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Betty Louise Johnson
May 21, 2013
Betty Louise Johnson Betty Louise Johnson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 21st, at Dignity Care Home. Betty was born in Salina, Kansas on June 5, 1928, daughter of the late Josephine (Finnegan) and Orville Dale. She is the wife of Clifford W. Johnson and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Michelle K. Blackledge, of Jett,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson
May 17, 2013
Elizabeth Ruth 'Betty' Johnson Elizabeth Ruth Johnson, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 17th, 2013. Betty was born in Enterprise, Kansas on January 10, 1920, daughter of the late Ruth Mabel (Gessell) and David Logan Smith. She worked as a Teacher and taught in many rural country schools. She also was a cook at Crestview Nursing Home,...
Suzanne "Suzi" Frick Vanderford
May 16, 2013
Suzanne LaVelle 'Suzi' Frick Vanderford Suzanne LaVelle Frick Vanderford peacefully walked through that celestial curtain of light to meet her God and all the others who have gone before, on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 4:14 pm at Kaye Pogue Hospice of Salina. Suzi was born to Ben and LaVelle Frick on December 19, 1957 at Asbury Hospital, Salina,...
Dorothy A. Kempton
May 14, 2013
Dorothy Athaline Kempton Dorothy Athaline Kempton, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 14th, 2013. Dorothy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 11, 1935, daughter of the late Jessie Athaline (Pickard) Yawn and Carl Nelson Cooney. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church Salina, Kansas. Survivors include husband Earl Kempton of the home, daughter, Pamela...
Harry Jr. Miller
May 11, 2013
Harry Miller, Jr. Harry Miller, Jr., 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 11th, at his residence. Harry was born in Alt, Colorado on January 8, 1923, son of the late Wilma (Hobbs) and Harry Miller, Sr. Harry graduated from Goodland High School, where he was State Wrestling Champion. He served in WWII in the U.S. Army in...
Dale A. Porter
May 11, 2013
Dale Allen Porter, 58, of Salina, passed away Saturday, May 11th, at his residence. Dale was born in Lubbock, Texas on June 21, 1954, to Elva Jane (Ballard) Dunaway and Robert Burns Porter. Dale graduated high school. He spent over thirty years working as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was also a member of...
Thomas A. Kruep
May 4, 2013
Thomas August Kruep, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 4th. Tom was born in Breese, Illinois on August 5, 1947, son of the late Marie (Goldsmith) and Elmer Kruep. Survivors include wife, Vickie L. Kruep of the home; daughter, Laurie Cornwell, of Salina, Kansas; two sons, Mark Kruep, of Salina, Kansas; Christopher Kruep, of Salina, Kansas; brothers,...
Edward Peters Dresser
May 3, 2013
Edward Peters Dresser, 77, of Delphos, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 3rd, at his home. Edward was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on June 30, 1935, a son of the late Norma (Bassett) Smith and Richard Dresser. He was a retired member of the U.S. Air Force and Army National Guard. He worked as a maintanence man at the Eisenhower...
Leland Robert Schultz
May 2, 2013
Leland Robert Schultz, 90, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 2nd, at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center. Leland was born in Niles, Kansas on February 22, 1923, to the late Geneva (Little) and Arthur Schultz. Survivors include a daughter, Anita Schultz, of Salina; sons Robert and David Schultz, of Salina; as well as, 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren....
Gladys J. Taylor
May 2, 2013
In the early morning hours of a cold, rainy May 2, Gladys crossed over to be with her beloved Jess. For both of them now, the 'Son' is shining and they will be together forever beyond the clouds. She was born in Norton, Kansas on July 31, 1920, daughter of Laura E. (Ward) and Norman Strayer. She married Jess...
Eva "Lois" Picking
Apr 25, 2013
Eva L. 'Lois' Picking Eva L. 'Lois' Picking, 75, of Salina, passed away Thursday, April 25th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Lois was born in Francis, Oklahoma on February 25, 1938, to the late Fred Lee and Mary Jane (Henson) Matthews. On May 11, 1956, she married Gerald 'Jerry' Picking in Bentonville, Arkansas. He precedes her in death. Lois...
