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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,...
Berneice "Bea" Inez Kelley
Jun 23, 2018
Berneice Inez "Bea" Kelley Berneice Inez "Bea" Kelley, 98, of Salina, passed away Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. Bea was born in Hoisington, Kansas on March 17, 1920, a daughter of the late Lela (Unknown) Kelley and Elmer Harrison Wise. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Hassler and husband Vance of Abilene, Kansas, Nancy Forrester, of Aiken, South Carolina. She is...
Dolorine "Dolly" Marie Riedel
Jun 17, 2018
Dolorine Marie Riedel, 90, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 17th, at Dignity Care Home. Dolorine was born in St. Peter, Kansas on June 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Mary Anna (Schuvie) and Peter Sauer. Survivors include daughters, Pearl Flax and husband Lawrence, Vickie Riedel, both of Salina; son, Lennie Riedel, of Colby, Kansas; brothers, Laverne Sauer,...
Laverne Wallace
Jun 13, 2018
LaVerne Wallace, 90, of Salina, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 13th. She was born in Longford, Kansas on August 14, 1927, daughter of the late Clarence Guy and Elpha Louise (Stites) Hauserman. LaVerne was a member of the First Baptist Church and participated in the Sweet Adelines Chorus for...
John Andes
Jun 9, 2018
John Andes, 48, of Salina, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 9th. John was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on October 19, 1969, a son of the late Myrtle (Pritchett) and Roy Andes. Survivors include five sisters, Kelly Jo Wright, Gayla Werline (Bernie), Mary White (Dennis), Verba Brasher (Joel), and Lori Bohnert (Rick). He is preceded in death by his...
Karen Kay Bickel
May 31, 2018
Karen Kay Bickel, 75, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 31st. She was born in Salina, Kansas on January 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Martha (Beck) and Harold Cooley, Sr. Karen grew up in Kipp, Kansas. Growing up, she helped out at her parents' grocery store. She went on to work at General Dynamics' Missile Base...
Freda Jean Nye
May 24, 2018
Freda Jean Nye, 92, of Salina, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 24th. Mrs. Nye was born in Clay Center, Kansas on November 13, 1925, a daughter of the late Earl Stanley and Frederika Amelia (Wofford) Craig. She was retired as a legal secretary. She worked for Kennedy, Berkley, Simpson & Yarnevich in Salina for 19 years. She also worked...
Elizabeth Irene Waymaster
May 23, 2018
Elizabeth Irene Waymaster, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018. Elizabeth was born in Cedar Bayou, Texas on July 25, 1933, a daughter of the late Dorothy Mae (Cunningham) Maybin and Luther Estes Bennett Appelgate. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Toney of Salina; many nieces and nephews; and she was blessed with many friends. She was...
Rodger Allen Jolly
May 22, 2018
Rodger Allen Jolly, 74, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, May 22nd, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Rodger was born in Independence, Kansas on August 15, 1943, a son of the late Mary (Atteberry) and Varley A. Jolly. Survivors include his sister, Barbara Adams, of Salina; and many nieces and nephews. At the family's request there will be no...
Orville Edward Nye
May 19, 2018
Orville Edward Nye, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 19th. Orville was born in Clay Center, Kansas on August 11, 1923, a son of the late Edna May (Rundquist) and Arthur Roy Nye. He was retired as an auto mechanic. He worked at Warta Buick in Salina, for 21 years. Prior to that, he worked at various...
James Hladky
May 11, 2018
James Hladky, 79, of Herington, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 11th. James was born in St. Clare, Kansas on April 15, 1939, a son of the late Margaret Elizabeth (Wells) and Garnett Edward Hladky. He was the widower of Dixie Darlene (Chayer) Hladky. Survivors include daughter, Janice Wheeler, of Beverly, Kansas; sons, James (Patricia) Murk, of Aurora, Kansas, Ronald...
