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Trish Ann Groom

Trish Ann Groom

Sep 26, 2017

Trisha Ann Groom, 72, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 26th, at Holiday Resort, Salina, Kansas. Trisha was born in Gove County, Kansas on May 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Ina Mae (Merrit) and Delmer Wilson. On June 16, 1963, Trisha married Daryl Groom in Gove, Kansas. Survivors include her husband Daryl of the home; son,...

Darrell "Papa D" R. Hish

Darrell "Papa D" R. Hish

Sep 23, 2017

Darrell Richard 'Papa D' Hish, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. Darrell was born in Beardstown, Illinois on September 9, 1951, a son of Nancy Rose (Cox) and Milton F. Hish, of Virginia, Illinois On August 3, 1972 in Virginia, Illinois, Darrell married Debbie Ervin and she survives. Survivors include his parents; wife, Debbie of...

Barbara A. Stephens

Barbara A. Stephens

Sep 17, 2017

Barbara Agnes Stephens, 81, of Salina, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17th, 2017. Barbara was born in Wamego, Kansas on November 21, 1935, a daughter of the late Florence Doris (Brown) Matthews and Alvin L. Post. She was a wonderful mother and stayed home to raise her children before she went to work in...

Peggy L. Kindall

Peggy L. Kindall

Sep 17, 2017

Peggy Lou Kindall, 65, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home. Peggy was born in McPherson, Kansas on May 1, 1952, a daughter of the late Ina Mae (Nikkel) and Marvin Eldon Toews. Survivors include her sister, Cindy Toews, of Inman, Kansas and brother, Larry Toews and wife Mary Toews, of Inman, Kansas. She is also survived...

Alice L. Perez

Alice L. Perez

Sep 13, 2017

Alicia 'Alice' Luciana Perez, 92, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 13th, 2017. Alicia was born in Edinburg, Texas on January 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Isabel (Casares) Gonzales and Genearo Gonzalez. In Edinburg, Texas, on Sept. 28, 1941 Alicia married to Jose P. Perez, and he preceded her in death on June 22, 1997. Survivors...

Dale Micheal Book

Dale Micheal Book

Aug 23, 2017

Dale Micheal Book, 64, of Salina, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017. He was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas on August 21, 1953, a son of the late Geneva (VanLoenen) and Gailard Book. He was employed by USD 305, the city county building and the Sherriff’s office. Dale loved watching the Kansas City Royals, and thoroughly enjoyed drinking coffee...

Duane Edward Kippes

Duane Edward Kippes

Aug 21, 2017

Duane Edward Kippes, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at home while in the presence of family. He was born October 13th, 1938 to Joseph and Pearl (Bitner) - Kippes in Rye Colorado. His Family moved to California for a short time then moved to Johnson, Kansas where he graduated in 1956. The family...

Ruth Ann Patterson

Ruth Ann Patterson

Aug 19, 2017

Ruth Ann Patterson, 63, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2017, in Salina. Ruth Ann was born in Smith Center, Kansas on June 5, 1954, a daughter of the late Doris (Tompkins) Hay and Wilbur B. Noon, Sr. On August 16, 1975, Ruth Noon married Jimmy Joe Patterson in Kensington, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Jimmy Patterson of...

Elton Jonathan Long

Elton Jonathan Long

Aug 13, 2017

Elton 'Al' Jonathan Long, 79, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 13th, at his residence. Elton was born in Shannon City, Iowa on October 18, 1937, son of the late Mildred Louise Long Aistrope and Jonathan Milton Long. Survivors include sons, Jonathan Long (Debra) of Auburn, Georgia, Don Long (Sandra) of Assaria, Kansas; Troy Long (Michelle), of Assaria,...

Lester Neil Olson

Lester Neil Olson

Aug 10, 2017

Lester Neil Olson, 78, of Ellsworth, Kansas, passed away August 10th at Salina Regional Health Center surrounded by his loving family. Neil was born in Marquette, Kansas on February 3, 1939 to the late Lester M. and late Lulu E. (Bealby) Olson. He started his rodeo career in high school. Neil was steer wrestling National Champion at the 9th...

