<a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Albert-Brewer-Jr?obId=20086054#/obituaryInfo">William Albert Brewer Jr. Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>

<a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Albert-Brewer-Jr?obId=20086054#/obituaryInfo"></a>December 21, 1945 - February 23, 2021

Hillsboro - William Albert Brewer Jr., 75, passed away February 23, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born December 21, 1945 in Salina to William Albert and Rose Marie (Higgins) Brewer Sr. He married Rosalie Boese November 13, 1965 in McPherson. 

Survivors include: wife, Rosalie Brewer of Hillsboro; sons, William Albert Brewer III of Cedar Lake, Indiana, DeWayne (Brenda) Brewer of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter, Janella Dischebin of St. Louis, Missouri; sisters, Sally (Jim) Jackson of Newton, Phyllis Werth of Salina; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Graveside service to be held at a later date. 

Memorials to the Hillsboro American Legion Post 366 in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William Albert Brewer Jr. please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=20086054&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

<h2>William Albert Brewer, Jr., Hillsboro</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Albert-Brewer-Jr?obId=20086054#/obituaryInfo">William Albert Brewer Jr. Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Albert-Brewer-Jr?obId=20086054#/obituaryInfo"></a>December 21, 1945 - February 23, 2021Hillsboro - William Albert Brewer Jr., 75, passed away February 23, 2021 at Hillsboro Community Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born December 21, 1945 in Salina to William Albert and Rose Marie (Higgins) Brewer Sr. He married Rosalie Boese November 13, 1965 in McPherson. Survivors include: wife, Rosalie Brewer of Hillsboro; sons, William Albert Brewer III of Cedar Lake, Indiana, DeWayne (Brenda) Brewer of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter, Janella Dischebin of St. Louis, Missouri; sisters, Sally (Jim) Jackson of Newton, Phyllis Werth of Salina; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside service to be held at a later date. Memorials to the Hillsboro American Legion Post 366 in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.comTo send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William Albert Brewer Jr. please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=20086054&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

William Albert Brewer Jr.

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/larry-tom-smith">Obituary | Larry "Tom" Smith | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

Larry “Tom” Smith, 80, of Miltonvale, KS died February 24, 2021 at the Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born December 12, 1940 the son of Laurice and Alice (Hood) Smith. Tom grew up in Miltonvale and graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1958.&nbsp; He attended Miltonvale Wesleyan College and Brown-Mackie College in Salina.&nbsp; Tom married Ruth Whitney on June 5, 1962.&nbsp; He farmed his entire life in the Miltonvale area.&nbsp; He also worked at Hutchinson Manufacturing, Miltonvale COOP, Miltonvale Lumber and did custom harvesting in Kansas and Oklahoma. &nbsp;Tom was a member of the Miltonvale United Methodist Church, Young Farmers and volunteered for the Miltonvale Rural Fire Department.&nbsp; He was also an avid trap shooter.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by parents and grandson, Luke Smith.

Daughter: Mary and husband, Thomas Good of Leawood, KS

Son: Jeffrey and wife, Angie Smith of Garfield, KS

6 Grandchildren: Ben Good, Thomas Petrie, Libby Petrie, Loren Smith, Leah Smith and Adalee Smith.

Sister: Mary and husband, Darrel Blake of Assaria, KS

Sister: Nancy and husband, Carmen Trahan of Bennington, KS

Memorial Services:&nbsp;&nbsp;will be announced at a later date. &nbsp;

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Miltonvale Rural Fire Department c/o funeral home

<h2>Larry “Tom” Smith, Miltonvale</h2><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/larry-tom-smith">Obituary | Larry "Tom" Smith | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>December 12. 1940 - February 24, 2021Larry “Tom” Smith, 80, of Miltonvale, KS died February 24, 2021 at the Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born December 12, 1940 the son of Laurice and Alice (Hood) Smith. Tom grew up in Miltonvale and graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1958.&nbsp; He attended Miltonvale Wesleyan College and Brown-Mackie College in Salina.&nbsp; Tom married Ruth Whitney on June 5, 1962.&nbsp; He farmed his entire life in the Miltonvale area.&nbsp; He also worked at Hutchinson Manufacturing, Miltonvale COOP, Miltonvale Lumber and did custom harvesting in Kansas and Oklahoma. &nbsp;Tom was a member of the Miltonvale United Methodist Church, Young Farmers and volunteered for the Miltonvale Rural Fire Department.&nbsp; He was also an avid trap shooter.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by parents and grandson, Luke Smith.Survivors:Wife: Ruth Smith of Miltonvale, KSDaughter: Sandra Smith of St. Peters, MOSon: John Smith of Newton, KSDaughter: Mary and husband, Thomas Good of Leawood, KSSon: Jeffrey and wife, Angie Smith of Garfield, KS6 Grandchildren: Ben Good, Thomas Petrie, Libby Petrie, Loren Smith, Leah Smith and Adalee Smith.Sister: Mary and husband, Darrel Blake of Assaria, KSSister: Nancy and husband, Carmen Trahan of Bennington, KSMemorial Services:&nbsp;&nbsp;will be announced at a later date. &nbsp;Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Miltonvale Rural Fire Department c/o funeral home

Larry “Tom” Smith

<a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/virgil-english">Obituary | Virgil English of Beloit, Kansas | Roberts Family Funeral Service (mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com)</a>

Virgil Marvin English passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit Kansas, at the age of 89 years. Virgil and his twin sister, Vonna, were born June 25, 1931 on the family farm in Asherville township, they were the youngest of five children born to Ernest and Myrtle (Jones) English. Virgil was the last surviving sibling. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1949. In 1951 Virgil entered the Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. Upon returning from the war, he worked for his uncles on the Jones custom combine crew from Lincoln County. He later worked for Payne Motor Company in Beloit.

Virgil met his wife, Nancy Shaver, on a blind date. They were married on September 20, 1959 at the Jewell Christian Church in Jewell, Kansas and celebrated over 61 years together.

He retired from Fuller Chevrolet as an auto body repairman after working there for many years.

Virgil was a quiet man. He could repair or fix most things and liked to tinker in the garage for many hours during the day. He also liked to dismantle things to see how they were made. The grandkids enjoyed being in the garage with their Grandpa. They could usually find a small piece of board that he had left for them to pound on or use it to build something. Virgil liked to listen to polka music and watch Mollie B Polka Party on television. He liked old cars, trucks, and tractors.

For several years Virgil lived at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit. Some of his favorite things to do were music therapy, dudes coffee group, and wine Wednesday. He especially enjoyed going out to the courtyard and watching and feeding the peacocks, turtles and fish.

He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, 3 sisters, Aileen Wilson-Spatz, Eula Wilson, twin sister Vonna Nelson, and brother, Dale English. Virgil is survived by his wife, Nancy of the home; daughter Elaine Mitchell (Terry) of Beloit, Kansas and Richard English (Michelle) of Beloit, Kansas. Grandchildren Jacob English (Jordan) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Grant English of Manhattan, Kansas; Bethany Mitchell of Beloit, Kansas. Great-grandchildren Riley English and Astrid English of Virginia Beach, Virginia. One sister-in law Sandra Railsback of Smith Center, KS; cousins, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be at 10 AM Saturday, February 27 at the Beloit First Christian Church. Cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the register book from 9 AM to 5 PM Friday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mitchell County Veterans Memorial, Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation, or the Church.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Virgil English, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/virgil-english/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Virgil English; Beloit</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/virgil-english">Obituary | Virgil English of Beloit, Kansas | Roberts Family Funeral Service (mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com)</a>June 25, 1931 - February 19, 2021Virgil Marvin English passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit Kansas, at the age of 89 years. Virgil and his twin sister, Vonna, were born June 25, 1931 on the family farm in Asherville township, they were the youngest of five children born to Ernest and Myrtle (Jones) English. Virgil was the last surviving sibling. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1949. In 1951 Virgil entered the Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. Upon returning from the war, he worked for his uncles on the Jones custom combine crew from Lincoln County. He later worked for Payne Motor Company in Beloit.Virgil met his wife, Nancy Shaver, on a blind date. They were married on September 20, 1959 at the Jewell Christian Church in Jewell, Kansas and celebrated over 61 years together.He retired from Fuller Chevrolet as an auto body repairman after working there for many years.Virgil was a quiet man. He could repair or fix most things and liked to tinker in the garage for many hours during the day. He also liked to dismantle things to see how they were made. The grandkids enjoyed being in the garage with their Grandpa. They could usually find a small piece of board that he had left for them to pound on or use it to build something. Virgil liked to listen to polka music and watch Mollie B Polka Party on television. He liked old cars, trucks, and tractors.For several years Virgil lived at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit. Some of his favorite things to do were music therapy, dudes coffee group, and wine Wednesday. He especially enjoyed going out to the courtyard and watching and feeding the peacocks, turtles and fish.He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, 3 sisters, Aileen Wilson-Spatz, Eula Wilson, twin sister Vonna Nelson, and brother, Dale English. Virgil is survived by his wife, Nancy of the home; daughter Elaine Mitchell (Terry) of Beloit, Kansas and Richard English (Michelle) of Beloit, Kansas. Grandchildren Jacob English (Jordan) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Grant English of Manhattan, Kansas; Bethany Mitchell of Beloit, Kansas. Great-grandchildren Riley English and Astrid English of Virginia Beach, Virginia. One sister-in law Sandra Railsback of Smith Center, KS; cousins, and many nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be at 10 AM Saturday, February 27 at the Beloit First Christian Church. Cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the register book from 9 AM to 5 PM Friday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mitchell County Veterans Memorial, Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation, or the Church. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Virgil English, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/virgil-english/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Virgil English

