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Albert L  Shields, Jr.

Albert L Shields, Jr.

May 29, 2019

Albert L. Shields, Jr., 86, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 29th. Albert was born in Paris, Texas on December 21, 1932, a son of the late Viola L. (Dollins) Shields and Albert L. Shields, Sr. Survivors include two sons, Albert L. Shields, III, of Gold River, California, and Craig S. Shields, of Oakland, California; a step daughter,...

Carlos William Henry

Carlos William Henry

May 29, 2019

Carlos William Henry, 22, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 29th. Carlos was born in Topeka on September 16, 1996, the son of Mike & Roleta (Schneider) Henry, of Gypsum. Carlos graduated from Southeast Saline High School in 2015. He was a caregiver, a maintenance man, and most recently a yardman at Farmers & Ranchers Livestock. Carlos was...

Maryetta Ruth Gill

Maryetta Ruth Gill

May 27, 2019

Maryetta Ruth Gill, 79, of Salina, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 27th, 2019. Maryetta was born in Salina, Kansas on December 9, 1939. She was a gardner, homemaker, and loved to cook and camp. Survivors include a daughter, Terese Gill; son, Jeff Gill (Roxane) of Lindsborg; sister, Jolene Clark; brother, Randy D. Moffet (Chrissie);...

Mary Elizabeth Olson

Mary Elizabeth Olson

May 26, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Olson, 92, of Marquette, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 26th at Riverview Estates in Marquette. Mary was born in Enid, Oklahoma on July 1, 1926, daughter of the late Lena (Marlowe) and Herman Moore. She worked as a photo developer at Smile A Minute, and was an avid bowler and golfer. She was a long time member...

Betty Marie Carlson

Betty Marie Carlson

May 26, 2019

Betty’s life began on February 10, 1929 in Salina, Kansas. She is the daughter of Thomas B. and Margaret T. (Miller) Anderson. Betty is a 1947 graduate of Salina High School. She was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” E. Carlson on July 3, 1960. Betty has been involved in serving others with love, care and comfort as a...

Ronald Gene Wenger

Ronald Gene Wenger

May 24, 2019

Ronald Gene Wenger, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 24th, 2019. Ronald was born in Hays, Kansas on November 16, 1942, a son of the late Eleanor (Weigel) and Lawrence Wenger. On January 25, 1964, Ronald married Karen Fick in Abilene, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Karen; daughter, Sheila Schaut, (Brent Spellman), of Salina, Kansas; three sons,...

James William Gulley

James William Gulley

May 21, 2019

James William Gulley, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. James was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 13, 1951, a son of the late Virgina (Brewer) and Floyd Leslie Gulley. James lived in Salina for most of his life. Throughout his life he worked for Bonanza, Carousel and Goodwill. He enjoyed walking, dancing, and...

Leslie Marinus Damker, Sr.

Leslie Marinus Damker, Sr.

May 18, 2019

Leslie Marinus Damker, Sr. Leslie Marinus Damker, Sr., 87, of Salina, passed away Saturday, May 18th, 2019. Leslie was born in Rural Downs, Kansas on July 22, 1931, a son of the late Nellie (Zachgo) and Marinus T. Damker. He served in the United States Army. Les worked as the warehouse supervisor at Salina Concrete and a route drive...

James "Jay" Wakeley Williams

James "Jay" Wakeley Williams

May 14, 2019

James "Jay" Williams, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 14th. James was born in Flora, Mississippi on April 26, 1956, a son of the late MaeDora (Lewis) and Alfred Curtis Williams. Jay gave his life to Christ at a very young age and lived his life for the Lord. He was an avid sports fan, and his...

Jack Raymond Donabauer

Jack Raymond Donabauer

May 13, 2019

Jack Raymond Donabauer, 88, of Pilot Point, Texas, passed away May 13, 2019. Jack was born in Barnard, Kansas on February 5, 1931, a son of the late Blanche (Loy) and Ray Donabauer. He lettered all 4 years at Barnard High School in Basketball, Baseball and Football. Jack proudly served in the United States Air Force and was in...

Patricia "Pat" "Meemaw"  Ann Miller

Patricia "Pat" "Meemaw" Ann Miller

May 4, 2019

Patricia Ann Miller, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Patricia was born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 20, 1940, a daughter of the late Myrtle E. (Wigton) McCurnin and John O. Spradlin. Pat attended Brown Mackie College and Kansas Wesleyan University, achieving a double major in Criminal Justice and Drug and Alcohol Counseling. She...