Stella Mae Harvey

Stella Mae Harvey

Aug 10, 2017

Stella Mae Harvey, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 10th, at her residence. Stella was born in Flora, Mississippi on September 14, 1942, the daughter of the late Martha Frankie (Calhoun) Beal and Sam Haggard. She worked as a line attendant for Tony's, cafeteria worker for USD 305, and worked part-time with Service Master. She was a...

Kathy Aileen Elliott

Kathy Aileen Elliott

Aug 7, 2017

Kathy Aileen Elliott, 59, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 7th, 2017. Kathy was born in Lyons, Kansas on May 30, 1958, a daughter of the late Opal (Scales) and Fred Roth. She graduated with her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Emporia State University. She was an Elementary School Teacher for USD 305 for almost 30 years...

Sidney "Sid" Cox

Sidney "Sid" Cox

Aug 5, 2017

Sidney 'Sid' Joseph Cox, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 5th, 2017. Sidney was born in Tewsksbury, Mass. on August 21, 1932, a son of the late Jeanette (Molhoit) and Sidney Cox. Survivors include his wife, Lois (Oline) Cox and grandson, Anthony Cox, both of the home; sons, Robert Lee Cox, of Salina, Kansas, and William Paul...

Martha Bertha Peschka

Martha Bertha Peschka

Aug 3, 2017

Martha Bertha Peschka, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 3rd, 2017. Martha was born in Ransom, Kansas on February 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Theresia (Weber) and Joseph Flax. She worked in food service for USD 305 and volunteered many hours at the Salina Food Bank. She and her husband received the JCPenney Volunteer of...

Ivette Annette Anderson

Ivette Annette Anderson

Jul 23, 2017

Ivette Annette Anderson, 65, of Salina, passed away Sunday, July 23rd, 2017. Ivette was born in Kaiserlautern, Germany on November 6, 1951, a daughter of the late Elizabetha (Dickon) and George B. Cox. Ivette is also survived by her husband, Clarence Anderson of the home; a step daughter, Pamela Anderson and husband David Blanscet, of Little, Colorado; Sisters-in-law, Glenna...

Raymond Dean Bisterfeldt Jr.

Raymond Dean Bisterfeldt Jr.

Jul 21, 2017

Salina, Kansas Raymond Dean Bisterfeldt, Jr. Raymond Dean Bisterfeldt, Jr., 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 21th, 2017. Raymond was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on December 13, 1959, son of the late Judy (Bray) Long and Raymond Bisterfeldt, Sr. Survivors include four daughters, Teresa Aguilar, (Jamie), of Salina, Christina Keim, (Jeremy), of Salina, Saskia Allen, of Colorado,...

William "Bill" Henry Arnold

William "Bill" Henry Arnold

Jul 6, 2017

William 'Bill' Henry Arnold, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 6th, 2017. Bill was born in West Plains, Missouri on August 3, 1936, a son of the late ViLura (Reigel) and Oliver Arnold. Bill was married to Pat Arnold for 52 years when she passed on Nov. 17, 2011. He re-married Lois LaVonne Pistole on Feb. 21,...

Leslie E. Jones Jr.

Leslie E. Jones Jr.

Jun 27, 2017

Leslie E. Jones, Jr., 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Leslie was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on August 21, 1944, son of Wanda Lee Jones and the late Leslie E. Jones, Sr. He was a member of the Salina Masonic Lodge and the Isis Shrine Clowns. Survivors include his mother, brother, sister, two sons, and...

Tsuruko "Sue" Geisler

Tsuruko "Sue" Geisler

Jun 25, 2017

Tsuruko 'Sue' Geisler, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 25th, at her home. She was born December 1, 1938 in Chatan, Okinawa, to Kame and Makato (Murayoshi) Higa. She attended Primary and Jr. High School in Kitanakagusuku and was a graduate of Futenma High School. She and her husband, John F. Geisler, celebrated their 49th year together...

Delmar Gene Lundgren

Delmar Gene Lundgren

Jun 18, 2017

Delmar Gene 'Gene' Lundgren, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 18th, at his residence. Gene was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 3, 1930, son of the late Ann (Enoch) and Ebin Delmar Lundgren. Gene served in the United States Navy from 1950-1954. He also taught History and Drivers Education in Leavenworth, worked as a Field Representative...

