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Winifred Mckain

Winifred Mckain

Oct 15, 2009

Winifred M. McKain, 87, Delphos, Kansas, died Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. She was born January 10, 1922 to Ernest and Mary (Hogg) Lynch. On March 31, 1941 she was united in marriage with Robert S. McKain; he preceded her in death on October 24, 2006. Winifred was a homemaker and she was a...

Mildred E. Stanley

Mildred E. Stanley

Oct 12, 2009

Mildred E. Stanley, 96, Bennington, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009 at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born July 31, 1913 on a farm west of Bennington to Carl Adam and Sarah Emmaline Burger Reh. She was married to H. Albert Stanley January 29, 1933. They lived on the farm where she was born much of their married life....

Martin D Crosson

Martin D Crosson

Oct 9, 2009

Martin D. Crosson, 49, of Franklin, Tennessee, died Friday, October 9, 2009 at Roswell, Georgia. He was born July 26, 1960 at Salina, Kansas and grew up at Minneapolis, Kansas. He was a financial counselor. Survivors include his wife, Carole Tyler Crosson; three daughters Morgan, Brittany, and Dakota; his parents, Lon Dean and Barbara Crosson; three brothers, Russell, Curtis and...

Jo Ann Van Meter

Jo Ann Van Meter

Oct 8, 2009

TOPEKA—Jo Ann Van Meter, 62, of Topeka, passed away Thurs., Oct. 8, 2009. She was born Mar. 25, 1947 in Ada, Kansas to J. E. (Skinney) and Hazel Van Meter. She was a dedicated attorney and former nurse. Jodie was preceded in death by her brother, David Van Meter in 1978 and her father J. E. (Skinney) Van Meter in...

Alda Jean Mccready

Alda Jean Mccready

Oct 7, 2009

Alda Jean McCready, 83, Bennington, died Wedneday October 7, 2009. Born Alda Jean Cooper March 31, 1926 at Lamar, KS. Married Frank C. McCready June 14, 1948. Survivors: Husband Frank McCready; sons: Mark and Ted McCready, both of Mentor; Daughter: Beth Morrison of Salina; Daughter-in-law: Judy McCready of Minneapolis, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death: son, Myron McCready...

Dean L Smith

Dean L Smith

Sep 18, 2009

Dean L. Smith, 73, Salina, Kansas, passed away September 18, 2009 in Salina. Dean was born January 30, 1936 in Delphos, Kansas to Lloyd L. and Lila (Mauk) Smith. Dean's life revolved around his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. Dean was preceded in...

Robert P Cole

Robert P Cole

Sep 15, 2009

Robert P. Cole, 78, Bennington, Kansas, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at the Village Manor, Abilene, Kansas. He was born July 10, 1931 in Middlebury, Vermont to Frank and Pauline (Preston) Cole. Robert was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Edson and Jean Ann Carter; grandson, Michael Cole; and great-grandson, Ethin Cole. Survivors include his children, Paul and Candy...

Lois M Wallace Wildman

Lois M Wallace Wildman

Sep 13, 2009

Lois Marian Wild Wallace Wildman was born Nov. 16th, 1925 in Lincoln County to Albert and Nellie (Wormser) Wild. She grew up with 4 sisters, Dorothy, Pauline, Alma, Elsie Jean and 2 brothers, James and Bob. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943 and continued her education in Hays and McPherson. She taught in several country schools before marrying...

Craig Lee Davis

Craig Lee Davis

Sep 13, 2009

Craig Lee Davis, 23, Minneapolis, died Sunday, September 13, 2009 as a result of an automobile accident near Delphos. Craig was born June 7, 1986 in Concordia to Sonny L. Davis, Jr. and Stacy Noyes. He is survived by his son Chase Davis; his father Sonny L. Davis, Jr.; his mother Stacy Fraser; sister Crystal Davis; brother Brian Fraser; grandparents...

Willis "Bill" Gans, Sr.

Willis "Bill" Gans, Sr.

