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Harold "Ed" Allen

Harold "Ed" Allen

Jan 9, 2013

Harold Edward 'Ed' Allen, 54, of Minneapolis, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 9th, at Ottawa County Health Center, Kansas. Ed was born in Salina, Kansas on July 9, 1958, son of the late Zula Nadine (Crow) Bell and Larry William Allen. Survivors include his wife, Robin Rochelle (Humpert) Allen of the home; daughters, Lacie Muller and husband Riaan of...

Paul F. Hederstedt

Paul F. Hederstedt

Jan 8, 2013

Paul F. Hederstedt, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 8th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Paul was born in Kipp, Kansas on October 2, 1926, the only child of the late Ruth (Hovander) and Fred Hederstedt. He worked as an insurance representative and farmer, and was also employed at the Western Auto Distribution Center. In retirement, until...

Bernard Thielen

Bernard Thielen

Jan 6, 2013

Salina, KS Bernard Thielen Bernard 'Bernie' C. Thielen, 92, of Salina, passed away January 6, 2013 at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on February 2, 1920. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Budke Thielen. Bernie is survived by daughters, Janis Jeffers (Art) Falls Church, VA, Cheryl Lady, Fairway, KS, and Eileen Rathburn (Ed) of...

Michael Warhurst

Michael Warhurst

Jan 5, 2013

Salina, KS Michael Warhurst Michael R. Warhurst, of Salina, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Salina Regional Health Center following a short illness. Michael was born on January 6, 1946 in Emporia, Kansas to the late Roy Warhurst and Francis (Friesian) Warhurst. He graduated from Pomona High School in 1963 and attended Emporia State University majoring in business....

Jack E. Park

Jack E. Park

Dec 27, 2012

Jack E. Park Jack E. Park passed away on December 27, 2012. He was 80 years old. He was born in Abilene on October 5, 1932 to Earnest and Victoria Rae Park. He graduated from Solomon High School with the Class of 1951. Jack entered the Army in November 1953 at Fort Riley and served during the Korean War....

Myrtle Ellen Mccurnin

Myrtle Ellen Mccurnin

Dec 16, 2012

Myrtle Ellen McCurnin Myrtle Ellen 'Myrt' McCurnin, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 16th, 2012 Myrtle was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on September 11, 1919, daughter of the late Anna M. (Cook) Thornton and William Victor Wigton. Myrt owned the Newport Grill in Salina for over 20 years and at one point, four generations worked in the...

Florence Eisenhauer

Florence Eisenhauer

Dec 9, 2012

Salina, Kansas Florence Ethel May Eisenhauer Florence Ethel May Eisenhauer, 96, of Salina, passed away Sunday, December 9 at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center. Florence was born May 29, 1916 in Salina to the late Nellie (Morrison) and William Cumbow. She was a high school graduate and worked for KP&L and Montgomery Ward. On April 21, 1941, she married...

Leonard Duane Cyre

Leonard Duane Cyre

Dec 9, 2012

Leonard Duane Cyre, 37, of Salina, passed away Sunday, December 9th, 2012. Leonard was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on July 11, 1975, son of James Cyre and the late Sheila (Wake) Cyre. He was a 19 year member of the Kansas Army National Guard. Leonard served three tours of duty in Iraq, where he earned the bronze star. On...

Charles 'Chuck' Kerth

Charles 'Chuck' Kerth

Dec 4, 2012

Salina, Kansas Charles M. 'Chuck' Kerth Charles M. 'Chuck' Kerth, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 4th. Chuck was born in Wakeeney, Kansas on January 24, 1955, son of the late Sharon (Groft) and LaVerne Kerth. He was a truck driver for Vitran Express. On February. 7, 1976, he married Geraldine 'Gerri' (Sandow) Kerth. Chuck is survived...

Lila Leslie

Lila Leslie

Nov 28, 2012

Lila Leslie, 81, of Salina, Kansas passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Hospice of Salina. Leslie was born on June 22, 1931 to the late Ed Luthi and Esther (Allison) Nichols. She was born at home in Wells, Kansas, growing up and attending school in Chapman. Lila created many childhood memories in the Chapman, Abilene and Junction City...

