Laura Agnes Bradshaw, 97, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 24th, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Kansas.
Laura was born in Salina, Kansas on December 15, 1918, a daughter of the late Nellie (Miller) and Louis Renard.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral Salina, Kansas 67401.
Survivors include daughter, Virginia Morse, and husband Clifton, of Salina, Kansas; son, Arthur Bradshaw, of Salina, Kansas; grandsons, Clifton R. Morse, of Salina, Kansas, grandson, Gene A. Morse, and wife Dawn, of Wichita, Kansas; granddaughter, Debra L. Beaman, and husband Kris, of Salina, Kansas. She is also survived by as well as 5 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Preceded in death by her husband, J. Vernon Bradshaw.
At the family’s request there will be no visitation.
Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, Kansas.
Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Salina, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter, 329 N. 2nd, Salina, Kansas 67401.
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Glenda Gail (Carey) Lindsey, 60, of Salina, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. She was born March 13, 1956, in Norton County.
She grew up in Lenora, and later, she lived in Norton, Clay Center and Salina. In 1974, she graduated from Clay Center Community High School. She worked as a certified nursing assistant in health care and was employed at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation at the time of her death.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Carey.
Survivors include her mother, Reta (Carey) Rutherford, of Lenora; brothers and sisters, Marilyn (Jewell) Murray, of Topeka, Bob Carey, of Morland, Cindy (Eugene) Newman, of St. George, and Steve (Michelle) Carey, of Salina; nieces and nephews, Jason Lyne, of St. George, Jessica (Eric) Dieckhoff, of Olathe, Megan (Joe) Ulmer, of Topeka, Ashley Carey, of San Diego, and Pierce Carey, of Salina; great-nieces and -nephews, Mariah, Kade and Remydee Lyne, Kayleigh Ulmer and Brooklyn Dieckhoff.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 29, at Lenora South Cemetery, Lenora.
The family suggests memorials to Smoky Hill Rehabilitation, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
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Sol He Lindsey, 79, of Salina, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 20, 2016, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina. She was born in Shik Shin, June 18, 1936, in Busan, South Korea.
He was a retired nurse and worked at St. John’s Hospital in Salina. She was also an avid gardener, raised many rabbits in her spare time and was famous for her kimchi.
She is survived by four children, Beverly Keeton, John Lindsey, Angela Lindsey-Nunn and Daniel Lindsey, as well three grandchildren, Arielle Lindsey, Tamise Henderson and Noah Nunn. A fourth grandchild, Korin Boulware, died in 2003.
Private funeral services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center in Salina.
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Betty Adee, 86 of Abilene, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born August 13, 1929 in the Abilene, the daughter of Glenn and Marie (Muller) Biesecker. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1947.
On August 22, 1948 she was united in marriage to Cecil Lynn Adee in Abilene. He preceded her in death in 2007. Betty was a secretary at Biesecker Produce and later was the manager of the Eagles Lodge in Abilene.
Betty is survived by her two sons, Jim and wife Sharon of Abilene and Jerry of Waelder, Texas. Two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One sister-in-law, Sara Biesecker and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Cecil, parents, three sons, Bobby, Billy and Larry, four brothers and two sisters.
Funeral Services for Betty will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene with Pastor Stan Norman Officiating. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. The family of Betty Adee suggests memorials be given to the Dickinson County Foundation in memory of Betty Adee to be used per family wishes.
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Enterprise, Kansas
Jimmy Aguirre
67, passed away Wednesday, April 20th, in Salina. Danner Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Condolences: http://dannerfuneralhome.net/
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Council Grove – Betty Lorraine Dutton, aged 91 years, died at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, on April 23, 2016, following a brief illness.
Born Betty Lorraine Anderson to Ansom and Faye (McCright) Anderson on December 10, 1924, in rural Geary County, Kansas, she attended rural grade schools and graduated from Wilsey High School in 1942. Betty married Wesley Dutton on November 12, 1943, in rural Morris County. Betty and Wesley lived on the family farm in southwest Wabaunsee County. The farm has been in the Dutton family since 1886. After the death of her husband, Wesley, Betty continued to operate the farm, but moved her residence to Council Grove.
Betty completed a Normal Training program in high school and started her teaching career in rural Wabaunsee county schools at the age of 17. She taught for 11 years in rural, one-room schools (North Pole and South Pole) followed by 13 years at Alta Vista Elementary, and finished her career with 21 years in Council Grove at Washington Elementary and finally as the Special Education Coordinator. While teaching fulltime, she continued her education completing bachelors, masters and specialist degrees in education. During her teaching career she was selected as a Kansas Master Teacher in 1974, and was inducted into the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame in 1984.
Throughout her life Betty was extremely involved in civic and church activities that did not stop at retirement. She served the community on the Morris County Hospital Auxiliary, Morris and Wabaunsee County Historical Societies, Coordinator of local Community Blood Center drives, Friends of the Council Grove Public Library, Community Thrift Store, Kaw Mission Historical Society, Relay for Life, Court Appointed Special Advocate, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Morris County Senior Center.
When Betty retired from teaching, her service to children did not stop. She continued as a private tutor to countless children. She was on the board of Child Health Care, and was a mentor in the Mentoring Program at Council Grove High School from 2007-2011.
She was active in the Talahi Federated Club, the Alpha Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and Order of Eastern Star.
Betty was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church for 70 years. She held many leadership roles in those years, including church treasurer for 45 years and Bible School Director for many years. When Emmanuel UMC closed its doors, she moved her membership to the Council Grove United Methodist Church.
Despite all her volunteer work, Betty still found time to have a beautiful garden and flowers, feed all her birds, travel, and spend time with friends and family.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley, in 1986; by her parents Ansom Anderson and Faye Christian; by her brothers, Robert, Kenneth, Philip, and Lowell; and her sisters, Norma and Shirley.
Survivors include her son, Wes Dutton, Topeka, KS; her nieces, Mary Ann Dutton, Bethesda, MD, and Martha Blackman, Lenexa, KS, and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who are like family.
Funeral services will be held at Council Grove/Dunlap United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 27, at 10 a.m. with graveside services immediately following at Prairie View Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at the Council Grove/Dunlap United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Council Grove/Dunlap United Methodist Church or to Betty Dutton memorial scholarship fund that will serve Council Grove high school students. They may be sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.
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EDNA KOCH, 97 died April 24, 2016 at Medicalodge in Clay Center, KS. She was born on April 2, 1919 in Clay County, KS, the daughter of Karl and Stella (Jacob) Burger. Edna married Lawrence Koch on December 18, 1946. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2008. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, son, James, daughter Lorell, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Survivors:
Son: Thomas
Sister: Mable
Sister: Dorothy
Brother: Leroy
Brother: William
Brother: Edwin
Granddaughter: Samantha
Funeral Services: Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS
Minister: Pastor Paul Tessaro
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS
Visitation: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home
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Yvonne F. Smith 86, Washington, died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at her home.
Visitation: Wednesday, April 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends 5 to 6 p.m.
Rosary: 6 p.m., Wednesday at Ward Funeral Home.
Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington.
Burial: St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Morrowville.
A memorial fund has been established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home.