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/rosa-meyer/4541798/index.php?_ga=2.146634036.107431778.1614095129-1202697284.1612194326">Rosa Meyer Obituary - Chapman, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home</a>

<h2>Rosa Meyer</h2><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/rosa-meyer/4541798/index.php?_ga=2.146634036.107431778.1614095129-1202697284.1612194326">Rosa Meyer Obituary - Chapman, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home</a>January 11, 1938 - February 15, 2021

Rosa Meyer

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Catherine-Meikle">Obituary for Catherine Anne Meikle | Ryan Mortuary</a>

December 30, 1954 ~ February 20, 2021 (age 66)

Salina- Catherine Anne Meikle (Greene) passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 peacefully at home at age 66.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a loving daughter and sister to 8 siblings.

Cathy was born on December 30, 1954 in Salina to James and Geraldine Greene.&nbsp; She attended Catholic elementary schools in Kansas and California and graduated from Cleveland High School in Reseda California in 1973.

Hard-working and devoted to her parents, Cathy worked a variety of jobs in California and Kansas before settling in Salina to care for her mother.

Cathy loved her family, and with her mother, she hosted many happy gatherings at the family's childhood home in Salina.

Cathy was preceded in death by her father, James.&nbsp; She is survived by her mother Geraldine of Atchison, sisters Theresa Greene and Mary Margaret Hays (Michael), and brothers James (Christine), William (Kelley), Thomas (Janet), Mark (Becky), Patrick (Romunda) and David (Debbie), 10 aunts and uncles, 18 nieces and nephews, 8 great nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Salina.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Catherine Anne Meikle, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Catherine-Meikle/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Catherine Anne Meikle, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Catherine-Meikle">Obituary for Catherine Anne Meikle | Ryan Mortuary</a>December 30, 1954 ~ February 20, 2021 (age 66)Salina- Catherine Anne Meikle (Greene) passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 peacefully at home at age 66.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a loving daughter and sister to 8 siblings.Cathy was born on December 30, 1954 in Salina to James and Geraldine Greene.&nbsp; She attended Catholic elementary schools in Kansas and California and graduated from Cleveland High School in Reseda California in 1973.Hard-working and devoted to her parents, Cathy worked a variety of jobs in California and Kansas before settling in Salina to care for her mother.Cathy loved her family, and with her mother, she hosted many happy gatherings at the family's childhood home in Salina.Cathy was preceded in death by her father, James.&nbsp; She is survived by her mother Geraldine of Atchison, sisters Theresa Greene and Mary Margaret Hays (Michael), and brothers James (Christine), William (Kelley), Thomas (Janet), Mark (Becky), Patrick (Romunda) and David (Debbie), 10 aunts and uncles, 18 nieces and nephews, 8 great nieces and nephews, and many cousins.Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Salina.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Catherine Anne Meikle, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Catherine-Meikle/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Catherine Anne Meikle

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/diane-carlson">Obituary | Diane Carlson | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

Diane M. Carlson, 73, of Clay Center, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence. &nbsp;She was born April 5, 1947 at Clay Center, the daughter of Ralph and Geraldine (Sanders) Hammond.&nbsp; Diane attended the Uniondale and Sunny Slope schools before graduating from CCCHS in 1965.&nbsp; She worked as a secretary for KDOT.&nbsp; She married Gary Carlson on June 5, 1966.&nbsp; Diane later worked as a secretary at Lincoln Elementary School for 18 years, retiring in 1994.&nbsp; She was a member of the Mizpah United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and H.E.U.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Clay Center Country Club, Bunco Club and the Sunshine Club.&nbsp; Diane enjoyed&nbsp;cooking for everyone,&nbsp;doing yard work and gardening and loved having morning coffee at the Tasty Pastry with friends.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents.

Daughter: Michelle and husband, Doug Coupal of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Rachelle and husband, David Pfizenmaier of Clay Center, KS

Brother: Dale and wife, Deanna Hammond of Clay Center, KS

Brother: Merle and wife, Jolene Hammond of Clay Center, KS

Brother: Bob and wife, Susan Hammond of Clay Center, KS

Sister: Shelly and husband, Michael Miller of Wakefield, KS

5 grandchildren: Kyler Coupal, Kinsey (Trevor) Cox, Chelsie (Aaron) Peters, Kyle (Dominique) Pfizenmaier and Ty Pfizenmaier

&nbsp;4 Great Grandchildren: Kamden Peters, Reece Peters, Coleson Cox, Abram Pfizenmaier and 2 more on the way.

Funeral Services:&nbsp;Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:30AM at the Mizpah United Methodist Church in rural Wakefield, Kansas

Burial:&nbsp;Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas

Visitation:&nbsp;Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 2-5PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Mizpah United Methodist Church c/o funeral home

<h2>Diane M. Carlson, Clay Center</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/diane-carlson">Obituary | Diane Carlson | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>Diane M. Carlson, 73, of Clay Center, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence. &nbsp;She was born April 5, 1947 at Clay Center, the daughter of Ralph and Geraldine (Sanders) Hammond.&nbsp; Diane attended the Uniondale and Sunny Slope schools before graduating from CCCHS in 1965.&nbsp; She worked as a secretary for KDOT.&nbsp; She married Gary Carlson on June 5, 1966.&nbsp; Diane later worked as a secretary at Lincoln Elementary School for 18 years, retiring in 1994.&nbsp; She was a member of the Mizpah United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and H.E.U.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Clay Center Country Club, Bunco Club and the Sunshine Club.&nbsp; Diane enjoyed&nbsp;cooking for everyone,&nbsp;doing yard work and gardening and loved having morning coffee at the Tasty Pastry with friends.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents.Survivors:Husband: Gary Carlson of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Michelle and husband, Doug Coupal of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Rachelle and husband, David Pfizenmaier of Clay Center, KSBrother: Dale and wife, Deanna Hammond of Clay Center, KSBrother: Merle and wife, Jolene Hammond of Clay Center, KSBrother: Bob and wife, Susan Hammond of Clay Center, KSSister: Shelly and husband, Michael Miller of Wakefield, KS5 grandchildren: Kyler Coupal, Kinsey (Trevor) Cox, Chelsie (Aaron) Peters, Kyle (Dominique) Pfizenmaier and Ty Pfizenmaier&nbsp;4 Great Grandchildren: Kamden Peters, Reece Peters, Coleson Cox, Abram Pfizenmaier and 2 more on the way.Funeral Services:&nbsp;Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:30AM at the Mizpah United Methodist Church in rural Wakefield, KansasBurial:&nbsp;Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation:&nbsp;Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 2-5PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, KansasMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Mizpah United Methodist Church c/o funeral home

Diane M. Carlson

<a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/James-Jim-Ray-Bennett?obId=20084301#/obituaryInfo">James "Jim" Ray Bennett Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net</a>)

