Rose Anna Ward, 74 of Salina, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born November 8, 1941 in Salina to John M and Virginia J. Ludes, Sr., whom precede her in death.
She retired after 25 years with the Bethel School District in Spanaway, WA. where she was the Director of Children’s Nutrition. Following her retirement,Rose and her husband; Neal “Scotty” returned to Salina in 2003.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years; Neal S. “Scotty” Ward, her son; Donald S. Ward, both in 2013 and her grandson; Christopher Allen in 2015.
Survivors include Rose’s daughters; Cynthia (Allan) Frazier and Catherine Allen, both of Salina, 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren andher brother; John (Dona) Ludes, Jr. of Salina.
Funeral services will be held 1:00pm, Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Heartland Worship Center, 118 S Eighth St, Salina. There will be no visitation. Burial will take place in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
Memorials may be made to The Salina Animal Shelter or the American Cancer Society in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.
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Annette Marie Helus, 79, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, July 13th, 2016.
Annette was born in Salina, Kansas on January 7, 1937, a daughter of the late Nellie Caroline (Moore) and Benjamin Franklin Brown.
She worked as a registered nurse and EMT.
On March 3, 1955, Annette married Fred Helus in Salina, Kansas. He precedes her in death.
Survivors include daughter, Linda Rosebrook, and husband Dan, of Lincoln, Kansas; son, Duane Helus and wife Diane, of Lincoln, Kansas; sister, Shirley Tiller, of Belleville, Kansas. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Dionne (Chuck), Mike Rosebrook (Sara), Stacey Gawith (Matt); Ida Steinborn, Kimberly Helus, Chloe Helus, and 7 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Helus; infant son, Terry Helus; sisters, Barbara Combs, Jerri Wright, Nadine Vickery; brother, Benny Brown.
At the family’s request there will be no visitation as cremation has been chosen.
No services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln County EMS, 216 E. Lincoln, Lincoln, Kansas 67455.
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Eleanor Ochs, 91, of Salina, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was born Nov. 4, 1924, in Park to Titus and Elizabeth Waldman.
She married John G. Ochs on Oct. 21, 1946, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park.
Survivors include: her children, Dr. David John Ochs, of Liberty, Mo., and Angela Marie Young, of Salina; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Bertha Depperschmidt, of Memphis, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, John; parents; son, Ronald Dean Ochs; and one grandson.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today, July 13, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at St. Mary’s Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina and are in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401.
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Rae Jean Joyner, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Tues., July 12, 2016 surrounded by her family at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. She was born in Lucas, Kansas on March 5, 1949 to Ray E. & Naomi (Peterson) Tatum.
Rae Jean grew up and attended schools in Concordia. She married Ronnie Joyner on Feb. 1, 1975 at Salina, KS. She was a lifelong Concordia area resident. Rae Jean operated her own daycare for over 35 years. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Weight Watchers of Concordia and a former member of Women of the Moose Lodge #1428.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie, Concordia; sons, Ed Mildfedlt (Karen), Springfield, MO; James Joyner, Sr. (Angie), Concordia & Jeremy Mildfeldt, Humboldt; daughter, Rebecca Key (Wayne), Concordia; sisters, LaDonna Delashmit (Willie), Belgrade, Missouri; Rose Baird, Salina & Tressie Robbins (Chuck); brothers, Paul Tatum (Paula); David “Bo” Tatum (Martha) & Marty Tatum, all of Concordia; 9 grandchildren & 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents & grandsons, Edward L. Mildfeldt, Eric Scott Mildfeldt & Dalton Jo Joyner.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Fri., July 15, 2016 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Dyke officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia. Visitation will be from 1-9 pm Thurs., July 14, 2016 with family greeting friends from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Faith Baptist Church in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
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DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
NAME: Linda F. Tripp
AGE: 56 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: July 12, 2016
PLACE OF DEATH: Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, KS.
