William “Bill” Ham, III 53 died January 24, 2025, in Clay Center, KS. &nbsp;He was born on June 28, 1971, in Santa Ana, California, the son of William Jr. and Louise (Baxter) Ham. &nbsp;Bill spent most of his childhood in the Huntington Beach area of California. He also lived in Illinois and Abilene, KS. &nbsp;Bill married Melinda Davies on June 19, 1993. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas Army National Guard and his unit served a tour in Iraq. &nbsp;Bill was a self-taught mason and owned MBV Masonry. &nbsp; He was a member of the Clay Center Christian Church. &nbsp;Bill loved golf and spent many hours playing rounds at the Clay Center Country Club. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Melinda Fike and Belinda Dickerson.

Son: Zachary and wife Saige Ham of Clay Center, KS

Sister: Karla Davidson of Panama City, FL

Sister: Renee and husband Darrell Mull of Newton, NC

Funeral Services:&nbsp;10:00AM Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Christian Church in Clay Center, KS&nbsp;

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Visitation:&nbsp;4-7 PM Wednesday January 29, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center

Memorials: &nbsp;Bill Ham Memorial Fund to be designated later by the family

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 </figure>William “Bill” Ham, III 53 died January 24, 2025, in Clay Center, KS. &nbsp;He was born on June 28, 1971, in Santa Ana, California, the son of William Jr. and Louise (Baxter) Ham. &nbsp;Bill spent most of his childhood in the Huntington Beach area of California. He also lived in Illinois and Abilene, KS. &nbsp;Bill married Melinda Davies on June 19, 1993. &nbsp;He served in the Kansas Army National Guard and his unit served a tour in Iraq. &nbsp;Bill was a self-taught mason and owned MBV Masonry. &nbsp; He was a member of the Clay Center Christian Church. &nbsp;Bill loved golf and spent many hours playing rounds at the Clay Center Country Club. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Melinda Fike and Belinda Dickerson.Survivors:Wife: Melinda Ham of Clay Center, KSSon: Jacob Ham of Clay Center, KSSon: Zachary and wife Saige Ham of Clay Center, KSGranddaughter: AdleighSister: Karla Davidson of Panama City, FLSister: Renee and husband Darrell Mull of Newton, NCFuneral Services:&nbsp;10:00AM Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Christian Church in Clay Center, KS&nbsp;Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KSVisitation:&nbsp;4-7 PM Wednesday January 29, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay CenterMemorials: &nbsp;Bill Ham Memorial Fund to be designated later by the family

William “Bill” Ham, III

Wynona (Noni) May Larson, 89 years young of Salina, Kansas passed away January 17, 2025, at her son’s home in Madera, California.

Wynona was born March 16, 1935, the daughter of Glenwood Emerson Morgan and Jessie (Senner) Morgan Jones from rural Concordia. Wynona attended Concordia High School for 3 1/2 years and graduated from Wichita High School due to her family relocating her senior year. She remains an alumnus of Concordia High School Class of 1952.

After graduation, Wynona met Ralph (Mutt) Larson of Norway, KS at a dance outside Concordia, KS. They married on January 31, 1953. Noni and Mutt made their home in rural Norway where they raised five sons, Steven, Craig, Bradley, Monte, and Todd. They lived and farmed outside Norway for 34 years. She enjoyed working in the yard and keeping a beautiful home.

After a full career as a wife and mother of five boys, Wynona began a career as a Mary Kay beauty consultant in 1977. With persistence and organization, she became Unit Queen of Sales in 1979 and 1980. She set her goals to go into management and in April 1981, she became Director having 24 consultants in her unit. She achieved Buick Regal status in just six months and continued to build her unit to more than fifty consultants. Wynona continued to excel in sales and recruitment, maintaining Buick Regal status for nearly 20 years. In 1983-1984 she was awarded the Business Associate of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association, Anilas Chapter. Noni loved encouraging women, sharing her knowledge of product, and motivating her consultants to be their best. By uplifting her consultants to succeed, she achieved the status of Senior Director in 1986. People remember she was the lady in the Pink car. In 1987, Mutt and Noni relocated to Salina, KS residing on Victoria Heights Terrace until 2006 and Flor de Sol until 2022. Wynona resided at Reflections Retirement Resort for two years until she moved in with her son, Todd, to California in June 2024.

Wynona is survived by her sons Monte (Teresa) Larson of Salina, KS, Todd (Geri) Larson of Madera, CA, and daughter-in-law Vickie Larson Hoover of Abilene, KS, sisters, Lois Lahodny of Belleville, KS, and Glenda Morgan of Belleville, KS. Their lives were blessed with 16 grandchildren,

Tatum Couture, Lars Larson, Lee Larson, Lynn Larson, Dr Lance Larson, Landon Larson, Kristie Young, Liana Matlock, Kelsey Demanett, Savanah Larson, Lindsey Telford, Kendra Christensen, Amber Dykes, Megan Larson, Brigham Larson and Braden Larson as well as 34 great-grandchildren.

Wynona was preceded in death by her parents, Glenwood Morgan and Jessie Jones, brother Gary Morgan, husband, Ralph (Mutt) Larson, sons Steven, Craig and Bradley Larson and in-laws Martin and Iola Larson, Glenn and Cynthia Larson, Lloyd and Ila Marie Barleen, Harold and Pauline Smith and David Lahodny.

Visitation for Wynona Larson will be held Tuesday January 28, 2025, from 4-7 PM at Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services, 1920 E Crawford St, Salina, KS.

Funeral Services will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, KS on Wednesday January 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM with interment at Norway Cemetery following.

Memorials can be made to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, KS.

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 </figure>Wynona (Noni) May Larson, 89 years young of Salina, Kansas passed away January 17, 2025, at her son’s home in Madera, California.Wynona was born March 16, 1935, the daughter of Glenwood Emerson Morgan and Jessie (Senner) Morgan Jones from rural Concordia. Wynona attended Concordia High School for 3 1/2 years and graduated from Wichita High School due to her family relocating her senior year. She remains an alumnus of Concordia High School Class of 1952.After graduation, Wynona met Ralph (Mutt) Larson of Norway, KS at a dance outside Concordia, KS. They married on January 31, 1953. Noni and Mutt made their home in rural Norway where they raised five sons, Steven, Craig, Bradley, Monte, and Todd. They lived and farmed outside Norway for 34 years. She enjoyed working in the yard and keeping a beautiful home.After a full career as a wife and mother of five boys, Wynona began a career as a Mary Kay beauty consultant in 1977. With persistence and organization, she became Unit Queen of Sales in 1979 and 1980. She set her goals to go into management and in April 1981, she became Director having 24 consultants in her unit. She achieved Buick Regal status in just six months and continued to build her unit to more than fifty consultants. Wynona continued to excel in sales and recruitment, maintaining Buick Regal status for nearly 20 years. In 1983-1984 she was awarded the Business Associate of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association, Anilas Chapter. Noni loved encouraging women, sharing her knowledge of product, and motivating her consultants to be their best. By uplifting her consultants to succeed, she achieved the status of Senior Director in 1986. People remember she was the lady in the Pink car. In 1987, Mutt and Noni relocated to Salina, KS residing on Victoria Heights Terrace until 2006 and Flor de Sol until 2022. Wynona resided at Reflections Retirement Resort for two years until she moved in with her son, Todd, to California in June 2024.Wynona is survived by her sons Monte (Teresa) Larson of Salina, KS, Todd (Geri) Larson of Madera, CA, and daughter-in-law Vickie Larson Hoover of Abilene, KS, sisters, Lois Lahodny of Belleville, KS, and Glenda Morgan of Belleville, KS. Their lives were blessed with 16 grandchildren,Tatum Couture, Lars Larson, Lee Larson, Lynn Larson, Dr Lance Larson, Landon Larson, Kristie Young, Liana Matlock, Kelsey Demanett, Savanah Larson, Lindsey Telford, Kendra Christensen, Amber Dykes, Megan Larson, Brigham Larson and Braden Larson as well as 34 great-grandchildren.Wynona was preceded in death by her parents, Glenwood Morgan and Jessie Jones, brother Gary Morgan, husband, Ralph (Mutt) Larson, sons Steven, Craig and Bradley Larson and in-laws Martin and Iola Larson, Glenn and Cynthia Larson, Lloyd and Ila Marie Barleen, Harold and Pauline Smith and David Lahodny.Visitation for Wynona Larson will be held Tuesday January 28, 2025, from 4-7 PM at Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services, 1920 E Crawford St, Salina, KS.Funeral Services will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, KS on Wednesday January 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM with interment at Norway Cemetery following.Memorials can be made to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, KS.

Wynona May Larson

Jennifer Rae Faubion passed away at the home she loved in Salina, on January 21, 2025.

Jennifer was born on December 15, 1955, in Salina, KS to Evelyn (Haley) and Harry Henry of Verdi.

Jennifer enjoyed working for many years for Beech Aircraft, starting in the late 70’s.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Nancy Trow, Salina, and Rebekah Lehman of Verdi, son, Chaz Faubion, and husband Paul.

Survivors include her brother, Jim Henry (Sue) of Bennington, aunt and uncle. Joyce and Leo Gebhart of Verdi, stepson, Eric Faubion (Carla), sister-in-law Saundra Foe of Colorado, and grandchildren, Clayton, and Chloe. Also included are her nieces and nephews, Christy (Troy) of Salina, Tashia (Mickey) of Washington, Patrick (Alison) of Bennington, Dane Trow of Gossel; and grand nieces and nephews, Malik, Sasha, Malaina, Jace, Jett, Hayley, Levi, Liam, and Benett and great grand niece Emma.

She is also survived by her longtime friend, Pat Debold, and her best buddy and barker, Rebel.

Jennifer had many friends and family, too numerous to mention, but you were all in her heart.

A visitation to honor Jennifer will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th Street.

A Celebration of Life will follow on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Salina 4-H building, on Bob Flaherty Dr.

