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Larry R. Newman

Larry R. Newman

Jan 4, 2014

SMSgt. (Retired) Larry Ray Newman, 72, of Celina, Texas, followed his final orders to Heaven January 4, 2014. He and his twin sister were the first set of twins born at Highland General Hospital in Pampa, Texas on August 6, 1941 to Jack Plaus Newman and James Elnora Boulton Newman. Larry was raised in Texas and graduated from public school...

Richard L. Smock, Sr.

Richard L. Smock, Sr.

Jan 3, 2014

Richard L. Smock, Sr. 71, Tescott, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 in Salina. He was born July 28, 1942 in Danville, IL to William Richard and Gertrude M. (Torbit) Atwood. He was a United States Navy veteran and he worked in construction for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Susan Wagner;...

Martin T. Hart

Martin T. Hart

Jan 3, 2014

Martin T. Hart, a Denver area businessman, died on January 3, 2014. He was born January 20, 1936. He is survived by his older sister, five daughters, 11 grandchildren, significant other, and the mother of his children. Services will be held Saturday, January 11th at Regis Chapel, Denver, Colorado. Viewing will begin at 930A.M. and the funeral service will start...

Marilyn R. Reed

Marilyn R. Reed

Dec 31, 2013

Marilyn R. Reed, 68, Tescott, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at her home. She was born June 10, 1945 in Wyandotte County to William and Wilda (Catron) Carver. She was united in marriage with Randall Reed on February 13, 1999. Marilyn was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Randy; children Sonny Snyder, Marilyn Murphy, Joeatta French, and Kimberly Coleman;...

Dorothy Marie Nolind

Dorothy Marie Nolind

Dec 27, 2013

Dorothy Marie Nolind, 95, Marysville, died Friday December 27, 2013 at Community Memorial Hosptial. She born at home in Saline County on April 7, 1918. Dorothy was the daughter of Bert and Austa Smith. She lived nearly all her life in the Tescott area. On May 17, 1942 she was united in marriage to Howard C. Nolind at her home...

Ronald Duane King

Ronald Duane King

Dec 19, 2013

Ronald "Duane" King, 77, Tescott, died Thursday December 19, 2013 at his home. He was born June 11, 1936 near Delphos to Emmit William and Gretchen (Annis) King. He was a United States Navy veteran. Duane was united in marriage with Catherine Nunemaker on July 25, 1970. He was a member of the Antioch Baptsit Church, Ada, Tescott Lions Club,...

Linda D. Brumbaugh

Linda D. Brumbaugh

Dec 18, 2013

Linda D. Brumbaugh was born December 15, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas. She passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at her home; she was 70 years of age. On July 21, 1962, she was united in marriage to Adam William Brumbaugh in Salina, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2006. Together they raised four children of whom she...

Angela Nicole Larue

Angela Nicole Larue

Dec 16, 2013

Angela Nicole LaRue, 40, Minneapolis, died at her home on Monday, December 16, 2013. She was born August 23, 1973 in Salina to Larry and Betty (Dunham) LaRue. She was preceded in death by her father in 1978 and her sister Nikkie in 1976. Survivors include her daughter Joann Collins; mother Betty Dunham; sisters Mikkie LaRue and Susan Thornton; numerous...

John Welch

John Welch

Dec 14, 2013

John Welch (1935-2013) of Minneapolis, Kansas; passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Littleton, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by Daughter - Renee Couch of Littleton, Colorado, Son and Daughter in Law Perry and Dawn Welch of Falcon Colorado, Daughter and Son in Law Melanie and Michael Linnebur of Littleton, Colorado; 7 grandchildren and one great...

Esther Carol Morton Plunkett Clark

Esther Carol Morton Plunkett Clark

Dec 11, 2013

Esther Carol Morton Plunkett Clark passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Hill City, Kansas. Esther Carol was born in the country near Minneapolis, Kansas on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1917 to Goldie and Cleetie Heberly Morton. She lived in the Minneapolis area until she reached 93. Esther was raised on a farm 5 miles north of Minneapolis and attended...