James Ray Bennett, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 23rd, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Jim was born in Salina, Kansas on October 27, 1950, a son of the late Lila Faye (Wann) and Richard M Bennett. He did many things over the years including home remodeling, was a driver for Salina Charter Coach, apartment upkeep for Bennett Rentals and was a driver for St. Francis Ministries. Survivors include his wife, Dawnetta Bennett of Salina; four sons, Robert Bennett, of Kansas City, Kansas, Brian Bennett, of Kansas City, Kansas, Christopher Bennett, of Salina, Aaron Bennett, of Salina; and sister, Connie Adkins, of Salina. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Dakota, Raiden, Jack, James, Olivia, and Jaden. Jim is preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Bennett and sister, Janis Bennett. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Donations may be made to Midwest Transplant Network or St. Francis Ministries, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of James "Jim" Ray Bennett, please visit our<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=20084301&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

<h2>James Ray Bennett, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/James-Jim-Ray-Bennett?obId=20084301#/obituaryInfo">James "Jim" Ray Bennett Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net</a>)October 27, 1950 - February 23, 2021James Ray Bennett, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 23rd, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Jim was born in Salina, Kansas on October 27, 1950, a son of the late Lila Faye (Wann) and Richard M Bennett. He did many things over the years including home remodeling, was a driver for Salina Charter Coach, apartment upkeep for Bennett Rentals and was a driver for St. Francis Ministries. Survivors include his wife, Dawnetta Bennett of Salina; four sons, Robert Bennett, of Kansas City, Kansas, Brian Bennett, of Kansas City, Kansas, Christopher Bennett, of Salina, Aaron Bennett, of Salina; and sister, Connie Adkins, of Salina. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Dakota, Raiden, Jack, James, Olivia, and Jaden. Jim is preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Bennett and sister, Janis Bennett. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Donations may be made to Midwest Transplant Network or St. Francis Ministries, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of James "Jim" Ray Bennett, please visit our<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=20084301&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

James Ray Bennett

<a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/geraldine-jackson">Obituary | GERALDINE JACKSON of New Cambria, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>

Geraldine (Burt) Jackson passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 18, 2021. Geraldine was born November 4, 1931 to Merle and Florence Burt, of Salina, KS.

She was married to Harold Jackson in 1964, in Salina, KS.

Geraldine was member of the American Legion.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Jackson; parents, Merle and Florence Burt; sister, Laverna (Burt) Lundstrom; brothers Bill Burt, Verle Burt, Robert Burt, Paul Burt.

She is survived by her sister, Joanna (Lenny) Perez of San Jose, CA, sister-in-law, Carolyn Burt of New Cambria; daughters, Mary (Frenchie) LaFlamme, Melody (Johnny) McKenna; sons, Kenneth Jackson, Richard Jackson, Earl Jackson (Amy); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Geraldine loved to camp and fish with her husband, family and friends. She and Harold were members of the Moose Lodge. She was also an avid bowler and enjoyed a night out square dancing,&nbsp;

A viewing will be from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on Friday February 26, 2021 and following will be a graveside service for family only at 1:00 pm at Roselawn Memorial Park. We are sorry but due to the COVID 19 Virus there will be no memorial at this time.

Memorials can be sent to Kindred at home Hospice, 2100 S. Ninth St. Suite G, Salina, KS.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;GERALDINE JACKSON, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/geraldine-jackson/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Geraldine (Burt) Jackson, New Cambria</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/geraldine-jackson">Obituary | GERALDINE JACKSON of New Cambria, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>November 4, 1931 - February 18, 2021Geraldine (Burt) Jackson passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 18, 2021. Geraldine was born November 4, 1931 to Merle and Florence Burt, of Salina, KS.She was married to Harold Jackson in 1964, in Salina, KS.Geraldine was member of the American Legion.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Jackson; parents, Merle and Florence Burt; sister, Laverna (Burt) Lundstrom; brothers Bill Burt, Verle Burt, Robert Burt, Paul Burt.She is survived by her sister, Joanna (Lenny) Perez of San Jose, CA, sister-in-law, Carolyn Burt of New Cambria; daughters, Mary (Frenchie) LaFlamme, Melody (Johnny) McKenna; sons, Kenneth Jackson, Richard Jackson, Earl Jackson (Amy); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Geraldine loved to camp and fish with her husband, family and friends. She and Harold were members of the Moose Lodge. She was also an avid bowler and enjoyed a night out square dancing,&nbsp;A viewing will be from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on Friday February 26, 2021 and following will be a graveside service for family only at 1:00 pm at Roselawn Memorial Park. We are sorry but due to the COVID 19 Virus there will be no memorial at this time.Memorials can be sent to Kindred at home Hospice, 2100 S. Ninth St. Suite G, Salina, KS.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;GERALDINE JACKSON, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/geraldine-jackson/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.READ LESS

Geraldine (Burt) Jackson

<a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/michael-t-mesecher">Obituary | Michael T. Mesecher of Minneapolis, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>

<a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/michael-t-mesecher"></a>October 2, 1957 - February 20, 2021

Michael Timothy Mesecher, 63, of Minneapolis Kansas was reunited with his Lord and heavenly family on Saturday,&nbsp;February 20, 2021 with his sister at his side.

Michael, affectionately known as "Model T" to his nieces and nephews was a gentle man with a love for music that began at an early age.&nbsp;From the countless hours harmonizing with his family, to church services and school activities Michael had the heart of a musician. He had the ability to pick up any instrument he had an inkling toward and soon play as if he had been doing so for years. He lugged numerous instruments home from school, sometimes to the dismay of his siblings, a tuba comes most prominently to mind.

A 1976 graduate of Minneapolis High School, Michael sang in the choir, school musicals, and played numerous instruments in band, he also led the MHS marching band for three years as the drum major. His expertise garnished Michael a band scholarship to Kansas State University and a proud member of the KSU marching band.

Michael worked alongside his family for many years at People's Cafe, and later moved to Morgantown West Virginia where he continued his life of service.

Music was a constant in Michael's life, he was the pianist and organist at Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Minneapolis, as well as numerous churches is Morgantown.

He joyfully sang with the Salina diocesan choir whenever the opportunity arose.

Michael was flamboyant, a prankster and always shown great concern for others, which was displayed numerous times while being cared for in his final days as he would ask, "When did you eat last" and " Have you been getting any rest?" to his caregiver.

Michael was preceded in death by his brother Mark, his father, Don, sister Jo, and most recently his mother, Frankie.

Those who await a heavenly reunion are his siblings Shell and Mitch; &nbsp;sister-in-law Shannon Platt; nephews, Mark, Daniel, Corey, Zach, and Josh; nieces, Dawn and Kelsey; great-nephews, Xander, Jhett, and Connor; great-nieces, Jordan, Emma, and Aubrey; Aunt Beverly Mesecher Stoke; and his family of friends at Elkhorn Apartments.

Friday, February 26 there will be a visitation with family present from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral home, 405 Argyle Ave in Minneapolis followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M. 

Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday February 27 at 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 216 Cherry Street, in Minneapolis.&nbsp; Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made to Jo Nana Lunches – please make checks payable to U.S.D. 239 and include Mike’s name in the memo.&nbsp; They may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.&nbsp; The family asked those who are so inclined to wear purple in honor of Michael.&nbsp; Social distancing and masks are encouraged.

<h2>Michael Timothy Mesecher, Minneapolis</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/michael-t-mesecher">Obituary | Michael T. Mesecher of Minneapolis, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/michael-t-mesecher"></a>October 2, 1957 - February 20, 2021Michael Timothy Mesecher, 63, of Minneapolis Kansas was reunited with his Lord and heavenly family on Saturday,&nbsp;February 20, 2021 with his sister at his side.Michael, affectionately known as "Model T" to his nieces and nephews was a gentle man with a love for music that began at an early age.&nbsp;From the countless hours harmonizing with his family, to church services and school activities Michael had the heart of a musician. He had the ability to pick up any instrument he had an inkling toward and soon play as if he had been doing so for years. He lugged numerous instruments home from school, sometimes to the dismay of his siblings, a tuba comes most prominently to mind.A 1976 graduate of Minneapolis High School, Michael sang in the choir, school musicals, and played numerous instruments in band, he also led the MHS marching band for three years as the drum major. His expertise garnished Michael a band scholarship to Kansas State University and a proud member of the KSU marching band.Michael worked alongside his family for many years at People's Cafe, and later moved to Morgantown West Virginia where he continued his life of service.Music was a constant in Michael's life, he was the pianist and organist at Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Minneapolis, as well as numerous churches is Morgantown.He joyfully sang with the Salina diocesan choir whenever the opportunity arose.Michael was flamboyant, a prankster and always shown great concern for others, which was displayed numerous times while being cared for in his final days as he would ask, "When did you eat last" and " Have you been getting any rest?" to his caregiver.Michael was preceded in death by his brother Mark, his father, Don, sister Jo, and most recently his mother, Frankie.Those who await a heavenly reunion are his siblings Shell and Mitch; &nbsp;sister-in-law Shannon Platt; nephews, Mark, Daniel, Corey, Zach, and Josh; nieces, Dawn and Kelsey; great-nephews, Xander, Jhett, and Connor; great-nieces, Jordan, Emma, and Aubrey; Aunt Beverly Mesecher Stoke; and his family of friends at Elkhorn Apartments.Friday, February 26 there will be a visitation with family present from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral home, 405 Argyle Ave in Minneapolis followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday February 27 at 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 216 Cherry Street, in Minneapolis.&nbsp; Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Jo Nana Lunches – please make checks payable to U.S.D. 239 and include Mike’s name in the memo.&nbsp; They may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.&nbsp; The family asked those who are so inclined to wear purple in honor of Michael.&nbsp; Social distancing and masks are encouraged.