Memorials can be made to the family, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Jennifer Rae Faubion passed away at the home she loved in Salina, on January 21, 2025.Jennifer was born on December 15, 1955, in Salina, KS to Evelyn (Haley) and Harry Henry of Verdi.Jennifer enjoyed working for many years for Beech Aircraft, starting in the late 70’s.She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Nancy Trow, Salina, and Rebekah Lehman of Verdi, son, Chaz Faubion, and husband Paul.Survivors include her brother, Jim Henry (Sue) of Bennington, aunt and uncle. Joyce and Leo Gebhart of Verdi, stepson, Eric Faubion (Carla), sister-in-law Saundra Foe of Colorado, and grandchildren, Clayton, and Chloe. Also included are her nieces and nephews, Christy (Troy) of Salina, Tashia (Mickey) of Washington, Patrick (Alison) of Bennington, Dane Trow of Gossel; and grand nieces and nephews, Malik, Sasha, Malaina, Jace, Jett, Hayley, Levi, Liam, and Benett and great grand niece Emma.She is also survived by her longtime friend, Pat Debold, and her best buddy and barker, Rebel.Jennifer had many friends and family, too numerous to mention, but you were all in her heart.A visitation to honor Jennifer will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th Street.A Celebration of Life will follow on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Salina 4-H building, on Bob Flaherty Dr.Memorials can be made to the family, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Jennifer Rae Faubion 

Aubrey Gene Linville, 96, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born October 25, 1928, in Lincoln, Neb., to Eugene and Christie (Angell) Linville.

Aubrey grew up in Salina. He graduated from Salina High School where he was a three-sport letterman and was named Salina High School Athlete of the Year. Following graduation from Salina High in 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was a WWII veteran. He went on to attend the University of Kansas where he lettered in both football and basketball, playing under coach Phog Allen in 1949 and 1950. Aubrey was named Co-Captain of the football team in 1951. At KU he met his future wife Nancy Myer and they married in 1951.

Following graduation from KU in 1952, Aubrey and Nancy moved to Texas where Aubrey was employed by Mobil Oil Company and was a First Lieutenant in the Air Force Reserves. He returned to KU in 1960 to attend law school where he graduated in January of 1963. He was Editor-in-Chief of the Kansas Law Review while in law school.

Aubrey practiced law with his father Eugene Linville for several years until he became a member of Clark, Mize, Graves &amp; Linville in January of 1967. While practicing trial law at Clark, Mize, Graves &amp; Linville, Aubrey served two terms on the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission and was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1980.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 70 years, Nancy (Myer) Linville; infant son, David Linville; and sister, Christabel Lauinger.

Survivors include his daughter, Kathi; son, Rich (Karen); grandchildren, David Dupy (Megan), Matt Dupy (Jaime), Phillip Linville (Haley), Meghan Kessler (Corey), Missy Mohler (A.J.), Becky Krause (Fritz), and Bud Linville; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Anna, Caleb, Hailey, and Adam Dupy, and Jack, Caroline, and Maggie Linville; and sister, Genelle Cassill.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, 308 S 8th St, Salina, KS 67401, with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. A reception will follow at the Salina Country Club.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, care of the church or Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Aubrey Gene Linville, 96, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born October 25, 1928, in Lincoln, Neb., to Eugene and Christie (Angell) Linville.Aubrey grew up in Salina. He graduated from Salina High School where he was a three-sport letterman and was named Salina High School Athlete of the Year. Following graduation from Salina High in 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was a WWII veteran. He went on to attend the University of Kansas where he lettered in both football and basketball, playing under coach Phog Allen in 1949 and 1950. Aubrey was named Co-Captain of the football team in 1951. At KU he met his future wife Nancy Myer and they married in 1951.Following graduation from KU in 1952, Aubrey and Nancy moved to Texas where Aubrey was employed by Mobil Oil Company and was a First Lieutenant in the Air Force Reserves. He returned to KU in 1960 to attend law school where he graduated in January of 1963. He was Editor-in-Chief of the Kansas Law Review while in law school.Aubrey practiced law with his father Eugene Linville for several years until he became a member of Clark, Mize, Graves &amp; Linville in January of 1967. While practicing trial law at Clark, Mize, Graves &amp; Linville, Aubrey served two terms on the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission and was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1980.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 70 years, Nancy (Myer) Linville; infant son, David Linville; and sister, Christabel Lauinger.Survivors include his daughter, Kathi; son, Rich (Karen); grandchildren, David Dupy (Megan), Matt Dupy (Jaime), Phillip Linville (Haley), Meghan Kessler (Corey), Missy Mohler (A.J.), Becky Krause (Fritz), and Bud Linville; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Anna, Caleb, Hailey, and Adam Dupy, and Jack, Caroline, and Maggie Linville; and sister, Genelle Cassill.A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, 308 S 8th St, Salina, KS 67401, with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. A reception will follow at the Salina Country Club.Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, care of the church or Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Aubrey Gene Linville

Michael George “Boomer” Lamone, 79, of Overland Park, Kan., and formally of Salina, Kan., passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., to George and Virginia (Cox) Lamone.

Boomer was joined in marriage to Roberta “Bobbie” Page on September 20, 1975, in Salina. He was president of Lamone Candy &amp; Tobacco Company of Salina for many years and then spent sixteen years as a financial advisor before retiring.

Survivors include his sons, Michael (Abby) and Brian; grandchildren, Braun and Zuzu; brothers, John (Donna) and Thomas (Peggy); sister, Barbara Dolan; and many good friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 42 years, Bobbie; and brother, Gregory.

A celebration of life visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Michael George “Boomer” Lamone, 79, of Overland Park, Kan., and formally of Salina, Kan., passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., to George and Virginia (Cox) Lamone.Boomer was joined in marriage to Roberta “Bobbie” Page on September 20, 1975, in Salina. He was president of Lamone Candy &amp; Tobacco Company of Salina for many years and then spent sixteen years as a financial advisor before retiring.Survivors include his sons, Michael (Abby) and Brian; grandchildren, Braun and Zuzu; brothers, John (Donna) and Thomas (Peggy); sister, Barbara Dolan; and many good friends.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 42 years, Bobbie; and brother, Gregory.A celebration of life visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Michael George “Boomer” Lamone

Michael Ray Jensen, 69, of Gypsum, Kan., passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1956, in Salina, Kan., to Harold and Betty (Laas) Jensen.

Michael grew up on family farms in Bavaria and Brookville, Kan., graduating from Ell-Saline High School and Salina Vo-Tech. He worked for Phillips Lighting in Salina for over 20 years and was a lifelong farmer and rancher. You would often find him in his spare time working on projects at the farm or helping out a neighbor.

Michael is survived by his children, Joshua Jensen, Jessie Jensen, Jaley Walter (Geoff), and Justin Jensen; grandson, Geoffery Keaton Walter; mother of his children, Joy Fox; and sisters, Danette Toone and Teresa Swisher (John).

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Mentor United Methodist Church, 616 E Mentor Rd, Mentor, KS 67416.

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 </figure>Michael Ray Jensen, 69, of Gypsum, Kan., passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1956, in Salina, Kan., to Harold and Betty (Laas) Jensen.Michael grew up on family farms in Bavaria and Brookville, Kan., graduating from Ell-Saline High School and Salina Vo-Tech. He worked for Phillips Lighting in Salina for over 20 years and was a lifelong farmer and rancher. You would often find him in his spare time working on projects at the farm or helping out a neighbor.Michael is survived by his children, Joshua Jensen, Jessie Jensen, Jaley Walter (Geoff), and Justin Jensen; grandson, Geoffery Keaton Walter; mother of his children, Joy Fox; and sisters, Danette Toone and Teresa Swisher (John).He is preceded in death by his parents.A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Mentor United Methodist Church, 616 E Mentor Rd, Mentor, KS 67416.

Michael Ray Jensen

Norman Miller was born on December 24,1932 in Tuolumne, CA. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 19, 2025. &nbsp;

As the youngest of 10, Norman grew up adventuring throughout California and Texas. From fishing with old mining dynamite (to make sure the younger kids didn’t hurt themselves with it) to picking up odd jobs around town (but not blacksmithing - it didn’t run in the family) to being the school bus driver his senior year (don’t ask about his driver’s license test), there were always things to do, people to meet, and things to learn.&nbsp;

Norm joined the Army in 1954. He married his childhood sweetheart&nbsp;Mary Lou&nbsp;Levaggi&nbsp;in 1955 and started a family. Together they had five children: Toni Miller, Theresa (Bart) Allen, Louie (Jamie) Miller, Tina Ralston, and Tracy Miller (Chris Leonhard). After the death of Mary Lou in 2002,&nbsp;Norm married Betty Chase and&nbsp;brought his loving and caring ways to her&nbsp;family&nbsp;and friends. &nbsp;With&nbsp;another&nbsp;family and&nbsp;even&nbsp;more&nbsp;friends,&nbsp;Norm&nbsp;had a new captive&nbsp;audience&nbsp;to tell&nbsp;his amazing stories.&nbsp;Norm was a beloved grandparent to numerous grandchildren who meant the world to him.

Many of Norm’s stories involved his time in the Army. He chose to join the aviation branch after attending a presentation where the cash sign on bonus “fell” out of his instructor’s flight suit pockets. He flew helicopters through Korea and Vietnam and across Central America, flying in and out of remote and sometimes dangerous locations for both missions and side quests. He loved to tell stories about his journeys, including but not limited to crash landing on the side of a mountain, building the best club for enlisted men, forced landing and peaceful communication with a tribe of uncontacted peoples, flipping a poolside bar as a prank and having it almost go terribly wrong, and making sure not a single one of his men were killed during his tenure.&nbsp;He transitioned to managing Schilling Air Force Base, where he proudly served the Salina community and worked with&nbsp;waitingwives’ groups and other community organizations.

