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Gary Edwin Cummings
Nov 11, 2019
Gary Edwin Cummings completed his earthly assignment on November 11, 2019 and went to be with the Lord in his new heavenly home. He was born on August 10, 1933 in Wakeeney, Kansas to Edward and Myrtle Cummings. As a young man, he worked for Farmers and Ranchers rounding up cattle on horseback, and harvesting wheat, hay, and other...
Elaine Mary Gillmore
Nov 2, 2019
Elaine Mary (Hamburg) Gillmore, 91, died on November 2, 2019. Elaine was born on February 25, 1928 in Hays, Kansas to Ernest and Anna (Spilker) Hamburg. She grew up on a farm outside of Ellis with her parents and two brothers, Marvin and Clifford. She moved to Denver to attend business school and work, returned and graduated from Fort...
Frances Ellinor Seely
Oct 26, 2019
Frances Ellinor Seely, 79, of Salina, passed away Saturday, October 26th, 2019. Frances was born in Emporia, Kansas on May 2, 1940, a daughter of the late Fredda Lenna (Adams) and Lee Jennings Hormel. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone. Survivors include nephew, John Krey and many extended family members and her cat, Pita. She is preceded in death...
Phyllis "Ann" Gifford
Oct 21, 2019
Phyllis "Ann" Gifford, 60, of Tescott, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 21st, 2019. Phyllis was born in Amherst, Texas on March 18, 1959, a daughter of Helen Louise (Egleston) Bottom, of Salome, Arizona and the late James Elbert Auldridge. Survivors include her mother, Helen Bottom (Don) of Salome, Arizona; sister, Patti Keely, (Bill), of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; companion, Charlies...
Franklin D. Quillen
Oct 21, 2019
Franklin D. Quillen, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 21st, 2019. Frank was born December 22, 1935 in Beloit, Kansas, a son of the late Charles and Florence (Irey) Quillen. He served in the United States Navy, and retired from Raytheon Aircraft after 22 years. Survivors include his two daughters, Tawnya and Jolinda; and his nieces and...
Esther Elaine Likes
Oct 20, 2019
Esther Elaine Likes, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 20th, 2019. Esther was born in Emporia, Kansas on July 4, 1925, a daughter of the late Olive (Weeks) and John Lehnherr. Esther married Thomas Likes on October 15, 1944 in Emporia, Kansas. She retired from Salina Orthopedic as the Office Manager. Survivors include sons, Thomas Dee Likes...
Richard Herbert Mutschler
Oct 8, 2019
Richard Herbert Mutschler, 95, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 8th, 2019. Richard was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on August 22, 1924, a son of the late Helena Henrietta (Lehmann) and John Frederick Alexander Mutschler. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Leona H. (Anschutz) Mutschler; daughter, Elaine Reidl (Jon); three sons, Donald Mutschler, Paul Mutschler (Gwen),...
Bruce W. Parker Sr.
Oct 2, 2019
Bruce W. Parker, Sr., 61, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd. Bruce was born in Dallas, Texas on July 3, 1958, a son of the late Joann (Gilbert) and Herbert Parker. Survivors include two daughters, Stacey Ware (Chad) of Alvin, Texas, and Josie Parker (Cody Kindel) of Canton, Kansas; son, Bruce Parker Jr. (Carlee) of McPherson, Kansas; two...
Thaine Matson Siler
Oct 1, 2019
Thaine Matson Siler, Salina, 94, passed away, October 1, 2019. He was born September 2, 1925 at the home on a farm 5 miles N.E. of Wells, Kansas to Chester and Lillie (Matson) Siler. He attended Sunnyside Country School and graduated from Minneapolis High School, entered into the service for World War 2 and served in the United States...
Juanita Lee (Funk) Alexander
Sep 28, 2019
Juanita Lee (Funk) Alexander, 98, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2019. Juanita was born in Independence, Kansas on August 24, 1921, a daughter of the late Etoile (Cook) and Lee Heape. Survivors include daughter, Kay Jones (Glen), of Noble, Oklahoma; two sons, Terry Funk, and Gary Funk, both of Salina, Kansas. She is also survived by...