Doris E. Liles
May 9, 2018
Doris E. Liles, 92, of Mt. Hope, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 9th. She was born in Northbranch, Kansas on May 27, 1925, a daughter of the late Alta (Danielson) and Frank Calahan. Doris was a Nurse’s Aide at Salina Regional Health Center for many years, and she also worked as a teller at Solomon State Bank. On May...
Robert "Bob" Shank
Apr 28, 2018
Robert "Bob" Shank, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2018. Bob was born in Salina, Kansas on January 11, 1932, a son of the late Millie (Yockers) and Ralph Shank. Bob served in the United States Army 11th Airborne Division. Bob retired from the US Post Office after 32 years, was a farmer, owned and operated...
Dorothy Burkholder
Apr 19, 2018
Dorothy Mae Burkholder, 64, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 19th. Dorothy was born in Salina, Kansas on November 12, 1953, a daughter of the late Mildred (Layman) and Constant Goracke. Survivors include two sons, Arthur (Lisa) Burkholder and Donnie (Karen) Burkholder; three brothers, George (Janice), Donald (Elaine), and Bobby Goracke; two sisters, Barbara (Dick) Belden, and Mary...
Denise Jean Arnold
Apr 14, 2018
Denise Jean Arnold, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 14th, 2018. Denise was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 9, 1961, a daughter of Jerry Dochow, of Salina, Kansas and the late Barbara (Creely) Dochow. Survivors include daughter, Kyla Shoemake, and husband Corrie, of Chapman, Kansas; son, Shawn Petty, of Clarkville, Arkansas; and seven grandchildren. At the...
Charlotte K. Allen
Apr 14, 2018
Charlotte K. Allen, 76, of Salina, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 14th. Charlotte was born in Glasco, Kansas on March 19, 1942, a daughter of the late Florence (Matous) and Charles Vernon "Bun" Adkins. She worked at The Boeing Company in Wichita. After retiring, she and her husband moved near Council Grove, and she always kept busy with gardening,...
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,...
Berneice "Bea" Inez Kelley
Jun 23, 2018
Berneice Inez "Bea" Kelley Berneice Inez "Bea" Kelley, 98, of Salina, passed away Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. Bea was born in Hoisington, Kansas on March 17, 1920, a daughter of the late Lela (Unknown) Kelley and Elmer Harrison Wise. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Hassler and husband Vance of Abilene, Kansas, Nancy Forrester, of Aiken, South Carolina. She is...
Dolorine "Dolly" Marie Riedel
Jun 17, 2018
Dolorine Marie Riedel, 90, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 17th, at Dignity Care Home. Dolorine was born in St. Peter, Kansas on June 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Mary Anna (Schuvie) and Peter Sauer. Survivors include daughters, Pearl Flax and husband Lawrence, Vickie Riedel, both of Salina; son, Lennie Riedel, of Colby, Kansas; brothers, Laverne Sauer,...
Laverne Wallace
Jun 13, 2018
LaVerne Wallace, 90, of Salina, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 13th. She was born in Longford, Kansas on August 14, 1927, daughter of the late Clarence Guy and Elpha Louise (Stites) Hauserman. LaVerne was a member of the First Baptist Church and participated in the Sweet Adelines Chorus for...
John Andes
Jun 9, 2018
John Andes, 48, of Salina, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 9th. John was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on October 19, 1969, a son of the late Myrtle (Pritchett) and Roy Andes. Survivors include five sisters, Kelly Jo Wright, Gayla Werline (Bernie), Mary White (Dennis), Verba Brasher (Joel), and Lori Bohnert (Rick). He is preceded in death by his...
Karen Kay Bickel
May 31, 2018
Karen Kay Bickel, 75, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 31st. She was born in Salina, Kansas on January 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Martha (Beck) and Harold Cooley, Sr. Karen grew up in Kipp, Kansas. Growing up, she helped out at her parents' grocery store. She went on to work at General Dynamics' Missile Base...
