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Kenneth G. Shirey
Sep 23, 2018
Kenneth Grant Shirey, Sr., 84, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 23rd. Kenneth was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1934, a son of the late Dorothy (Thomas) and Clarence Shirey. Mr. Shirey served in the US Air Force. After leaving the service, he worked as a Tool and Die Setter for about 30 years at Robert's...
Dorothy I. Arnold
Sep 16, 2018
Dorothy I. Arnold, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 16th, 2018. Dorothy was born in Hymer, Kansas on July 25, 1933, a daughter of the late Leona (Varelmann) Ramsey and David Henry Ramsey, Sr. She worked as a custodian at USD 487, Herington; Burdick Meat Packers, Burdick, Kansas; and as a custodian at Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina....
Harold Leon Harvey
Sep 15, 2018
Harold Leon Harvey, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, September 15th. Harold was born in Salina, Kansas on January 1, 1945, a son of the late Hilda (Scott) and Earl Harvey. Survivors include a daughter, Audrea Harvey (Grover Quick) of Apollo Beach, Florida; a son, Anthony Harvey, Sr. (Katherine) of Lawrence, Kansas; brothers, Danny Harvey of Salina,...
Louann Scott
Sep 14, 2018
LouAnn Scott, 63, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 14th, at Russell Regional Hospital. LouAnn was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 3, 1955, a daughter of the late Iva Jean (Faherty) Payne and John Frederick Shurtleff. Survivors include three daughters, Christy Herzig-Pruter (Nick), of Natoma, Kansas; Chelsae Scott, of Wichita, Kansas; Rhonda Gaston (Mason), of Lindsborg, Kansas;...
Mary V. Gammell
Sep 10, 2018
Mary Virginia Gammell, 82, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 10th, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Nickerson, Kansas and is the daughter and only child of the late Dick and Millie Patton. She grew up in McPherson and graduated from McPherson High in 1954 where she was school editor, cheerleader, and co-host of the school’s...
Robert Gellinger
Sep 10, 2018
Robert Gellinger, 63, of St. George, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 10th. Robert was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 8, 1955, a son of the late June (Craig) and William Gellinger. Survivors include his sisters, Toni Hawkins (Harold) of Abilene, Kansas, Carol Moore of St. George, Kansas, and Mary Jo Ragan of Port Deposit, Maryland. He is preceded...
Ronnie L. Staggs
Sep 8, 2018
Ronnie L. Staggs, 77, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 8th. He was born July 9, 1941 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to the late Kenneth and Vida (Bell) Staggs. He came to Lindsborg, Kansas in 1959 to farm and raise livestock with his brother and later brought his mother and siblings from Oklahoma. He served in the Army during...
Joyce Ellen Rathbun
Sep 7, 2018
Joyce E. Rathbun, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 7th, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center. Joyce was born in McPherson, Kansas on February 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Myrtle (Ellwood) and Ted Rathbun. She worked as a Bookkeeper at Mai Steel, and enjoyed childcare. Joyce was recognized as resident of the month at Smoky Hill...
Lloyd Lockwood
Aug 30, 2018
Lloyd Lockwood, 93, of San Antonio, Texas passed away Thursday, August 30th, at Brookdale Medical Center Kingsley, San Antonio, Texas. Lloyd was born in Salina, Kansas on February 3, 1925, a son of the late Kate (Ashton) and George Edgar Lockwood. In October 23, 1942, at the age of 17, Lloyd joined the U.S. Navy in Detroit, Michigan while...
Cleta Jean Schneider
Aug 25, 2018
Cleta Jean Schneider, 81, of New Cambria, passed away Saturday, August 25th. She was a daughter of the late John and Leona (Swenson) Mowbray. Survivors include her husband, Vernon; daughters, Karla J. Alley (Richard Giersch), and Kendra L. Goldsmith both of Salina; sons, Keith L. Johnson of Culver, and Kevin D. Johnson (Jane) of New Cambria; brothers, Virgil Mowbray...