If you didn’t know him as Colonel Norm, many knew Norm as Santa for over a 50+ year span.&nbsp; Always dressed in his classic red suit with jingle bells, his appearance might’ve morphed over the years (a fake beard and white chalk in the early years to proudly growing his own white beard in the later), but his ability to bring the magic of Christmas never wavered. Norm proudly served as a Santa for several generations of kids, keeping the Christmas magic alive through personal home visits, community events, radio and TV appearances, video calls, and even through hot air balloon visits.&nbsp;

Norm lived a busy life&nbsp;that filled his days throughout the years.&nbsp;There were always people to meet, things to do, and stories to tell.&nbsp;He was an auctioneer, owned and operated an antique&nbsp;store, participated&nbsp;in community theater events,&nbsp;did&nbsp;fundraising for community organizations, attended&nbsp;countless&nbsp;sporting events and concerts for his grandkids,&nbsp;cooked&nbsp;many, many&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;night&nbsp;dinners, read two or three books a day, and enjoyed&nbsp;a nice cigar&nbsp;with a&nbsp;drink (NOT water though, the fish poop in that).&nbsp;

Norman went by many names: dad, pop, grandpa, Colonel, Santa, friend, role model, hero. To know Norm was to know kindness, mischief, selflessness, magic, friendship, warmth, and love. He was a rule breaker with pure intentions to do what was right for those he loved and the people he served. He was a problem solver,&nbsp;quick-witted, and had never met a&nbsp;stranger&nbsp;in his life. Norm was a friend to all, always ready to lend an ear, tell a story, cook a meal, or host a party at a moment’s notice. We will remember Norm with a book in his hand, a cigar in his mouth, a twinkle in eyes, and a smile, ready to tell the world of his adventures.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Child Advocacy of Salina&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;(<a href="https://capsofsalina.org/">https://capsofsalina.org</a>)&nbsp;are appreciated.&nbsp;Celebration of Life weekend:

Saturday Feb. 1&nbsp;at Homewood Suites downtown&nbsp;in&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;From&nbsp;3-7pm

Sunday Feb.&nbsp;2&nbsp;at VFW on Crawford&nbsp;in&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;From 1-4pm, with 21 gun salute&nbsp;at 2:30

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 </figure>Norman Miller was born on December 24,1932 in Tuolumne, CA. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 19, 2025. &nbsp;As the youngest of 10, Norman grew up adventuring throughout California and Texas. From fishing with old mining dynamite (to make sure the younger kids didn’t hurt themselves with it) to picking up odd jobs around town (but not blacksmithing - it didn’t run in the family) to being the school bus driver his senior year (don’t ask about his driver’s license test), there were always things to do, people to meet, and things to learn.&nbsp;Norm joined the Army in 1954. He married his childhood sweetheart&nbsp;Mary Lou&nbsp;Levaggi&nbsp;in 1955 and started a family. Together they had five children: Toni Miller, Theresa (Bart) Allen, Louie (Jamie) Miller, Tina Ralston, and Tracy Miller (Chris Leonhard). After the death of Mary Lou in 2002,&nbsp;Norm married Betty Chase and&nbsp;brought his loving and caring ways to her&nbsp;family&nbsp;and friends. &nbsp;With&nbsp;another&nbsp;family and&nbsp;even&nbsp;more&nbsp;friends,&nbsp;Norm&nbsp;had a new captive&nbsp;audience&nbsp;to tell&nbsp;his amazing stories.&nbsp;Norm was a beloved grandparent to numerous grandchildren who meant the world to him.Many of Norm’s stories involved his time in the Army. He chose to join the aviation branch after attending a presentation where the cash sign on bonus “fell” out of his instructor’s flight suit pockets. He flew helicopters through Korea and Vietnam and across Central America, flying in and out of remote and sometimes dangerous locations for both missions and side quests. He loved to tell stories about his journeys, including but not limited to crash landing on the side of a mountain, building the best club for enlisted men, forced landing and peaceful communication with a tribe of uncontacted peoples, flipping a poolside bar as a prank and having it almost go terribly wrong, and making sure not a single one of his men were killed during his tenure.&nbsp;He transitioned to managing Schilling Air Force Base, where he proudly served the Salina community and worked with&nbsp;waitingwives’ groups and other community organizations.If you didn’t know him as Colonel Norm, many knew Norm as Santa for over a 50+ year span.&nbsp; Always dressed in his classic red suit with jingle bells, his appearance might’ve morphed over the years (a fake beard and white chalk in the early years to proudly growing his own white beard in the later), but his ability to bring the magic of Christmas never wavered. Norm proudly served as a Santa for several generations of kids, keeping the Christmas magic alive through personal home visits, community events, radio and TV appearances, video calls, and even through hot air balloon visits.&nbsp;Norm lived a busy life&nbsp;that filled his days throughout the years.&nbsp;There were always people to meet, things to do, and stories to tell.&nbsp;He was an auctioneer, owned and operated an antique&nbsp;store, participated&nbsp;in community theater events,&nbsp;did&nbsp;fundraising for community organizations, attended&nbsp;countless&nbsp;sporting events and concerts for his grandkids,&nbsp;cooked&nbsp;many, many&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;night&nbsp;dinners, read two or three books a day, and enjoyed&nbsp;a nice cigar&nbsp;with a&nbsp;drink (NOT water though, the fish poop in that).&nbsp;Norman went by many names: dad, pop, grandpa, Colonel, Santa, friend, role model, hero. To know Norm was to know kindness, mischief, selflessness, magic, friendship, warmth, and love. He was a rule breaker with pure intentions to do what was right for those he loved and the people he served. He was a problem solver,&nbsp;quick-witted, and had never met a&nbsp;stranger&nbsp;in his life. Norm was a friend to all, always ready to lend an ear, tell a story, cook a meal, or host a party at a moment’s notice. We will remember Norm with a book in his hand, a cigar in his mouth, a twinkle in eyes, and a smile, ready to tell the world of his adventures.In lieu of flowers, contributions to Child Advocacy of Salina&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;(<a href="https://capsofsalina.org/">https://capsofsalina.org</a>)&nbsp;are appreciated.&nbsp;Celebration of Life weekend:Saturday Feb. 1&nbsp;at Homewood Suites downtown&nbsp;in&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;From&nbsp;3-7pmSunday Feb.&nbsp;2&nbsp;at VFW on Crawford&nbsp;in&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;From 1-4pm, with 21 gun salute&nbsp;at 2:30

Norman Miller

Marcel A. Shoemaker, 65, of Bella Vista, AR, passed away on January 22,
2025 at his home surrounded by family.&nbsp;
He was born September 22, 1959, in Hays, KS to Alfred and Simone (Noël)
Shoemaker.&nbsp; The family then moved to his
mother's hometown in Belgium for 3 years before returning to Hays. He spent the
rest of his childhood there and graduated from Hays High School in 1977.

He worked a variety of jobs as a young adult before graduating from NCK Vo-
Tech as a Licensed Practical Nurse. He enjoyed both psychiatric and geriatric nursing,
went on to graduate from Barton County Community College with an Associate
Degree in Nursing, and continued his career as a Registered Nurse. Marcel and
his family moved to Abilene, KS where he began work as the Director of the new
geriatric-psychiatric behavioral health unit at Abilene Memorial Hospital. He
worked there for 18 years, growing and maintaining the unit eventually named
the ROSE (Rehabilitation of Special Elderly) Unit.&nbsp; During his time in Abilene, he was an active
member of the Kiwanis Club and involved with various community organizations. 

He retired from AMH in 2016 and he and his wife Megan then moved to
Arkansas after falling in love with the Natural State many years prior during
one of their long weekend adventures. &nbsp;He
was beyond thrilled when two children and their families eventually moved
there, too.&nbsp; 

Marcel has always had a love of cars, especially muscle cars, and spent
many weekends at the dragstrip racing his 1981 Camaro that he had fixed up and
painted his favorite coppery orange color. He even won a few races. Not only
did he enjoy the thrill of the race, but also the camaraderie with both high
school buddies and new friends meant even more.

Marcel and Megan enjoyed traveling to new and different places.&nbsp; Although some of their best trips were the long
weekends spent exploring Arkansas and other nearby states, two of his favorites
were a three-week trip to see his mother's side of the family in Belgium and
visit other European countries and fulfilling his dream to see the Northern
Lights in Alaska. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, riding his Harley and
gardening-with a particular passion for growing ornamental sunflowers.&nbsp; He also loved rocks, gemstones and mining for
Arkansas quartz crystals.

Marcel was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Erica Bollig. 

He is survived by Megan, his wife of 27 years and 4 children: Dylan(Sarah)Shoemaker,
Liz(Chris)Quenzer,&nbsp;
Brianna(Travis)Brandt, Brendan(Kennya)Arnold; Nine grandchildren: Carter,
Miah, Jordan, Maverick, Liam, Zeplin, Kingston, Zoey, Koa and the 10th, a
granddaughter due in February; his sister Suzanne(Mick)Bollig, brother Alan
Shoemaker, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends he considered family.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be planned at a future
date. 

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 </figure>Marcel A. Shoemaker, 65, of Bella Vista, AR, passed away on January 22,
2025 at his home surrounded by family.&nbsp;
He was born September 22, 1959, in Hays, KS to Alfred and Simone (Noël)
Shoemaker.&nbsp; The family then moved to his
mother's hometown in Belgium for 3 years before returning to Hays. He spent the
rest of his childhood there and graduated from Hays High School in 1977.He worked a variety of jobs as a young adult before graduating from NCK Vo-
Tech as a Licensed Practical Nurse. He enjoyed both psychiatric and geriatric nursing,
went on to graduate from Barton County Community College with an Associate
Degree in Nursing, and continued his career as a Registered Nurse. Marcel and
his family moved to Abilene, KS where he began work as the Director of the new
geriatric-psychiatric behavioral health unit at Abilene Memorial Hospital. He
worked there for 18 years, growing and maintaining the unit eventually named
the ROSE (Rehabilitation of Special Elderly) Unit.&nbsp; During his time in Abilene, he was an active
member of the Kiwanis Club and involved with various community organizations. He retired from AMH in 2016 and he and his wife Megan then moved to
Arkansas after falling in love with the Natural State many years prior during
one of their long weekend adventures. &nbsp;He
was beyond thrilled when two children and their families eventually moved
there, too.&nbsp; Marcel has always had a love of cars, especially muscle cars, and spent
many weekends at the dragstrip racing his 1981 Camaro that he had fixed up and
painted his favorite coppery orange color. He even won a few races. Not only
did he enjoy the thrill of the race, but also the camaraderie with both high
school buddies and new friends meant even more.Marcel and Megan enjoyed traveling to new and different places.&nbsp; Although some of their best trips were the long
weekends spent exploring Arkansas and other nearby states, two of his favorites
were a three-week trip to see his mother's side of the family in Belgium and
visit other European countries and fulfilling his dream to see the Northern
Lights in Alaska. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, riding his Harley and
gardening-with a particular passion for growing ornamental sunflowers.&nbsp; He also loved rocks, gemstones and mining for
Arkansas quartz crystals.Marcel was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Erica Bollig. He is survived by Megan, his wife of 27 years and 4 children: Dylan(Sarah)Shoemaker,
Liz(Chris)Quenzer,&nbsp;
Brianna(Travis)Brandt, Brendan(Kennya)Arnold; Nine grandchildren: Carter,
Miah, Jordan, Maverick, Liam, Zeplin, Kingston, Zoey, Koa and the 10th, a
granddaughter due in February; his sister Suzanne(Mick)Bollig, brother Alan
Shoemaker, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends he considered family.A memorial service and celebration of life will be planned at a future
date.