Zona Mary Homeier
Sep 23, 2019
Zona Mary Homeier, 96, of Wilson, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 23rd, 2019. Zona was born in Rural Osborne County, Kansas on September 1, 1923, a daughter of the late Guela Louise (Westphall) and Harry Americus McReynolds. She had many jobs in her life, such as a telephone operator, Nurses aid at Wilson Nursing Home, EMT, Shaw's Grocery, and...
Sheryl L. Weishaar
Sep 23, 2019
Sheryl L. Weishaar, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 23rd, 2019. She was born in Juction City, Kansas on March 22, 1944, a daughter of the late Estella (Wilson) and Lyle Thompson. Sheryl was a homemaker, and her life was dedicated to her family. She was very active in her sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, her Bridge Club,...
Edna Waunaita Haist
Aug 29, 2019
Edna Waunaita Haist, 78, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019. Edna Waunaita McClenahan was born on December 29, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska to Harold and Myrtle McClenahan. She married Donald William Haist on March 12, 1962. Together, they were blessed with three daughters. Edna lived a life full of love for God first, family second, and everything...
Brenda Kay Dreiling
Aug 29, 2019
Brenda Kay Dreiling, 58, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019. Brenda was born in Abilene, Kansas on October 21, 1960, a daughter of the late Shirley Lou (Myers) and Norman Joseph Dreiling. Survivors include three daughters, Jeannine Dettra, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Holly Dong, of Salina, Stacey Arveson, of Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Susan Dietz, Cheryl Gagna, Dana Flynn;...
Linda Jane Kromer
Aug 28, 2019
Linda Jane Kromer, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. Linda was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 16, 1948, a daughter of the late Betty (Hill) and Earl Kleiner. Linda’s passion were the Boy Scouts of America and all creatures. She was a key member of the Boy Scouts of America for over 40 years,...
Lawrence "Larry" Donald Arnold
Aug 28, 2019
Lawrence Donald "Larry" Arnold, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 28th. Larry was born in Endicott, New York on June 9, 1941, a son of the late Marie Gladys (Kent) and Volney Lewis Arnold. Survivors include his wife, Felice Arnold of the home; daughter, Briana Lance (Charles), of Canton, Kansas; son, Kent Arnold, of Seattle, Washington; sister,...
Philip Jerome Richolson, Jr.
Aug 28, 2019
Philip Jerome Richolson, Jr., 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. Philip was born in Ransom, Kansas on October 7, 1944, a son of the late Daisy Mildred (Van Winkle) and Philip Jerome Richolson, Sr. Survivors include two sons, Lance Richolson (Kara), of Brownfield, Texas; Scott Richolson (Melissa), of Brownfield, Texas; sister, Karla Langley (Rob), of...
Jeremy "Jeremiah" Paul Connolly
Aug 28, 2019
Jeremy "Jeremiah" Paul Connolly, 28, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. Jeremy was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on March 11, 1991. He enjoyed hiking, World of Warcraft, and making hook rugs. He was tormented with schizophrenia and is now at peace. Survivors include his mom, Naomi and step-father, Kurt Kromer of Salina, Kansas; brother, Nick...
Don Reinsch
Aug 23, 2019
Don Reinsch Don Reinsch, 78, of Clay Center, Kansas, longtime resident of Salina, passed away Friday, August 23rd, 2019. Don was born in Sioux City, Iowa on January 29, 1941, a son of the late Lenore May (Palmerton) and Francis Alan Reinsch. He began working for IH Trucks when he turned 18. He was the youngest service manager the...
Warren C. Mannel
Aug 23, 2019
Warren C. Mannel, 71, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. Warren was born in Rural Lincoln County, Kansas on February 7, 1948, a son of the late Thelma (Cherry) Redman and Paul Ormand Mannel. He grew up in Lincoln County and graduated from Vesper High School. In 1966 Warren and his wife moved to Trona, California. He...