Samuel "Joe" Koch

Samuel "Joe" Koch

Nov 28, 2012

Samuel Joseph 'Joe' Koch, II Samuel Joseph Koch, II, 42, of Assaria, passed away Wednesday, November 28th. Joe was born in Tacoma, Washington on September 10, 1970, son of Carolyn (Beach) Lewis and the late Samuel J. Koch. Survivors include wife, Aimee L. (Knuth) Koch, of the home; two daughters, Brooke A. Koch, of Assaria, Kiley A. Groves, of...

Mildred B. Nunn

Mildred B. Nunn

Nov 28, 2012

Mildred B Nunn, 81, of Salina, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 28th, at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Mildred was born January 12, 1931 in Rural Ottawa County, Kansas to the late George and Laura (Chrisman) Berry. She was united in marriage to Raymond P. Nunn, Sr. They enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. Mildred had a deep...

Connie Busch

Connie Busch

Nov 27, 2012

Salina, KS Connie G. Busch Connie G. Busch, loving mother and grandmother, went to be with our Lord on November 27, 2012. She was born in War, West Virginia, and was a longtime resident of Salina. She was preceded in death by her son Danny. Connie is survived by 5 children; Joe, Lorene, Wally, Wesley, and John; 9 grandchildren;...

Faye Marie Nelson

Faye Marie Nelson

Nov 26, 2012

Faye Marie Nelson Faye Marie Nelson, 82, of Wichita, passed away Monday, November 26th, at her residence. Faye was born in Salina, on December 18, 1929, to the late Jessie Mae (Hawkins) McDuffy and Bert Meckling. She was the widow of Maurice Alyn Nelson. Faye is survived by her daughter; Maureen Woods, of Wichita, Kansas; step-son, Maurice B. Nelson...

Earl Wesley Sprout

Earl Wesley Sprout

Nov 17, 2012

Earl Wesley Sprout Earl Wesley Sprout, 76, of Delphos, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 17th, at Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis, Kansas. Earl was born in Salina, Kansas on September 10, 1936, son of the late Ella M (Williams) and John W Sprout. He worked as a Shipping and Receiving manager at Kidquest for 6 yrs and retired October...

Gary Taylor

Gary Taylor

Nov 15, 2012

Salina, KS Gary Lee Taylor Gary Lee 'G.T.' Taylor, 48, of Salina, passed away Thursday, November 15th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Gary was born in Salina, Kansas on August 24, 1964, to the late Myna Louise (Lamer) Millison and Gary Richard Taylor. Gary is survived by his sisters; Amanda-Melisa Chesbro and Shaune Lamer of Marquette, and Doni D....

Robert R. Watts

Robert R. Watts

Nov 6, 2012

Robert R. Watts Robert R. Watts, 86, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 6th, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg. Robert was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 6, 1926, to the late Julia (Rouggly) and Lancey L. Watts. Our father served his country honorably as a fighter pilot in the Air Force in World War II and...

Gilbert Max Garrione

Gilbert Max Garrione

Oct 22, 2012

Gilbert Max Garrione Gilbert Max 'Gib' Garrione, 58, of Salina, passed away Monday, October 22nd, at Kenwood View Rehab & Health Care. He was born in Salina on October 11, 1954, to the late Josephine P. (Mason) and Alfonso Garrione. Gib worked as a truck driver and contruction worker. He is survived by brothers; Larry Garrione Sr., Fr. Robert...

Barry Nelson Smock

Barry Nelson Smock

Oct 21, 2012

Barry Nelson Smock Barry Nelson Smock, 58, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. Barry was born in Salina, on January 23, 1954, to the late Dorothy (Nelson) and 'Bud' Smock. Barry was the husband of Cheri (Just) Smock. Barry was a hard working man and loved by all who he came in contact with. Barry was...

John George Busboom

John George Busboom

Oct 18, 2012

John George Busboom, 90, of Kipp, passed away, Thursday, October 18th. John was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on July 29, 1922, a son of the late Frances J (Baker) and Frank J Busboom. John was a member of Sigma Nu at KSU, Order of the Eastern Star Harmony #2, Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Lindsborg Lodge #397,...

