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Richard G. Griffith

Richard G. Griffith

Jan 18, 2013

Richard G. Griffith, 81, Culver, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society - Minneapolis. He was born August 2, 1931 and was the son of Fred C. and Bessie (Burch) Shelby. Richard was a 1951 graduate of Kipp High School and he served in the United States Air Force. He was united in marriage with Loretta...

John H. Bruce

John H. Bruce

Jan 17, 2013

John H. Bruce, 69, Salina, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Wichita. He was born July 1, 1943 in Concordia to Edward and Lela (McGowan) Bruce. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and he was a mail carrier for the Salina Post Office. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother Ruth...

Carrie (Reed) Smith

Carrie (Reed) Smith

Jan 9, 2013

Carrie E. (Reed) Smith, 34, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Carrie was born September 11, 1978 in Salina to Randall and Sherry (Trumble) Reed. She attended both Minneapolis High School and Cloud County Community College. Before her illness, Carrie worked as a C.N.A. and C.M.A. at Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her brother...

Harold "Ed" Allen

Harold "Ed" Allen

Jan 9, 2013

Harold Edward "Ed" Allen, 54, of Minneapolis went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis. He was born in Salina on July 9, 1958, the son of the late Zula Nadine (Crow) Bell and Larry William Allen. Survivors include his wife, Robin Rochelle (Humpert) Allen of the home;...

Tonya M. Hodges

Tonya M. Hodges

Jan 7, 2013

Tonya M. Hodges, 39, Minneapolis, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tonya was born March 27, 1973 in Liberal to Ray and Dyann (McKain) Jackson. She was a 1992 graduate of Liberal High School and then she attended and graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. Tonya then...

Audra L. Allison

Audra L. Allison

Jan 1, 2013

Audra Lynn Allison, 45, of Hesston, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. Audra was born May 14, 1967, in Salina to Dean and Chris (Campbell) Allison. She was a very loving mother to her precious boys Kolby and Kyle Allison. She was a 1985 graduate of Minneapolis High School. After high school...

Donna B. Blochlinger

Donna B. Blochlinger

Dec 18, 2012

Donna B. Blochlinger, 64, Delphos, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Salina Regional Health Center. Donna was born May 22, 1948 in Ogallala, NE to Wayne and Elizabeth (Peterson) Willey. On December 30, 1967, Donna was united in marriage with David H. Blochlinger in Denver, CO. She was a member of the Delphos United Methodist Church and she was...

Major Jennifer K. Chancy, Ret.

Major Jennifer K. Chancy, Ret.

Dec 14, 2012

Major Jennifer K. Chancy, Ret., 35, Delphos, KS, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012, with her family at her side. Jenny was born July 16, 1977 in Salina to Terry and Janice (Trussell) Chancy. She was a 1996 graduate of Minneapolis High School. Upon graduating from high school Jenny accepted a Marine ROTC scholarship from Boston University. She graduated from...

Lyle H. Baker

Lyle H. Baker

Dec 1, 2012

Lyle H. Baker, 82, Minneapolis, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis. He was born April 6, 1930 in Minneapolis to Henry and Mable (Conklin) Baker. He served in the United States Army and he worked for Ottawa County for many years as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his brothers...

Teresa Ilene Hart

Teresa Ilene Hart

Nov 29, 2012

Teresa Ilene Hart, 71, Delphos, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012. Ilene was born July 9, 1941 in Concordia to Lawrence and Mary (Hurley) Hart. Ilene was a 1958 graduate of Delphos High School. She then attended Marymount College in Salina where she graduated in 1962 with her Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. In 1965, she graduated with her Master's...

Robert D. "Bob" Flegler

Robert D. "Bob" Flegler

Nov 26, 2012

Robert D. Flegler, 59, Minneapolis, died Monday, November 26, 2012 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. He was born June 21, 1953 in Great Bend to Clarence and Gertrude (Madden) Flegler. His favorite pastimes were hunting and working at the farm. Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandsons hunting and other activities. He worked for Green Line Service Center...

Marzie D. Bremerman

Marzie D. Bremerman

Nov 22, 2012

Marzie D. Bremerman, 75, Tescott, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born August 27, 1937 in Tescott to Luther R. and Cora M. (Chambers) Lee. Marzie was united in marriage with Kenneth Bremerman on December 14, 1957 and he preceded her in death on July 29, 2003. Marzie was a homemaker and...

Helen E. Crow

Helen E. Crow

Sep 23, 2012

Helen E. Crow, 101, Bennington, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the Holiday Resort in Salina. She was born May 10, 1911 in Ottawa County, KS to Charles and Ethel (Erbentraut) Stewart. Helen was a graduate of Culver High School and she was united in marriage with Francis Crow on November 29, 1933. She taught school in a one...

Elmer L. Jones

Elmer L. Jones

Sep 16, 2012

Elmer Lyle Jones passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012. He was born June 7, 1920 in Ottawa County, Kansas to Ray Wilmer Jones & Minnie Florence (Bruce) Jones. He attended school at Lindsey and Pawnee Gap, Kansas. He graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1938. He joined the CCC camp in 1939 and then the US Navy on January 16,...

Twila D. Werries

Twila D. Werries

Aug 26, 2012

Twila D. Werries, 89, Salina, died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Holiday Resort, Salina. She was born August 2, 1923 in Tescott to Luther and Cora (Chambers) Lee. Twila attended Tescott schools and she was a graduate of Tescott High School. She was united in marriage with Delbert C. Werries on September 1, 1950 in Bentonville, AR. Twila was...

Johnnie R. Tucker

Johnnie R. Tucker

Aug 9, 2012

Johnnie Randolph Tucker, 82, Minneapolis, Kansas, formerly of Enid, OK, was born October 27, 1929 in the Tracy Community of Milam County, TX. He was the 10th child of 11. He passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis. Johnnie served 22 years in the United States Air Force and retired a master sergeant on...

Leona F. Ball

Leona F. Ball

Jul 25, 2012

Leona F. Ball, 95, beloved mother and grandmother, of Delphos was born on May 4, 1917 in rural Ottawa County, and departed this life on Wednesday July 25, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Society - Minneapolis She was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing canasta, pitch, and dominos. She was a...

Pauline J. Shorter

Pauline J. Shorter

Jul 21, 2012

Pauline J. Shorter, 88, Tescott, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society – Minneapolis. She was born June 17, 1924 in Beverly to Joseph and Adda (Nelson) Kissick. Pauline was a 1941 graduate of Beverly High School. She was united in marriage with Willie "Bill" Shorter on March 18, 1944. Pauline worked part time at the...

Vernie F. Jones

Vernie F. Jones

Jul 12, 2012

Vernie F. Jones, 91, Newton, formerly of Tescott, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was born July 19, 1920 in Lincoln County, KS to Laif and Hazel (Green) Greenway. She was united in marriage with Charles F. Jones in 1943 and he preceded her in death in 1989. Vernie attended the Tescott United Methodist Church. Besides her husband she...

Doris Norene Bogart

Doris Norene Bogart

Jul 11, 2012

Doris Norene Rathbun Bogart, age 91, passed peacefully from this life on July 11, 2012 in Azle, Texas after a long illness. Doris was born June 8, 1921 in Beverly, Kansas to Lew and Elva Rathbun. Her two older brothers, George and Paul, were dearly loved by their "Sis," and many stories exist of the fun they all shared. Doris...

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