DATE OF BIRTH: November 11, 1959
PLACE OF BIRTH: Gardner, Ks.
PARENTS: Lloyd and Elizabeth Boyce Kinney
RESIDENCE: Sterling for 24 years formerly of Shawnee and DeSoto, Ks.
OCCUPATION: Elementary School Teacher
EDUCATION: Graduated DeSoto High School in 1977, received her Teachers Degree from
Kanas State University
MEMBERSHIPS: First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson
DATE OF MARRIAGE: July 28, 1979
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Medora, Kansas
SPOUSE: Patrick D. Tripp
SURVIVORS: Husband, Pat of the home; Son, Joshua “J.D.” Tripp, Lawrenceville, Georgia; Daughter, Rebekah Tripp, Sterling; 2 Brothers, Howard Kinney, Russellville, Tenn., Charles Kinney, Topeka, Ks.; 3 Sisters, Ethel Stevens, Paola, Ks., Alice Leonard, Nixa, Mo., Margaret Steward, Adkins, Tx.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents
FUNERAL SERVICES: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons
OFFICIATING: Rev. Mark Hall
BURIAL: Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons
VISITATION: 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, July 15, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
MEMORIAL: Nazarene Children’s Church Camp in care of the funeral home.
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Geneseo, Kansas
After struggling with health issues all his life, Donald B. Bushong passed away on July 12, 2016 at his home, at age of 42. We miss him already. Don was born on July 14, 1973, at Little Rock, Arkansas to Doyle J. Bushong and L. Elizabeth (Kocher) Bushong. Growing up most of his life in Rice County, Kansas, he attended school at Lyons and graduated in 1994. Don has traveled with family throughout the U.S. and into Canada and Mexico…. at age 22 and because of his small frame, he was ‘carded’ before he was allowed in Trump Tower Casino in N. J. His siblings thought that was very funny. While in Mexico Don got his very blond head ‘patted’ for healing…also funny. Don is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Liz Higgins, of the home,
3 sisters, Becki Bushong, Geneseo, KS., Bobbi Murphy, Springfield NE., Cindy Miller, Tijeras, NM.; 4 brothers, James Bushong, Hutchinson, KS., Dale Higgins, Lyons, KS., Harold Higgins, Randolph, KS., Russell Higgins, Fairmont, MN., 14 nieces and nephews, 14 great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 16, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Lyons with Pastor Joel Grizzle and Rev. Robert Friesen officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, July 15, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Burial will be in Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Donor’s choice in care of Birzer Funeral Home.
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DATELINE: Sterling, Kansas
NAME: Wanda June Doran
AGE: 63 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: July 9, 2016
PLACE OF DEATH: Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Ks.
DATE OF BIRTH: September 20, 1952
PLACE OF BIRTH: Sterling, Kansas
PARENTS: Claudie Ray & Clarice Viola North Phillips
RESIDENCE: Longtime Sterling resident.
OCCUPATION: She worked as a CNA at nursing homes.
EDUCATION: Graduated from Sterling High School in 1970, attended Sterling College and Friends Bible College at Haviland, Ks.
MEMBERSHIPS: St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons; Silver Threads, Sterling;
SPOUSE: She married Gaylon Ray Doran and the later divorced.
SURVIVORS: 2 daughters, Angela & Brent Nozaki of Senoia, Georgia and Bev & Jim Beltz of South Hutchinson; her mother, Clarice Phillips of Sterling; sister, Sarah Seitz of Branson, Missouri; 2 grandchildren, Mercedes Doran & Samantha Beltz; great-granddaughter, Alexis Doran;
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: her father; brother, Vernon Ray Phillips, infant brother, Leon Boyd Phillips; sisters, Lillian Spradley and Mary Hites.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Alden Valley Cemetery, Alden, Kansas.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Kendal Connor
BURIAL: Alden Valley Cemetery, Alden, Ks.
MEMORIAL: Wanda Doran Memorial Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home of Sterling.