Charlene “Suzie” Gay, 85, of Salina, passed away Friday, June 3rd, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center.
Suzie was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on March 5, 1931, to the late Rosa (Whitten) and Russell F. Wyatt.
Suzie was a devoted wife and mother to her family. She also worked part-time at the family business, King Chemical Company, Inc.
Suzie was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Salina.
Suzie was the widow of Delbert G. Gay.
Survivors include her daughters, Carol Salsman, Debi Gay; Denise Sivek, and her husband Paul, and Rene Ericsson, and her husband Steve; son, Randel Gay; and her sister, Loretta January; as well as 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents, husband, Delbert; daughter, Michelle Gay; and brother, Russell Wyatt.
Cremation has been chosen and there will not be visitation.
A graveside memorial service at will be held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 10th, with Rev. Greg Savage officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.
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Russell Eugene Clark, 84, Tescott, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center. He was born January 22, 1932 in Protection to Jesse James and Nellie (Rogers) Clark.
Russell was a salesman for Hershey’s Chocolate for 35 years.
Survivors include his wife Barbara (Nelson) Clark; children Russell Clark, Robert Clark, Janet Kabler, and Diane Chadwick; step-sons Kurtis Sears and Kerry Sears; brothers Raymond Clark and Don Clark; sister Nellie May Flowers; 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M., Thursday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. Inurnment will be in Franklin Cemetery, Tescott. Memorials may be made to the Tescott United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.
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Robert William Spreier, 60, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 5th.
Robert was born in Larned, Kansas on September 5, 1955, to Sue Carol (Brumbaugh) Hoffman and the late Kenneth William Spreier.
He graduated from St. John’s Military School 1973, and served in the United States Army.
Survivors include his daughter, Stacy Ford, and husband Stephen, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; sisters, Linda Lee, and husband Douglas, of Temple, Texas, and Tammi Spreier, of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, Timothy Spreier and wife Sue, of Willow Park, Texas; beloved granddaughter, Avigail Pearl Ford, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; as well as numerous nieces and nephew; and longtime friend, Phillip Barnett.
Robert is preceded in death by his father.
Family has chosen a private graveside service in Pawnee Rock.
Memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s name to the Salina Animal Shelter, 329 N. 2nd, Salina, Kansas 67401.
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Bruce Lynden Booher, 55, the son of Donald and Shirley Booher, passed away on Tuesday, May 31st in Salina.
The resident of Canton, Kansas is survived by son, Jason Booher; daughter, Robin Booher; son-in-law, Mark Grant; and granddaughter Alexus Grant. Also survived by brothers, Mark Booher, Richard Booher, and Lee Booher.
There will be a private funeral and burial at Crown Point Cemetery.
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MILTONVALE — Ida May Shepard Reed, 86, of Miltonvale, died Friday, June 3, 2016. She was born March 12, 1930, in Miltonvale to Ellis and Ruth (Garretson) Shepard.
She married Max Richard Reed on April 16, 1949. She worked in the banking business most of her career.
She is survived by: her daughter, Lynn (Alan) Gilmore, of Garland, Texas; son, Doug (Darlene) Reed, of Miltonvale; five granddaughters, Shannon, Dannelle, Khristina, Stephanie and Lindsay; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Max; her parents; one sister; and three brothers.
The family will have memorial services at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, in Miltonvale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Miltonvale Senior Citizens, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
Memorials to the Beverly Fire Department.
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Merna J. Stanhope, 86, of Salina, died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Windsor Estates, Salina. She was born June 25, 1929, in Kensington, to Orlie and Hazel (Vibber) Bronson.
On Aug. 31, 1946, she married Warren C. Stanhope in Phillipsburg. In 1982, she moved to Salina from Phillipsburg. Merna worked for Gibsons, Dillons, Sam’s Club and Walmart.
She is survived by: a daughter, Bonnie (Dan) Mongeau, of Salina; a son, Ron (Paulette) Stanhope, of Lincoln, Neb.; a brother, Darrell (Judy) Bronson, of Hastings, Neb.; two sisters, Shirley Pickle, of Solomon, and Velda Rae (Jim) Menard, of Lincoln, Neb.; two grandchildren, Eric “Jaba” (Carla) Faubion, of Smolan, and Stephanie (J.T.) Tolliver, of Lincoln, Neb.; and two great-grandchildren.
Merna was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Warren C. Stanhope, in 2006; three brothers, Merton, Berton and Orlie Bronson; and two sisters, Delores Gwennap and Leila Nichols.
Graveside services and inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney, with the Rev. Randy Gibbs officiating. The family suggests memorials to Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
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Funeral services for Reverend Henry F. Landis, age 87, of Abilene will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Abilene Brethren in Christ Church at 11th and Buckeye with Reverend Dale Engle officiating. Reverend Landis passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Village Manor in Abilene.
He was born May 14, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Sylvanus and Mary (Winger) Landis.