Marcel A. Shoemaker

Rick Philip Hoppe was born June 27, 1985. He was only expected to live a few hours, but he defied all odds and blessed his family and friends with 39 years of smiles and laughter. Rick was released from his broken, earthly body on January 22, 2025 and is now running and singing with his fellow Angels.&nbsp;

We must be willing to relinquish the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.&nbsp; - Joseph Campbell.&nbsp;

During his life, Rick faced significant challenges, any one of which would have discouraged most, but Rick lived his life with courage, fortitude, and strength and made for himself the best life possible. Rick was not able to communicate with words, but he was able to clearly communicate his needs and desires and make his opinions known. He laughed easily and scowled when necessary.&nbsp; Rick loved movies.&nbsp; He also loved every type of music from Celtic bagpipes to Fleetwood Mac. It was life’s simple pleasures that made him happy. His only expectation was to be treated with kindness.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rick may not have lived the kind of life that most enjoy, but for those things he was unable to do physically, he made up for by bringing so much light, energy, and joy into this world.&nbsp; Just like it was almost impossible for Rick to verbalize his thoughts and feelings, it is almost impossible to put into words what a wonderful son and person he was and how much he was loved by those fortunate enough to have met him. Rick was fluent in a love language all his own which was understood by those who were a part of his life and through which he clearly expressed his deep love for his parents, family, and friends. Rick gave us so much more than he received. He was and always will be an inspiration to us all.&nbsp;

He will be dearly missed by his parents, Rick A. and Susan Hoppe, caregivers, Edie Briley and Gloria Briley, and his Aunt Janna Hoppe, all of Wichita KS. Uncles Bruce Johnston (Terry),&nbsp;Plano, TX, Mark Johnston (Kathy), Concordia KS, Jerry Johnston (Terry), California, MD, and Bryce Johnston (Tracey), Victorville, CA and many cousins who were always very kind and his greatest cheerleaders.&nbsp; He will be welcomed into Heaven by his Grandparents Myrle and Thelma Hoppe and Dean and Marilyn Johnston.

Family burial of cremains will be at the West Branch Cemetery, Concordia Kansas at a later date.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Rick Philip Hoppe</figcaption>
 </figure>Rick Philip Hoppe was born June 27, 1985. He was only expected to live a few hours, but he defied all odds and blessed his family and friends with 39 years of smiles and laughter. Rick was released from his broken, earthly body on January 22, 2025 and is now running and singing with his fellow Angels.&nbsp;We must be willing to relinquish the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.&nbsp; - Joseph Campbell.&nbsp;During his life, Rick faced significant challenges, any one of which would have discouraged most, but Rick lived his life with courage, fortitude, and strength and made for himself the best life possible. Rick was not able to communicate with words, but he was able to clearly communicate his needs and desires and make his opinions known. He laughed easily and scowled when necessary.&nbsp; Rick loved movies.&nbsp; He also loved every type of music from Celtic bagpipes to Fleetwood Mac. It was life’s simple pleasures that made him happy. His only expectation was to be treated with kindness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rick may not have lived the kind of life that most enjoy, but for those things he was unable to do physically, he made up for by bringing so much light, energy, and joy into this world.&nbsp; Just like it was almost impossible for Rick to verbalize his thoughts and feelings, it is almost impossible to put into words what a wonderful son and person he was and how much he was loved by those fortunate enough to have met him. Rick was fluent in a love language all his own which was understood by those who were a part of his life and through which he clearly expressed his deep love for his parents, family, and friends. Rick gave us so much more than he received. He was and always will be an inspiration to us all.&nbsp;He will be dearly missed by his parents, Rick A. and Susan Hoppe, caregivers, Edie Briley and Gloria Briley, and his Aunt Janna Hoppe, all of Wichita KS. Uncles Bruce Johnston (Terry),&nbsp;Plano, TX, Mark Johnston (Kathy), Concordia KS, Jerry Johnston (Terry), California, MD, and Bryce Johnston (Tracey), Victorville, CA and many cousins who were always very kind and his greatest cheerleaders.&nbsp; He will be welcomed into Heaven by his Grandparents Myrle and Thelma Hoppe and Dean and Marilyn Johnston.Family burial of cremains will be at the West Branch Cemetery, Concordia Kansas at a later date.&nbsp;

Rick Philip Hoppe

Brent Dana Kirkhart, 64, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.

Brent was born in Minneola, Kansas on November 20, 1960, to Sandy (Stoddard) and Lyndell Kirkhart. He grew up in Minneola, where he attended school from kindergarten through graduation. He was an outstanding athlete, participating in football, basketball, and track throughout his junior and high school years. He later played football after graduation at Garden City Community College where he studied education. He eventually received his bachelor's degree from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Brent married Jan Haxton on March 15, 1997, gaining both a wife and two daughters, Megan and Jennifer. His love for all three was unmatched, and he seamlessly took on the role of both husband and father. He quickly became a mentor, confidante, little league coach, and champion supporter. He would later adopt the girls, officially solidifying their unbreakable bond. One of his greatest joys was being a dad, and he later welcomed a son, Tyler, in 1999. Brent was a faithful husband and father, leading his family with love and patience. He enjoyed coaching and watching his children in sports, attending Chiefs games or watching them win on TV, trivia, date nights with his wife, family game nights, and telling dad jokes. Nothing compared to being a grandfather, however. Brent loved his four grandchildren with all his heart. He loved to watch their various activities, give rides on his wheelchair, and play anything they requested.

Brent was known and loved by many former students, athletes, and colleagues who knew him as Mr. Kirkhart or simply Coach. From 1986-1999, he worked in various teaching and coaching roles in Pratt, Kansas. He was an intense supporter of the Greenbacks, serving as the head women's basketball coach and assistant football coach. He also taught math at the middle and high school level. In the off-season, he could be found on the sidelines of nearly every Pratt High School sporting event. Additionally, he spent many years serving as the head coach of the Pratt Community College Beaver track and cross-country team, where he also taught math. He often attended sporting events at PCC to support his students and colleagues. After his teaching career, he worked as an insurance adjuster for Farm Bureau before retiring in 2012.

Brent was a faithful servant of God. He attended First Southern Baptist Church for many years in Pratt and Holcomb, Kansas, where he served as a deacon, before moving to Salina, Kansas and becoming a member of Grace Baptist where he served in many leadership roles. At the time of his death, he attended First Southern Baptist in Salina. He loved Jesus and spent every day living a life that honored and glorified God.

Survivors include his wife, Jan Kirkhart; two daughters, Megan Komp (Ethan), Jennifer Roberts (Nathan); a son, Tyler Kirkhart; two sisters, Rashae Powell (Mark), Shelly Ptacek (Moe); a brother, Roger Kirkhart (Tara); and his mother, Sandy Snyder.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Madilyn, Miles, Mackenzie, Arabella; and numerous nieces and nephews

Brent is preceded in death by his father; nephew, Ryan Haxton; and in-laws, Dean and Marceil Haxton.

An open casket visitation will be held at First Southern Baptist Church in Salina, Kansas on Monday, January 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

A closed casket funeral will be at 2:00 PM at the church.

Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina, Kansas.

The family requests donations to National MS Society or Pregnancy Service Center in Salina, Kansas in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Brent Dana Kirkhart, 64, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.Brent was born in Minneola, Kansas on November 20, 1960, to Sandy (Stoddard) and Lyndell Kirkhart. He grew up in Minneola, where he attended school from kindergarten through graduation. He was an outstanding athlete, participating in football, basketball, and track throughout his junior and high school years. He later played football after graduation at Garden City Community College where he studied education. He eventually received his bachelor's degree from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.Brent married Jan Haxton on March 15, 1997, gaining both a wife and two daughters, Megan and Jennifer. His love for all three was unmatched, and he seamlessly took on the role of both husband and father. He quickly became a mentor, confidante, little league coach, and champion supporter. He would later adopt the girls, officially solidifying their unbreakable bond. One of his greatest joys was being a dad, and he later welcomed a son, Tyler, in 1999. Brent was a faithful husband and father, leading his family with love and patience. He enjoyed coaching and watching his children in sports, attending Chiefs games or watching them win on TV, trivia, date nights with his wife, family game nights, and telling dad jokes. Nothing compared to being a grandfather, however. Brent loved his four grandchildren with all his heart. He loved to watch their various activities, give rides on his wheelchair, and play anything they requested.Brent was known and loved by many former students, athletes, and colleagues who knew him as Mr. Kirkhart or simply Coach. From 1986-1999, he worked in various teaching and coaching roles in Pratt, Kansas. He was an intense supporter of the Greenbacks, serving as the head women's basketball coach and assistant football coach. He also taught math at the middle and high school level. In the off-season, he could be found on the sidelines of nearly every Pratt High School sporting event. Additionally, he spent many years serving as the head coach of the Pratt Community College Beaver track and cross-country team, where he also taught math. He often attended sporting events at PCC to support his students and colleagues. After his teaching career, he worked as an insurance adjuster for Farm Bureau before retiring in 2012.Brent was a faithful servant of God. He attended First Southern Baptist Church for many years in Pratt and Holcomb, Kansas, where he served as a deacon, before moving to Salina, Kansas and becoming a member of Grace Baptist where he served in many leadership roles. At the time of his death, he attended First Southern Baptist in Salina. He loved Jesus and spent every day living a life that honored and glorified God.Survivors include his wife, Jan Kirkhart; two daughters, Megan Komp (Ethan), Jennifer Roberts (Nathan); a son, Tyler Kirkhart; two sisters, Rashae Powell (Mark), Shelly Ptacek (Moe); a brother, Roger Kirkhart (Tara); and his mother, Sandy Snyder.He is also survived by his grandchildren, Madilyn, Miles, Mackenzie, Arabella; and numerous nieces and nephewsBrent is preceded in death by his father; nephew, Ryan Haxton; and in-laws, Dean and Marceil Haxton.An open casket visitation will be held at First Southern Baptist Church in Salina, Kansas on Monday, January 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.A closed casket funeral will be at 2:00 PM at the church.Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina, Kansas.The family requests donations to National MS Society or Pregnancy Service Center in Salina, Kansas in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

Brent Dana Kirkhart

Edith Ann "Edie" Skarky, 73, passed away Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at Showalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas after a long, courageous struggle with health issues. She enjoyed living the past few years at Showalter and considered it her home and the staff her family.

