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Yueh Shan Jou

Yueh Shan Jou

Dec 9, 2013

Yueh Shan Jou Yueh Shan Jou, 96, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 9th, at Salina Regional Health Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 28 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

Tarry J. Fluke

Tarry J. Fluke

Dec 7, 2013

Brookville, Kansas Tarry Joe Fluke Tarry Joe Fluke, 48, of Brookville, passed away Saturday, December 7th, at Hospice of Salina. Tarry was born in Salina, on February 16, 1965, to Anita (Marez) Phelps and Garry Joe Fluke. He was a master plumber and a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his parents, Anita and Alan Phelps, and Garry and Margaret...

Frankie Leon Parker

Frankie Leon Parker

Dec 3, 2013

Frankie Leon Parker Frankie Leon Parker, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, peacefully, at Pinnacle Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Kansas. Frankie was born in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 1933, son of the late Ella (Smith) and Tom Parker. He worked as a Postal Worker for many of years. Survivors include Sister, JoAnn Bess and...

Wanda Lee Funk

Wanda Lee Funk

Dec 1, 2013

Salina, KS Wanda Lee Funk Wanda Lee Funk, 75, of Salina, passed away Sunday, December 1st, at Kenwood View Rehabilitation & Health Care. Wanda was born in WaKeeney, Kansas on February 8, 1938, to the late Hannah and Horrace Hobbick. Wanda worked as a housekeeper. She was the widow of Edwin L. Funk. Survivors include her son,Doug (Dannette) Funk,...

Patsy Dianne Davis

Patsy Dianne Davis

Nov 28, 2013

Patsy Dianne Davis Patsy Dianne Davis, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. Patsy was born in Bell, California on July 5, 1943, to the late Norma Lucille (Hiatt) and Segal Otis Davis. She was a graduate of Bell High School. She worked as a dietary aid at Presbyterian Manor in Salina for 15 years and...

Anna Catherine Vishnefske

Anna Catherine Vishnefske

Nov 19, 2013

Anna Catherine Vishnefske Anna Catherine Vishnefske, 88, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 19th, at Good Samaritan Society. Anna was born in Salina, Kansas on August 30, 1925, daughter of the late Rose A. (Siler) and Leo L. Wachtel. Survivors include three sons, Mark Vishnefske, of Topeka, Kansas; John Vishnefske and wife Shelly, of Salina, Kansas; Leo Vishnefske...

Janet Marie Thornhill

Janet Marie Thornhill

Nov 18, 2013

Janet Marie Thornhill Janet Marie Thornhill, 55, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 18th, 2013. Janet was born in Norton, Kansas on February 24, 1958, daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Roeder) and James Newton Reyer. She was a manager of the Regis Hair Salon in Salina and manager for McDonalds in Topeka and Lawrence. On July 30,...

Gary Vernon Rittger

Gary Vernon Rittger

Nov 15, 2013

Gary Vernon Rittger Gary Vernon Rittger, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away, November 15, 2013. Gary was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 27, 1942, son of Mildred Marie (Lebert) Rittger and the late Vernon Leroy Rittger. He graduated from University High School, Iowa City, Iowa in 1960. Aircraft mechanics and engines were his career and hobby for...

Thelma Maxine Letcher

Thelma Maxine Letcher

Nov 12, 2013

Thelma Maxine Letcher Thelma Maxine Letcher, 83, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, November 12th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Thelma was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on March 14, 1930, to the late Gertrude (Brown) and Roy Horton. She married Lloyd Letcher on November 5, 1948 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Lloyd and Thelma made their home in Salina after Lloyd's retirement...

George Edmond "Bud" Goetz

George Edmond "Bud" Goetz

Nov 12, 2013

George Edmond 'Bud' Goetz George Edmond 'Bud' Goetz, 85, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, November 12th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Bud was born in Park, Kansas on January 30, 1928, to the late Helen N. (Gallagher) Brungardt and Edmond Cecile Goetz. He worked as an auto mechanic, and retired from Marshall Motors. George then worked at St. Francis...