Kristin Ladawn Tyler
Apr 25, 2013
Kristin LaDawn Tyler Kristin LaDawn Tyler, 27, of Salina, Kansas, passed away. Kristin was born in Nampa, Idaho on July 13, 1985, daughter of Lisa (Wood) Dockstader, of Salina, Kansas and Marshall Greeley, of Boise, Idaho. She worked as a CNA and was in school to become an RN. Survivors include her parents, Lisa Dockstader and husband Ron, of...
Bertie Christine Brown
Apr 20, 2013
Bertie Christine Brown Bertie Christine Brown, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 20th, 2013 Bertie was born in Marshall, Texas on March 19, 1948, daughter of the late Rosie Mae (Rhodes) and Virgil David Brown. Survivors include two daughters, Dottie Gadson and husband Marvin, of Salina, Anita Richards and husband Michael, of Atlanta, Georgia; two sons, Robert...
Linda Noelle Reeve
Apr 19, 2013
Linda Noelle Reeve Linda Noelle Reeve, 63, of Salina, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2013. Linda was born in Wellington, Kansas on December 22, 1949, daughter of the late Frances Lucylle (Meredith) and Lawrence Henry Kerbs. Survivors include her husband, Albert; daughter, Jessie Crouch and husband Casey, of Lindsborg, Kansas; son, Jake Reeve, of Salina, Kansas; brothers, Leland Kerbs...
Arnold "Arnie" Geist
Apr 8, 2013
Arnold Everett 'Arnie' Geist, 83, of Salina, passed away Monday, April 8th, at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center. Arnold was born in Plevna, Kansas on December 19, 1929, to the late Pearl (Wyer) and Thomas Geist. He was a graduate of Plevna High School. Arnie then served a year in the Kansas National Guard at Larned, Kansas, before enlisting...
Lawrence "Rex" Mckinney
Apr 2, 2013
Salina, Kansas Lawrencence 'Rex' McKinney Rex McKinney, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 2nd, at Hospice of Salina, Kansas. Rex was born in Peru, Indiana on September 9, 1954, son of the late Mary (Douglas) and Lawrence McKinney. He was the husband of Sheryl (Schneider) McKinney and she survives of the home. Survivors include a daughter, Heather...
Sharon Lee Smith
Mar 31, 2013
Inman, KS Sharon Lee Smith Sharon Lee Smith, 66, of Inman, KS, passed away Sunday, March 31st, at her home. Sharon was born in Fresno, CA on April 11, 1946, to the late Verna (Jensen) and Thomas H. Odam. On June 20, 1964 she was married to Jerry 'Don' Smith in Fresno, CA. Sharon was a devoted wife and...
Reuben Edward Hendrich
Mar 30, 2013
Reuben Edward Hendrich Reuben Edward Hendrich, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 30th, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community. Reuben was born in Lincoln County, Kansas on April 9, 1923, son of Joseph and Anna (Steenbock) Hendrich. He was a machinist at Philips Lighting, retiring in 1985. Reuben was a member of Salina Bible Church. He was united in...
Donald (Jack) Harder
Mar 30, 2013
Donald (Jack) Harder Donald (Jack) Harder, 83, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Jack was born in Wells, Kansas on June 9, 1929, and son of the late Veva (Pence) and Will Harry Harder. Jack spent his career as a truck driver and enjoyed many years of ranching. He...
Vera Mae Whelchel
Mar 29, 2013
Vera Mae Whelchel Vera Mae Whelchel, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. Vera was born in Longford, Kansas on January 2, 1920, daughter of the late Edna Mae (Snowden) and Ben Cain. Survivors include daughter, Charlotte Morton of Salina; brother, Donald Cain of Salina; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Vera is...