Edie (as she preferred) was born in Enid, Oklahoma on April 3, 1951 to parents, Amanda Mae (Wetzel) and Jerry Fred Skarky. She, along with her two brothers, grew up in Hunter, Oklahoma. She moved to the Salina area as a young girl. After high school graduation, she attended Marymount College for two years. She was employed as a secretary and especially enjoyed her time as a college registrar for Kansas Wesleyan.

Edie enjoyed writing poetry and short stories which allowed her to use her love of words and language. She also liked to socialize and visit with friends as long as she was able. After breaking her femur from a fall, she was unable to walk without assistance, so she filled her days with watching TV and reading. She was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Salina.

She is survived by her two children, Kim Hatfield (Phil) of Salina, Kansas and her son, Jason Cochran, of New York. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Devon and Andrew Coad; great grandchild; Aris.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, February 5th at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edie's name to the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas.

To send online condolences to the family visit the funeral home website at www.carlsonfh.net, or on the Facebook page.

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 </figure>Edith Ann "Edie" Skarky, 73, passed away Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at Showalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas after a long, courageous struggle with health issues. She enjoyed living the past few years at Showalter and considered it her home and the staff her family.Edie (as she preferred) was born in Enid, Oklahoma on April 3, 1951 to parents, Amanda Mae (Wetzel) and Jerry Fred Skarky. She, along with her two brothers, grew up in Hunter, Oklahoma. She moved to the Salina area as a young girl. After high school graduation, she attended Marymount College for two years. She was employed as a secretary and especially enjoyed her time as a college registrar for Kansas Wesleyan.Edie enjoyed writing poetry and short stories which allowed her to use her love of words and language. She also liked to socialize and visit with friends as long as she was able. After breaking her femur from a fall, she was unable to walk without assistance, so she filled her days with watching TV and reading. She was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Salina.She is survived by her two children, Kim Hatfield (Phil) of Salina, Kansas and her son, Jason Cochran, of New York. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Devon and Andrew Coad; great grandchild; Aris.Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, February 5th at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edie's name to the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas.To send online condolences to the family visit the funeral home website at www.carlsonfh.net, or on the Facebook page.

Edith Ann "Edie" Skarky

Karen Kay (Stucky) Patterson, 76, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and loved ones who welcomed her on January 16, 2025. She was born September 1, 1948 in Newton, Kansas to Roy and Marie (Claassen) Stucky, graduated from Berean Academy High School and attended Calvary Bible College.&nbsp;

On March 15, 1968, she married her soulmate and lifelong partner Roy Dale Patterson in Wichita, Kansas. Karen worked as a secretary at Tony’s Pizza Service (Schwan’s) for 27 years and retired September 5, 2014 with a number of co-workers who became lifelong friends. Prior to this career, she worked at the Salina Municipal Airport as both a waitress at the coffee shop and grill, and as an aircraft marshaller guiding planes to their gate after landing. She also taught water and land aerobics for many years, motivating those who attended her classes with her friendly personality and energetic spirit.&nbsp;

Karen was a long-time member of First Covenant Church, Salina, where she and Roy taught children’s Sunday school classes and Karen sang in the choir up until her health began to decline. She loved being a part of this church family and ministry as it always gave her great joy and gratitude.&nbsp;

Her most treasured past time was being with family and a nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She looked forward to going to games and other activities to cheer them on (very loudly) and loved cooking their favorite recipes, which will be passed down and carried on for generations to come. She and Roy also enjoyed vacationing in the Colorado Mountains, their “happy place,” and the home of Karen’s beloved Denver Broncos football team. Other hobbies were collecting Christmas village sets, going to craft shows, quilt shops and quilting blankets for family and friends.&nbsp;

Karen was a faithful servant of Christ who spent her life leading by example. She was a devoted wife, mom, nana and friend to all, and will be deeply missed.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband Roy (Pat) Patterson of Salina; siblings Marlis Ortman (Dennis) of Olathe, and Tim Stucky (Darla) of Newton; sister-in-laws Barbara Patterson of Overland Park, Kansas and Cheryl Jensen of Augusta, Kansas; children Darrin Patterson (Kim) of Salina and Denice Justus (Robert) of Salina; Grandchildren Kramer and Payton Patterson of Salina, Barkley Edison (Brette) of St. Louis, Missouri, Lexie Edison (Ian) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Addie Justus (Tyler) of Denver, Colorado, Sophie Justus of Dallas, Texas, Alexandrea Prucka (Chris) of Omaha, Nebraska, Trevor Cline (Kaleigh) of York, Nebraska, and Michael Tracy (Sarah) of Salina and many great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Marie Stucky, and brother -in-law Bob Patterson.&nbsp;

Visitation and viewing of the casket will take place at Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel on Monday, January 27th &nbsp;from 5-7 pm. Funeral service will be held at First Covenant Church at 2625 E. Magnolia Rd. Salina, Kansas on Tuesday, January 28th at 10 am followed by burial at Roselawn Cemetery.&nbsp;

Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online Condolences may be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Karen Kay (Stucky) Patterson, 76, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and loved ones who welcomed her on January 16, 2025. She was born September 1, 1948 in Newton, Kansas to Roy and Marie (Claassen) Stucky, graduated from Berean Academy High School and attended Calvary Bible College.&nbsp;On March 15, 1968, she married her soulmate and lifelong partner Roy Dale Patterson in Wichita, Kansas. Karen worked as a secretary at Tony’s Pizza Service (Schwan’s) for 27 years and retired September 5, 2014 with a number of co-workers who became lifelong friends. Prior to this career, she worked at the Salina Municipal Airport as both a waitress at the coffee shop and grill, and as an aircraft marshaller guiding planes to their gate after landing. She also taught water and land aerobics for many years, motivating those who attended her classes with her friendly personality and energetic spirit.&nbsp;Karen was a long-time member of First Covenant Church, Salina, where she and Roy taught children’s Sunday school classes and Karen sang in the choir up until her health began to decline. She loved being a part of this church family and ministry as it always gave her great joy and gratitude.&nbsp;Her most treasured past time was being with family and a nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She looked forward to going to games and other activities to cheer them on (very loudly) and loved cooking their favorite recipes, which will be passed down and carried on for generations to come. She and Roy also enjoyed vacationing in the Colorado Mountains, their “happy place,” and the home of Karen’s beloved Denver Broncos football team. Other hobbies were collecting Christmas village sets, going to craft shows, quilt shops and quilting blankets for family and friends.&nbsp;Karen was a faithful servant of Christ who spent her life leading by example. She was a devoted wife, mom, nana and friend to all, and will be deeply missed.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband Roy (Pat) Patterson of Salina; siblings Marlis Ortman (Dennis) of Olathe, and Tim Stucky (Darla) of Newton; sister-in-laws Barbara Patterson of Overland Park, Kansas and Cheryl Jensen of Augusta, Kansas; children Darrin Patterson (Kim) of Salina and Denice Justus (Robert) of Salina; Grandchildren Kramer and Payton Patterson of Salina, Barkley Edison (Brette) of St. Louis, Missouri, Lexie Edison (Ian) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Addie Justus (Tyler) of Denver, Colorado, Sophie Justus of Dallas, Texas, Alexandrea Prucka (Chris) of Omaha, Nebraska, Trevor Cline (Kaleigh) of York, Nebraska, and Michael Tracy (Sarah) of Salina and many great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Marie Stucky, and brother -in-law Bob Patterson.&nbsp;Visitation and viewing of the casket will take place at Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel on Monday, January 27th &nbsp;from 5-7 pm. Funeral service will be held at First Covenant Church at 2625 E. Magnolia Rd. Salina, Kansas on Tuesday, January 28th at 10 am followed by burial at Roselawn Cemetery.&nbsp;Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online Condolences may be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.&nbsp;

Karen Kay (Stucky) Patterson

illian Nowak – age 94, former Gorham, Kansas resident passed away graciously on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Dignity Care Center in Salina, Kansas.

     She was born on September 19, 1930, on the family farm north of Walker, Kansas to Anton P. and Rosa (Nemecheck) Sander. Lillian was the 7th of 11 children. Lillian and her brothers and sisters were first born American citizens of the Anton Sander family.  As a young girl, she learned the importance of family, faith, and hard work. From their farmyard, they watched the WWII bombers training at the Walker Airfield during the war years.

     She married Louis “Vernon” Nowak on April 9, 1951, at Walker. Together, they made their home on the Nowak family farm north of Gorham, KS. Here they raised 7 children, the 3rd generation of Nowak’s on the family homestead.

     Through the years, she made many sacrifices as a mother and housewife to raise their growing family. The challenges from both Western Kansas storms and health taught her to rely on faith and extended family to help her through. God always provided a way.

Her pride, joy and greatest success was being a mother. She excelled at managing the kitchen for large family dinners, baking the tallest Angel Food Cakes with sticky frosting, and somehow made everything taste like home with her German dishes.  Lillian’s garden brought her hours of peace in picking countless gallons of schwartzbieren used for pies and kuchen. She loved planting flowers in the rich soil God provided on the farm. Her days were filled from sun-up to sun-down balancing the management of farm and family.

     When she became a Grandmother, she welcomed the 4th generation of Nowak to learn life lessons on the farm. She crafted quilts, taught embroidery, and fried dozens of donut holes from her tiny kitchen. Somehow, Vernon always had the timing perfect to taste test the first few out of the sack of powdered sugar.