Alison Marie Miller

Alison Marie Miller

Nov 11, 2013

Alison Marie Miller, 3 months, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 11th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Alison was born in Salina, Kansas on July 23, 2013, daughter of David Joseph Miller and Cassandra Pearl Roets. Survivors include her parents; brother, Davin Miller of Salina, Kansas; sisters, Riley Miller, Addison Garrett, McKenzie Garrett, all of Salina, Kansas;...

Barbara Faye Morse

Barbara Faye Morse

Nov 11, 2013

Barbara Faye Morse, 60, of Salina passed away Monday, November 11th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Barbara was born in Junction City, Kansas on April 13, 1953, to the late Lesta (Schmutz) and Vernon Sutter. She attended Fort Hays State University and was the office manager for Morse Plumbing, which she and her husband Ed owned and operated....

Juanita Louise Guernsey

Juanita Louise Guernsey

Nov 8, 2013

Juanita Louise Webster-Guernsey, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 8th, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home, Kansas. Juanita was born in Minneapolis, Kansas on January 9, 1947, daughter of Ella Louise (Proper) and Daniel Webster. Survivors include three brothers, Lester Webster and wife Lena of Delphos, Kansas, John Webster and wife Kay of Minneapolis, Kansas, Jackie Webster of...

Jack Beverly Jr.

Jack Beverly Jr.

Nov 5, 2013

Jack Beverly, Jr. Jack Beverly, Jr., 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 5th, at Holiday Resort. Jack was born in Luray, Kansas on November 12, 1930, son of the late Maybelle (Middlekauff) and Jack Beverly, Sr. As well as owning and operating Beverly Wholesale Meat, in Salina, Jack's passion was farming and ranching in Russell, Kansas. He...

Edna Faye Kerby

Edna Faye Kerby

Nov 2, 2013

Edna Faye Kerby, 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 2nd, at Hospice of Salina, Kansas. Edna was born in Salina, Kansas, on May 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Marie (Cossel) Beiganek and Orin Hart. Survivors include sons, Albert Plunkett, of Kansas City, Kansas; Alvin Plunkett, of Tescott, Kansas; Alan Plunkett, of Carlton, Kansas, Michael Plunkett,...

Dalene Sue Hall

Dalene Sue Hall

Oct 30, 2013

Dalene Sue Hall Dalene Sue Hall, 63, of Smolan, passed away Wednesday, October 30th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Dalene was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on May 20, 1950, to the late Irene Elizabeth (Kepka) and C. Dale Urbanek. Dalene was retired from Wal-Mart, where she worked as an associate for 23+ years. Dalene was a member of the...

Robert E. Willey

Robert E. Willey

Oct 20, 2013

Robert E. Willey Robert E. Willey, 42, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 20th, 2013. Rob was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on March 27, 1971, son of the late Helen Ann (Powell) Willey and Jim Dale Miller. He worked as a Warehouse Manager at Crown Distributors for many years. Survivors include his wife, Angela of the home, daughter,...

Jerry R. Schrimsher

Jerry R. Schrimsher

Oct 18, 2013

Salina, KS Jerry R. Schrimsher Jerry R. Schrimsher, 62, of Salina, passed away Friday, October 18th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Jerry was born in Plymouth, Indiana on September 14, 1951, to Samuel Schrimsher and the late Betty (Overmeyer) Schrimsher. Survivors include father, Samuel (Nancy) Schrimsher, of Alba, TX; daughters, Cassandra (Ryan) King, of Wolcottville, IN, Amy (Paul) Eastwood,...

Thaddeus Eugene Johnson

Thaddeus Eugene Johnson

Oct 18, 2013

Valley Center, Kansas Thaddeus Eugene Johnson Thaddeus Eugene Johnson, 46, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 18th, at his residence. Thaddeus was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on May 25, 1967, to the late Patricia A. (Kee) and Melvin Johnson. Thaddeus was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a paraeducator for the Sedgwick...

Beaulah J. Knight

Beaulah J. Knight

Oct 17, 2013

Beaulah J. Knight, 86, of Salina, passed away Thursday, October 17th, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home. Beaulah was born in Spartenburg, South Carolina on April 29, 1927, to the late Lois (Smith) and William J. Harris. Beaulah was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of the Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. She was the widow of Walter B Knight,...