Gary Edwin Cummings
Nov 11, 2019
Gary Edwin Cummings completed his earthly assignment on November 11, 2019 and went to be with the Lord in his new heavenly home. He was born on August 10, 1933 in Wakeeney, Kansas to Edward and Myrtle Cummings. As a young man, he worked for Farmers and Ranchers rounding up cattle on horseback, and harvesting wheat, hay, and other...
Elaine Mary Gillmore
Nov 2, 2019
Elaine Mary (Hamburg) Gillmore, 91, died on November 2, 2019. Elaine was born on February 25, 1928 in Hays, Kansas to Ernest and Anna (Spilker) Hamburg. She grew up on a farm outside of Ellis with her parents and two brothers, Marvin and Clifford. She moved to Denver to attend business school and work, returned and graduated from Fort...
Frances Ellinor Seely
Oct 26, 2019
Frances Ellinor Seely, 79, of Salina, passed away Saturday, October 26th, 2019. Frances was born in Emporia, Kansas on May 2, 1940, a daughter of the late Fredda Lenna (Adams) and Lee Jennings Hormel. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone. Survivors include nephew, John Krey and many extended family members and her cat, Pita. She is preceded in death...
Phyllis "Ann" Gifford
Oct 21, 2019
Phyllis "Ann" Gifford, 60, of Tescott, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 21st, 2019. Phyllis was born in Amherst, Texas on March 18, 1959, a daughter of Helen Louise (Egleston) Bottom, of Salome, Arizona and the late James Elbert Auldridge. Survivors include her mother, Helen Bottom (Don) of Salome, Arizona; sister, Patti Keely, (Bill), of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; companion, Charlies...
Franklin D. Quillen
Oct 21, 2019
Franklin D. Quillen, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 21st, 2019. Frank was born December 22, 1935 in Beloit, Kansas, a son of the late Charles and Florence (Irey) Quillen. He served in the United States Navy, and retired from Raytheon Aircraft after 22 years. Survivors include his two daughters, Tawnya and Jolinda; and his nieces and...
Esther Elaine Likes
Oct 20, 2019
Esther Elaine Likes, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 20th, 2019. Esther was born in Emporia, Kansas on July 4, 1925, a daughter of the late Olive (Weeks) and John Lehnherr. Esther married Thomas Likes on October 15, 1944 in Emporia, Kansas. She retired from Salina Orthopedic as the Office Manager. Survivors include sons, Thomas Dee Likes...
Richard Herbert Mutschler
Oct 8, 2019
Richard Herbert Mutschler, 95, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 8th, 2019. Richard was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on August 22, 1924, a son of the late Helena Henrietta (Lehmann) and John Frederick Alexander Mutschler. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Leona H. (Anschutz) Mutschler; daughter, Elaine Reidl (Jon); three sons, Donald Mutschler, Paul Mutschler (Gwen),...
Bruce W. Parker Sr.
Oct 2, 2019
Bruce W. Parker, Sr., 61, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd. Bruce was born in Dallas, Texas on July 3, 1958, a son of the late Joann (Gilbert) and Herbert Parker. Survivors include two daughters, Stacey Ware (Chad) of Alvin, Texas, and Josie Parker (Cody Kindel) of Canton, Kansas; son, Bruce Parker Jr. (Carlee) of McPherson, Kansas; two...
Thaine Matson Siler
Oct 1, 2019
Thaine Matson Siler, Salina, 94, passed away, October 1, 2019. He was born September 2, 1925 at the home on a farm 5 miles N.E. of Wells, Kansas to Chester and Lillie (Matson) Siler. He attended Sunnyside Country School and graduated from Minneapolis High School, entered into the service for World War 2 and served in the United States...
Juanita Lee (Funk) Alexander
Sep 28, 2019
Juanita Lee (Funk) Alexander, 98, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2019. Juanita was born in Independence, Kansas on August 24, 1921, a daughter of the late Etoile (Cook) and Lee Heape. Survivors include daughter, Kay Jones (Glen), of Noble, Oklahoma; two sons, Terry Funk, and Gary Funk, both of Salina, Kansas. She is also survived by...