Reverend Landis was a great man of God and loved his Savior Jesus Christ. He started his ministry in Leedey, Oklahoma and also served in Des Moines, Iowa, Thomas, Oklahoma, Pharr, Texas, and at the Brethren in Christ Church in Abilene before retiring. He was also a carpenter in the Abilene area and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and woodworking.
On August 31, 1950 he married Faithe Book at the Zion Brethren in Christ Church north of Abilene. His loving wife Faithe survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter Geniece and her husband Kenneth Frymire of Springfield, Missouri; sons Dale and his wife Carol Landis of Abilene, Robert and his wife Anita Landis of Hot Springs, Arkansas; brother Paul and his wife Pauline Landis of Indianapolis, Indiana; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson Laird Landis on April 1, 2016, his sister Suzanna Musser, and his parents.
Reverend Landis’ final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery. His family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brethren in Christ Church World Missions and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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James A. “Jim” Criger, age 69, passed away June 6, 2016, at Emporia, Kansas. He was born March 19, 1947 at Burns a son of Joe and Alice Beck Criger. He grew up in Burns and attended Peabody High School. As a boy he and his brother David mowed lawns in the summer and worked for local farmers hauling hay. In the winter they shoveled snow. He also enjoyed fishing and playing “500” baseball. He loved old trucks and owned a 1947 Chevrolet 1/2 ton which was his favorite.
Jim was a longtime employee of White Feeds in Burns until he hurt his back and had to quit work. Since 2007 he lived at Hartford.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Barbara Criger and Judith Morris.
He is survived by a brother David of Vassar, Kansas and a sister Janet Myers of Gadsden, Alabama, many nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2016 at Burns Cemetery, Burns, Kansas.
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Carol Louise Pool, 77, went home to her Saviour, Jesus Christ on May 19, 2016. She was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Junction City, Kansas, the only child of Lyndell and Louise Scates. In 1952, she met the love of her life, Max. They married four years later. His military career in the Air Force took them to many different bases: Lake Charles, Louisiana; Westover AFB, Massachusetts; Anderson AFB, Guam; Loring AFB, Maine; and finally, the place they called home, Carswell AFB in Fort Worth, Texas, where they retired.
Later in life, Carol began working at a retail pharmacy which turned into the joy she loved. She also worked at Cooks Children’s Hospital for many years and then briefly at a life insurance company. During that time, Max and his sons opened Woodhaven Custom Wood Cabinets, a family business. Carol would help wherever she was needed, such as secretarial duties, building cabinet doors or running errands to pick up lumber. Carol always enjoyed being outside. In her younger years, she enjoyed coaching fast pitch softball, gardening, hiking and camping. Carol was a giving person. She was always willing to help in any way. She was a very wise lady with a heart to serve others.
The last few years of her life she was diagnosed with Alzheimer and dementia. This was a struggle for her. She moved to Alaska in November 2014. On May 5, 2016, she was diagnosed with Leukemia and the Lord saw fit to call her home just two weeks later. Even though this was a difficult time in her life, she made the best of the situation, the best she knew how. She often would see others struggling and she would remind them, “We have a lot to be thankful for.” Carol will be greatly missed by so many people.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents and son Dennis L. Pool. Carol is survived by her husband, Max, of 59 years; sons Kenneth Pool (wife, Melissa), of Aledo, Texas; Scott Pool (wife, Debbie), of Millsap, Texas; daughter Delynn Fairchild (husband, Michael), of Fairbanks; daughter-in-law Jill Pool, of Cresson, Texas; grandchildren Kevin Pool (wife, Alisha), Matt Pool, Chris Pool (wife, Sara), Casey Pool, Zen and Tristan Pool, all of the Fort Worth, Texas area; Micah (wife, Gabby), of Bryant, Arkansas; Tanna, Jordan, Madelyn, Benjamin, Samuel, Nathanael and Sarah Fairchild, of Fairbanks; and great-grandchildren Aislinn Pool, Micah, Lily, Morgan and Hudson Pool and Noah Pool.
A celebration of Carol’s life will be held in Hope, Kansas on June 9, 2016.
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Myrtle Lorrain Willms, 86 years died June 6, 2016 in Clay Center, KS. She was born on November 21, 1929 in Patrick, Arkansas. The daughter of Minor Stacy and Lillie Burwell.
Myrtle was raised in Patrick and Rogers, AR areas. She moved to Clay Center in 1954 and married Wilber Killman. They later divorced. Myrtle owned Jiffy-Inn Restaurant for 17 years. She then went on to work at Kents Café, and retired from Pizza Hut in 1997. She married John Willms July 24, 1977. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Couples Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-son William Frank Willms, 1 sister, 3 brothers, and 1 great grandson
Survivors:
Husband John R Willms, of Clay Center, KS
Daughter Carolyn Caskey of Altus, OK
Daughter Donna and Earl Fletcher of Clay Center, KS
Daughter Cheryl and Keith Herick of Springfield, MO
Daughter Arlene Stewart of Wakefield, KS
Step Son John Willms Jr. of Clay Center, KS
Step Son James Willms of Manhattan, KS
Sister Thelma and Donald Sooter of Rogers, AR
Brother Dan and Delores Stacy of Rogers, AR
Sister Janie Allmendinger of Rogers, AR
Grandchildren: 16 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren
Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 at 1:30 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center KS
Officiating the service will be Pastor Richard Rikli
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS
Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 3-8PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church or Medicalodge of Clay Center.