Yueh Shan Jou

Yueh Shan Jou

Dec 9, 2013

Yueh Shan Jou Yueh Shan Jou, 96, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 9th, at Salina Regional Health Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 28 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

Tarry J. Fluke

Tarry J. Fluke

Dec 7, 2013

Brookville, Kansas Tarry Joe Fluke Tarry Joe Fluke, 48, of Brookville, passed away Saturday, December 7th, at Hospice of Salina. Tarry was born in Salina, on February 16, 1965, to Anita (Marez) Phelps and Garry Joe Fluke. He was a master plumber and a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his parents, Anita and Alan Phelps, and Garry and Margaret...

Frankie Leon Parker

Frankie Leon Parker

Dec 3, 2013

Frankie Leon Parker Frankie Leon Parker, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, peacefully, at Pinnacle Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Kansas. Frankie was born in Salina, Kansas on March 8, 1933, son of the late Ella (Smith) and Tom Parker. He worked as a Postal Worker for many of years. Survivors include Sister, JoAnn Bess and...

Wanda Lee Funk

Wanda Lee Funk

Dec 1, 2013

Salina, KS Wanda Lee Funk Wanda Lee Funk, 75, of Salina, passed away Sunday, December 1st, at Kenwood View Rehabilitation & Health Care. Wanda was born in WaKeeney, Kansas on February 8, 1938, to the late Hannah and Horrace Hobbick. Wanda worked as a housekeeper. She was the widow of Edwin L. Funk. Survivors include her son,Doug (Dannette) Funk,...

Patsy Dianne Davis

Patsy Dianne Davis

Nov 28, 2013

Patsy Dianne Davis Patsy Dianne Davis, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. Patsy was born in Bell, California on July 5, 1943, to the late Norma Lucille (Hiatt) and Segal Otis Davis. She was a graduate of Bell High School. She worked as a dietary aid at Presbyterian Manor in Salina for 15 years and...

Anna Catherine Vishnefske

Anna Catherine Vishnefske

Nov 19, 2013

Anna Catherine Vishnefske Anna Catherine Vishnefske, 88, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 19th, at Good Samaritan Society. Anna was born in Salina, Kansas on August 30, 1925, daughter of the late Rose A. (Siler) and Leo L. Wachtel. Survivors include three sons, Mark Vishnefske, of Topeka, Kansas; John Vishnefske and wife Shelly, of Salina, Kansas; Leo Vishnefske...

Janet Marie Thornhill

Janet Marie Thornhill

Nov 18, 2013

Janet Marie Thornhill Janet Marie Thornhill, 55, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 18th, 2013. Janet was born in Norton, Kansas on February 24, 1958, daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Roeder) and James Newton Reyer. She was a manager of the Regis Hair Salon in Salina and manager for McDonalds in Topeka and Lawrence. On July 30,...

Gary Vernon Rittger

Gary Vernon Rittger

Nov 15, 2013

Gary Vernon Rittger Gary Vernon Rittger, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away, November 15, 2013. Gary was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 27, 1942, son of Mildred Marie (Lebert) Rittger and the late Vernon Leroy Rittger. He graduated from University High School, Iowa City, Iowa in 1960. Aircraft mechanics and engines were his career and hobby for...

Thelma Maxine Letcher

Thelma Maxine Letcher

Nov 12, 2013

Thelma Maxine Letcher Thelma Maxine Letcher, 83, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, November 12th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Thelma was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on March 14, 1930, to the late Gertrude (Brown) and Roy Horton. She married Lloyd Letcher on November 5, 1948 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Lloyd and Thelma made their home in Salina after Lloyd's retirement...

George Edmond "Bud" Goetz

George Edmond "Bud" Goetz

Nov 12, 2013

George Edmond 'Bud' Goetz George Edmond 'Bud' Goetz, 85, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, November 12th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Bud was born in Park, Kansas on January 30, 1928, to the late Helen N. (Gallagher) Brungardt and Edmond Cecile Goetz. He worked as an auto mechanic, and retired from Marshall Motors. George then worked at St. Francis...