Helen Marie Gillmore

Helen Marie Gillmore

May 3, 2019

Helen Marie Gillmore, 92, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 3rd, at the Salina Presbyterian Manor. Helen was born in Rural Salina, Kansas on February 13, 1927, a daughter of the late Eva (Chapman) and Samuel Gillmore. Survivors include her brother, Lee R. Gillmore (Elaine); nieces, Mary Genz (Keith), Donna Leeper (Chris); great nephews, Nick Genz, Ryan Leeper,...

Richard "Dick" Morgenstern

Richard "Dick" Morgenstern

May 2, 2019

Richard "Dick" Morgenstern, 82, of New Cambria, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. Richard was born in Salina, Kansas on December 19, 1936, a son of the late Clare (Dobratz) and Richard Morgenstern, Sr. Dick proudly served in the United States Army and returned home to grain farm in Saline County....

Lavelle Marie Urbanek

Lavelle Marie Urbanek

Apr 29, 2019

Lavelle Marie Urbanek, 47, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 29th, 2019 Lavelle was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on September 10, 1971, a daughter of the late Ruth (Merril) Jackson and David Urbanek. Survivors include daughter, Diane Keller (Lance); sons, Jeffery Lance, Harley Lance; sister, Lorie Urbanek; brother, David Urbanek (Leasa), all of Salina, Kansas; brother, Richard Jensen....

Nicholas "Nick" Hagaman

Nicholas "Nick" Hagaman

Apr 28, 2019

Nicholas Blake "Nick" Hagaman, 36, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Nicholas was born in Abilene, Kansas on May 14, 1982, a son of Deena J. (Hall) and David E. Hagaman, of Abilene, Kansas. Survivors include his parents; sister, Megan Hagaman, of Salina; and brother, John Hagaman (Jamie), of Abilene; and 3 nieces, Tiana Marion, Jaydah Hagaman,...

Patricia Ann Davis

Patricia Ann Davis

Apr 22, 2019

Patricia Ann Davis, 71, of Culver, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 22nd, 2019. Patricia was born in Mabank, Texas on July 17, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary Kathryn (Kennedy) and Jack Stamper. Survivors include sons, Ronnie and Jesse Davis; daughter, Venus Davis; sisters, Betty Hunter and Barbara Burns; brother, Jesse Penix; grandchildren, Elizibeth Thomas, Shayne Davis, Patricia...

Jeremy Lee Watkins

Jeremy Lee Watkins

Apr 21, 2019

Jeremy Lee Watkins, 42, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 21st, 2019. He was born in Salina, Kansas on September 21, 1976, a son of Kathy (Young) Allison, of McPherson and the late James Watkins. Jeremy was a Sergeant and a 20 year veteran of the Salina Police Department. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer (Kasper) Watkins; children, Kaitlyn...

Patrick Leo Rexroad

Patrick Leo Rexroad

Apr 18, 2019

Patrick Leo Rexroad, 65, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 18th, 2019. Patrick was born in Salina, Kansas on January 21, 1954, a son of the late Joan Frances (Siler) Rexroad and Jay Myers Rexroad. Survivors include his sister, Lynn Grabner (Rodney) of Salina; Nephew, Matthew Grabner of Austin, Texas; Niece, Emily Johnson (Dylan) of Salt Lake City,...

Robert Dale Haley

Robert Dale Haley

Apr 10, 2019

Robert Dale Haley, 87, of Salina passed away Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 at his home. Robert was born in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 1932 to Virginia Mildred (Fetterhoof) and Isaac Jerome Haley, the eldest of 3 sons; James E. Haley (deceased) and Jerry L. Haley of Humble, TX. Robert and his brothers were raised on the family farm...

James "Jim" Burton Dalton

James "Jim" Burton Dalton

Mar 29, 2019

James Burton Dalton, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 29th. Jim was born in Hays, Kansas on June 14, 1948, a son of the late Minnie Jean (Cunningham) and Harry K. Dalton. Survivors include his daughter, Mandy Dalton of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son, Jason Dalton of Salina; and sisters, Darlene Redinger of Osborne, and Judy Martin (Jim)...