Harold "Ed" Allen

Harold "Ed" Allen

Jan 9, 2013

Harold Edward 'Ed' Allen, 54, of Minneapolis, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 9th, at Ottawa County Health Center, Kansas. Ed was born in Salina, Kansas on July 9, 1958, son of the late Zula Nadine (Crow) Bell and Larry William Allen. Survivors include his wife, Robin Rochelle (Humpert) Allen of the home; daughters, Lacie Muller and husband Riaan of...

Paul F. Hederstedt

Paul F. Hederstedt

Jan 8, 2013

Paul F. Hederstedt, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 8th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Paul was born in Kipp, Kansas on October 2, 1926, the only child of the late Ruth (Hovander) and Fred Hederstedt. He worked as an insurance representative and farmer, and was also employed at the Western Auto Distribution Center. In retirement, until...

Bernard Thielen

Bernard Thielen

Jan 6, 2013

Salina, KS Bernard Thielen Bernard 'Bernie' C. Thielen, 92, of Salina, passed away January 6, 2013 at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on February 2, 1920. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Budke Thielen. Bernie is survived by daughters, Janis Jeffers (Art) Falls Church, VA, Cheryl Lady, Fairway, KS, and Eileen Rathburn (Ed) of...

Michael Warhurst

Michael Warhurst

Jan 5, 2013

Salina, KS Michael Warhurst Michael R. Warhurst, of Salina, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Salina Regional Health Center following a short illness. Michael was born on January 6, 1946 in Emporia, Kansas to the late Roy Warhurst and Francis (Friesian) Warhurst. He graduated from Pomona High School in 1963 and attended Emporia State University majoring in business....

Jack E. Park

Jack E. Park

Dec 27, 2012

Jack E. Park Jack E. Park passed away on December 27, 2012. He was 80 years old. He was born in Abilene on October 5, 1932 to Earnest and Victoria Rae Park. He graduated from Solomon High School with the Class of 1951. Jack entered the Army in November 1953 at Fort Riley and served during the Korean War....

Myrtle Ellen Mccurnin

Myrtle Ellen Mccurnin

Dec 16, 2012

Myrtle Ellen McCurnin Myrtle Ellen 'Myrt' McCurnin, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 16th, 2012 Myrtle was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on September 11, 1919, daughter of the late Anna M. (Cook) Thornton and William Victor Wigton. Myrt owned the Newport Grill in Salina for over 20 years and at one point, four generations worked in the...

Florence Eisenhauer

Florence Eisenhauer

Dec 9, 2012

Salina, Kansas Florence Ethel May Eisenhauer Florence Ethel May Eisenhauer, 96, of Salina, passed away Sunday, December 9 at the Kaye Pogue Hospice Center. Florence was born May 29, 1916 in Salina to the late Nellie (Morrison) and William Cumbow. She was a high school graduate and worked for KP&L and Montgomery Ward. On April 21, 1941, she married...

Leonard Duane Cyre

Leonard Duane Cyre

Dec 9, 2012

Leonard Duane Cyre, 37, of Salina, passed away Sunday, December 9th, 2012. Leonard was born in Charlottesville, Virginia on July 11, 1975, son of James Cyre and the late Sheila (Wake) Cyre. He was a 19 year member of the Kansas Army National Guard. Leonard served three tours of duty in Iraq, where he earned the bronze star. On...

Charles 'Chuck' Kerth

Charles 'Chuck' Kerth

Dec 4, 2012

Salina, Kansas Charles M. 'Chuck' Kerth Charles M. 'Chuck' Kerth, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 4th. Chuck was born in Wakeeney, Kansas on January 24, 1955, son of the late Sharon (Groft) and LaVerne Kerth. He was a truck driver for Vitran Express. On February. 7, 1976, he married Geraldine 'Gerri' (Sandow) Kerth. Chuck is survived...

Lila Leslie

Lila Leslie

Nov 28, 2012

Lila Leslie, 81, of Salina, Kansas passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Hospice of Salina. Leslie was born on June 22, 1931 to the late Ed Luthi and Esther (Allison) Nichols. She was born at home in Wells, Kansas, growing up and attending school in Chapman. Lila created many childhood memories in the Chapman, Abilene and Junction City...