     She and Vernon valued time spent with family playing cards and ball games, picnics with hand-cranked ice cream, long walks up the driveway, and enjoyed leading the wedding march at  

the polka dances. The best ending to a long day was usually a bowl of popcorn, sometimes made extra special when Vernon would make his famous Cracker Jack.

      Lillian remained on the farm with Vernon until his death on June 24, 2010. After a few years and strong encouragement from her children, she moved to Salina to be closer to family. It was a difficult decision for her to leave home and she missed the farm dearly.  She was blessed to find new friendships and quality of life at Arbor Court and Dignity Care Home in her last 14 years. She left a loving impression with all her caregivers.

     She was a member of Saint Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church, and a lifelong member of the Gorham Daughters of Isabella #287, St Charles Circle, and very active in her church life.

      She is survived by her children, Thomas Nowak and wife Mary, Salina, KS; Kayleen Schmitt and husband, Leonard, Salina, KS; Vernetta Hammersmith and Scott Stroda, White City, KS; John Nowak, Salina, KS; Marilyn Labinski, Olathe, KS; her brother, Lawrence Sander, Salina, KS; her sisters, Sister Helen Sander CSA, Fond du Lac WI; and Rosie Nash, Dallas TX; her 13 grandchildren, Chrissy Nowak; Kelle Nowak; Melissa Phillips (Danny); Stephanie Ochs (Jeff); Jessica Bender (David); Angela Dixon (Colby); Carolyn Schmitt; Robert Hammersmith II (Gina); Dianna Dibben (Brandon); Michael Hammersmith (Amanda); Kendra Nowak; John Nowak Jr.; Jennifer Nowak; her eighteen great grandchildren; her one great great grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

     She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 59 years, Vernon; a daughter, Barbara Nowak; son and daughter-in-law, David and Pam Nowak; a son-in-law, Robert Hammersmith; two great granddaughters, Abigail Phillips, and Torah Hull; two brothers, Daniel Sander and Louis Sander; five sisters, Mary Schuster Dinges, Sophia Zerr, Evelyn Sander,

Sister Viola Sander CSA, and Vera Hoffman.

      Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 27, 2025, at Saint Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church at Gorham with Celebrant, Father Michael Elan.  Burial will be in Saint Mary Cemetery Gorham.

     A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday, followed by a vigil service at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

     Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at Saint Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church Gorham.

     The family suggest Memorials made payable to: Dignity Care Home, Salina, (Flower &amp; Garden Fund) or Saint Mary Cemetery, or Masses in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays

1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601

     Condolences can be emailed to clineschapels@gmail.com or left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com  

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 </figure>illian Nowak – age 94, former Gorham, Kansas resident passed away graciously on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Dignity Care Center in Salina, Kansas. She was born on September 19, 1930, on the family farm north of Walker, Kansas to Anton P. and Rosa (Nemecheck) Sander. Lillian was the 7th of 11 children. Lillian and her brothers and sisters were first born American citizens of the Anton Sander family. As a young girl, she learned the importance of family, faith, and hard work. From their farmyard, they watched the WWII bombers training at the Walker Airfield during the war years. She married Louis “Vernon” Nowak on April 9, 1951, at Walker. Together, they made their home on the Nowak family farm north of Gorham, KS. Here they raised 7 children, the 3rd generation of Nowak’s on the family homestead. Through the years, she made many sacrifices as a mother and housewife to raise their growing family. The challenges from both Western Kansas storms and health taught her to rely on faith and extended family to help her through. God always provided a way.Her pride, joy and greatest success was being a mother. She excelled at managing the kitchen for large family dinners, baking the tallest Angel Food Cakes with sticky frosting, and somehow made everything taste like home with her German dishes. Lillian’s garden brought her hours of peace in picking countless gallons of schwartzbieren used for pies and kuchen. She loved planting flowers in the rich soil God provided on the farm. Her days were filled from sun-up to sun-down balancing the management of farm and family. When she became a Grandmother, she welcomed the 4th generation of Nowak to learn life lessons on the farm. She crafted quilts, taught embroidery, and fried dozens of donut holes from her tiny kitchen. Somehow, Vernon always had the timing perfect to taste test the first few out of the sack of powdered sugar. She and Vernon valued time spent with family playing cards and ball games, picnics with hand-cranked ice cream, long walks up the driveway, and enjoyed leading the wedding march at the polka dances. The best ending to a long day was usually a bowl of popcorn, sometimes made extra special when Vernon would make his famous Cracker Jack. Lillian remained on the farm with Vernon until his death on June 24, 2010. After a few years and strong encouragement from her children, she moved to Salina to be closer to family. It was a difficult decision for her to leave home and she missed the farm dearly. She was blessed to find new friendships and quality of life at Arbor Court and Dignity Care Home in her last 14 years. She left a loving impression with all her caregivers. She was a member of Saint Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church, and a lifelong member of the Gorham Daughters of Isabella #287, St Charles Circle, and very active in her church life. She is survived by her children, Thomas Nowak and wife Mary, Salina, KS; Kayleen Schmitt and husband, Leonard, Salina, KS; Vernetta Hammersmith and Scott Stroda, White City, KS; John Nowak, Salina, KS; Marilyn Labinski, Olathe, KS; her brother, Lawrence Sander, Salina, KS; her sisters, Sister Helen Sander CSA, Fond du Lac WI; and Rosie Nash, Dallas TX; her 13 grandchildren, Chrissy Nowak; Kelle Nowak; Melissa Phillips (Danny); Stephanie Ochs (Jeff); Jessica Bender (David); Angela Dixon (Colby); Carolyn Schmitt; Robert Hammersmith II (Gina); Dianna Dibben (Brandon); Michael Hammersmith (Amanda); Kendra Nowak; John Nowak Jr.; Jennifer Nowak; her eighteen great grandchildren; her one great great grandson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 59 years, Vernon; a daughter, Barbara Nowak; son and daughter-in-law, David and Pam Nowak; a son-in-law, Robert Hammersmith; two great granddaughters, Abigail Phillips, and Torah Hull; two brothers, Daniel Sander and Louis Sander; five sisters, Mary Schuster Dinges, Sophia Zerr, Evelyn Sander,Sister Viola Sander CSA, and Vera Hoffman. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 27, 2025, at Saint Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church at Gorham with Celebrant, Father Michael Elan. Burial will be in Saint Mary Cemetery Gorham. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday, followed by a vigil service at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, at Saint Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church Gorham. The family suggest Memorials made payable to: Dignity Care Home, Salina, (Flower &amp; Garden Fund) or Saint Mary Cemetery, or Masses in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 Condolences can be emailed to clineschapels@gmail.com or left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Lillian Nowak

&nbsp;Alice Ann (Baumann) Rahmeier, 94, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her home in the Eaglecrest Retirement Community in Salina. She was born on January 27, 1930, in Sylvan Grove, KS, the daughter of Martin and Lydia Baumann, and will be spending her 95th birthday in Heaven.

She graduated from the Sylvan Grove High School in 1948. Her favorite school subject was mathematics, and she was the valedictorian. On December 12, 1948, she married Ernest Henry Rahmeier at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove, KS. God blessed them with the gift of children. Alice excelled at being a mother and her children are thankful for the love and guidance she provided; she gave them roots to feel grounded and wings to achieve their full potential. In addition to her focus on raising the children, she worked as an office manager and bookkeeper for Rahmeier Trucking in Salina for several years. She later was a bookkeeper / accountant for a variety of small businesses.

The Lutheran church and her religious faith have always been important elements of Alice’s life. She was baptized on February 9, 1930, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove. She then confirmed her faith on April 2, 1944. During her adult life, she was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina. She participated in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and the Rebecca Circle. She especially enjoyed being part of the Altar Guild. Learning the words to sing alto in the church choir made the songs more meaningful for her. &nbsp;

Alice loved her time with her family and enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, playing games and doing her daily puzzles. In addition to taking trips to visit family in various locations in the United States, her travel included several international trips in which she thoroughly enjoyed seeing how life was in other countries and meeting people in those countries. In her early years, she was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Janes in Salina. She supported her children and the schools they attended by serving in various leadership roles in the PTA. Always wanting to be involved, she was a founding member of the Eaglecrest Charming Chimers bell choir and enjoyed performing with the group at various venues.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Smittle of Salina and Diane Graham of Broken Arrow, OK; three sons, Robert Rahmeier and wife Evguenia (Genia) of Olathe, KS, Larry Rahmeier of Claremore, OK, and Wayne Rahmeier of Salina; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Gertrude Brown of Abilene, KS, many nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Rahmeier, infant daughter Barbara Rahmeier, and siblings Norman Baumann and Berdine Peckham.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 5 to 7 pm, at Ryan Mortuary in Salina. Funeral Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina, at 10:30 am on January 25, 2025, followed by a luncheon at the church. The interment will be in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Sylvan Grove, with the processional to the cemetery departing at 1:00 pm.

Flowers may be sent to Ryan Mortuary in Salina. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour.