Betty Louise Johnson
May 21, 2013
Betty Louise Johnson Betty Louise Johnson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 21st, at Dignity Care Home. Betty was born in Salina, Kansas on June 5, 1928, daughter of the late Josephine (Finnegan) and Orville Dale. She is the wife of Clifford W. Johnson and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Michelle K. Blackledge, of Jett,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson
May 17, 2013
Elizabeth Ruth 'Betty' Johnson Elizabeth Ruth Johnson, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 17th, 2013. Betty was born in Enterprise, Kansas on January 10, 1920, daughter of the late Ruth Mabel (Gessell) and David Logan Smith. She worked as a Teacher and taught in many rural country schools. She also was a cook at Crestview Nursing Home,...
Suzanne "Suzi" Frick Vanderford
May 16, 2013
Suzanne LaVelle 'Suzi' Frick Vanderford Suzanne LaVelle Frick Vanderford peacefully walked through that celestial curtain of light to meet her God and all the others who have gone before, on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 4:14 pm at Kaye Pogue Hospice of Salina. Suzi was born to Ben and LaVelle Frick on December 19, 1957 at Asbury Hospital, Salina,...
Dorothy A. Kempton
May 14, 2013
Dorothy Athaline Kempton Dorothy Athaline Kempton, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 14th, 2013. Dorothy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 11, 1935, daughter of the late Jessie Athaline (Pickard) Yawn and Carl Nelson Cooney. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church Salina, Kansas. Survivors include husband Earl Kempton of the home, daughter, Pamela...
Harry Jr. Miller
May 11, 2013
Harry Miller, Jr. Harry Miller, Jr., 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 11th, at his residence. Harry was born in Alt, Colorado on January 8, 1923, son of the late Wilma (Hobbs) and Harry Miller, Sr. Harry graduated from Goodland High School, where he was State Wrestling Champion. He served in WWII in the U.S. Army in...
Dale A. Porter
May 11, 2013
Dale Allen Porter, 58, of Salina, passed away Saturday, May 11th, at his residence. Dale was born in Lubbock, Texas on June 21, 1954, to Elva Jane (Ballard) Dunaway and Robert Burns Porter. Dale graduated high school. He spent over thirty years working as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was also a member of...
Thomas A. Kruep
May 4, 2013
Thomas August Kruep, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 4th. Tom was born in Breese, Illinois on August 5, 1947, son of the late Marie (Goldsmith) and Elmer Kruep. Survivors include wife, Vickie L. Kruep of the home; daughter, Laurie Cornwell, of Salina, Kansas; two sons, Mark Kruep, of Salina, Kansas; Christopher Kruep, of Salina, Kansas; brothers,...
Edward Peters Dresser
May 3, 2013
Edward Peters Dresser, 77, of Delphos, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 3rd, at his home. Edward was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on June 30, 1935, a son of the late Norma (Bassett) Smith and Richard Dresser. He was a retired member of the U.S. Air Force and Army National Guard. He worked as a maintanence man at the Eisenhower...
Leland Robert Schultz
May 2, 2013
Leland Robert Schultz, 90, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 2nd, at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center. Leland was born in Niles, Kansas on February 22, 1923, to the late Geneva (Little) and Arthur Schultz. Survivors include a daughter, Anita Schultz, of Salina; sons Robert and David Schultz, of Salina; as well as, 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren....
Gladys J. Taylor
May 2, 2013
In the early morning hours of a cold, rainy May 2, Gladys crossed over to be with her beloved Jess. For both of them now, the 'Son' is shining and they will be together forever beyond the clouds. She was born in Norton, Kansas on July 31, 1920, daughter of Laura E. (Ward) and Norman Strayer. She married Jess...
Eva "Lois" Picking
Apr 25, 2013
Eva L. 'Lois' Picking Eva L. 'Lois' Picking, 75, of Salina, passed away Thursday, April 25th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Lois was born in Francis, Oklahoma on February 25, 1938, to the late Fred Lee and Mary Jane (Henson) Matthews. On May 11, 1956, she married Gerald 'Jerry' Picking in Bentonville, Arkansas. He precedes her in death. Lois...