Michael Timothy Mesecher

Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble, Inman

<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Gertrude-Kimble/#!/Obituary">Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com</a>)

<a>March 22, 1924 - December 31, 2020</a>

Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble, 98, of Inman, KS, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Thursday, December 31st, 2020 peacefully, at Pleasant View Home, Kansas. Gretchen was born in Bremen, Germany on March 3, 1922, a daughter of Ernestine Marie (Beuke) and William Pfizenmayer. Gretchen attended the Chicago schools and graduated from Lucy Flowers Technical High School for girls, Chicago, Illinois. Gertrude Loretta Pfizenmayer was united in marriage to Donald L. Kimble on February 20, 1946 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chicago, Illinois. The young couple established their first home together in Chicago, Illinois. The family moved to Inman, Kansas in 1951. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, two daughters and one son, Donna, Ralph, and Linda. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ Inman, Kansas where she served on Church Counsel, taught Kindergarten thru High School Sunday School, was a member of Women's Fellowship, and served in many other capacities. Gretchen worked for Bell Telephone Company in Chicago before her marriage. She was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner and after the children were in school, she worked for Ike's Jack and Jill grocery store. Gretchen was a volunteer for the Blood Drives, Inman Senior Center, and Pleasantview Home. She enjoyed sewing, Knitting, watching her children's and grandchildren's activities, and spending time with her family. Gretchen valued her time and friends here in Inman more than anyplace she lived. She is survived by her children, Donna L. Toews and husband Jim, of Inman, Kansas, Ralph Kimble and wife Debbie, of Wichita, Kansas, and Linda Klaassen, of Whitewater, Kansas; her six grandchildren, Dale Hadlock, Allison Taylor and husband Jake, Grant Kimble and wife Julie,Kourt Klaassen and wife Tracy, Derek Klaassen and wife Stacee, and Brent Klaassen and wife Megan; her 14 great-grandchildren, Dominick Hadlock, Alex Taylor, Emma Taylor, Rainy Cook, Max Cook, Fox Cook, Dylan Klaassen, Drew Klaassen, Kole Klaassen, Kynzee Klaassen, Decker Klaassen, Halston Klaassen; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ernestine Pfizenmayer; her husband Donald; her sisters, Joan Geist, Erna Hartel and Hildy Smeby and two son-in-laws, Tom Klaassen and Larry Hadlock. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Inman, Kansas with Reverend Dennis Ureche officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Inman, Kansas or the Inman Senior Center in memory of Gretchen and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street, McPherson, Kansas 67460.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=321&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble, Inman</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Gertrude-Kimble/#!/Obituary">Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com</a>)<a>March 22, 1924 - December 31, 2020</a>Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble, 98, of Inman, KS, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Thursday, December 31st, 2020 peacefully, at Pleasant View Home, Kansas. Gretchen was born in Bremen, Germany on March 3, 1922, a daughter of Ernestine Marie (Beuke) and William Pfizenmayer. Gretchen attended the Chicago schools and graduated from Lucy Flowers Technical High School for girls, Chicago, Illinois. Gertrude Loretta Pfizenmayer was united in marriage to Donald L. Kimble on February 20, 1946 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chicago, Illinois. The young couple established their first home together in Chicago, Illinois. The family moved to Inman, Kansas in 1951. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, two daughters and one son, Donna, Ralph, and Linda. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ Inman, Kansas where she served on Church Counsel, taught Kindergarten thru High School Sunday School, was a member of Women's Fellowship, and served in many other capacities. Gretchen worked for Bell Telephone Company in Chicago before her marriage. She was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner and after the children were in school, she worked for Ike's Jack and Jill grocery store. Gretchen was a volunteer for the Blood Drives, Inman Senior Center, and Pleasantview Home. She enjoyed sewing, Knitting, watching her children's and grandchildren's activities, and spending time with her family. Gretchen valued her time and friends here in Inman more than anyplace she lived. She is survived by her children, Donna L. Toews and husband Jim, of Inman, Kansas, Ralph Kimble and wife Debbie, of Wichita, Kansas, and Linda Klaassen, of Whitewater, Kansas; her six grandchildren, Dale Hadlock, Allison Taylor and husband Jake, Grant Kimble and wife Julie,Kourt Klaassen and wife Tracy, Derek Klaassen and wife Stacee, and Brent Klaassen and wife Megan; her 14 great-grandchildren, Dominick Hadlock, Alex Taylor, Emma Taylor, Rainy Cook, Max Cook, Fox Cook, Dylan Klaassen, Drew Klaassen, Kole Klaassen, Kynzee Klaassen, Decker Klaassen, Halston Klaassen; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ernestine Pfizenmayer; her husband Donald; her sisters, Joan Geist, Erna Hartel and Hildy Smeby and two son-in-laws, Tom Klaassen and Larry Hadlock. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Inman, Kansas with Reverend Dennis Ureche officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Inman, Kansas or the Inman Senior Center in memory of Gretchen and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street, McPherson, Kansas 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=321&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble

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Nov. 15, 1930 – Feb. 21, 2021 Keith George Mines, who died Sunday at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, was born Nov. 15, 1930, on a cold winter’s night in a farmhouse near Oberlin, Kansas. It was the midst of the Great Depression, and his parents, Cecil and Anne Mines, were not prepared for a twin brother appearing moments later. They put the babies in a makeshift incubator – shoeboxes inside a wooden drawer – on the stove to stay warm. The twins had two older sisters, Patricia and Delphine; the oldest child, Billy Chris, had died at birth. The family soon moved to a farm near Cedar Bluffs, where Keith attended Beaver Creek country school until eighth grade. Decatur County High School in Oberlin was 12 miles away so the twins boarded in town during the week, returning to the farm on weekends to help out. They both excelled in multiple sports, most notably wrestling, and Keith was salutatorian of his graduating class in 1948. Keith attended Kansas State for a year before marrying his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Jo Frickey, at the Methodist Church in Oberlin on Oct. 15, 1950. The newlyweds moved to Denver where Keith worked at Remington Rand Office Equipment. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and was stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. An aptitude test there uncovered a talent for accounting, which proved to be the beginning of a long, successful career. Their first child, Cynthia Jo, was born at the base hospital on March 26, 1955. After Sgt. Mines, who received a medal for good conduct, was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1956, he returned to Kansas State, determined to get a degree in accounting. He was inducted into Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity, and named the top accounting student at Kansas State by the Wall Street Journal. He earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting and passed all parts of the CPA on the first try. He accepted a position on the commercial audit staff with one of the country’s top accounting firms, Arthur Andersen, and the family moved to the Kansas City area in 1958. They had two more children there: Michael Keith, in 1958, and Lynda Lea, in 1959. Keith’s promotion to manager in 1963 meant much longer hours and more travel, taking him away from his family, so he accepted a position with Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance in McPherson in 1964. They found small-town life more to their liking, and Keith volunteered as a little league baseball coach and with Boy Scout Troop #133. He and Marilyn joined McPherson’s Methodist Church and enjoyed bowling leagues and bridge clubs. He founded his own CPA firm in 1968 and continued to work at the career he loved until age 78 when an extended illness forced “early” retirement. Throughout his life, he upheld the highest ethical standards, both professionally and personally, and was known for his patience, kindness and generosity. After losing his beloved wife in 1993, his affectionate nature focused on his six grandchildren, taking them to Disneyland, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City Royals’ games and Silver Dollar City. He taught them to ride bicycles and never tired of playing tennis or miniature golf with them, and made sure his “candy drawer” was well stocked before they visited. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Rowena Anne (Wilson) Mines; wife, Marilyn Frickey Mines; and siblings Billy Chris Mines, Patricia Carswell, Delphine Spencer and Kyle Mines. Survivors include children Cynthia Mines (Toby Stucky), Michael Mines (Janice) and Lynda Bickel (Greg); grandchildren Kelli Smith (Jeff), Tyler Bickel (Kathleen), Amy Bickel, Andrew Mines (Jenny), John Mark Mines (Kendall) and Lyndsey Bickel as well as step grandchildren Sara Stucky and Erica Ruzicka (Mark), three great granddaughters, three step grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation (masks required) is 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home in McPherson. Private burial will take place at McPherson Cemetery with celebration of life planned for later this year. 