Trish Ann Groom

Trish Ann Groom

Sep 26, 2017

Trisha Ann Groom, 72, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 26th, at Holiday Resort, Salina, Kansas. Trisha was born in Gove County, Kansas on May 17, 1945, a daughter of the late Ina Mae (Merrit) and Delmer Wilson. On June 16, 1963, Trisha married Daryl Groom in Gove, Kansas. Survivors include her husband Daryl of the home; son,...

Darrell "Papa D" R. Hish

Darrell "Papa D" R. Hish

Sep 23, 2017

Darrell Richard 'Papa D' Hish, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. Darrell was born in Beardstown, Illinois on September 9, 1951, a son of Nancy Rose (Cox) and Milton F. Hish, of Virginia, Illinois On August 3, 1972 in Virginia, Illinois, Darrell married Debbie Ervin and she survives. Survivors include his parents; wife, Debbie of...

Barbara A. Stephens

Barbara A. Stephens

Sep 17, 2017

Barbara Agnes Stephens, 81, of Salina, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17th, 2017. Barbara was born in Wamego, Kansas on November 21, 1935, a daughter of the late Florence Doris (Brown) Matthews and Alvin L. Post. She was a wonderful mother and stayed home to raise her children before she went to work in...

Peggy L. Kindall

Peggy L. Kindall

Sep 17, 2017

Peggy Lou Kindall, 65, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home. Peggy was born in McPherson, Kansas on May 1, 1952, a daughter of the late Ina Mae (Nikkel) and Marvin Eldon Toews. Survivors include her sister, Cindy Toews, of Inman, Kansas and brother, Larry Toews and wife Mary Toews, of Inman, Kansas. She is also survived...

Alice L. Perez

Alice L. Perez

Sep 13, 2017

Alicia 'Alice' Luciana Perez, 92, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 13th, 2017. Alicia was born in Edinburg, Texas on January 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Isabel (Casares) Gonzales and Genearo Gonzalez. In Edinburg, Texas, on Sept. 28, 1941 Alicia married to Jose P. Perez, and he preceded her in death on June 22, 1997. Survivors...

Dale Micheal Book

Dale Micheal Book

Aug 23, 2017

Dale Micheal Book, 64, of Salina, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017. He was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas on August 21, 1953, a son of the late Geneva (VanLoenen) and Gailard Book. He was employed by USD 305, the city county building and the Sherriff’s office. Dale loved watching the Kansas City Royals, and thoroughly enjoyed drinking coffee...

Duane Edward Kippes

Duane Edward Kippes

Aug 21, 2017

Duane Edward Kippes, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at home while in the presence of family. He was born October 13th, 1938 to Joseph and Pearl (Bitner) - Kippes in Rye Colorado. His Family moved to California for a short time then moved to Johnson, Kansas where he graduated in 1956. The family...

Ruth Ann Patterson

Ruth Ann Patterson

Aug 19, 2017

Ruth Ann Patterson, 63, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2017, in Salina. Ruth Ann was born in Smith Center, Kansas on June 5, 1954, a daughter of the late Doris (Tompkins) Hay and Wilbur B. Noon, Sr. On August 16, 1975, Ruth Noon married Jimmy Joe Patterson in Kensington, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Jimmy Patterson of...

Elton Jonathan Long

Elton Jonathan Long

Aug 13, 2017

Elton 'Al' Jonathan Long, 79, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 13th, at his residence. Elton was born in Shannon City, Iowa on October 18, 1937, son of the late Mildred Louise Long Aistrope and Jonathan Milton Long. Survivors include sons, Jonathan Long (Debra) of Auburn, Georgia, Don Long (Sandra) of Assaria, Kansas; Troy Long (Michelle), of Assaria,...

Lester Neil Olson

Lester Neil Olson

Aug 10, 2017

Lester Neil Olson, 78, of Ellsworth, Kansas, passed away August 10th at Salina Regional Health Center surrounded by his loving family. Neil was born in Marquette, Kansas on February 3, 1939 to the late Lester M. and late Lulu E. (Bealby) Olson. He started his rodeo career in high school. Neil was steer wrestling National Champion at the 9th...