Laverna M. Kirn
Aug 23, 2018
LaVerna Marie (Meier) Kirn, 87, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 23rd. She was a daughter of the late Edward and Maria (Wacker) Meier. She attended Lincoln Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School and the Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina. Her employment included St. John’s Military School and the State of Kansas Veteran’s Commission, where she...
Wendell W. Kellogg
Aug 18, 2018
Wendell W. Kellogg, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 18th, 2018. Wendell was born in Rooks County, Kansas on July 1, 1941, a son of the late Leona (Cook) and Walter Kellogg. He was in the National Guards, service in Vietnam as a Jagg officer from 1968-1970 and was a member of the VFW. Wendell graduated from...
Joan Elaine Morton
Aug 17, 2018
Joan Elaine Morton, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 17th, 2018. Joan was born in Jewell County, Kansas on October 22, 1927, daughter of the late Jessie (McGee) and Delbert Woodburn. Survivors include daughter, Cynthia Morton, (Michael McGuire), of Oakland, California; son, Jonathan Morton, (Diane), of Beverly, Kansas; sister-in-law, Avis Palmquist, of Lindsborg, Kansas. She is also...
Eugene J. Rogers
Aug 9, 2018
Eugene J. Rogers “Geno”, 82, of Abilene, passed away August 9th. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 22, 1936 to the late John and Grace (Dixon) Rogers. At age 19, he joined the United States Army. He served in the Vietnam and Korean Wars, and spent many years in Germany. He retired from the army after 30...
Kace Arlen Redden
Jul 31, 2018
Kace Arlen Redden Kace Arlen Redden, of Gypsum, was born into the arms of his heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 31st, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. Kace is the son of Hayley (Taussig) and Arlen Redden, of Gypsum, Kansas. Survivors include his parents; sisters, Amariah, Jayney; brothers, Ryker, Kruz, Zeke; grandparents, Galen and Patsy Redden, of Gypsum,...
Melvin J. Niemczyk
Jul 24, 2018
Melvin J. Niemczyk, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 24th. He was born in Fort Belvior, Virginia on February 28, 2018, a son of the late Elaine (Wagner) and Leonard Niemczyk. Survivors include daughter, Caitlyn Niemczyk (Derek) and their two children, Aubree and Lawrence; daughter, Chelsea Meyer (Jamie) and their three children, Jordan, Jayden, and Jessica; daughter...
Ladonna Mae Lady
Jul 17, 2018
LaDonna Mae Lady, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 17th. LaDonna was born in Salina, Kansas on February 26, 1938, a daughter of the late Verda Viola (Hays) and Leslie Lady. LaDonna is survived by three sons, Jack Ellyson, John Ellyson, and Gerald Ellyson Jr.; two daughters, Sheri Martinez (Francisco) and Lori McKinney; sister Barbara Brackett (Lee);...
Ricky Von Tucker
Jul 12, 2018
Ricky Von Tucker Ricky Von Tucker, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 12th, 2018. Ricky was born in Salina, Kansas on June 2, 1953, a son of the late Virginia (Shelton) and Joe Dan Tucker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Tucker. A Graveside service will be held at a later date.
Clarence Oscar Anderson
Jul 5, 2018
Clarence Oscar Anderson, 75, of Hillsboro, Kansas, passed away on his 75th birthday, Thursday, July 5th, at Salem Home, Hillsboro. Clarence was born in Wichita, Kansas, on July 5, 1943, a son of the late Elida Bell (Cody) and Charles Sam Anderson. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Anderson-Farner, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; Pamela Anderson, of Littleton, Colorado; five sons,...
Carol Lee Wyss
Jul 2, 2018
Carol Lee Wyss, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 2nd, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Kansas. She Carol was born in Springfield, Illinois on April 8, 1945, daughter of the late Mario Bussanich. She was a member of Emmanuel Foursquare Church, Salina and worked as a CMA. Survivors include son, John Rickard and wife, Heather, of Wichita,...