Alison Marie Miller

Alison Marie Miller

Nov 11, 2013

Alison Marie Miller, 3 months, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 11th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Alison was born in Salina, Kansas on July 23, 2013, daughter of David Joseph Miller and Cassandra Pearl Roets. Survivors include her parents; brother, Davin Miller of Salina, Kansas; sisters, Riley Miller, Addison Garrett, McKenzie Garrett, all of Salina, Kansas;...

Barbara Faye Morse

Barbara Faye Morse

Nov 11, 2013

Barbara Faye Morse, 60, of Salina passed away Monday, November 11th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Barbara was born in Junction City, Kansas on April 13, 1953, to the late Lesta (Schmutz) and Vernon Sutter. She attended Fort Hays State University and was the office manager for Morse Plumbing, which she and her husband Ed owned and operated....

Juanita Louise Guernsey

Juanita Louise Guernsey

Nov 8, 2013

Juanita Louise Webster-Guernsey, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 8th, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home, Kansas. Juanita was born in Minneapolis, Kansas on January 9, 1947, daughter of Ella Louise (Proper) and Daniel Webster. Survivors include three brothers, Lester Webster and wife Lena of Delphos, Kansas, John Webster and wife Kay of Minneapolis, Kansas, Jackie Webster of...

Jack Beverly Jr.

Jack Beverly Jr.

Nov 5, 2013

Jack Beverly, Jr. Jack Beverly, Jr., 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 5th, at Holiday Resort. Jack was born in Luray, Kansas on November 12, 1930, son of the late Maybelle (Middlekauff) and Jack Beverly, Sr. As well as owning and operating Beverly Wholesale Meat, in Salina, Jack's passion was farming and ranching in Russell, Kansas. He...

Edna Faye Kerby

Edna Faye Kerby

Nov 2, 2013

Edna Faye Kerby, 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 2nd, at Hospice of Salina, Kansas. Edna was born in Salina, Kansas, on May 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Marie (Cossel) Beiganek and Orin Hart. Survivors include sons, Albert Plunkett, of Kansas City, Kansas; Alvin Plunkett, of Tescott, Kansas; Alan Plunkett, of Carlton, Kansas, Michael Plunkett,...

Dalene Sue Hall

Dalene Sue Hall

Oct 30, 2013

Dalene Sue Hall Dalene Sue Hall, 63, of Smolan, passed away Wednesday, October 30th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Dalene was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on May 20, 1950, to the late Irene Elizabeth (Kepka) and C. Dale Urbanek. Dalene was retired from Wal-Mart, where she worked as an associate for 23+ years. Dalene was a member of the...

Robert E. Willey

Robert E. Willey

Oct 20, 2013

Robert E. Willey Robert E. Willey, 42, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 20th, 2013. Rob was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on March 27, 1971, son of the late Helen Ann (Powell) Willey and Jim Dale Miller. He worked as a Warehouse Manager at Crown Distributors for many years. Survivors include his wife, Angela of the home, daughter,...

Jerry R. Schrimsher

Jerry R. Schrimsher

Oct 18, 2013

Salina, KS Jerry R. Schrimsher Jerry R. Schrimsher, 62, of Salina, passed away Friday, October 18th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Jerry was born in Plymouth, Indiana on September 14, 1951, to Samuel Schrimsher and the late Betty (Overmeyer) Schrimsher. Survivors include father, Samuel (Nancy) Schrimsher, of Alba, TX; daughters, Cassandra (Ryan) King, of Wolcottville, IN, Amy (Paul) Eastwood,...

Thaddeus Eugene Johnson

Thaddeus Eugene Johnson

Oct 18, 2013

Valley Center, Kansas Thaddeus Eugene Johnson Thaddeus Eugene Johnson, 46, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 18th, at his residence. Thaddeus was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on May 25, 1967, to the late Patricia A. (Kee) and Melvin Johnson. Thaddeus was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a paraeducator for the Sedgwick...

Beaulah J. Knight

Beaulah J. Knight

Oct 17, 2013

Beaulah J. Knight, 86, of Salina, passed away Thursday, October 17th, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home. Beaulah was born in Spartenburg, South Carolina on April 29, 1927, to the late Lois (Smith) and William J. Harris. Beaulah was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of the Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. She was the widow of Walter B Knight,...

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