Stella Mae Harvey

Stella Mae Harvey

Aug 10, 2017

Stella Mae Harvey, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 10th, at her residence. Stella was born in Flora, Mississippi on September 14, 1942, the daughter of the late Martha Frankie (Calhoun) Beal and Sam Haggard. She worked as a line attendant for Tony's, cafeteria worker for USD 305, and worked part-time with Service Master. She was a...

Kathy Aileen Elliott

Kathy Aileen Elliott

Aug 7, 2017

Kathy Aileen Elliott, 59, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 7th, 2017. Kathy was born in Lyons, Kansas on May 30, 1958, a daughter of the late Opal (Scales) and Fred Roth. She graduated with her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Emporia State University. She was an Elementary School Teacher for USD 305 for almost 30 years...

Sidney "Sid" Cox

Sidney "Sid" Cox

Aug 5, 2017

Sidney 'Sid' Joseph Cox, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 5th, 2017. Sidney was born in Tewsksbury, Mass. on August 21, 1932, a son of the late Jeanette (Molhoit) and Sidney Cox. Survivors include his wife, Lois (Oline) Cox and grandson, Anthony Cox, both of the home; sons, Robert Lee Cox, of Salina, Kansas, and William Paul...

Martha Bertha Peschka

Martha Bertha Peschka

Aug 3, 2017

Martha Bertha Peschka, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 3rd, 2017. Martha was born in Ransom, Kansas on February 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Theresia (Weber) and Joseph Flax. She worked in food service for USD 305 and volunteered many hours at the Salina Food Bank. She and her husband received the JCPenney Volunteer of...

Ivette Annette Anderson

Ivette Annette Anderson

Jul 23, 2017

Ivette Annette Anderson, 65, of Salina, passed away Sunday, July 23rd, 2017. Ivette was born in Kaiserlautern, Germany on November 6, 1951, a daughter of the late Elizabetha (Dickon) and George B. Cox. Ivette is also survived by her husband, Clarence Anderson of the home; a step daughter, Pamela Anderson and husband David Blanscet, of Little, Colorado; Sisters-in-law, Glenna...

Raymond Dean Bisterfeldt Jr.

Raymond Dean Bisterfeldt Jr.

Jul 21, 2017

Salina, Kansas Raymond Dean Bisterfeldt, Jr. Raymond Dean Bisterfeldt, Jr., 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 21th, 2017. Raymond was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on December 13, 1959, son of the late Judy (Bray) Long and Raymond Bisterfeldt, Sr. Survivors include four daughters, Teresa Aguilar, (Jamie), of Salina, Christina Keim, (Jeremy), of Salina, Saskia Allen, of Colorado,...

William "Bill" Henry Arnold

William "Bill" Henry Arnold

Jul 6, 2017

William 'Bill' Henry Arnold, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 6th, 2017. Bill was born in West Plains, Missouri on August 3, 1936, a son of the late ViLura (Reigel) and Oliver Arnold. Bill was married to Pat Arnold for 52 years when she passed on Nov. 17, 2011. He re-married Lois LaVonne Pistole on Feb. 21,...

Leslie E. Jones Jr.

Leslie E. Jones Jr.

Jun 27, 2017

Leslie E. Jones, Jr., 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Leslie was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on August 21, 1944, son of Wanda Lee Jones and the late Leslie E. Jones, Sr. He was a member of the Salina Masonic Lodge and the Isis Shrine Clowns. Survivors include his mother, brother, sister, two sons, and...

Tsuruko "Sue" Geisler

Tsuruko "Sue" Geisler

Jun 25, 2017

Tsuruko 'Sue' Geisler, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 25th, at her home. She was born December 1, 1938 in Chatan, Okinawa, to Kame and Makato (Murayoshi) Higa. She attended Primary and Jr. High School in Kitanakagusuku and was a graduate of Futenma High School. She and her husband, John F. Geisler, celebrated their 49th year together...

Delmar Gene Lundgren

Delmar Gene Lundgren

Jun 18, 2017

Delmar Gene 'Gene' Lundgren, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 18th, at his residence. Gene was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 3, 1930, son of the late Ann (Enoch) and Ebin Delmar Lundgren. Gene served in the United States Navy from 1950-1954. He also taught History and Drivers Education in Leavenworth, worked as a Field Representative...

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