Kenneth G. Shirey
Sep 23, 2018
Kenneth Grant Shirey, Sr., 84, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 23rd. Kenneth was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1934, a son of the late Dorothy (Thomas) and Clarence Shirey. Mr. Shirey served in the US Air Force. After leaving the service, he worked as a Tool and Die Setter for about 30 years at Robert's...
Dorothy I. Arnold
Sep 16, 2018
Dorothy I. Arnold, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 16th, 2018. Dorothy was born in Hymer, Kansas on July 25, 1933, a daughter of the late Leona (Varelmann) Ramsey and David Henry Ramsey, Sr. She worked as a custodian at USD 487, Herington; Burdick Meat Packers, Burdick, Kansas; and as a custodian at Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina....
Harold Leon Harvey
Sep 15, 2018
Harold Leon Harvey, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, September 15th. Harold was born in Salina, Kansas on January 1, 1945, a son of the late Hilda (Scott) and Earl Harvey. Survivors include a daughter, Audrea Harvey (Grover Quick) of Apollo Beach, Florida; a son, Anthony Harvey, Sr. (Katherine) of Lawrence, Kansas; brothers, Danny Harvey of Salina,...
Louann Scott
Sep 14, 2018
LouAnn Scott, 63, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 14th, at Russell Regional Hospital. LouAnn was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 3, 1955, a daughter of the late Iva Jean (Faherty) Payne and John Frederick Shurtleff. Survivors include three daughters, Christy Herzig-Pruter (Nick), of Natoma, Kansas; Chelsae Scott, of Wichita, Kansas; Rhonda Gaston (Mason), of Lindsborg, Kansas;...
Mary V. Gammell
Sep 10, 2018
Mary Virginia Gammell, 82, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 10th, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Nickerson, Kansas and is the daughter and only child of the late Dick and Millie Patton. She grew up in McPherson and graduated from McPherson High in 1954 where she was school editor, cheerleader, and co-host of the school’s...
Robert Gellinger
Sep 10, 2018
Robert Gellinger, 63, of St. George, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 10th. Robert was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 8, 1955, a son of the late June (Craig) and William Gellinger. Survivors include his sisters, Toni Hawkins (Harold) of Abilene, Kansas, Carol Moore of St. George, Kansas, and Mary Jo Ragan of Port Deposit, Maryland. He is preceded...
Ronnie L. Staggs
Sep 8, 2018
Ronnie L. Staggs, 77, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 8th. He was born July 9, 1941 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to the late Kenneth and Vida (Bell) Staggs. He came to Lindsborg, Kansas in 1959 to farm and raise livestock with his brother and later brought his mother and siblings from Oklahoma. He served in the Army during...
Joyce Ellen Rathbun
Sep 7, 2018
Joyce E. Rathbun, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 7th, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center. Joyce was born in McPherson, Kansas on February 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Myrtle (Ellwood) and Ted Rathbun. She worked as a Bookkeeper at Mai Steel, and enjoyed childcare. Joyce was recognized as resident of the month at Smoky Hill...
Lloyd Lockwood
Aug 30, 2018
Lloyd Lockwood, 93, of San Antonio, Texas passed away Thursday, August 30th, at Brookdale Medical Center Kingsley, San Antonio, Texas. Lloyd was born in Salina, Kansas on February 3, 1925, a son of the late Kate (Ashton) and George Edgar Lockwood. In October 23, 1942, at the age of 17, Lloyd joined the U.S. Navy in Detroit, Michigan while...
Cleta Jean Schneider
Aug 25, 2018
Cleta Jean Schneider, 81, of New Cambria, passed away Saturday, August 25th. She was a daughter of the late John and Leona (Swenson) Mowbray. Survivors include her husband, Vernon; daughters, Karla J. Alley (Richard Giersch), and Kendra L. Goldsmith both of Salina; sons, Keith L. Johnson of Culver, and Kevin D. Johnson (Jane) of New Cambria; brothers, Virgil Mowbray...
