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Haerle L. Bergman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Terry L. Hensley

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.

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Maria Sanelma (Laxo) Gengler

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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