Samuel "Joe" Koch

Samuel "Joe" Koch

Nov 28, 2012

Samuel Joseph 'Joe' Koch, II Samuel Joseph Koch, II, 42, of Assaria, passed away Wednesday, November 28th. Joe was born in Tacoma, Washington on September 10, 1970, son of Carolyn (Beach) Lewis and the late Samuel J. Koch. Survivors include wife, Aimee L. (Knuth) Koch, of the home; two daughters, Brooke A. Koch, of Assaria, Kiley A. Groves, of...

Mildred B. Nunn

Mildred B. Nunn

Nov 28, 2012

Mildred B Nunn, 81, of Salina, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 28th, at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Mildred was born January 12, 1931 in Rural Ottawa County, Kansas to the late George and Laura (Chrisman) Berry. She was united in marriage to Raymond P. Nunn, Sr. They enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. Mildred had a deep...

Connie Busch

Connie Busch

Nov 27, 2012

Salina, KS Connie G. Busch Connie G. Busch, loving mother and grandmother, went to be with our Lord on November 27, 2012. She was born in War, West Virginia, and was a longtime resident of Salina. She was preceded in death by her son Danny. Connie is survived by 5 children; Joe, Lorene, Wally, Wesley, and John; 9 grandchildren;...

Faye Marie Nelson

Faye Marie Nelson

Nov 26, 2012

Faye Marie Nelson Faye Marie Nelson, 82, of Wichita, passed away Monday, November 26th, at her residence. Faye was born in Salina, on December 18, 1929, to the late Jessie Mae (Hawkins) McDuffy and Bert Meckling. She was the widow of Maurice Alyn Nelson. Faye is survived by her daughter; Maureen Woods, of Wichita, Kansas; step-son, Maurice B. Nelson...

Earl Wesley Sprout

Earl Wesley Sprout

Nov 17, 2012

Earl Wesley Sprout Earl Wesley Sprout, 76, of Delphos, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 17th, at Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis, Kansas. Earl was born in Salina, Kansas on September 10, 1936, son of the late Ella M (Williams) and John W Sprout. He worked as a Shipping and Receiving manager at Kidquest for 6 yrs and retired October...

Gary Taylor

Gary Taylor

Nov 15, 2012

Salina, KS Gary Lee Taylor Gary Lee 'G.T.' Taylor, 48, of Salina, passed away Thursday, November 15th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Gary was born in Salina, Kansas on August 24, 1964, to the late Myna Louise (Lamer) Millison and Gary Richard Taylor. Gary is survived by his sisters; Amanda-Melisa Chesbro and Shaune Lamer of Marquette, and Doni D....

Robert R. Watts

Robert R. Watts

Nov 6, 2012

Robert R. Watts Robert R. Watts, 86, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 6th, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg. Robert was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 6, 1926, to the late Julia (Rouggly) and Lancey L. Watts. Our father served his country honorably as a fighter pilot in the Air Force in World War II and...

Gilbert Max Garrione

Gilbert Max Garrione

Oct 22, 2012

Gilbert Max Garrione Gilbert Max 'Gib' Garrione, 58, of Salina, passed away Monday, October 22nd, at Kenwood View Rehab & Health Care. He was born in Salina on October 11, 1954, to the late Josephine P. (Mason) and Alfonso Garrione. Gib worked as a truck driver and contruction worker. He is survived by brothers; Larry Garrione Sr., Fr. Robert...

Barry Nelson Smock

Barry Nelson Smock

Oct 21, 2012

Barry Nelson Smock Barry Nelson Smock, 58, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. Barry was born in Salina, on January 23, 1954, to the late Dorothy (Nelson) and 'Bud' Smock. Barry was the husband of Cheri (Just) Smock. Barry was a hard working man and loved by all who he came in contact with. Barry was...

John George Busboom

John George Busboom

Oct 18, 2012

John George Busboom, 90, of Kipp, passed away, Thursday, October 18th. John was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on July 29, 1922, a son of the late Frances J (Baker) and Frank J Busboom. John was a member of Sigma Nu at KSU, Order of the Eastern Star Harmony #2, Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Lindsborg Lodge #397,...

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