME: John R. “Bob” Burge
AGE: 80 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: December 19, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
DATE OF BIRTH: March 12, 1935
PLACE OF BIRTH: Lyons, Kansas
PARENTS: John R. and Mildred M. Kern Burge
RESIDENCE: lifetime Lyons area
OCCUPATION: Farmer/Stockman for over 50 years
EDUCATION: Graduated Lyons High School in 1953
MEMBERSHIPS: United Methodist Church, Lyons Town & Country Club; Wilson Township
Treasurer for 25 years
DATE OF MARRIAGE: July 27, 1985
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: rural Lyons
SPOUSE: Barbara J. Martin Wynn
SURVIVORS: Wife, Barbara of the home; 2 Sons, Jerry & Jo Burge, Kirk & Debbie Burge,
both of Lyons; Daughter, Chere & Jay Reed, Hutchinson; 3 Step-Sons, Richard Siler, Oceanside,
Ca., Brad Wynn, Hutchinson, Glenn & Muriel Wynn, Weatherford, Okla.; Step-Daughter,
Sabrina & Cliff Loreg, Great Bend; 15 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Jeff R. Burge; Step-Son, Robert Lee Wynn, Jr.;
Sister, Janet Bailey
FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at United Methodist Church,
Lyons, Kansas
OFFICIATING: Rev. Brenda Davids
BURIAL: Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons
VISITATION: 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday, December 28, 2015 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present
MEMORIAL: United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
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Billie Rose (Boston) Root passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas at the age of 72. She was born on August 30, 1943 in Alva, Oklahoma to William “Bill” and Rose (Gibson) Boston. She graduated from Mount Healthy High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and went on to attend college for two years. On August 10, 1964 she was united in marriage to the love of her life George Root in Sedan, Kansas. This union was blessed with four children: Deana, Joseph, Ray, and Georgie. Together they raised their family in Russell, Kansas then later moved to Wilson, Kansas.
A lover of animals, Billie enjoyed spending time with George at the lease taking care of the cattle and tending to other chores. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson, Kansas, was an avid reader, and liked playing games on the computer. But above all, the greatest love and joy in her life was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. Whether taking family vacations, attending events, or just being home together, being with family was the best time of all.
Billie is survived by her husband George Root of their home in Wilson; children Deana Haynes and husband David of Mulvane, Joseph Root and wife Stacy of Sedgwick, Ray Root and wife Rolanda of Tooele, UT, and Georgie Carter and husband Bryan of Haysville; mother Rose Webb of Wilson; and grandchildren Zach Haynes and fiancée Madison Leclair, Peyton Haynes, Jacqueline Root, Cauy Root, Jerry Root, Raegen Root, Riley Root, Easton Carter, and Korbyn Carter.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Boston.
Memorials to Tammy Walker Cancer Center and may be sent in care of Foster Mortuary PO Box 533 Wilson, KS 67490.
The Proverbs writer says, “A good wife is far more precious than jewels. She opens her mouth with wisdom and kindness, and looks well to the ways of her household. Her children rise up and call her blessed.” Billie lived her life every day as an example of these virtues. A woman of faith, hope, and love, she taught us that the greatest of these is love, and her children, grandchildren, and generations to come will always call her blessed.
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Margaret Helen Bloomer died peacefully in her sleep and
joined her loved ones in heaven on Friday, December 18, 2015,while at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Margaret’s life was dedicated to prayer, family, and friends.
Margaret was born in Flora, IL on October 2, 1938, to Rev. Alfred and Dorothy (Grother) Winter. In 1942, the family moved to Evansville, IN where Margaret attended Redeemer Lutheran School, Benjamin Bosse High School, and Evansville College(now University of Evansville.) She worked at Home State Bank as a teller and later worked in her field of study as a library secretary for Russell Middle School, as well as a library assistant for
the Russell Public Library. She had an excellent gift of remembering names of the people she served. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as playing bridge, singing in the choir, watching old movies, doing needle arts, and praying for those in need. Margaret was united in marriage to Dean Keil on January 6, 1962, in Russell. This union was blessed with two daughters, Cheryl and Kathy. Later in life, Margaret
was united in marriage to Joseph Bloomer on September 14, 1991, in Russell. They enjoyed life together traveling and visiting with family and friends. When they met they shared their joy for dancing.
Survivors include: brother John Winter (Debbi) of Wichita, KS, and sister Marie Winter Meth (David) of Evansville, IN; daughters Cheryl Keil Nelson and Kathy Keil Louder (Mike); grandchildren Benjamin Nelson (Kelly), Holly Nelson Adedire (Sam), Clinton Nelson (Jenna), Lindsay Louder Banks (Jim), Luke Louder (Samantha Francis), Lacey Louder; great grandchildren: Paige and Brock Nelson, Asha Adedire, Landon Nelson, and Jaelin Banks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Reverend Alfred and Dorothy Winter.
Celebration of Margaret’s Life will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma. Margaret’s final resting place will be at the Natoma Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 AM to 8 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 6 PM to 7 PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to: THE LUTHERAN HOUR and RUSSELL RELAY FOR LIFE. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of these arrangements.