Sep 12, 2009

Willis G. "Bill" Gans, Sr., a long-time area farmer and stockman, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. He was born July 11, 1919 at Salina to Willis and Anna Nelson Gans. He served in the United States Army in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. On May 18, 1946 he was united...

Vella D Hays

Vella D Hays

Sep 2, 2009

Vella D. Hays, Minneapolis (formerly of Kansas City, Missouri) left to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 2, 2009. She was born August 11, 1921 in Maple, Arkansas to Tom and Bertha (Sooter) Plumlee. On January 16, 1937, she was united in marriage with Ben Hays in Dimmitt, Texas. She worked for Wayland College, Plainview, Texas, Boeing...

Verlin Winferd Goff

Verlin Winferd Goff

Aug 29, 2009

Verlin Winferd Goff, the son of Winferd and Ruby (Cullum) Goff, was born July 22, 1932 on a farm in Graham County, Kansas. He passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at his rural Minneapolis home, at the age of 77 years. He served in the United States Air Force in Korea, and made his home in Arvada, Colorado. On...

Arnold Alderson

Arnold Alderson

Aug 20, 2009

Arnold K. Alderson, 67, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009 at his home in Delphos following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born October 20, 1941 at Delphos, the son of Marvin P. and Frances M. Pounds Alderson. He was a graduate of Delphos High School. On October 13, 1963, he was united in marriage to Dixie...

Mildred Smith

Mildred Smith

Aug 6, 2009

Mildred Lenora (Hurtig) Smith, formerly of rural Delphos, born June 11 1914 to Joseph and Matilda Hurtig, died August 6, 2009 at the Ottawa County Health Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Burton (2001), to whom she was wed November 10, 1936, and her sons Roger (1970) and Edsel (1995). She is survived by her daughter Mary...

Javene M Whitley

Javene M Whitley

Aug 4, 2009

Javene M. Whitley, 83, Wells, Kansas died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Javene was born April 21, 1926 near Lamar, Kansas to Frank and Carrie (Stewart) Sanders. Javene was a 1943 graduate of Minneapolis High School. On April 24, 1946, she was united in marriage with Leo F. Whitley in Minneapolis. She was a...

Wilma R Fox

Wilma R Fox

Aug 4, 2009

Wilma Ruth Fox, 81, Minneapolis, met her Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Wilma was born May 12, 1928 in Minneapolis, Kansas to Ray and Agnes (Gawith) Allison. Wilma was a graduate of Minneapolis High School and she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Council of Catholic Women, and V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 3201 all of Minneapolis. She...

Thelma L Harris

Thelma L Harris

Aug 2, 2009

Thelma Louise (Doering) Harris, 94, Edmond, Oklahoma (formerly of Minneapolis, Kansas) died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Bradford Village in Edmond. Thelma was born May 27, 1915 in Ottawa County, Kansas to Lee and Almeda (Hull) Doering. She was united in marriage with Ralph Harris on August 9, 1936. Thelma was employed by several businesses in Minneapolis and she was...

Ronald L Dewitt

Ronald L Dewitt

Jul 29, 2009

Ronald L. DeWitt, 69, Beverly, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis, Kansas. Ron was born July 25, 1940 in Glasco, Kansas to George and Florence (Johnson) DeWitt. He served in the United States Air Force. Ron was united in marriage with Charlene Flaherty on October 20, 1961. He was a retired police...

William Kirn

William Kirn

Jul 21, 2009

William E. (Bill) Kirn, Minneapolis 83, passed away July 21, 2009 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis He was born January 2nd, 1926 to Maurice and Agnes (McDade) Kirn in Salina, Kansas. Bill was a retired farmer and built Kirn Kraft pickup toppers. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janel; his son John and his wife...

Cheryl Dianne Fritze

Cheryl Dianne Fritze

Jul 17, 2009

Cheryl Dianne Fritze was born April 24, 1950 at Salina, Kansas, the daughter of John M. Ronning and Nancy A. Stirn Ronning. She departed this life on Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis, Kansas. She had reached the age of 59 years 2 months and 23 days. She was united in marriage to Robert...

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