Albert L  Shields, Jr.

Albert L Shields, Jr.

May 29, 2019

Albert L. Shields, Jr., 86, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 29th. Albert was born in Paris, Texas on December 21, 1932, a son of the late Viola L. (Dollins) Shields and Albert L. Shields, Sr. Survivors include two sons, Albert L. Shields, III, of Gold River, California, and Craig S. Shields, of Oakland, California; a step daughter,...

Carlos William Henry

Carlos William Henry

May 29, 2019

Carlos William Henry, 22, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 29th. Carlos was born in Topeka on September 16, 1996, the son of Mike & Roleta (Schneider) Henry, of Gypsum. Carlos graduated from Southeast Saline High School in 2015. He was a caregiver, a maintenance man, and most recently a yardman at Farmers & Ranchers Livestock. Carlos was...

Maryetta Ruth Gill

Maryetta Ruth Gill

May 27, 2019

Maryetta Ruth Gill, 79, of Salina, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 27th, 2019. Maryetta was born in Salina, Kansas on December 9, 1939. She was a gardner, homemaker, and loved to cook and camp. Survivors include a daughter, Terese Gill; son, Jeff Gill (Roxane) of Lindsborg; sister, Jolene Clark; brother, Randy D. Moffet (Chrissie);...

Mary Elizabeth Olson

Mary Elizabeth Olson

May 26, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Olson, 92, of Marquette, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 26th at Riverview Estates in Marquette. Mary was born in Enid, Oklahoma on July 1, 1926, daughter of the late Lena (Marlowe) and Herman Moore. She worked as a photo developer at Smile A Minute, and was an avid bowler and golfer. She was a long time member...

Betty Marie Carlson

Betty Marie Carlson

May 26, 2019

Betty’s life began on February 10, 1929 in Salina, Kansas. She is the daughter of Thomas B. and Margaret T. (Miller) Anderson. Betty is a 1947 graduate of Salina High School. She was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” E. Carlson on July 3, 1960. Betty has been involved in serving others with love, care and comfort as a...

Ronald Gene Wenger

Ronald Gene Wenger

May 24, 2019

Ronald Gene Wenger, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 24th, 2019. Ronald was born in Hays, Kansas on November 16, 1942, a son of the late Eleanor (Weigel) and Lawrence Wenger. On January 25, 1964, Ronald married Karen Fick in Abilene, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Karen; daughter, Sheila Schaut, (Brent Spellman), of Salina, Kansas; three sons,...

James William Gulley

James William Gulley

May 21, 2019

James William Gulley, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. James was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 13, 1951, a son of the late Virgina (Brewer) and Floyd Leslie Gulley. James lived in Salina for most of his life. Throughout his life he worked for Bonanza, Carousel and Goodwill. He enjoyed walking, dancing, and...

Leslie Marinus Damker, Sr.

Leslie Marinus Damker, Sr.

May 18, 2019

Leslie Marinus Damker, Sr. Leslie Marinus Damker, Sr., 87, of Salina, passed away Saturday, May 18th, 2019. Leslie was born in Rural Downs, Kansas on July 22, 1931, a son of the late Nellie (Zachgo) and Marinus T. Damker. He served in the United States Army. Les worked as the warehouse supervisor at Salina Concrete and a route drive...

James "Jay" Wakeley Williams

James "Jay" Wakeley Williams

May 14, 2019

James "Jay" Williams, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 14th. James was born in Flora, Mississippi on April 26, 1956, a son of the late MaeDora (Lewis) and Alfred Curtis Williams. Jay gave his life to Christ at a very young age and lived his life for the Lord. He was an avid sports fan, and his...

Jack Raymond Donabauer

Jack Raymond Donabauer

May 13, 2019

Jack Raymond Donabauer, 88, of Pilot Point, Texas, passed away May 13, 2019. Jack was born in Barnard, Kansas on February 5, 1931, a son of the late Blanche (Loy) and Ray Donabauer. He lettered all 4 years at Barnard High School in Basketball, Baseball and Football. Jack proudly served in the United States Air Force and was in...

Patricia "Pat" "Meemaw"  Ann Miller

Patricia "Pat" "Meemaw" Ann Miller

May 4, 2019

Patricia Ann Miller, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Patricia was born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 20, 1940, a daughter of the late Myrtle E. (Wigton) McCurnin and John O. Spradlin. Pat attended Brown Mackie College and Kansas Wesleyan University, achieving a double major in Criminal Justice and Drug and Alcohol Counseling. She...