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Lawrence K. “Larry” Correll, 82, passed away, Monday, June 6, 2016 in Ellsworth. He was born June 1, 1934 in Gatewood, WV to Paul and Alma (Blake) Correll.
Larry married Zella Bubar, September 5, 1955, in Clinton, ME. She survives him.
Larry and Zella recently moved to Ellsworth after many years in pastoral ministries including Christian radio, work as a pain clinic chaplain, and missionary work with NAYM/Rock Ministries. He was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance faith and attended the Harvest Bible Church, Ellsworth.
Larry is also survived by daughters, Faith Jelle (Robin) of Arizona and Beth Vallier (J. Daniel) of Ellsworth; son, Mark Correll (Wendy) of Brownsville, KY; sisters, Bonnie Harmon of Dayton, OH and Doris Vandermolen (Joe) of Union Grove, WI; 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, along with many cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family present 6-8 p.m..
Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2016, at Parsons Funeral Home, with burial following in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Native American Youth/ Rock Ministries, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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Cleo Duane Hiltgen passed away on June 5, 2016 at his home in Mankato, Kansas at the age of 86. Cleo was born November 1, 1929 to Peter and Katherine (McCarthy) Hiltgen at home near Kimeo, KS. Cleo grew up on a farm south of Greenleaf, Kansas. At the age of 3, Cleo was in a farm accident, losing both his hands and his left foot. This did not stop him from living a normal life.
Cleo attended Spencer School, south of Greenleaf for 8 years and graduated as Valedictorian of Washington County. He graduated Greenleaf High School in 1947 and worked in his family’s restaurant until he attended Kansas State University. Cleo achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Administration at Kansas State University in January 1954.
He married Geneva Maxine Myers August 19, 1950 and moved to Mankato, KS in 1955. To this union a son and four daughters were born. Cleo worked for Farm Bureau Insurance for 26 years and opened his own private insurance practice in 1981 until he retired in 1986. After retirement, Cleo went in to farming and raising cattle, and most enjoyed riding his horses. Cleo’s other passions were watching NASCAR races, K-State sports and visits from his children and grandchildren.
Cleo was a member of the Lions Club, City Council and also served on the board of the Jewell County Hospital.
Cleo is survived by his wife Geneva of 65 years and five children, son Cary and wife Lisa of Edmond, OK, daughters Jeanette Howard and husband Brian of Edmond, OK, Jeanine Mayes Hiltgen and husband Gary Mayes of Mankato, KS, Beverly Alexander of Tampa, FL, and Pamela Mueller and husband Scott of Gardner, KS; 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and two brothers, Robert Hiltgen of Greenleaf, KS and Kenneth Hiltgen of Frankfurt, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters.
A celebration of life mass will be (was) 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Mankato, Kansas, with Father Damian Richards officiating. Vigil service will be (was) at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Melby Mortuary Chapel, Mankato, Kansas. Casket bearers will be (were): Robbie Smullins, Kevin Howard, Landon Alexander, Kenny Minzer, Jacob Dettmann, and Lonnie Myers. Honorary casket bearers will be (were): Wayne Dunn, Brent Beck, Ron Simon, Gerald McAtee,and Jim Gillett. Cleo will be laid to rest at the Hiltgen Family Cemetery (Windy Hill) following the services. The family suggests memorials to: Solomon Valley Hospice, Beloit, Kansas, or Angel Care of Salina, Kansas. Online condolences can be left at: www.melbymortuary.com. Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas, was in charge of service arrangements.
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Robert Duane Krum died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Holiday Resort Nursing Home in Salina, Kansas at the age of 56. He was born on September 10, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa. He lived in Smolan, Kansas with his caregiver and friend Linda Sutor and had previously worked at Columbia Windows in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was a long time dialysis patient and loved spending time with his fur baby Nick. After enjoying a beautiful day outside his body decided it was time to go rock out in heaven. He will be missed.
Robert leaves behind his daughter Jennifer Hamrick and husband Kyle along with their children, Matthew and Alicia, all of Statham Georgia; and brothers William Darrel Krum, Michael Lee Krum and Bruce Wayne Krum.
He was preceded in death by his parents Shirley and Darrel William Krum, and brothers Louis Allen Krum, and David Paul Krum.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Salemsburg Lutheran Church in Smolan. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 pm at the church. His final resting place will be at Pleasant View Cemetery near Palco, KS. Memorials are suggested to Fresenius Kidney Care in Salina and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd Street, Plainville, KS 67663.