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Haerle L. Bergman
Sep 18, 2019
Haerle L. Bergman, 91, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He and his twin, Harold, were born January 3, 1928 in Beverly to Emil M. and Ruby (Kidwell) Bergman.
He was a graduate of Beverly High School and he served in the United States Army. On September 30, 1950 he married Helen Kibler. ...
Lavonne J. Copas
Sep 12, 2019
LaVonne JoAnne McColley Copas, 87, of Salina, KS passed away September 12, 2019, with her family by her side.
LaVonne was born September 17, 1931 in Winnebago County, Iowa. She was the eldest of seven children born to James and Lorena Michaelsen McColley. She attended country school for three years and graduated from...
Jo Mesecher
Sep 11, 2019
Mary JoAnn Mesecher, 60, Minneapolis, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Jo was born August 27, 1959 in Salina to Donald and Mary Frances (Harrington) Mesecher.
Jo was a 1977 graduate of Minneapolis High School. She worked with her family at People's Café for many years and for the Woodruff Liquor Store. ...
Russell V. Mccown
Sep 4, 2019
Russell V. McCown, 64, Delphos, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at his home. He was born May 7, 1955 in Beatrice, NE to Vern and Jean (Ledbetter) McCown.
Russ was united in marriage with Margaret Marsh on June 9, 1978. He was a longtime C.N.A.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings,...
Robert "Bob" C. Howe
Aug 31, 2019
Robert "Bob" Charles Howe, 82, Barnard, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Wichita. Bob was born March 27, 1937 in Lawrence to Charles Harold and Beatrice Mae (Woods) Howe.
He and Lenora Dowlin were married October 23, 1960. Bob worked as a road supervisor and a heavy equipment operator for...
Debra A. Bradley
Aug 31, 2019
Debra A. Bradley, 59, Minneapolis, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. She was born January 4, 1960 in Mayo, SC to C.J. and Joyce (Husky) Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ricky.
Survivors are her children, Ricky Pisa and Kimberly Naugle; brothers, C.J....
Marjorie J. Weisel
Aug 30, 2019
Marjorie J. Weisel, 77, Culver, died Friday, August 30, 2019 at her home. She was born October 9, 1941 in Salina to Emmett and Lydia (Case) Coburn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter on August 30, 2015; and sisters, Joyce and Jane.
Survivors are her children, Patricia Brown, Richard and Linda...
Michelle L. (Palmer) Augustine
Aug 21, 2019
Michelle Lynn (Palmer) Augustine, 45, Salina, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Salina Regional Health Center. Michelle was born July 26, 1974 in Salina.
She grew up in Delphos and attended the Delphos Attendance Center and Minneapolis High School. Michelle worked as a custodian for U.S.D. 305 in Salina before a debilitating stroke...
Merle M. Buckbee
Aug 17, 2019
Merle M. Buckbee, 98, Tescott, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was born February 12, 1921 near Chase to Robert Milton and Amy (Fuson) Buckbee.
Merle served three years in the United States Army from August of 1942-1945. When he returned from the service, he...
Alice V. Steinberg
Aug 15, 2019
Alice V. Steinberg, 96, Lincoln, died Thursday, August 15, 2019. She was born January 27, 1923 in Hunter to Frank J. and Mary M. (Seehafer) Bruce.
Alice and Alvin B. Steinberg were united in marriage on September 2, 1944. She was a longtime member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Alice...
Kenneth V. "Skip" Gordanier
Aug 9, 2019
Kenneth V. "Skip" Gordanier, 81, Minneapolis, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born July 3, 1938 in Beloit to Kenneth and Alice (Sadler) Gordanier.
He and Neta Mooney were united in marriage on November 2, 1958 in Scottsville, KS. Skip was a lifelong carpenter.
Terry L. Hensley
Aug 6, 2019
Terry L. Hensley, 70, Bennington, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his home. He was born September 11, 1948 in Coffeyville to Lilbern "Sparky" and Jean (Kinnaman) Hensley.
Terry and Lezlie Slick were united in marriage on June 9, 1966 and she passed away July 27, 2018. Terry was a longtime farmer.
...Maria Sanelma (Laxo) Gengler
Aug 5, 2019
Maria Sanelma (Laxo) Gengler, 76, Delphos, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at her home. She was born in Republic, MI on September 1, 1942.
Maria is survived by her son, James R. Gengler, Jr. (Stephanie) and daughter, Tia L. Fitzpatrick (James); her wonderful grandson, Nicholas; granddaughter, Genevieve Shea Gengler who is due on...
Darrel L. Stauffer
Aug 2, 2019
Darrel L. Stauffer, 88, Delphos, died Friday, August 2, 2019 in Glasco. He was born September 9, 1930 near Delphos to Clarence and Mary Catherine "Mamie" (Krone) Stauffer. Darrel was a lifelong farmer and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Delphos and the Delphos Rifle Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and...
Wanda L. Diehl
Aug 1, 2019
Wanda L. Diehl, 84, Salina, formerly of Tescott, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born in Tescott on January 8, 1935 to Henry and Oda (Christensen) Christensen. Wanda was one of seven children. On March 18, 1958 she married Darrel D. Diehl and they resided on a farm near Tescott until his death. Wanda was...
James Daniel Blake, Jr.
Jul 27, 2019
James Daniel Blake Jr. was born to James and Brittany Blake on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 6:14 AM. He went to be with the Lord shortly after his arrival into this world. Celebration of Life Services are planned for Saturday, August 10 at 11 A.M. at Antioch Baptist Church of Ada. (Handicap Accessible) There...
Yolonda K. Gehrke-Doris
Jul 24, 2019
Yolonda Kay Gehrke-Doris, 50, Tescott, went to be with her Lord and beloved angels on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born March 30, 1969 in Salina, KS to Marvin B. Gehrke and Kathleen A. Fleshman. Yolonda was a 1987 graduate of Minneapolis High School. She then attended Emporia State University where she...
Muriel E. Greene
Jul 22, 2019
Muriel Greene, 92, Tescott, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019. She was born June 2, 1927 near Tescott to Albert and Thelma (Hapes) Peterson. Muriel went to school at Churchill and Franklin country schools and graduated from Tescott High School in 1944. On December 24, 1944, she married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth, and together they farmed...
Kyle L. Serrien
Jul 9, 2019
Kyle Lou Serrien, 62, Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born April 23, 1957 to Donald and Celeta (Matson) Serrien. Kyle married Krista Smith in Concordia in 1983. Together, they had two children, Kollin and Kelsey. Kyle had a profound love of the road and never lost...
Rex Smith
Jul 9, 2019
Rex Smith of Delphos KS passed away peacefully July 9, 2019 at the Salina Regional Health Center. Rex was born July 29, 1932 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois. Rex is survived by his wife Janet of Delphos, KS; a son Allen Smith of Kansas City, MO; a daughter Shari Nelson of Jamestown, KS; 4 grandchildren and one great...
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