Laverna M. Kirn
Aug 23, 2018
LaVerna Marie (Meier) Kirn, 87, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 23rd. She was a daughter of the late Edward and Maria (Wacker) Meier. She attended Lincoln Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School and the Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina. Her employment included St. John’s Military School and the State of Kansas Veteran’s Commission, where she...
Wendell W. Kellogg
Aug 18, 2018
Wendell W. Kellogg, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 18th, 2018. Wendell was born in Rooks County, Kansas on July 1, 1941, a son of the late Leona (Cook) and Walter Kellogg. He was in the National Guards, service in Vietnam as a Jagg officer from 1968-1970 and was a member of the VFW. Wendell graduated from...
Joan Elaine Morton
Aug 17, 2018
Joan Elaine Morton, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 17th, 2018. Joan was born in Jewell County, Kansas on October 22, 1927, daughter of the late Jessie (McGee) and Delbert Woodburn. Survivors include daughter, Cynthia Morton, (Michael McGuire), of Oakland, California; son, Jonathan Morton, (Diane), of Beverly, Kansas; sister-in-law, Avis Palmquist, of Lindsborg, Kansas. She is also...
Eugene J. Rogers
Aug 9, 2018
Eugene J. Rogers “Geno”, 82, of Abilene, passed away August 9th. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 22, 1936 to the late John and Grace (Dixon) Rogers. At age 19, he joined the United States Army. He served in the Vietnam and Korean Wars, and spent many years in Germany. He retired from the army after 30...
Kace Arlen Redden
Jul 31, 2018
Kace Arlen Redden Kace Arlen Redden, of Gypsum, was born into the arms of his heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 31st, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. Kace is the son of Hayley (Taussig) and Arlen Redden, of Gypsum, Kansas. Survivors include his parents; sisters, Amariah, Jayney; brothers, Ryker, Kruz, Zeke; grandparents, Galen and Patsy Redden, of Gypsum,...
Melvin J. Niemczyk
Jul 24, 2018
Melvin J. Niemczyk, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 24th. He was born in Fort Belvior, Virginia on February 28, 2018, a son of the late Elaine (Wagner) and Leonard Niemczyk. Survivors include daughter, Caitlyn Niemczyk (Derek) and their two children, Aubree and Lawrence; daughter, Chelsea Meyer (Jamie) and their three children, Jordan, Jayden, and Jessica; daughter...
Ladonna Mae Lady
Jul 17, 2018
LaDonna Mae Lady, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 17th. LaDonna was born in Salina, Kansas on February 26, 1938, a daughter of the late Verda Viola (Hays) and Leslie Lady. LaDonna is survived by three sons, Jack Ellyson, John Ellyson, and Gerald Ellyson Jr.; two daughters, Sheri Martinez (Francisco) and Lori McKinney; sister Barbara Brackett (Lee);...
Ricky Von Tucker
Jul 12, 2018
Ricky Von Tucker Ricky Von Tucker, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 12th, 2018. Ricky was born in Salina, Kansas on June 2, 1953, a son of the late Virginia (Shelton) and Joe Dan Tucker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Tucker. A Graveside service will be held at a later date.
Clarence Oscar Anderson
Jul 5, 2018
Clarence Oscar Anderson, 75, of Hillsboro, Kansas, passed away on his 75th birthday, Thursday, July 5th, at Salem Home, Hillsboro. Clarence was born in Wichita, Kansas, on July 5, 1943, a son of the late Elida Bell (Cody) and Charles Sam Anderson. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Anderson-Farner, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; Pamela Anderson, of Littleton, Colorado; five sons,...
Carol Lee Wyss
Jul 2, 2018
Carol Lee Wyss, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 2nd, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Kansas. She Carol was born in Springfield, Illinois on April 8, 1945, daughter of the late Mario Bussanich. She was a member of Emmanuel Foursquare Church, Salina and worked as a CMA. Survivors include son, John Rickard and wife, Heather, of Wichita,...
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