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Jack M. Schwartz
Nov 21, 2017
Jack M. Schwartz, 60, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at St. Luke’s Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. Jack was born on January 12, 1957 the fourth son of Betty L. (Yeager) Pokorny and Phillip A. Schwartz. He was a 1975 graduate of Hays High School, Hays, Kansas and later graduated from Fort Hays State University. The...
Reuben Ricardo Montoy
Nov 7, 2017
Reuben Ricardo Montoy, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 7th, 2017. Reuben was born in Salina, Kansas on September 21, 1958, son of the late Carmen (Bonilla) and Oscar Montoy. His greatest love was kids, starting with his own children, grandchildren, and the many multitudes of students he worked with. He taught nearly every elementary grade before...
Grace Piros Witt
Nov 6, 2017
Grace Piros Witt, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 6th. Grace was born in Scott City, Kansas on November 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Opal (Gross) and Nick Piros. In 1947, she graduated KU with an education degree. She earned her master's degree at Fort Hays State University. She taught Composition, Vocabulary, and Shakespeare at...
Jessica Rosann Rontti
Nov 4, 2017
Jessica Rosann Rontti, 31, of Salina, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2017. Jessica was born in Salina, Kansas on August 14, 1986, daughter of Pamela (Griffith) and Steven Rontti, of Salina, Kansas. Survivors include her parents; four daughters, Cecelia Rontti, Carlie Rontti, Sofia Rontti, Chloe Rontti, all of Salina; sister, Michelle Rontti, of Salina; brothers, Daniel Rontti, (Jolynn), Nathaniel...
Raymond "Ray" Leo Frederick
Nov 3, 2017
Raymond Leo Frederick, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 3rd. Ray was born in Wilson, Kansas on March 9, 1929, a son of the late Amalia (Miller) and Frederick George Frederick. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. He was employed in transportation at R.C. Williams Inc., K-State Salina,...
Donalda Marie Baier
Oct 31, 2017
Donalda Marie Baier, 76, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Donalda was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 1, 1941, a daughter of the late Wanda (Daniewicz) and Harry Augustowski. She retired as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor and was a member of Unity Church. Survivors include daughter, Debi Holcomb, and husband Cary, of Manhattan, Kansas...
Frances M. Sanner
Oct 29, 2017
Frances M. Sanner, 74, of Salina, passed away Sunday, October 29th, 2017 Frances was born in Manhattan, Kansas on March 31, 1943. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy, Tonya; son, Andrew; sisters, Martha; and brother, Ralph. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Smoky Hill Rehabilitation, 1007 Johnstown, Salina,...
Carroll Ginther
Oct 25, 2017
Carroll Ginther, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 25th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Carroll was born in Achilles, Kansas on April 12, 1926, a son of the late Margaret Pearl (Mikesell) and Glenn F. Ginther. Carroll served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. He was an avid golfer, was a catcher for...
Max Edward Brillhart
Oct 24, 2017
Max Edward Brillhart, 85, of Glasco, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 24th, 2017. Max was born in Lavern, Oklahoma on February 10, 1932, son of the late Helen (Moore) and Roscoe Brillhart. On January 28, 1951, Max married Donna Drummond. Survivors include three daughters, Peggy Hokett, (Bill), of Minneapolis, Kansas, Nancy Ehler (Russell), of Holyrood, Kansas, Vicky Pahls (Ken),...
Diane L. Jordan
Oct 24, 2017
Diane L. Jordan, 71, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 24th, 2017. Diane was born in Lebanon, Kansas on November 11, 1945, daughter of the late Ruth (Vinsonhaler) and Raymond Robinson. She worked as a Daycare Provider for 30 years. On April 24, 1965, Diane married Harry I. Jordan in Cawker City, Kansas. Survivors include two daughters, Racheal...
Emmitt Curtis Hull Sr.
Oct 18, 2017
Emmitt Curtis Hull Sr., 91, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1926 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Thomas and Malissa (Simon) Hull, Sr. Emmitt served his career in the U.S. Army throughout several wars, and he retired in 1972. He worked for...
Terral "Terry" Blodgett
Oct 11, 2017
Terral 'Terry' Blodgett, 71, of Salina, left this world Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 in search of a better walleye fishing hole in heaven. Terry was born June 2, 1946 at St. John's Hospital, Salina, where he later worked. He took great pride in taking care of the aging building and was friends with many of the nuns who were...
Forrest Eugene Liles Sr.
Oct 4, 2017
Forrest Eugene Liles Sr., 93, of Mount Hope, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 4th, at Mount Hope Nursing Center in Mount Hope, Kansas. Forrest was born in Guide Rock, Nebraska on August 20, 1924, a son of the late Kate (Hahn) and Albert Liles. He worked as a Construction Superintendent at Johnson Construction, Wilson Construction, and Jarvis Construction. He...
Victoria "Vicki" L. Mcneal
Oct 2, 2017
Victoria 'Vicki' L. McNeal, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 2nd, 2017. Vicki was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico on April 19, 1948, a daughter of the late Mildred (Rogers) Gammon and Frank Riedel. She was an LPN. Survivors include daughter, Kimberly Eberst, and husband Dale of Hinckley, Ohio; sister, Martha Johnson 'Marjean', and husband Larry,...
Eva "Eve" Marie Harder
Oct 1, 2017
Eva 'Eve' Marie Harder, 50, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2017. Eve was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 12, 1966, daughter of Sherry (Wasinger) Bergling and the late Wayne Heighton. On December 30, 1999, Eve married Kyle Harder. Survivors include her husband; mother and stepfather, Dave Bergling; two daughters, Audrea Spies, and husband Creighton, of...
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
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
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
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
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...
