Loren Ted Walter, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016.
Loren was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 12, 1928, a son of the late Agnes (Geir) and William Walter.
He attended Kansas Wesleyan University and played football.
Loren retired from Sears in Salina after 25 years and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Salina, Kansas.
On September 5, 1948, Loren married Marjorie J. (Hagstrom) Walter in Salina at the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, of the home; daughter, Mary Jean Walter, of Salina, Kansas; a son, Lawrence Walter and wife Christy Melton Walter, of West Chester, Ohio; brother LeRoy Walter, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Drew (Stephanie) Walter, Brent (Meghan) Walter, Chris Walter, David Cranston, Jordan Cranston.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Corrine Walter, sister-in-law, Jean Albert; brother, Delmar Walter
At the family’s request there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, Kansas, at 1:30 pm on Friday, February 19, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salina Presbyterian Manor 2601 E. Crawford Salina, Kansas or Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 S. 9th, Salina, Kansas.
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BEVERLY — Rick L. Donabauer, Rick L. Donabauer, 56, of Beverly, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. He was born Feb. 13, 1960, in Lincoln.
Rick was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved and raised Brittany bird dogs.
Preceding him in death were his mother, Marilyn Risley; aunts, Sandy Chapman and Patrecia Gorton; and uncle, Mike King.
Mr. Donabauer is survived by his father, Jack Donabauer, of Beverly; sister, Pam Meltzer and husband Hal, of Olathe; nephews, Nicholas and Sterling Meltzer, both of Olathe; uncle, Mike Donabauer and aunt Jill Donabauer, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; aunt, Ila King, of Palm Springs, Calif.; numerous cousins; and four beloved Brittany bird dogs.
Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Milo Cemetery, Barnard.
Memorials may be made to the charity of donor’s choice and may be sent in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
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Abilene, Kansas
Eva J. (Horner) Reese
87, passed away Saturday, February 13th, in Abilene. She was born May 24, 1928 in rural Geary County the daughter of Edward C. and C. Myrtle (Day) Horner. Growing up in the area, Eva attended rural Geary County country schools until the family moved to Solomon in 1944. She graduated from Solomon High School with the class of 1947. On December 22, 1957 she married Andrew B. Reese Jr.. He preceded her in death June 20, 1998. Eva was employed by West’s I.G.A. for 20 years until retiring in 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Ben and George Horner. Eva was a member of The Abilene First Christian Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary.
Survived by: Son Andrew B. Reese III Herington
Sister Ruth Gallaway Topeka
Brother Charles (Laveta) Horner Chapman
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, February 18th, at the Danner Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Geist officiating. Interment will be in the Prairie Mound Cemetery at Solomon. The family will receive friends 5:30 – 6:30 PM Wednesday, February 17th, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Solomon Alumni Association or the Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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Patricia J. Higgins, age 64, Salina resident, formerly of Concordia, entered into rest on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina. She was born on September 27, 1951 in Concordia, Kansas to Walter J. and Vera L. (Nickerson) Higgins.
(May 31, 1930 – February 13, 2016)
OPAL ALEEN HADEN, 96 died February 12, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS. She was born on July 20, 1919 in Leonardville, KS. The daughter of C.B. and Minnie (Nelson) Meyer.
Opal was born on a farm west of Leonardville, KS. She was 1 of 9 children. Opal was a graduate of Leonardville High School and had a teaching certificate from K-State. She taught in rural one room schools and was a substitute teacher in Clifton. She married Raymond Haden in 1940 in Clay Center and they settled in Clifton where they raised 3 children and owned an upholstery shop for 35 years.
Opal was a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the Clifton Christian Church where she played the organ and the piano for 60 years and shared her musical talents for various other events throughout the years. She is preceded in death by parents, husband Raymond in 1997, 1 grandchild, Ryan Haden and 7 siblings.
Survivors:
Son: Russell and wife Sandy Haden, Atlantic Beach, FL
Daughter: Adair Martinez, Salina, KS
Son: Robert and wife Diane Haden, Salina, KS
9 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, 1 great grandchild
Sister: Patricia and husband Gerald Ward, Tarborough, N.C.
1 Sister In-Law
1 Brother In-Law
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:00AM at the Turner Funeral Chapel in Clifton, KS.
Officiating the service will be Ed Moynahan.
Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Vining, KS.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 5-7 PM at the Turner Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Opal Haden Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral home.
Marilyn Dunning passed away Tuesday morning, February 9, 2016 at the Redbud Village Nursing Home in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 79. She was born May 14, 1936 in Stockton, Kansas to the late Jesse and Ina (Livingston) Hunter. After graduating from Stockton High School in May of 1954, she married the love of her life Duane Dunning on November 6, 1954 in Stockton. The couple was blessed with two children, son, Steve and daughter, Vicki Gile.
Marilyn loved being a housewife and mother, her family was her life. She always looked forward to the days when all of her children and grandchildren gathered at her home as she loved to cook for them and spend the day visiting with them. She and Duane loved to square dance and were part of the Swinging Wheels Square Dance Club. They met many of their life-long friends through the club and enjoyed many vacations together, making many memories. She also enjoyed playing cards: bridge, pinochle and canasta, with family and friends. She was a passionate gardener, growing flowers of all kinds; and a seamstress, sewing clothes for her family and all of her square dance outfits. She went to work outside the home when her children were nearing college, as a secretary for Farm Implement & Supply, retiring after 24 years in 1997. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Plainville.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, Duane of the home in Plainville; son Steve and wife Cheryl of Leawood, Kansas; daughter Vicki and husband Gene Gile of Garden City, Kansas; brother Earl and wife Judy Hunter of Great Bend; sister Janet and husband Jim Bouchey of Glade; brother-in-law Doug Camp of Sandovel, Illinois; grandchildren, Jessi Hrabe, Jay and wife Kelly Hrabe all of Plainville; Caroline and husband David Clemmensen, Anne and husband Bobby Pitts, and Hunter Dunning all of Kansas City; great-grandchildren, Jersey and Cohen Kaiser, Zayne and Lainee Stahl, and Devon Mick all of Plainville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Ina Hunter, and her sister, Christine Camp.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Plainville United Methodist Church with burial following at the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 6:00-7:30.
It is written that a wife of noble character is rare, and worth more than all earthly riches. Marilyn was not only a wife of noble character, but a mother and grandmother as well. Indeed, she acted with love and spoke with wisdom. Her family and friends alike say she was a blessing, now and for generations to come.