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 </figure>&nbsp;Alice Ann (Baumann) Rahmeier, 94, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her home in the Eaglecrest Retirement Community in Salina. She was born on January 27, 1930, in Sylvan Grove, KS, the daughter of Martin and Lydia Baumann, and will be spending her 95th birthday in Heaven.She graduated from the Sylvan Grove High School in 1948. Her favorite school subject was mathematics, and she was the valedictorian. On December 12, 1948, she married Ernest Henry Rahmeier at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove, KS. God blessed them with the gift of children. Alice excelled at being a mother and her children are thankful for the love and guidance she provided; she gave them roots to feel grounded and wings to achieve their full potential. In addition to her focus on raising the children, she worked as an office manager and bookkeeper for Rahmeier Trucking in Salina for several years. She later was a bookkeeper / accountant for a variety of small businesses.The Lutheran church and her religious faith have always been important elements of Alice’s life. She was baptized on February 9, 1930, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove. She then confirmed her faith on April 2, 1944. During her adult life, she was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina. She participated in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and the Rebecca Circle. She especially enjoyed being part of the Altar Guild. Learning the words to sing alto in the church choir made the songs more meaningful for her. &nbsp;Alice loved her time with her family and enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, playing games and doing her daily puzzles. In addition to taking trips to visit family in various locations in the United States, her travel included several international trips in which she thoroughly enjoyed seeing how life was in other countries and meeting people in those countries. In her early years, she was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Janes in Salina. She supported her children and the schools they attended by serving in various leadership roles in the PTA. Always wanting to be involved, she was a founding member of the Eaglecrest Charming Chimers bell choir and enjoyed performing with the group at various venues.Survivors include two daughters, Linda Smittle of Salina and Diane Graham of Broken Arrow, OK; three sons, Robert Rahmeier and wife Evguenia (Genia) of Olathe, KS, Larry Rahmeier of Claremore, OK, and Wayne Rahmeier of Salina; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Gertrude Brown of Abilene, KS, many nieces and nephews, and countless friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Rahmeier, infant daughter Barbara Rahmeier, and siblings Norman Baumann and Berdine Peckham.Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 5 to 7 pm, at Ryan Mortuary in Salina. Funeral Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina, at 10:30 am on January 25, 2025, followed by a luncheon at the church. The interment will be in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Sylvan Grove, with the processional to the cemetery departing at 1:00 pm.Flowers may be sent to Ryan Mortuary in Salina. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour.

 Alice Ann (Baumann) Rahmeier

Robert E. Garrison, Jr., passed away Saturday January 18, 2025, after a brief illness.

He was born August 2nd, 1963, to R.E. “Bob” and Elizabeth “Betty” Garrison in Salina, KS. He was his parents’ pride and joy.

Rob graduated from Salina Central High School in 1981. Being a proud member of the FFA, he went on to study agriculture at Kansas-State University, and&nbsp;finishing&nbsp;with a degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1988. He loved hunting, fishing,&nbsp;and anything&nbsp;outdoors. After school he worked at his dad’s&nbsp;grain elevator&nbsp;in New Cambria.

Rob worked full time for the City of Salina&nbsp;the majority of&nbsp;his adult life, as well as Baker Distributing, and part time at Waters True Value before retiring to do his passion&nbsp;of&nbsp;farming full-time.

In 1997 he married Kay Einhaus (Brin), and they began a &nbsp; blended family.

He was a Freemason, Shriner, and lifelong KSU Wildcat. Throughout his life Rob and his dad farmed together, raising cattle and planting crops.

He loved history, cooking, and spending time with family and his many friends he considered family.

He leaves behind his wife, Kay of 27 years, his mother&nbsp;Betty; children&nbsp;Ashley Moyer, Tyler Brin, Jake Brin (Sasha), and Shelby Brin; grandchildren Clayton Brin, Lincoln Moyer, Briella Brin, Cole Moyer and Eliza Brin.

Preceded in death by his father Bob and Son-in-law Kevin&nbsp;Moyer.

Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 25, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, 308 S 8th St. Salina KS &nbsp;67401.&nbsp;A private&nbsp;scattering of ashes will take place&nbsp;at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Children Hospital or Saline County/Dickinson County FFA in care of Ryan Mortuary

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 </figure>Robert E. Garrison, Jr., passed away Saturday January 18, 2025, after a brief illness.He was born August 2nd, 1963, to R.E. “Bob” and Elizabeth “Betty” Garrison in Salina, KS. He was his parents’ pride and joy.Rob graduated from Salina Central High School in 1981. Being a proud member of the FFA, he went on to study agriculture at Kansas-State University, and&nbsp;finishing&nbsp;with a degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1988. He loved hunting, fishing,&nbsp;and anything&nbsp;outdoors. After school he worked at his dad’s&nbsp;grain elevator&nbsp;in New Cambria.Rob worked full time for the City of Salina&nbsp;the majority of&nbsp;his adult life, as well as Baker Distributing, and part time at Waters True Value before retiring to do his passion&nbsp;of&nbsp;farming full-time.In 1997 he married Kay Einhaus (Brin), and they began a &nbsp; blended family.He was a Freemason, Shriner, and lifelong KSU Wildcat. Throughout his life Rob and his dad farmed together, raising cattle and planting crops.He loved history, cooking, and spending time with family and his many friends he considered family.He leaves behind his wife, Kay of 27 years, his mother&nbsp;Betty; children&nbsp;Ashley Moyer, Tyler Brin, Jake Brin (Sasha), and Shelby Brin; grandchildren Clayton Brin, Lincoln Moyer, Briella Brin, Cole Moyer and Eliza Brin.Preceded in death by his father Bob and Son-in-law Kevin&nbsp;Moyer.Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 25, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, 308 S 8th St. Salina KS &nbsp;67401.&nbsp;A private&nbsp;scattering of ashes will take place&nbsp;at a later date.Memorials may be made to Shriners Children Hospital or Saline County/Dickinson County FFA in care of Ryan Mortuary

Robert E. Garrison, Jr.

LaDonna Marie Hill, 83, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of Salina, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home.

She was born March 26, 1941, in Minneapolis, KS, the daughter of Samuel LeRoy and Inez Marie (Goodall) Schlotz.&nbsp; On September 28, 1957, LaDonna was united in marriage to Garland Elmo Hill, Jr. in Salina, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children, Garland, III, Sonia, Sally, and Sean.&nbsp; LaDonna and Garland were married for 66 years prior to his passing on October 28, 2023.

LaDonna retired in 2004 from McPherson Hospital where she was a dietary clerk for over 25 years. She attended New Life Foursquare Church and was a former member of Grace Bible Church.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and volunteered at Save N’ Share.&nbsp;

Survivors include children, Garland “Skip” Hill, III of Hutchinson, KS, Sonia Hill of Topeka, KS, Sally Groves (Steve) of Glen Haven, CO, and Sean Hill (Suzette Ruddle-Hill) of McPherson, KS; ten grandchildren, Seth Richard Hill, Matthew Pope (Jessica), Cody Hill (Nicole), Dustin Hill (Shay), Tristin Rochelle, Abigail Bundy (Brandon), Aaron Harter, Nathanael Groves, Christine Groves (Brandon), and Daniel Groves (Sam); fourteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry Sparks; and many extended relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, Tommy Schlotz; and sister, Rita Sparks.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 27, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor Andrea Baker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery with Pastor Steve Gowin officiating.

Memorial donations can be made to New Life Foursquare Church or McPherson Senior Center in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>LaDonna Marie Hill, 83, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of Salina, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home.She was born March 26, 1941, in Minneapolis, KS, the daughter of Samuel LeRoy and Inez Marie (Goodall) Schlotz.&nbsp; On September 28, 1957, LaDonna was united in marriage to Garland Elmo Hill, Jr. in Salina, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children, Garland, III, Sonia, Sally, and Sean.&nbsp; LaDonna and Garland were married for 66 years prior to his passing on October 28, 2023.LaDonna retired in 2004 from McPherson Hospital where she was a dietary clerk for over 25 years. She attended New Life Foursquare Church and was a former member of Grace Bible Church.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and volunteered at Save N’ Share.&nbsp;Survivors include children, Garland “Skip” Hill, III of Hutchinson, KS, Sonia Hill of Topeka, KS, Sally Groves (Steve) of Glen Haven, CO, and Sean Hill (Suzette Ruddle-Hill) of McPherson, KS; ten grandchildren, Seth Richard Hill, Matthew Pope (Jessica), Cody Hill (Nicole), Dustin Hill (Shay), Tristin Rochelle, Abigail Bundy (Brandon), Aaron Harter, Nathanael Groves, Christine Groves (Brandon), and Daniel Groves (Sam); fourteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry Sparks; and many extended relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, Tommy Schlotz; and sister, Rita Sparks.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 27, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor Andrea Baker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery with Pastor Steve Gowin officiating.Memorial donations can be made to New Life Foursquare Church or McPherson Senior Center in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

LaDonna Marie Hill

Ruth Zier, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Bethany Home, Lindsborg.

Ruth was born on April 2, 1929, in Lincoln County, Kansas, to Ben and Olga Tatkenhorst. She graduated from Lincoln High School. She married Virgil Zier on May 30, 1948. Virgil and Ruth farmed in Lincoln County. Ruth also was employed as a clerk at the Lincoln County Courthouse and later at the Salina Journal. She continued to live in Lincoln County after Virgil’s death in 1974 until moving to Salina in 1983. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina.

Ruth is survived by her children: Kristin (Kenneth) Stewart of Hunter, Kansas; Gwen (Dean Leon) Hatzenbuehler of Dorrance, Kansas; Mark (Charyl) Zier of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; Kim (Nancy) Zier of Manhattan, Kansas; Lillian (Brad) Martell of Bettendorf, Iowa; 10 grandchildren: Daysha (Brad) Sutton of Assaria, Kansas; Todd (Kerry) Hatzenbuehler of Wichita, Kansas; Kenda (Phil) Steffensmeier of Iowa City, Iowa; Krisha Stewart of Kansas City, Missouri; Mica Zier of Fairway, Kansas; Clint (Katie) Zier of Bucyrus, Kansas; Ann Zier of Manhattan, Kansas; Ben Zier of Manhattan, Kansas; Nate Martell of Fort Worth, Texas; Bria Martell of Bettendorf, Iowa; and six great-grandchildren: Treyton Sutton, Savannah Sutton, Grant Hatzenbuehler, Ethan Hatzenbuehler, Kellen Zier and Carter Zier.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Zier, in 1974; and an infant son, Robert, in 1952.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 S. Ninth, Salina, Kansas. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina.

Memorials may be made to the cemetery fund of St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Kansas, or to Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, Kansas.

