Edna Florence Boss
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...
Lowell E. "Toots" Tasker
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,...
Dolores M. Gawith
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...
Pauline A. Pearce
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...
Tina Louise Bradley
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...
Jay S. Cummings
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....
Donald D. Lott
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...
James "Jim" Benson
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...
Lillian Comfort Fruits
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....
Patricia L. Rush
Dec 21, 2015
Patricia Lynne Rush, Salina, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 21, 2015 in Salina at the age of 60. Patty was born on August 13, 1955 in Salina to Marvin and Lydia (Witte) Williams. She graduated from Tescott High School. She married Garry Mikesell on April 13, 1974 and they were blessed with two daughters. Her children remember her as a...
Edith Wild Gardner
Dec 18, 2015
Edith Wild Gardner, 98, Minneapolis, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.
Alean Leola Sanders
Dec 2, 2015
Alean Leola Sanders, Wells, passed away at age 89 years at the Ottawa County Health Center on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. She was born on May 14, 1926, to Benjamin and Bertha (Strecker) Keil near Galatia in Barton County, Kansas. She was the seventh of ten children.
She attended school through 8th grade. She left school to...
Larry D. Tasker
Nov 22, 2015
Larry Dale Tasker, 73, Bennington, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Salina Regional Health Center. Larry was born October 14, 1942, in Delphos, KS to Dale and Glenola (Bellows) Tasker. Larry was a classic story-book Kansas boy. He spent much of his youth on the farm, growing up with 4-H and the county fair. Larry was an excellent athlete...
Barbara A. Crosson
Nov 18, 2015
Barbara Ann Crosson, 81, Minneapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was born November 26, 1933 near Minneapolis to Lester and Mildred (Runft) Kindall. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Ottawa County and was a graduate of Minneapolis High School in 1951. She and Lon Dean Crosson were united in...
Olive L. Cornellison
Nov 11, 2015
Olive L. Cornellisson, 85, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis. She was born July 19, 1930 in Damar to Eli and Alida (Desaire) Hamilton. Olive was united in marriage with John Cornellisson on September 4, 1948 in Lincoln. They farmed in Lincoln County for many years before moving to Minneapolis is 1998. Olive...
Ruth W. Geisen
Nov 3, 2015
Ruth Willa Hart Geisen, 99, passed away November 3, 2015, at Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis. She was born in Ottawa County on August 2, 1916. She was a graduate of Minneapolis High School Class of 1934. She married Louis B. Geisen after he returned from serving in World War II. Ruth worked for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation...
Norma L. Baker
Oct 30, 2015
Norma L. Baker, 89, Minneapolis, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born May 13, 1926 in Lindsey to Paul and Elizabeth (Washburn) Bronson.
Norma was united in marriage with Kenneth Baker on June 14, 1947. She worked several jobs including the local dry goods store, a telephone operator for...
Hubert "Hub" E. Mull
Oct 15, 2015
Hubert "Hub" Emerson Mull, Ada, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the age of 93 years and two days. He was born October 13, 1922 to Hubert and Levina (Johnston) Mull.
He attended Ada High School and he served in the United States Merchant Marines. After serving he returned home to...
Joseph A. "Jody" Keim
Oct 13, 2015
Joseph A. "Jody" Keim, 75, Beverly, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Salina Regional Health Center surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1940 near Ada to Joseph Vincent George and Alice (Van Meter) Keim.
He was a 1958 graduate of Beverly High School. He was united in marriage with Elaine Kissick on June...
Gilbert Adrian Lee
Sep 28, 2015
Gilbert Adrian Lee, 95, Minneapolis, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015. He was born May 18, 1920 in Tescott to Louis and Olga (Pedersen) Lee.
Adrian served in the U.S. 8 th Army Air Force and served during World War II. He was united in marriage with Joan K. Ince in Haverhill, England on December 16, 1944....