Memorials may be made to Bethany Home in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Keith G. Mines please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Keith G. Mines</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614180743359.jpeg" alt="Keith G. Mines" />
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 </figure><a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Keith-Mines/#!/Obituary">Keith G. Mines Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>Nov. 15, 1930 – Feb. 21, 2021 Keith George Mines, who died Sunday at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, was born Nov. 15, 1930, on a cold winter’s night in a farmhouse near Oberlin, Kansas. It was the midst of the Great Depression, and his parents, Cecil and Anne Mines, were not prepared for a twin brother appearing moments later. They put the babies in a makeshift incubator – shoeboxes inside a wooden drawer – on the stove to stay warm. The twins had two older sisters, Patricia and Delphine; the oldest child, Billy Chris, had died at birth. The family soon moved to a farm near Cedar Bluffs, where Keith attended Beaver Creek country school until eighth grade. Decatur County High School in Oberlin was 12 miles away so the twins boarded in town during the week, returning to the farm on weekends to help out. They both excelled in multiple sports, most notably wrestling, and Keith was salutatorian of his graduating class in 1948. Keith attended Kansas State for a year before marrying his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Jo Frickey, at the Methodist Church in Oberlin on Oct. 15, 1950. The newlyweds moved to Denver where Keith worked at Remington Rand Office Equipment. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and was stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. An aptitude test there uncovered a talent for accounting, which proved to be the beginning of a long, successful career. Their first child, Cynthia Jo, was born at the base hospital on March 26, 1955. After Sgt. Mines, who received a medal for good conduct, was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1956, he returned to Kansas State, determined to get a degree in accounting. He was inducted into Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity, and named the top accounting student at Kansas State by the Wall Street Journal. He earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting and passed all parts of the CPA on the first try. He accepted a position on the commercial audit staff with one of the country’s top accounting firms, Arthur Andersen, and the family moved to the Kansas City area in 1958. They had two more children there: Michael Keith, in 1958, and Lynda Lea, in 1959. Keith’s promotion to manager in 1963 meant much longer hours and more travel, taking him away from his family, so he accepted a position with Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance in McPherson in 1964. They found small-town life more to their liking, and Keith volunteered as a little league baseball coach and with Boy Scout Troop #133. He and Marilyn joined McPherson’s Methodist Church and enjoyed bowling leagues and bridge clubs. He founded his own CPA firm in 1968 and continued to work at the career he loved until age 78 when an extended illness forced “early” retirement. Throughout his life, he upheld the highest ethical standards, both professionally and personally, and was known for his patience, kindness and generosity. After losing his beloved wife in 1993, his affectionate nature focused on his six grandchildren, taking them to Disneyland, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City Royals’ games and Silver Dollar City. He taught them to ride bicycles and never tired of playing tennis or miniature golf with them, and made sure his “candy drawer” was well stocked before they visited. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Rowena Anne (Wilson) Mines; wife, Marilyn Frickey Mines; and siblings Billy Chris Mines, Patricia Carswell, Delphine Spencer and Kyle Mines. Survivors include children Cynthia Mines (Toby Stucky), Michael Mines (Janice) and Lynda Bickel (Greg); grandchildren Kelli Smith (Jeff), Tyler Bickel (Kathleen), Amy Bickel, Andrew Mines (Jenny), John Mark Mines (Kendall) and Lyndsey Bickel as well as step grandchildren Sara Stucky and Erica Ruzicka (Mark), three great granddaughters, three step grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.Visitation (masks required) is 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home in McPherson. Private burial will take place at McPherson Cemetery with celebration of life planned for later this year. Memorials may be made to Bethany Home in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Keith G. Mines please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Keith G. Mines

Diane Carlson of Clay Center, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence. 

Visitation will be held from 2-5PM on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:30AM at the Mizpah United Methodist Church in rural Wakefield, KS

<h2>Diane Carlson, Clay Center</h2><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/diane-carlson">Obituary | Diane Carlson | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>Diane Carlson of Clay Center, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence. Visitation will be held from 2-5PM on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSFuneral services will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:30AM at the Mizpah United Methodist Church in rural Wakefield, KS

Diane Carlson

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/dorothy-friesen-bauer">Obituary | Dorothy Friesen-Bauer of Louisville, Kentucky | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

Dorothy LeClair Friesen Bauer died peacefully on February 22, 2021. She was born in Salina, Kansas on October 17, 1922, to Frank and Emma LeClair. She was the youngest of 10 children, and the only one to graduate from high school. She received a scholarship to Marymount College in Salina, where she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business in 1944. After graduation, she started her teaching career in Lebanon, Kansas, teaching high school business courses. There she met and married Eric Friesen, who had been hired as a math teacher after he had returned from service in World War II. They soon began a family and Dorothy paused her teaching in 1946.

In 1957, the family, which had grown to four children, moved to Clay Center, Kansas. In 1961, Dorothy returned to teaching, this time in elementary grades — initially at two-room country schools and later teaching first grade “in town,” retiring in 1983. She taught over 500 students in Clay County during those years and was recognized as a Master Teacher by the State of Kansas.

After retiring, she and Eric continued their love of traveling until his death in 1993. They shared many adventures traveling throughout the United States, with National Forest campgrounds in Colorado among their favorite destinations. In her retirement years, she played bridge regularly. She renewed her interest in painting, something she had done throughout her life. She started working with watercolor. One of her favorite subjects was painting pictures of many homes in Clay Center. She started another creative hobby as well — quilting. She made numerous beautiful quilts for her children and grandchildren. She was especially proud of one she made for herself that won a ribbon at the county fair. Dorothy volunteered for many worthy causes throughout her life, including as Girl Scout troop leader, and for the American Cancer Society. She was a devoted member of the United Methodist Church in Clay Center, Kansas.

In 1997, she married Gail Bauer, whose family welcomed her lovingly. With Gail, she traveled to Europe, Australia, and Hawaii. A lifelong learner, Dorothy was always in the front of the tour group at museums and churches, wanting to know just why that stained glass window was so special.&nbsp;

Dorothy, whose name means “gift of God,” truly was just that. She had friends too numerous to count, and always made time to visit them and give them something to smile about. You could always expect you would get a warm hug from her.

Dorothy was never afraid to start a new chapter. After Gail died in December 2013, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky, to be near two of her daughters and their families. She lived at the Treyton Oak Towers senior living facility, where she was on the Residents’ Council; she participated in morning exercise class almost every day. She made many new friends there, and was able to be spend time with family, including two of her four children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren— all of whom live in Louisville. She also found a new church home in Louisville attending Highland Presbyterian Church — she rarely missed Sunday services.

She is preceded in death by her first husband Eric J. Friesen (1993), and her second husband Gail Bauer (2013); as well as her parents and her nine siblings. She is survived by her children: Larry Friesen (Martha) of League City, Texas; Linda Mailen (Gary) of Olathe, Kansas; Laura Rothstein (Mark) of Louisville; Leslie Friesen (Steven Spalding) of Louisville; her grandchildren Kristopher Mailen (Stephanie); Jeremy Mailen; Julia Irzyk (Bryan); Lisa Goldberg (Matt); Andrew Spalding, and Claire Spalding; and her great-grandchildren Reagan Mailen, Aquila Mailen, Juliana Mailen, Rachel Goldberg, and Molly Goldberg. She always appreciated the love and devotion of Gail’s children and their families: Diana and Bob Williams; Bruce and Faun Bauer; Brian Bauer and Bobbi Patterson; and Pera Jo and Tom Rockefeller. Their children and grandchildren were part of her extended family and very special to her.

She appreciated the wonderful friendships she was able to form at Treyton Oaks Towers, including residents as well as many staff members with whom she formed close bonds during her nearly seven years in Louisville.

