Obituaries

Feb 12, 2016

Danny E. Thomas, 60, Delphos, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at the North Kansas City Hospital. He was born October 22, 1955 in Concordia to Duane and Darlene (Adams) Thomas. Danny was a self-employed truck driver. He was a gentle giant who loved his family and friends. Survivors include his wife Alyce; son Adam Thomas and his wife Lindsey; parents...

Feb 10, 2016

Velma Ruth Palmer, 95, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Ottawa County Health Center Long Term Care in Minneapolis, KS. She was born Dec.7, 1920 in Nemaha County, Corning, KS to Thomas H. and Myrtle M. (Jones) Morgan. Velma was devoted to her family, always. Her heart was always ready to love one more. Until the last two...

Feb 7, 2016

Clarence Cline Stout, 92, Minneapolis, died Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was born April 28, 1923 in Minneapolis to the late Clarence McKinley and Frona (Cline) Stout. Cline graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1941 and he served in the United States Air Force from 1943-46. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife Sharolyn; sons Robert James and...

Feb 5, 2016

Janet Kyner Gowin, 81, Ada, died Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born June 17, 1934 in Humeston, IA to Roy E. and Mary (Ford) Kyner. Jan was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was always ready with a kind word and a listening ear. Her home was open...

Feb 4, 2016

The world lost a tremendous lady on Thursday, February 4, 2016, as Shirley Anne (Hall) Windhorst (87) lost her months-long battle with cancer. Surrounded by her family and many people who loved her, Shirley passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord. Shirley was born December 3, 1928 in Beloit, KS to Helen and Albert Hall. Shirley attended Belleville High...

Feb 2, 2016

Betty J. Davis, 87, Minneapolis, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Ottawa County Health Center. She was born in Harrison, AR on December 1, 1928 to Ora F. and Lona V. (Robinson) Robbins.

Betty attended schools in Bergman, AR and was a 1945 graduate of Bergman High School. She was united in marriage with George W....

Jan 30, 2016

Eva Mae Peterson, 83, Minneapolis, died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born June 9, 1932 in Ada to Everett H. and Grace (Meiller) Bradbury.

Eva attended schools in Ada where she was the only student and graduate from the class of 1949. She and Merlin "Pete" Peterson were united in...

Jan 28, 2016

John T. Hyde, D.V.M., 73, Minneapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was born May 30, 1942 in Wichita to John H. and Joyce R. (Pennington) Hyde.

John attended school in Augusta and was a 1960 graduate of Augusta High School. He then attended Kansas State University...

Jan 24, 2016

Robert (Bob) Dean Boss, 92, Bennington, died peacefully on January 24, 2016 surrounded by family. He was born September 23, 1923 in Bennington, KS, to Glen and Ruth (Heywood) Boss. Bob graduated from Bennington High School and joined the U.S. Army where he was a sharp shooter in the Philippines and Japan during WWII. On October 27, 1946 he was...

Jan 23, 2016

Richard E. "Dick" Casey, 74, Minneapolis, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his home. He was born September 10, 1941 on the farm near Minneapolis to Dean and Blanche (Weaver) Casey. Dick was a 1959 graduate of Minneapolis High School. He worked construction for a short time before being employed by the City of Minneapolis where he worked for...

Jan 21, 2016

Robert D. and Edna F. Boss will be honored with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. The services will be held at the United Church of Bennington. Family graveside services will be held in the Bennington Cemetery prior to the services. Edna passed away on January 21, 2016 and Bob on January...

Jan 21, 2016

Edna Florence Boss, 90, of rural Bennington, KS passed away January 21, 2016. She was born May 3, 1925 in Barnard, KS, the daughter of Will and Ruby (Horn) Nelson. Edna grew up on a farm northwest of Ada and graduated from Ada High School in 1943. She attended Brown Mackie and worked as a secretary for Production Credit, Sunflower...

Jan 21, 2016

Lifelong Ottawa County resident, WWII veteran, Minneapolis-area farmer and businessman, Lowell "Toots" Tasker left his earthly home on January 21, 2016. While he would have preferred to pass away while on the job or driving a tractor, he passed away at the Ottawa County Health Center at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Tasker,...

Jan 16, 2016

Dolores May Gawith, 87, Salina, died Saturday, January 16, 2016. She was born September 3, 1928 to William and Grace (Pierce) Stanley. Dolores was a voracious reader. She also enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles, collecting angels, watching NASCAR, and KU basketball. She was a member of the Henry Township Chapter of the American Heart Association and drove all over the...

Jan 14, 2016

Pauline A. Pearce, 59, Wells, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan. She was born September 20, 1956 in Concordia to Ronald A. and Maxine (Girard) Racette. Polly attended schools in Clyde where she was a 1974 graduate of Clyde High School. She and Stephen T. Pearce were united in marriage on November 28, 1980. Polly worked...

Jan 7, 2016

Tina Louise Bradley, 52, Minneapolis – Our little trooper passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Ottawa County Health Center after a long illness. She was born August 26, 1963 in Salina to Wiley "Tiny" and Marjorie (Baker) Bradley. Tina grew up in Culver and was baptized at the Culver United Methodist Church where she also attended Sunday school...

Dec 31, 2015

Jay Shelton Cummings, 59, Ada, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Hutchinson. He was born at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka on July 12, 1956 to Joseph L. and Sharon Cummings. Jay developed lifelong friendships with many during his 25 years with NAPA Auto Parts. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gun enthusiast. Jay also enjoyed horseback riding....

Dec 28, 2015

Donald D. Lott, 85, Minneapolis, died Monday, December 28, 2015. He was born March 31, 1930 near Bennington to Henry and Evelyn (McClellan) Lott. Don served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954, serving two years in the Philippines. Don was a farmer and owner of C&L Milling. He was also a pilot and owned a Grumman American Dealership...

Dec 25, 2015

James "Jim" Benson, 79, Salina, died Friday, December 25, 2015. He was born June 7, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA. Jim retired as a Master Sergeant of 32 years from the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife Naomi of the home; three sons Bob Benson of Salina, Ted Benson of Ottawa, and Rick Benson of Winfield; daughter Julie Benson...

Dec 21, 2015

Lillian Emma Rose Demars Comfort Fruits, 85, Delphos, died Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. She was born December 3, 1930 near Aurora, KS to William G. and Bernadette (L'Ecuyer) Demars. Lillian attended the Woodpecker rural school for three years. She then attended the Aurora Catholic schools where she was a 1949 high school graduate....