Zona Mary Homeier
Sep 23, 2019
Zona Mary Homeier, 96, of Wilson, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 23rd, 2019. Zona was born in Rural Osborne County, Kansas on September 1, 1923, a daughter of the late Guela Louise (Westphall) and Harry Americus McReynolds. She had many jobs in her life, such as a telephone operator, Nurses aid at Wilson Nursing Home, EMT, Shaw's Grocery, and...
Sheryl L. Weishaar
Sep 23, 2019
Sheryl L. Weishaar, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 23rd, 2019. She was born in Juction City, Kansas on March 22, 1944, a daughter of the late Estella (Wilson) and Lyle Thompson. Sheryl was a homemaker, and her life was dedicated to her family. She was very active in her sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, her Bridge Club,...
Edna Waunaita Haist
Aug 29, 2019
Edna Waunaita Haist, 78, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019. Edna Waunaita McClenahan was born on December 29, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska to Harold and Myrtle McClenahan. She married Donald William Haist on March 12, 1962. Together, they were blessed with three daughters. Edna lived a life full of love for God first, family second, and everything...
Brenda Kay Dreiling
Aug 29, 2019
Brenda Kay Dreiling, 58, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019. Brenda was born in Abilene, Kansas on October 21, 1960, a daughter of the late Shirley Lou (Myers) and Norman Joseph Dreiling. Survivors include three daughters, Jeannine Dettra, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Holly Dong, of Salina, Stacey Arveson, of Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Susan Dietz, Cheryl Gagna, Dana Flynn;...
Linda Jane Kromer
Aug 28, 2019
Linda Jane Kromer, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. Linda was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 16, 1948, a daughter of the late Betty (Hill) and Earl Kleiner. Linda’s passion were the Boy Scouts of America and all creatures. She was a key member of the Boy Scouts of America for over 40 years,...
Lawrence "Larry" Donald Arnold
Aug 28, 2019
Lawrence Donald "Larry" Arnold, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 28th. Larry was born in Endicott, New York on June 9, 1941, a son of the late Marie Gladys (Kent) and Volney Lewis Arnold. Survivors include his wife, Felice Arnold of the home; daughter, Briana Lance (Charles), of Canton, Kansas; son, Kent Arnold, of Seattle, Washington; sister,...
Philip Jerome Richolson, Jr.
Aug 28, 2019
Philip Jerome Richolson, Jr., 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. Philip was born in Ransom, Kansas on October 7, 1944, a son of the late Daisy Mildred (Van Winkle) and Philip Jerome Richolson, Sr. Survivors include two sons, Lance Richolson (Kara), of Brownfield, Texas; Scott Richolson (Melissa), of Brownfield, Texas; sister, Karla Langley (Rob), of...
Jeremy "Jeremiah" Paul Connolly
Aug 28, 2019
Jeremy "Jeremiah" Paul Connolly, 28, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. Jeremy was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on March 11, 1991. He enjoyed hiking, World of Warcraft, and making hook rugs. He was tormented with schizophrenia and is now at peace. Survivors include his mom, Naomi and step-father, Kurt Kromer of Salina, Kansas; brother, Nick...
Don Reinsch
Aug 23, 2019
Don Reinsch Don Reinsch, 78, of Clay Center, Kansas, longtime resident of Salina, passed away Friday, August 23rd, 2019. Don was born in Sioux City, Iowa on January 29, 1941, a son of the late Lenore May (Palmerton) and Francis Alan Reinsch. He began working for IH Trucks when he turned 18. He was the youngest service manager the...
Warren C. Mannel
Aug 23, 2019
Warren C. Mannel, 71, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. Warren was born in Rural Lincoln County, Kansas on February 7, 1948, a son of the late Thelma (Cherry) Redman and Paul Ormand Mannel. He grew up in Lincoln County and graduated from Vesper High School. In 1966 Warren and his wife moved to Trona, California. He...
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