Charitable contributions can be made in her memory to the Eric and Dorothy Friesen Scholarship Fund (Clay Center Community Improvement Fund, memo: Eric and Dorothy Friesen Scholarship Fund, 432 Court Street, Clay Center, KS 67432); Treyton Oaks Towers Employee’s Christmas Fund (211 West Oak Street, Louisville, KY 40203); or the Clay Center United Methodist Church (921 Fifth Street, Clay Center, KS 67432).

Services for Dorothy will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Clay Center United Methodist Church, Clay Center, KS. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery following the service.

Services will be live streamed by Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home at the time of service.

<h2>Dorothy LeClair Friesen Bauer</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/dorothy-friesen-bauer">Obituary | Dorothy Friesen-Bauer of Louisville, Kentucky | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>October 17, 1922 - February 22, 2021Dorothy LeClair Friesen Bauer died peacefully on February 22, 2021. She was born in Salina, Kansas on October 17, 1922, to Frank and Emma LeClair. She was the youngest of 10 children, and the only one to graduate from high school. She received a scholarship to Marymount College in Salina, where she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business in 1944. After graduation, she started her teaching career in Lebanon, Kansas, teaching high school business courses. There she met and married Eric Friesen, who had been hired as a math teacher after he had returned from service in World War II. They soon began a family and Dorothy paused her teaching in 1946.In 1957, the family, which had grown to four children, moved to Clay Center, Kansas. In 1961, Dorothy returned to teaching, this time in elementary grades — initially at two-room country schools and later teaching first grade “in town,” retiring in 1983. She taught over 500 students in Clay County during those years and was recognized as a Master Teacher by the State of Kansas.After retiring, she and Eric continued their love of traveling until his death in 1993. They shared many adventures traveling throughout the United States, with National Forest campgrounds in Colorado among their favorite destinations. In her retirement years, she played bridge regularly. She renewed her interest in painting, something she had done throughout her life. She started working with watercolor. One of her favorite subjects was painting pictures of many homes in Clay Center. She started another creative hobby as well — quilting. She made numerous beautiful quilts for her children and grandchildren. She was especially proud of one she made for herself that won a ribbon at the county fair. Dorothy volunteered for many worthy causes throughout her life, including as Girl Scout troop leader, and for the American Cancer Society. She was a devoted member of the United Methodist Church in Clay Center, Kansas.In 1997, she married Gail Bauer, whose family welcomed her lovingly. With Gail, she traveled to Europe, Australia, and Hawaii. A lifelong learner, Dorothy was always in the front of the tour group at museums and churches, wanting to know just why that stained glass window was so special.&nbsp;Dorothy, whose name means “gift of God,” truly was just that. She had friends too numerous to count, and always made time to visit them and give them something to smile about. You could always expect you would get a warm hug from her.Dorothy was never afraid to start a new chapter. After Gail died in December 2013, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky, to be near two of her daughters and their families. She lived at the Treyton Oak Towers senior living facility, where she was on the Residents’ Council; she participated in morning exercise class almost every day. She made many new friends there, and was able to be spend time with family, including two of her four children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren— all of whom live in Louisville. She also found a new church home in Louisville attending Highland Presbyterian Church — she rarely missed Sunday services.She is preceded in death by her first husband Eric J. Friesen (1993), and her second husband Gail Bauer (2013); as well as her parents and her nine siblings. She is survived by her children: Larry Friesen (Martha) of League City, Texas; Linda Mailen (Gary) of Olathe, Kansas; Laura Rothstein (Mark) of Louisville; Leslie Friesen (Steven Spalding) of Louisville; her grandchildren Kristopher Mailen (Stephanie); Jeremy Mailen; Julia Irzyk (Bryan); Lisa Goldberg (Matt); Andrew Spalding, and Claire Spalding; and her great-grandchildren Reagan Mailen, Aquila Mailen, Juliana Mailen, Rachel Goldberg, and Molly Goldberg. She always appreciated the love and devotion of Gail’s children and their families: Diana and Bob Williams; Bruce and Faun Bauer; Brian Bauer and Bobbi Patterson; and Pera Jo and Tom Rockefeller. Their children and grandchildren were part of her extended family and very special to her.She appreciated the wonderful friendships she was able to form at Treyton Oaks Towers, including residents as well as many staff members with whom she formed close bonds during her nearly seven years in Louisville.Charitable contributions can be made in her memory to the Eric and Dorothy Friesen Scholarship Fund (Clay Center Community Improvement Fund, memo: Eric and Dorothy Friesen Scholarship Fund, 432 Court Street, Clay Center, KS 67432); Treyton Oaks Towers Employee’s Christmas Fund (211 West Oak Street, Louisville, KY 40203); or the Clay Center United Methodist Church (921 Fifth Street, Clay Center, KS 67432).Services for Dorothy will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Clay Center United Methodist Church, Clay Center, KS. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery following the service.Services will be live streamed by Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home at the time of service.

Dorothy LeClair Friesen Bauer

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/steven-ferguson/4537623/index.php?_ga=2.243003722.933155366.1613925613-1202697284.1612194326">Steven Ferguson Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home</a>

December 27, 1939 -&nbsp; February 21, 2021

Steven Edward Ferguson, 81, of Abilene passed away February 21, 2021 at Salina Regional Hospital in Salina. He was born December 27, 1939 in Longford, Kansas the son of Guy and Garnett (Oard) Ferguson. Steve attended the local schools around Dickinson county and graduated from Abilene High School in 1958. 

On June 13, 1965 he was united in marriage to Sandra Shivers. To this union four children were born, Diane, Deon, Dana and Dawn. They later divorced. In 1976 he married Susan Swisher. She survives of the home.

 Steve worked at various jobs including Safeway, Abilene Lockers, Civil Services at Ft. Riley, Jerry’s IGA and West IGA, retiring in 2005. 

Steven is survived by his wife Susan of the home. Children, Diane Ferguson of Louisburg, Kansas; Deon Vanoni (Jason) of Keller, Texas; Dana Ferguson (Christine) of Independence, Missouri; and Dawn Moore of Blue Springs, Missouri. Two step-children, Brian Machal (Jennifer) of Kansas City, Kansas and Kim Wood of St. Joe, Missouri. Fifteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one sister, Pat Boyd (Rod). He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Vearl Ferguson.

Funeral services for Steven will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Burial will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. Friends may come by Thursday from 9AM until 8PM on Thursday, February 25 to view and sign the guest register. 

The family suggests memorials be given to the First United Methodist Church of 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&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/steven-ferguson/4537623/index.php?_ga=2.243003722.933155366.1613925613-1202697284.1612194326">Steven Ferguson Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home</a>December 27, 1939 -&nbsp; February 21, 2021Steven Edward Ferguson, 81, of Abilene passed away February 21, 2021 at Salina Regional Hospital in Salina. He was born December 27, 1939 in Longford, Kansas the son of Guy and Garnett (Oard) Ferguson. Steve attended the local schools around Dickinson county and graduated from Abilene High School in 1958. On June 13, 1965 he was united in marriage to Sandra Shivers. To this union four children were born, Diane, Deon, Dana and Dawn. They later divorced. In 1976 he married Susan Swisher. She survives of the home. Steve worked at various jobs including Safeway, Abilene Lockers, Civil Services at Ft. Riley, Jerry’s IGA and West IGA, retiring in 2005. Steven is survived by his wife Susan of the home. Children, Diane Ferguson of Louisburg, Kansas; Deon Vanoni (Jason) of Keller, Texas; Dana Ferguson (Christine) of Independence, Missouri; and Dawn Moore of Blue Springs, Missouri. Two step-children, Brian Machal (Jennifer) of Kansas City, Kansas and Kim Wood of St. Joe, Missouri. Fifteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one sister, Pat Boyd (Rod). He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Vearl Ferguson. Funeral services for Steven will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Burial will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. Friends may come by Thursday from 9AM until 8PM on Thursday, February 25 to view and sign the guest register. The family suggests memorials be given to the First United Methodist Church of 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&nbsp;&nbsp;

Steven Ferguson

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kenneth-Stenfors">Obituary for Kenneth Keith Stenfors | Ryan Mortuary</a>

October 23, 1943 ~ February 20, 2021 (age 77)

SALINA -&nbsp;Kenneth Keith Stenfors.&nbsp; On Saturday, Feb 20, 2021 the world lost an amazing man.&nbsp; Keith was born in Salina, KS on Oct. 23, 1943, the 3rd child out of 6 living children born to Kenneth A &amp; Edith I (Peterson) Stenfors.&nbsp; He passed away in the company of his family at Salina Regional Health Center.