Kristin Ladawn Tyler
Apr 25, 2013
Kristin LaDawn Tyler Kristin LaDawn Tyler, 27, of Salina, Kansas, passed away. Kristin was born in Nampa, Idaho on July 13, 1985, daughter of Lisa (Wood) Dockstader, of Salina, Kansas and Marshall Greeley, of Boise, Idaho. She worked as a CNA and was in school to become an RN. Survivors include her parents, Lisa Dockstader and husband Ron, of...
Bertie Christine Brown
Apr 20, 2013
Bertie Christine Brown Bertie Christine Brown, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 20th, 2013 Bertie was born in Marshall, Texas on March 19, 1948, daughter of the late Rosie Mae (Rhodes) and Virgil David Brown. Survivors include two daughters, Dottie Gadson and husband Marvin, of Salina, Anita Richards and husband Michael, of Atlanta, Georgia; two sons, Robert...
Linda Noelle Reeve
Apr 19, 2013
Linda Noelle Reeve Linda Noelle Reeve, 63, of Salina, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2013. Linda was born in Wellington, Kansas on December 22, 1949, daughter of the late Frances Lucylle (Meredith) and Lawrence Henry Kerbs. Survivors include her husband, Albert; daughter, Jessie Crouch and husband Casey, of Lindsborg, Kansas; son, Jake Reeve, of Salina, Kansas; brothers, Leland Kerbs...
Arnold "Arnie" Geist
Apr 8, 2013
Arnold Everett 'Arnie' Geist, 83, of Salina, passed away Monday, April 8th, at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center. Arnold was born in Plevna, Kansas on December 19, 1929, to the late Pearl (Wyer) and Thomas Geist. He was a graduate of Plevna High School. Arnie then served a year in the Kansas National Guard at Larned, Kansas, before enlisting...
Lawrence "Rex" Mckinney
Apr 2, 2013
Salina, Kansas Lawrencence 'Rex' McKinney Rex McKinney, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 2nd, at Hospice of Salina, Kansas. Rex was born in Peru, Indiana on September 9, 1954, son of the late Mary (Douglas) and Lawrence McKinney. He was the husband of Sheryl (Schneider) McKinney and she survives of the home. Survivors include a daughter, Heather...
Sharon Lee Smith
Mar 31, 2013
Inman, KS Sharon Lee Smith Sharon Lee Smith, 66, of Inman, KS, passed away Sunday, March 31st, at her home. Sharon was born in Fresno, CA on April 11, 1946, to the late Verna (Jensen) and Thomas H. Odam. On June 20, 1964 she was married to Jerry 'Don' Smith in Fresno, CA. Sharon was a devoted wife and...
Reuben Edward Hendrich
Mar 30, 2013
Reuben Edward Hendrich Reuben Edward Hendrich, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 30th, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community. Reuben was born in Lincoln County, Kansas on April 9, 1923, son of Joseph and Anna (Steenbock) Hendrich. He was a machinist at Philips Lighting, retiring in 1985. Reuben was a member of Salina Bible Church. He was united in...
Donald (Jack) Harder
Mar 30, 2013
Donald (Jack) Harder Donald (Jack) Harder, 83, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Jack was born in Wells, Kansas on June 9, 1929, and son of the late Veva (Pence) and Will Harry Harder. Jack spent his career as a truck driver and enjoyed many years of ranching. He...
Vera Mae Whelchel
Mar 29, 2013
Vera Mae Whelchel Vera Mae Whelchel, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. Vera was born in Longford, Kansas on January 2, 1920, daughter of the late Edna Mae (Snowden) and Ben Cain. Survivors include daughter, Charlotte Morton of Salina; brother, Donald Cain of Salina; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Vera is...
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