Shirley J. Cooper

Shirley J. Cooper

Dec 7, 2013

Shirley J. Cooper, 84, Minneapolis, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. She was born December 1, 1929 on a farm south of Miltonvale to Harold and Neva (Condray) Comfort. Shirley attended Miltonvale schools, graduating high school in 1947. On March 3, 1948 she and Darrel Cooper were united in marriage. They were married...

Mary Lou "Lukie" Miller

Mary Lou "Lukie" Miller

Nov 26, 2013

Mary Lou "Lukie" Miller, 74, Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis, which had been her home for 35 years. She was born July 30, 1939 in Fort Scott to Carl E. and Rhoda (Clayborn) Johnson. She was united in marriage with Jimmie Miller on August 29, 1976 at the St. Paul's Lutheran...

Charles A. "George" Jones

Charles A. "George" Jones

Nov 16, 2013

Charles A. "George" Jones, 67, Salina, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born March 29, 1946 in Salina to Charles F. and Vernie F. (Greenway) Jones. He was a production manager for many years for Holiday Mansion in Salina. George and Dianna Murray were united in marriage on September 6, 1981 in Bloomington, IN. He was preceded in...

Betty L. Bacon

Betty L. Bacon

Nov 10, 2013

Betty L. Bacon, 89, Ada, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013. She was born January 15, 1924 to Lloyd and Mabel (Langerman) Austin. Betty grew up in Culver and was a graduate of Culver High School. She was united in marriage with Keith Bacon on July 1, 1945 in Salina. They moved to Ada in 1946 and that is where...

Opal Marie Garst Murray Edwards

Opal Marie Garst Murray Edwards

Oct 27, 2013

Opal Marie Garst Murray Edwards, 85, Glasco, died Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Nicol Home in Glasco. She was born June 19, 1928 in Wells to Mark Ellsworth and Eva Evangeline (Jagger) Garst. Opal worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide at the Clark Nursing Home and Asbury Hospital. Delphos and Minneapolis were considered home to Opal. She was united...

Ronald L. Ketron

Ronald L. Ketron

Oct 25, 2013

Ronald L. Ketron, 65, Minneapolis, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. He was born October 1, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to Kenneth and Dorene (Ivy) Ketron. Ron was a 1966 graduate of Salina High School and he served in the United States Marines. He was united in marriage with Jane Splichal on...

Leo F. Burger

Leo F. Burger

Oct 12, 2013

Leo Fay Burger, 88, Ada, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Son of Frank and Mamie Burger, both deceased, Leo was born on June 29, 1925 in rural Ada, Kansas. After serving overseas in the Navy during World War II, Leo returned to Ada, Kansas and met his wife, Gloria...

Oliver Constable

Oliver Constable

Sep 25, 2013

From the time Oliver Max Constable was three years old until his death Sept. 25, 2013, he fished and explored the outdoors in the area along Vine Creek north of Bennington, Kan. Born March 2, 1917, in Peabody, KS, he stretched his activities in the wild world until weeks before his death at age 96. He was the last surviving...

Dewayne E. Kiser

Dewayne E. Kiser

Sep 24, 2013

Dewayne E. Kiser, 82 of Delphos, passed away Sept 24th, 2013 at Ottawa County Health Center. Dewayne was born March 5, 1931 in Salina, Kansas to Wayne and Louisa (Smith) Kiser. He married Delilah D Higgs on June 27, 1950 in Bedford, Indiana. Dewayne served in the US Air Force from 1953 to 1975 with two unaccompanied tours overseas while...

Mary M. Rayls

Mary M. Rayls

Sep 18, 2013

Mary M. Rayls, 83, Minneapolis, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013. She was born April 10, 1930 in Lamar to Mark and Eva (Jagger) Garst. Mary was united in marriage with Gaylord Rayls on December 19, 1959. She loved her family, fishing, and gardening. Mary was preceded in death by her husband; brother George Garst; and sister Lela Brock. Survivors...

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