Keith is survived by his wife of 50 ½ years, Delores (Dee), his daughters and their families:&nbsp; Katrina &amp; Brian Yoakum (Rylie &amp; Morgan) of Lawrence; Angela &amp; Kyle Eilts (Finley &amp; Imogen) of New Haven, MO.&nbsp; Other surviving family members include his sister Janice Schmidt of Bennington; Lyle &amp; Nelda Stenfors of Missouri; Jack &amp; Susie Stenfors of Bennington; Bill &amp; Kathi Stenfors of Manhattan and his sister-in-law Roberta Stenfors of Minneapolis.&nbsp; Other family members include many nieces, nephews, great nieces &amp; nephews, great-great nephews &amp; niece, and cousins.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son Kevin Stenfors, an infant granddaughter Hannah Eilts, his brother Bob, and his brother-in-law LaVon Schmidt.

Keith was raised in Bennington, KS, and had many stories to tell of these years.&nbsp; He attended KSU, Hutchinson Junior College and KTI (forerunner of KSU Polytechnic).&nbsp; His work career involved handling the computer operations of the Lee Company &amp; OCCK.&nbsp; His military service included the Air National Guard (Hutchinson) &amp; Army Reserves (Salina).

Family &amp; friendships were very important parts of Keith’s life.&nbsp; He enjoyed working &amp; visiting with relatives &amp; friends.&nbsp; Many miles were driven to attend birthday parties, graduations, weddings, dance recitals, sporting activities, family reunions, etc.&nbsp; One of Keith’s retirement goals was to take photos of every Kansas courthouse.&nbsp; He wanted to be able to say that he had been in all 105 counties in Kansas.&nbsp; He had 19 courthouses left to photo.

Keith was a people person.&nbsp; He usually had a smile and a friendly greeting for everyone he met.&nbsp; He made friends with a variety of people as he walked the neighborhood.&nbsp; One young neighbor commented that Keith always had a smile for him and made him feel good.&nbsp; If he were standing in line for an event, Keith would often make friends with the people in front and in back of him before the line moved.&nbsp; Playing pool at the Senior Center became one of his favorite retirement activities.&nbsp; He made many friends as the pool team traveled to other towns for tournaments.&nbsp; He enjoyed a variety of sports from high school to college, especially Bennington High School and KSU games.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 26th at the Salina First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Masks will be required.&nbsp; Live streaming on Facebook is planned.

Memorials can be made to Salina First United Methodist Church, Salina Senior Center Pool Team, or the Occupational Center of Central Kansas.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kenneth Keith Stenfors, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kenneth-Stenfors/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kenneth-Stenfors">Obituary for Kenneth Keith Stenfors | Ryan Mortuary</a>October 23, 1943 ~ February 20, 2021 (age 77)SALINA -&nbsp;Kenneth Keith Stenfors.&nbsp; On Saturday, Feb 20, 2021 the world lost an amazing man.&nbsp; Keith was born in Salina, KS on Oct. 23, 1943, the 3rd child out of 6 living children born to Kenneth A &amp; Edith I (Peterson) Stenfors.&nbsp; He passed away in the company of his family at Salina Regional Health Center.Keith is survived by his wife of 50 ½ years, Delores (Dee), his daughters and their families:&nbsp; Katrina &amp; Brian Yoakum (Rylie &amp; Morgan) of Lawrence; Angela &amp; Kyle Eilts (Finley &amp; Imogen) of New Haven, MO.&nbsp; Other surviving family members include his sister Janice Schmidt of Bennington; Lyle &amp; Nelda Stenfors of Missouri; Jack &amp; Susie Stenfors of Bennington; Bill &amp; Kathi Stenfors of Manhattan and his sister-in-law Roberta Stenfors of Minneapolis.&nbsp; Other family members include many nieces, nephews, great nieces &amp; nephews, great-great nephews &amp; niece, and cousins.Keith was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son Kevin Stenfors, an infant granddaughter Hannah Eilts, his brother Bob, and his brother-in-law LaVon Schmidt.Keith was raised in Bennington, KS, and had many stories to tell of these years.&nbsp; He attended KSU, Hutchinson Junior College and KTI (forerunner of KSU Polytechnic).&nbsp; His work career involved handling the computer operations of the Lee Company &amp; OCCK.&nbsp; His military service included the Air National Guard (Hutchinson) &amp; Army Reserves (Salina).Family &amp; friendships were very important parts of Keith’s life.&nbsp; He enjoyed working &amp; visiting with relatives &amp; friends.&nbsp; Many miles were driven to attend birthday parties, graduations, weddings, dance recitals, sporting activities, family reunions, etc.&nbsp; One of Keith’s retirement goals was to take photos of every Kansas courthouse.&nbsp; He wanted to be able to say that he had been in all 105 counties in Kansas.&nbsp; He had 19 courthouses left to photo.Keith was a people person.&nbsp; He usually had a smile and a friendly greeting for everyone he met.&nbsp; He made friends with a variety of people as he walked the neighborhood.&nbsp; One young neighbor commented that Keith always had a smile for him and made him feel good.&nbsp; If he were standing in line for an event, Keith would often make friends with the people in front and in back of him before the line moved.&nbsp; Playing pool at the Senior Center became one of his favorite retirement activities.&nbsp; He made many friends as the pool team traveled to other towns for tournaments.&nbsp; He enjoyed a variety of sports from high school to college, especially Bennington High School and KSU games.Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 26th at the Salina First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Masks will be required.&nbsp; Live streaming on Facebook is planned.Memorials can be made to Salina First United Methodist Church, Salina Senior Center Pool Team, or the Occupational Center of Central Kansas.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kenneth Keith Stenfors, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kenneth-Stenfors/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Kenneth Keith Stenfors

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Phyllis-Reese-Spangler">Obituary for Phyllis Reese-Spangler | Ryan Mortuary</a>

May 29, 1937 ~ February 22, 2021 (age 83)

Phyllis Reese-Spangler,&nbsp;83, went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 22nd, 2021, with her husband and sister by her side. Phyllis was born in Gypsum, KS, on May 29th, 1937.

Phyllis was united in marriage to Eugene Reese on June 9th, 1960. He preceded her in death. She was married to Norman Spangler on April 18th, 2020. He survives of the home.

Phyllis is survived by her son, Jim Reese (Stacey) of Beloit, KS; daughters, Stephanie Moyer of Gypsum, KS, and Joyce Hitchcock (Gordy) of Mentor, KS; stepchildren, Jeff Spangler of Dallas, TX and Susan Baughm (Ray) of West Palm Beach, FL; former daughter-in-law, Susan Johnson; brother, James Peck of Independence, MO; sisters Lucretia Henry and Marge Bowles of Gypsum, KS and Delores Moore of Belvidere, IL. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Margaret Peck; her first husband, Eugene; granddaughter, Mindy Reese; stepson, Doug Spangler; son-in-law, Eldon Moyer; grandson Kevin Moyer; brothers, Warren, William and Lewis and sisters, Kate, Isabelle, Dorothy and Grace.

Phyllis was a homemaker and proud farm wife. She was a 4-H leader and member of the Needle Craft Club and Family and Community Education Organization, for many years. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She was an avid Painter and her family is blessed to have her works of art. She loved her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, on Thursday, February 25th, from 4-8 p.m., with family receiving visitors from 5-8 p.m.