Helen Marie Gillmore

Helen Marie Gillmore

May 3, 2019

Helen Marie Gillmore, 92, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 3rd, at the Salina Presbyterian Manor. Helen was born in Rural Salina, Kansas on February 13, 1927, a daughter of the late Eva (Chapman) and Samuel Gillmore. Survivors include her brother, Lee R. Gillmore (Elaine); nieces, Mary Genz (Keith), Donna Leeper (Chris); great nephews, Nick Genz, Ryan Leeper,...

Richard "Dick" Morgenstern

Richard "Dick" Morgenstern

May 2, 2019

Richard "Dick" Morgenstern, 82, of New Cambria, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. Richard was born in Salina, Kansas on December 19, 1936, a son of the late Clare (Dobratz) and Richard Morgenstern, Sr. Dick proudly served in the United States Army and returned home to grain farm in Saline County....

Lavelle Marie Urbanek

Lavelle Marie Urbanek

Apr 29, 2019

Lavelle Marie Urbanek, 47, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 29th, 2019 Lavelle was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on September 10, 1971, a daughter of the late Ruth (Merril) Jackson and David Urbanek. Survivors include daughter, Diane Keller (Lance); sons, Jeffery Lance, Harley Lance; sister, Lorie Urbanek; brother, David Urbanek (Leasa), all of Salina, Kansas; brother, Richard Jensen....

Nicholas "Nick" Hagaman

Nicholas "Nick" Hagaman

Apr 28, 2019

Nicholas Blake "Nick" Hagaman, 36, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Nicholas was born in Abilene, Kansas on May 14, 1982, a son of Deena J. (Hall) and David E. Hagaman, of Abilene, Kansas. Survivors include his parents; sister, Megan Hagaman, of Salina; and brother, John Hagaman (Jamie), of Abilene; and 3 nieces, Tiana Marion, Jaydah Hagaman,...

Patricia Ann Davis

Patricia Ann Davis

Apr 22, 2019

Patricia Ann Davis, 71, of Culver, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 22nd, 2019. Patricia was born in Mabank, Texas on July 17, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary Kathryn (Kennedy) and Jack Stamper. Survivors include sons, Ronnie and Jesse Davis; daughter, Venus Davis; sisters, Betty Hunter and Barbara Burns; brother, Jesse Penix; grandchildren, Elizibeth Thomas, Shayne Davis, Patricia...

Jeremy Lee Watkins

Jeremy Lee Watkins

Apr 21, 2019

Jeremy Lee Watkins, 42, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 21st, 2019. He was born in Salina, Kansas on September 21, 1976, a son of Kathy (Young) Allison, of McPherson and the late James Watkins. Jeremy was a Sergeant and a 20 year veteran of the Salina Police Department. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer (Kasper) Watkins; children, Kaitlyn...

Patrick Leo Rexroad

Patrick Leo Rexroad

Apr 18, 2019

Patrick Leo Rexroad, 65, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 18th, 2019. Patrick was born in Salina, Kansas on January 21, 1954, a son of the late Joan Frances (Siler) Rexroad and Jay Myers Rexroad. Survivors include his sister, Lynn Grabner (Rodney) of Salina; Nephew, Matthew Grabner of Austin, Texas; Niece, Emily Johnson (Dylan) of Salt Lake City,...

Robert Dale Haley

Robert Dale Haley

Apr 10, 2019

Robert Dale Haley, 87, of Salina passed away Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 at his home. Robert was born in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 1932 to Virginia Mildred (Fetterhoof) and Isaac Jerome Haley, the eldest of 3 sons; James E. Haley (deceased) and Jerry L. Haley of Humble, TX. Robert and his brothers were raised on the family farm...

James "Jim" Burton Dalton

James "Jim" Burton Dalton

Mar 29, 2019

James Burton Dalton, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 29th. Jim was born in Hays, Kansas on June 14, 1948, a son of the late Minnie Jean (Cunningham) and Harry K. Dalton. Survivors include his daughter, Mandy Dalton of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son, Jason Dalton of Salina; and sisters, Darlene Redinger of Osborne, and Judy Martin (Jim)...

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