Freda Jean Nye
May 24, 2018
Freda Jean Nye, 92, of Salina, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 24th. Mrs. Nye was born in Clay Center, Kansas on November 13, 1925, a daughter of the late Earl Stanley and Frederika Amelia (Wofford) Craig. She was retired as a legal secretary. She worked for Kennedy, Berkley, Simpson & Yarnevich in Salina for 19 years. She also worked...
Elizabeth Irene Waymaster
May 23, 2018
Elizabeth Irene Waymaster, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018. Elizabeth was born in Cedar Bayou, Texas on July 25, 1933, a daughter of the late Dorothy Mae (Cunningham) Maybin and Luther Estes Bennett Appelgate. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Toney of Salina; many nieces and nephews; and she was blessed with many friends. She was...
Rodger Allen Jolly
May 22, 2018
Rodger Allen Jolly, 74, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, May 22nd, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Rodger was born in Independence, Kansas on August 15, 1943, a son of the late Mary (Atteberry) and Varley A. Jolly. Survivors include his sister, Barbara Adams, of Salina; and many nieces and nephews. At the family's request there will be no...
Orville Edward Nye
May 19, 2018
Orville Edward Nye, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 19th. Orville was born in Clay Center, Kansas on August 11, 1923, a son of the late Edna May (Rundquist) and Arthur Roy Nye. He was retired as an auto mechanic. He worked at Warta Buick in Salina, for 21 years. Prior to that, he worked at various...
James Hladky
May 11, 2018
James Hladky, 79, of Herington, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 11th. James was born in St. Clare, Kansas on April 15, 1939, a son of the late Margaret Elizabeth (Wells) and Garnett Edward Hladky. He was the widower of Dixie Darlene (Chayer) Hladky. Survivors include daughter, Janice Wheeler, of Beverly, Kansas; sons, James (Patricia) Murk, of Aurora, Kansas, Ronald...
Doris E. Liles
May 9, 2018
Doris E. Liles, 92, of Mt. Hope, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 9th. She was born in Northbranch, Kansas on May 27, 1925, a daughter of the late Alta (Danielson) and Frank Calahan. Doris was a Nurse’s Aide at Salina Regional Health Center for many years, and she also worked as a teller at Solomon State Bank. On May...
Robert "Bob" Shank
Apr 28, 2018
Robert "Bob" Shank, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2018. Bob was born in Salina, Kansas on January 11, 1932, a son of the late Millie (Yockers) and Ralph Shank. Bob served in the United States Army 11th Airborne Division. Bob retired from the US Post Office after 32 years, was a farmer, owned and operated...
Dorothy Burkholder
Apr 19, 2018
Dorothy Mae Burkholder, 64, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 19th. Dorothy was born in Salina, Kansas on November 12, 1953, a daughter of the late Mildred (Layman) and Constant Goracke. Survivors include two sons, Arthur (Lisa) Burkholder and Donnie (Karen) Burkholder; three brothers, George (Janice), Donald (Elaine), and Bobby Goracke; two sisters, Barbara (Dick) Belden, and Mary...
Denise Jean Arnold
Apr 14, 2018
Denise Jean Arnold, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 14th, 2018. Denise was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 9, 1961, a daughter of Jerry Dochow, of Salina, Kansas and the late Barbara (Creely) Dochow. Survivors include daughter, Kyla Shoemake, and husband Corrie, of Chapman, Kansas; son, Shawn Petty, of Clarkville, Arkansas; and seven grandchildren. At the...
Charlotte K. Allen
Apr 14, 2018
Charlotte K. Allen, 76, of Salina, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 14th. Charlotte was born in Glasco, Kansas on March 19, 1942, a daughter of the late Florence (Matous) and Charles Vernon "Bun" Adkins. She worked at The Boeing Company in Wichita. After retiring, she and her husband moved near Council Grove, and she always kept busy with gardening,...
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