Services will be at Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1344 Daisy Rd, Abilene, KS on Friday, February 26th at 10 a.m., with burial following at Poheta Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The ARC of Saline County and Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Memorials are in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North 8th Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Phyllis Reese-Spangler, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Phyllis-Reese-Spangler/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Phyllis-Reese-Spangler">Obituary for Phyllis Reese-Spangler | Ryan Mortuary</a>May 29, 1937 ~ February 22, 2021 (age 83)Phyllis Reese-Spangler,&nbsp;83, went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 22nd, 2021, with her husband and sister by her side. Phyllis was born in Gypsum, KS, on May 29th, 1937.Phyllis was united in marriage to Eugene Reese on June 9th, 1960. He preceded her in death. She was married to Norman Spangler on April 18th, 2020. He survives of the home.Phyllis is survived by her son, Jim Reese (Stacey) of Beloit, KS; daughters, Stephanie Moyer of Gypsum, KS, and Joyce Hitchcock (Gordy) of Mentor, KS; stepchildren, Jeff Spangler of Dallas, TX and Susan Baughm (Ray) of West Palm Beach, FL; former daughter-in-law, Susan Johnson; brother, James Peck of Independence, MO; sisters Lucretia Henry and Marge Bowles of Gypsum, KS and Delores Moore of Belvidere, IL. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Margaret Peck; her first husband, Eugene; granddaughter, Mindy Reese; stepson, Doug Spangler; son-in-law, Eldon Moyer; grandson Kevin Moyer; brothers, Warren, William and Lewis and sisters, Kate, Isabelle, Dorothy and Grace.Phyllis was a homemaker and proud farm wife. She was a 4-H leader and member of the Needle Craft Club and Family and Community Education Organization, for many years. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She was an avid Painter and her family is blessed to have her works of art. She loved her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, on Thursday, February 25th, from 4-8 p.m., with family receiving visitors from 5-8 p.m.Services will be at Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1344 Daisy Rd, Abilene, KS on Friday, February 26th at 10 a.m., with burial following at Poheta Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The ARC of Saline County and Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Memorials are in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North 8th Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Phyllis Reese-Spangler, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Phyllis-Reese-Spangler/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Phyllis Reese-Spangler

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Loretta-Owens">Obituary for Loretta Ann Owens | Ryan Mortuary</a>

August 23, 1942 ~ February 22, 2021 (age 78)

Loretta Ann Owens, 78, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021.&nbsp; She was born in Beloit to Cecil and Nathalie (Bishop) Bassett on August 23, 1942.

She was a Sunday school teacher for young children at First Christian Church.&nbsp; She was a hard-working loving mother of four children, she earned an award “Outstanding Parent” by the Midway Regional Council of Parents Without Partners March of 1976.

Survivors include her four children, Joseph Funk and Marcus Funk, both of Salina, Brandon Funk Sr., of Independence, MO, and Monica Fackrell, of Mountain Home, ID; sisters, Trish Elliott, of Russell and Nina Dale, of Edmond OK; four grandchildren.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, February 25. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 all at Ryan Mortuary.

Inurnment will be 11 a.m. Saturday, at Russell County Cemetery, in Russell.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Loretta Ann Owens, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Loretta-Owens/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Loretta-Owens">Obituary for Loretta Ann Owens | Ryan Mortuary</a>August 23, 1942 ~ February 22, 2021 (age 78)Loretta Ann Owens, 78, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021.&nbsp; She was born in Beloit to Cecil and Nathalie (Bishop) Bassett on August 23, 1942.She was a Sunday school teacher for young children at First Christian Church.&nbsp; She was a hard-working loving mother of four children, she earned an award “Outstanding Parent” by the Midway Regional Council of Parents Without Partners March of 1976.Survivors include her four children, Joseph Funk and Marcus Funk, both of Salina, Brandon Funk Sr., of Independence, MO, and Monica Fackrell, of Mountain Home, ID; sisters, Trish Elliott, of Russell and Nina Dale, of Edmond OK; four grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, February 25. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 all at Ryan Mortuary.Inurnment will be 11 a.m. Saturday, at Russell County Cemetery, in Russell.Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Loretta Ann Owens, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Loretta-Owens/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Loretta Ann Owens

<a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/wilma-marrs">Obituary | Wilma Marie Marrs of Salina, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>

February 4, 1925 - February 18, 2021 Wilma Marie Marrs (Hatfield), 96, of Salina, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. She was born February 4, 1925 in Minneapolis, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bernice (Tabler) Hatfield; husband, James Marrs; sister, Carrie; brother George; children, Judith Wright, Lawrence Phillips, Michael Phillips.

Survivors include her 7 grandchildren, Mark Svoboda, Bruce Svoboda, Sandra Beck, Scott Svoboda, Ann Groth, Michael Phillips, James Phillips; 10 great grandchildren, Daniel, Jennifer, Travis, Mathew, Rachel, Samantha, Cody, Rebeccah, Katherine, Donald; 15 great great- grandchildren, Austin, Jordyn, Reese, Kailee, Camden, Rowan, Grayson, Evelynn, Maddie, Leo, Elizabeth, Adrian, Kensley, Preston, Lucas; and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;

Wilma was a lifetime member of the VFW Axillary of Minneapolis, Ks. She loved her family, playing bingo, fishing, camping, cooking and baking.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 5-7pm at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.

Funeral services will be held at 11am, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.

Diabetes Association in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

For online condolences contact Roselawn at&nbsp;www.roselawnsalina.com

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 </figure><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/wilma-marrs">Obituary | Wilma Marie Marrs of Salina, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>February 4, 1925 - February 18, 2021 Wilma Marie Marrs (Hatfield), 96, of Salina, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. She was born February 4, 1925 in Minneapolis, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bernice (Tabler) Hatfield; husband, James Marrs; sister, Carrie; brother George; children, Judith Wright, Lawrence Phillips, Michael Phillips.Survivors include her 7 grandchildren, Mark Svoboda, Bruce Svoboda, Sandra Beck, Scott Svoboda, Ann Groth, Michael Phillips, James Phillips; 10 great grandchildren, Daniel, Jennifer, Travis, Mathew, Rachel, Samantha, Cody, Rebeccah, Katherine, Donald; 15 great great- grandchildren, Austin, Jordyn, Reese, Kailee, Camden, Rowan, Grayson, Evelynn, Maddie, Leo, Elizabeth, Adrian, Kensley, Preston, Lucas; and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;Wilma was a lifetime member of the VFW Axillary of Minneapolis, Ks. She loved her family, playing bingo, fishing, camping, cooking and baking.Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 5-7pm at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.Funeral services will be held at 11am, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.Memorials may be made to:Diabetes Association in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.For online condolences contact Roselawn at&nbsp;www.roselawnsalina.comTo send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Wilma Marie Marrs, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/wilma-marrs/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Wilma Marie Marrs 

<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Arvin-Tuma">Obituary for Arvin L. Tuma | Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home</a>

November 7, 1934 ~ February 17, 2021 (age 86)

Arvin Lee Tuma was born on November 7, 1934, to Ernest Will &amp; Louise Mae (Havel) Tuma. He passed away at home on February 17, 2021, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 10 days.

Arvin retired as the manager of the National Guard Armory in Belleville. He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the US Army and Army National Guard. In retirement, Arvin enjoyed golfing, gardening, working outside, and spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Larry Tuma.

Arvin is survived by his children, son Rick Tuma of Belleville,&nbsp; daughter Sherri Orr (Leland) of Phillipsburg, and son Chris Tuma of Ordway, Colorado. He is also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Arvin requested cremation services, with a private inurnment to be held at a later date, at National Bohemian Cemetery, rural Cuba.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home assisted the Tuma family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

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 </figure><a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Arvin-Tuma">Obituary for Arvin L. Tuma | Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home</a>November 7, 1934 ~ February 17, 2021 (age 86)Arvin Lee Tuma was born on November 7, 1934, to Ernest Will &amp; Louise Mae (Havel) Tuma. He passed away at home on February 17, 2021, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 10 days.Arvin retired as the manager of the National Guard Armory in Belleville. He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the US Army and Army National Guard. In retirement, Arvin enjoyed golfing, gardening, working outside, and spending time with family and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Larry Tuma.Arvin is survived by his children, son Rick Tuma of Belleville,&nbsp; daughter Sherri Orr (Leland) of Phillipsburg, and son Chris Tuma of Ordway, Colorado. He is also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many friends.Arvin requested cremation services, with a private inurnment to be held at a later date, at National Bohemian Cemetery, rural Cuba.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home assisted the Tuma family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.comTo send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Arvin L. Tuma, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Arvin-Tuma/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Arvin Lee Tuma 

<a>November 15, 1930 - February 21, 2021</a>

<a></a>Keith George Mines, 90, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 9:19 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2021 peacefully, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg.

<h2>Keith George Mines, McPherson</h2><a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Keith-Mines/#!/Obituary">Keith G. Mines Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a><a>November 15, 1930 - February 21, 2021</a><a></a>Keith George Mines, 90, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 9:19 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2021 peacefully, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg. Arrangements are pending.Visitation: FEB&nbsp;24,&nbsp;4:00&nbsp;PM -&nbsp;6:00&nbsp;PM (CST) Glidden - Ediger Chapel 222 West Euclid Street McPherson, KS 67460McPherson Cemetary
 1601 Cemetery Drive McPherson, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Keith G. Mines please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

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