Jack M. Schwartz
Nov 21, 2017
Jack M. Schwartz, 60, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at St. Luke’s Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. Jack was born on January 12, 1957 the fourth son of Betty L. (Yeager) Pokorny and Phillip A. Schwartz. He was a 1975 graduate of Hays High School, Hays, Kansas and later graduated from Fort Hays State University. The...
Reuben Ricardo Montoy
Nov 7, 2017
Reuben Ricardo Montoy, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 7th, 2017. Reuben was born in Salina, Kansas on September 21, 1958, son of the late Carmen (Bonilla) and Oscar Montoy. His greatest love was kids, starting with his own children, grandchildren, and the many multitudes of students he worked with. He taught nearly every elementary grade before...
Grace Piros Witt
Nov 6, 2017
Grace Piros Witt, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 6th. Grace was born in Scott City, Kansas on November 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Opal (Gross) and Nick Piros. In 1947, she graduated KU with an education degree. She earned her master's degree at Fort Hays State University. She taught Composition, Vocabulary, and Shakespeare at...
Jessica Rosann Rontti
Nov 4, 2017
Jessica Rosann Rontti, 31, of Salina, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2017. Jessica was born in Salina, Kansas on August 14, 1986, daughter of Pamela (Griffith) and Steven Rontti, of Salina, Kansas. Survivors include her parents; four daughters, Cecelia Rontti, Carlie Rontti, Sofia Rontti, Chloe Rontti, all of Salina; sister, Michelle Rontti, of Salina; brothers, Daniel Rontti, (Jolynn), Nathaniel...
Raymond "Ray" Leo Frederick
Nov 3, 2017
Raymond Leo Frederick, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 3rd. Ray was born in Wilson, Kansas on March 9, 1929, a son of the late Amalia (Miller) and Frederick George Frederick. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. He was employed in transportation at R.C. Williams Inc., K-State Salina,...
Donalda Marie Baier
Oct 31, 2017
Donalda Marie Baier, 76, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Donalda was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 1, 1941, a daughter of the late Wanda (Daniewicz) and Harry Augustowski. She retired as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor and was a member of Unity Church. Survivors include daughter, Debi Holcomb, and husband Cary, of Manhattan, Kansas...
Frances M. Sanner
Oct 29, 2017
Frances M. Sanner, 74, of Salina, passed away Sunday, October 29th, 2017 Frances was born in Manhattan, Kansas on March 31, 1943. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy, Tonya; son, Andrew; sisters, Martha; and brother, Ralph. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Smoky Hill Rehabilitation, 1007 Johnstown, Salina,...
Carroll Ginther
Oct 25, 2017
Carroll Ginther, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 25th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Carroll was born in Achilles, Kansas on April 12, 1926, a son of the late Margaret Pearl (Mikesell) and Glenn F. Ginther. Carroll served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. He was an avid golfer, was a catcher for...
Max Edward Brillhart
Oct 24, 2017
Max Edward Brillhart, 85, of Glasco, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 24th, 2017. Max was born in Lavern, Oklahoma on February 10, 1932, son of the late Helen (Moore) and Roscoe Brillhart. On January 28, 1951, Max married Donna Drummond. Survivors include three daughters, Peggy Hokett, (Bill), of Minneapolis, Kansas, Nancy Ehler (Russell), of Holyrood, Kansas, Vicky Pahls (Ken),...
Diane L. Jordan
Oct 24, 2017
Diane L. Jordan, 71, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 24th, 2017. Diane was born in Lebanon, Kansas on November 11, 1945, daughter of the late Ruth (Vinsonhaler) and Raymond Robinson. She worked as a Daycare Provider for 30 years. On April 24, 1965, Diane married Harry I. Jordan in Cawker City, Kansas. Survivors include two daughters, Racheal...
Emmitt Curtis Hull Sr.
Oct 18, 2017
Emmitt Curtis Hull Sr., 91, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1926 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Thomas and Malissa (Simon) Hull, Sr. Emmitt served his career in the U.S. Army throughout several wars, and he retired in 1972. He worked for...
Terral "Terry" Blodgett
Oct 11, 2017
Terral 'Terry' Blodgett, 71, of Salina, left this world Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 in search of a better walleye fishing hole in heaven. Terry was born June 2, 1946 at St. John's Hospital, Salina, where he later worked. He took great pride in taking care of the aging building and was friends with many of the nuns who were...
Forrest Eugene Liles Sr.
Oct 4, 2017
Forrest Eugene Liles Sr., 93, of Mount Hope, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 4th, at Mount Hope Nursing Center in Mount Hope, Kansas. Forrest was born in Guide Rock, Nebraska on August 20, 1924, a son of the late Kate (Hahn) and Albert Liles. He worked as a Construction Superintendent at Johnson Construction, Wilson Construction, and Jarvis Construction. He...
Victoria "Vicki" L. Mcneal
Oct 2, 2017
Victoria 'Vicki' L. McNeal, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 2nd, 2017. Vicki was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico on April 19, 1948, a daughter of the late Mildred (Rogers) Gammon and Frank Riedel. She was an LPN. Survivors include daughter, Kimberly Eberst, and husband Dale of Hinckley, Ohio; sister, Martha Johnson 'Marjean', and husband Larry,...
Eva "Eve" Marie Harder
Oct 1, 2017
Eva 'Eve' Marie Harder, 50, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2017. Eve was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 12, 1966, daughter of Sherry (Wasinger) Bergling and the late Wayne Heighton. On December 30, 1999, Eve married Kyle Harder. Survivors include her husband; mother and stepfather, Dave Bergling; two daughters, Audrea Spies, and husband Creighton, of...
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
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
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
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
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...
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