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 </figure>Ruth Zier, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Bethany Home, Lindsborg.Ruth was born on April 2, 1929, in Lincoln County, Kansas, to Ben and Olga Tatkenhorst. She graduated from Lincoln High School. She married Virgil Zier on May 30, 1948. Virgil and Ruth farmed in Lincoln County. Ruth also was employed as a clerk at the Lincoln County Courthouse and later at the Salina Journal. She continued to live in Lincoln County after Virgil’s death in 1974 until moving to Salina in 1983. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina.<figure>
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 </figure>Ruth is survived by her children: Kristin (Kenneth) Stewart of Hunter, Kansas; Gwen (Dean Leon) Hatzenbuehler of Dorrance, Kansas; Mark (Charyl) Zier of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; Kim (Nancy) Zier of Manhattan, Kansas; Lillian (Brad) Martell of Bettendorf, Iowa; 10 grandchildren: Daysha (Brad) Sutton of Assaria, Kansas; Todd (Kerry) Hatzenbuehler of Wichita, Kansas; Kenda (Phil) Steffensmeier of Iowa City, Iowa; Krisha Stewart of Kansas City, Missouri; Mica Zier of Fairway, Kansas; Clint (Katie) Zier of Bucyrus, Kansas; Ann Zier of Manhattan, Kansas; Ben Zier of Manhattan, Kansas; Nate Martell of Fort Worth, Texas; Bria Martell of Bettendorf, Iowa; and six great-grandchildren: Treyton Sutton, Savannah Sutton, Grant Hatzenbuehler, Ethan Hatzenbuehler, Kellen Zier and Carter Zier.She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Zier, in 1974; and an infant son, Robert, in 1952.The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 S. Ninth, Salina, Kansas. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina.Memorials may be made to the cemetery fund of St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Kansas, or to Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, Kansas.

Ruth Zier

Robert (Bob) McColum Burns, a beloved husband and father, passed away on January 19, 2025, surrounded by family. Bob was born on December 23, 1944 in Girard, Kansas and was the first of four children lovingly born and raised by Robert and Cecile Burns (McColum). At an early age, an enthusiasm for life, friendship and generosity became the hallmarks of Bob’s personality. Bob was proud of his southeastern Kansas heritage and pursued a business degree at Pittsburg State University. Following college, he was drafted in the U.S. Army and served as an officer stationed in Panama. The majority of Bob’s life was dedicated to a nearly 50-year career as a State Farm Insurance agent in Abilene, Kansas, where made his home with his devoted wife, Karen (Spexarth).

Bob’s true legacy was the way he made people feel and he had a wide social circle indicative of his fondness for personal connection. Bob always had a joke at the ready and his inner circle was continually impressed with his seemingly unending catalogue of quips and witty remarks. He had a gift for making people feel valued and raising spirits. His hugs were medicine. Bob demonstrated an acute ability to recognize people in need and extended generosity without prompt.

Bob enjoyed reading and playing cards, but his real passion was playing golf with his closest friends. He spent countless hours on the course, much more to enjoy companionship rather than to pursue perfection. He held his travels with friends to notable courses among his most cherished memories.

Bob is survived by his wife, Karen, his daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Cory Mitchell, and granddaughter, Maya, who were the primary beneficiaries of Bob’s abundant love and affection. Other survivors include Bob’s siblings Rodney, Richard, and Robyn (Schaiff) each of whom carry cherished memories of Bob’s life well lived. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters-in-law Nancy and Dee Burns, who have welcomed him through heaven’s gate along with many of Bob’s closest friends and acquaintances.

Funeral services will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Abilene on Saturday, January 25 at 10:30 A.M. Lunch will be served following the service and all are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or St. Andrew’s Catholic School in Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third ST., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

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 </figure>Robert (Bob) McColum Burns, a beloved husband and father, passed away on January 19, 2025, surrounded by family. Bob was born on December 23, 1944 in Girard, Kansas and was the first of four children lovingly born and raised by Robert and Cecile Burns (McColum). At an early age, an enthusiasm for life, friendship and generosity became the hallmarks of Bob’s personality. Bob was proud of his southeastern Kansas heritage and pursued a business degree at Pittsburg State University. Following college, he was drafted in the U.S. Army and served as an officer stationed in Panama. The majority of Bob’s life was dedicated to a nearly 50-year career as a State Farm Insurance agent in Abilene, Kansas, where made his home with his devoted wife, Karen (Spexarth).Bob’s true legacy was the way he made people feel and he had a wide social circle indicative of his fondness for personal connection. Bob always had a joke at the ready and his inner circle was continually impressed with his seemingly unending catalogue of quips and witty remarks. He had a gift for making people feel valued and raising spirits. His hugs were medicine. Bob demonstrated an acute ability to recognize people in need and extended generosity without prompt.Bob enjoyed reading and playing cards, but his real passion was playing golf with his closest friends. He spent countless hours on the course, much more to enjoy companionship rather than to pursue perfection. He held his travels with friends to notable courses among his most cherished memories.Bob is survived by his wife, Karen, his daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Cory Mitchell, and granddaughter, Maya, who were the primary beneficiaries of Bob’s abundant love and affection. Other survivors include Bob’s siblings Rodney, Richard, and Robyn (Schaiff) each of whom carry cherished memories of Bob’s life well lived. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters-in-law Nancy and Dee Burns, who have welcomed him through heaven’s gate along with many of Bob’s closest friends and acquaintances.Funeral services will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Abilene on Saturday, January 25 at 10:30 A.M. Lunch will be served following the service and all are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or St. Andrew’s Catholic School in Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third ST., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

Robert (Bob) McColum Burns

Lawana Kohman, age 97, went to be with her Lord on January 15th. She was born in 1927 to Alva and Leora (Myers) Webb of Barnard, the first baby born in the new Lincoln Hospital.

After graduating from Beverly Rural High School in 1945, she attended summer classes at Kansas Wesleyan, Salina, for her teaching certification. Lawana taught for two years at Pleasant Valley, a rural school south of Lincoln. In December 1949, she completed a Christian Education degree from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. In 1952, she graduated from Fort Hays State with a bachelor's degree in English. She received her master's degree in English and speech from Kansas State University in 1959.

Lawana was a woman of faith. In the seventh grade, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior after listening to a service on the radio. Her mother helped her understand what Jesus had provided for her. She taught vacation Bible school

and Sunday school classes and continued involvement through the years with Scripture memory camps, women's Bible studies, sharing scriptures, and praying for friends and family.

Lawana loved teaching and laid a foundation in English, Communications, and life for several generations of students who attended her classes. She taught at Sheridan Community High School, Hoxie, for five years and then at Lincoln High School for three years.

On Sept. 2, 1960, Lawana and Paul Kohman of Hope were married at First Baptist Church in Barnard. Mark was born in 1962, and Monte in 1964.

Five years later, Lawana taught seventh graders at Hope, and the following year, she began teaching English, speech, and journalism classes at Hope High School. She also served as a forensics sponsor, class sponsor, and adviser for the school newspaper.

She retired in 1992 after 24 years of teaching at Hope. She then taught public speaking one evening a week for 21 years in Hope and Herington for Cloud County Community College. She stopped teaching at the age of 86 when Paul needed her care.

Lawana was also a cheerleader, supporter, and friend in the communities where she taught. She loved her sports, especially during the years Mark and Monte played. Even after retiring, you would find her in the stands cheering on the Hope teams. During the years, she also loved attending alumni reunions in Hoxie, Lincoln, and Hope, where she had a chance to reconnect with the students she taught. She leaves behind a legacy of students who were impacted by the life of Mrs. Kohman (Miss Webb).

Lawana was also a master gardener and a fantastic cook. She would make delicious meals for family and friends. Some students still remember the kolaches she would make for them.

Preceding Lawana in death were her husband, Paul Kohman; her parents, Alva and Leora Webb; and sisters, Sandra Webb and Waloka Nelson.

Surviving are her two sons, Mark and his wife Wendy of Colorado Springs, CO, and Monte and his wife Marianne, who live on the family farm after Paul and Lawana moved to Hope; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and sister Thayla Adams of Florida.

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 </figure>Lawana Kohman, age 97, went to be with her Lord on January 15th. She was born in 1927 to Alva and Leora (Myers) Webb of Barnard, the first baby born in the new Lincoln Hospital.After graduating from Beverly Rural High School in 1945, she attended summer classes at Kansas Wesleyan, Salina, for her teaching certification. Lawana taught for two years at Pleasant Valley, a rural school south of Lincoln. In December 1949, she completed a Christian Education degree from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. In 1952, she graduated from Fort Hays State with a bachelor's degree in English. She received her master's degree in English and speech from Kansas State University in 1959.Lawana was a woman of faith. In the seventh grade, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior after listening to a service on the radio. Her mother helped her understand what Jesus had provided for her. She taught vacation Bible schooland Sunday school classes and continued involvement through the years with Scripture memory camps, women's Bible studies, sharing scriptures, and praying for friends and family.Lawana loved teaching and laid a foundation in English, Communications, and life for several generations of students who attended her classes. She taught at Sheridan Community High School, Hoxie, for five years and then at Lincoln High School for three years.On Sept. 2, 1960, Lawana and Paul Kohman of Hope were married at First Baptist Church in Barnard. Mark was born in 1962, and Monte in 1964.Five years later, Lawana taught seventh graders at Hope, and the following year, she began teaching English, speech, and journalism classes at Hope High School. She also served as a forensics sponsor, class sponsor, and adviser for the school newspaper.She retired in 1992 after 24 years of teaching at Hope. She then taught public speaking one evening a week for 21 years in Hope and Herington for Cloud County Community College. She stopped teaching at the age of 86 when Paul needed her care.Lawana was also a cheerleader, supporter, and friend in the communities where she taught. She loved her sports, especially during the years Mark and Monte played. Even after retiring, you would find her in the stands cheering on the Hope teams. During the years, she also loved attending alumni reunions in Hoxie, Lincoln, and Hope, where she had a chance to reconnect with the students she taught. She leaves behind a legacy of students who were impacted by the life of Mrs. Kohman (Miss Webb).Lawana was also a master gardener and a fantastic cook. She would make delicious meals for family and friends. Some students still remember the kolaches she would make for them.Preceding Lawana in death were her husband, Paul Kohman; her parents, Alva and Leora Webb; and sisters, Sandra Webb and Waloka Nelson.Surviving are her two sons, Mark and his wife Wendy of Colorado Springs, CO, and Monte and his wife Marianne, who live on the family farm after Paul and Lawana moved to Hope; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and sister Thayla Adams of Florida.Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Herington. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Herington. Lawana had decided to have her body donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorials may be given in memory of Lawana to the “Hope Community Education Endowment Association” (Checks can be sent to Monte Kohman, 1154 300th Ave, Hope, KS 67451)

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