Virginita Linenberger, age 90, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, a the Kenwoodview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kansas.

She was born September 24, 1929, at Victoria, Kansas, to Bonavent and Gertrude (Beck) - Brungardt Linenberger.

She grew up and attended school in Victoria.&nbsp; She worked at Travenol&nbsp; Labs in Hays for 12 years.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and Secular Franciscan Order both of Victoria.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1993, then moved to the Care Center in 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include, one brother, John Linenberger and wife Marlene, Manhattan, KS, one sister, Bonita Schulte and husband, Gary, Salina, KS; two sisters-in-law, Carol Linenberger and Norma Linenberger, both of Salina, KS; and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Edwin, Gilbert, Dennis, Verlin, Thomas, Leo, and Patrick Linenberger; two sisters, Henrietta Giebler and Doris Younger-Pfeifer; and one infant brother, Clarence Linenberger.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

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 </figure>Virginita Linenberger, age 90, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, a the Kenwoodview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kansas.She was born September 24, 1929, at Victoria, Kansas, to Bonavent and Gertrude (Beck) - Brungardt Linenberger.She grew up and attended school in Victoria.&nbsp; She worked at Travenol&nbsp; Labs in Hays for 12 years.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and Secular Franciscan Order both of Victoria.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1993, then moved to the Care Center in 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include, one brother, John Linenberger and wife Marlene, Manhattan, KS, one sister, Bonita Schulte and husband, Gary, Salina, KS; two sisters-in-law, Carol Linenberger and Norma Linenberger, both of Salina, KS; and many nephews and nieces.She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Edwin, Gilbert, Dennis, Verlin, Thomas, Leo, and Patrick Linenberger; two sisters, Henrietta Giebler and Doris Younger-Pfeifer; and one infant brother, Clarence Linenberger.Services are 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.A vigil service will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

Virginita Linenberger



Eula K. (Harrison) Ham, 98, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Fort Collins, CO and Benkelman, NE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, surrounded by her family at The Cedars, McPherson. Eula was a homemaker, farm wife, and co-owner and operator of Lincoln Lanes, a bowling alley in Limon, CO.

Eula was born on May 17, 1921, in Benkelman, NE, the daughter of Ivan Victor and Ruby Adelia (Pickens) Kirkman. Eula was united in marriage to Robert Francis Harrison on October 2, 1944. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1970. She married Byron Oliver Ham on February 6, 1972. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1997.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Benkelman, NE and First Baptist Church in Limon, CO. Eula served her church and community in many capacities. She was also a member of Eastern Star.

Survivors include: three daughters, Nancy Harrison of Wellington, CO, Susan Hawley of McPherson, KS, and Linda Allen of Galva, KS; three step-daughters, Charline Gerdes (Jerrell) of Franklin, NE, Phyllis Daugherty-Bowling (Mike) of Casa Grande, AZ, and Carla Deidrich (David) of Arvada, CO; sister, Bonita Randall of Houghton Lake, MI; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Ivan and Ruby Kirkman; husbands, Francis Harrison and Byron Ham; three brothers, Leslie, Quentin, and Ashley Kirkman; three grandchildren, Michael David Widlund, Robert Alan Peterson, and Angela Stamm; and son-in-law, Kermit Hawley.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at The Cedars Conference Center, McPherson.

Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.



Eula K. (Harrison) Ham, 98, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Fort Collins, CO and Benkelman, NE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, surrounded by her family at The Cedars, McPherson. Eula was a homemaker, farm wife, and co-owner and operator of Lincoln Lanes, a bowling alley in Limon, CO.Eula was born on May 17, 1921, in Benkelman, NE, the daughter of Ivan Victor and Ruby Adelia (Pickens) Kirkman. Eula was united in marriage to Robert Francis Harrison on October 2, 1944. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1970. She married Byron Oliver Ham on February 6, 1972. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1997.She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Benkelman, NE and First Baptist Church in Limon, CO. Eula served her church and community in many capacities. She was also a member of Eastern Star.Survivors include: three daughters, Nancy Harrison of Wellington, CO, Susan Hawley of McPherson, KS, and Linda Allen of Galva, KS; three step-daughters, Charline Gerdes (Jerrell) of Franklin, NE, Phyllis Daugherty-Bowling (Mike) of Casa Grande, AZ, and Carla Deidrich (David) of Arvada, CO; sister, Bonita Randall of Houghton Lake, MI; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents, Ivan and Ruby Kirkman; husbands, Francis Harrison and Byron Ham; three brothers, Leslie, Quentin, and Ashley Kirkman; three grandchildren, Michael David Widlund, Robert Alan Peterson, and Angela Stamm; and son-in-law, Kermit Hawley.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at The Cedars Conference Center, McPherson.Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Eula K. (Harrison) Ham

HERINGTON -&nbsp;&nbsp;Verna M. Schultz-Page, 86, died Friday, January 3rd, 2020, at her daughter’s home in White City, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.&nbsp; She was born on September 16, 1933, on a farm near Lincolnville, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Maxwell) Travelute.&nbsp;

Verna is best described as meek and fun-loving.&nbsp; She enjoyed working in the yard, camping and traveling with her children.&nbsp; She would walk and attend church every day.&nbsp; She took all ten of her grandchildren on special vacations when they became teenagers.&nbsp; It pleased her when everyone came home for the holidays and she would be filled with joy. &nbsp;She loved to sew, making outfits and quillows, and cook for all her family.&nbsp; She would decorate for every occasion and entertain her family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Verna was secretary for the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, and very active in her church.&nbsp; She retired in 2003 from Central National Bank, Herington; and was secretary &amp; bookkeeper for Ford &amp; Mercury Dealership, Herington, for many years prior to working at the bank. She was active in the community and held various offices for organizations.&nbsp; Verna graduated from Lincolnville High School with the class of 1951.&nbsp;

Married Clarence Schultz on May 5, 1952, he preceded in death 1990; some time later she married Philip Page, he preceded in death in 2009.&nbsp; She is also preceded in death by a brother Johnny Travelute; and her parents.

Survived by two (2) sons: Ken Schultz (wife-Jan) of Alva, OK, and Kelly Schultz (wife-Kim) of Follett, TX; daughter Karla Fiest (husband-Bobby) of White City; step-son Merl Page (wife-Brenda) of Wamego; two (2) step-daughters: Brenda Packard (husband-Lloyd) of Wamego, and Lori Willyard (late husband, Harry) of Manhattan.&nbsp; Also, survived by two (2) brothers: Roy Travelute (wife-Regina ) of Manchester, and Jim Travelute (wife-Cynthia ) of Corsicana, TX; a sister Sally Urbanek&nbsp;of Vassar; a half-brother James Brown of Holcomb; and 10 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 8 step-great grandchildren, and a great-great grandson.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the St. John’s Catholic Church, Herington, with Fr. Peter O’Donnell officiating; burial will follow at the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp; Rosary with be held at 6:00pm Monday at the YMZ Funeral Home-Herington Chapel, followed by visitation for family and friends Monday until 8:00pm.

Memorials to the St. John’s Catholic Church, &nbsp;or the White City Senior Center; and may be sent in care of the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038.

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 </figure>HERINGTON -&nbsp;&nbsp;Verna M. Schultz-Page, 86, died Friday, January 3rd, 2020, at her daughter’s home in White City, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.&nbsp; She was born on September 16, 1933, on a farm near Lincolnville, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Maxwell) Travelute.&nbsp;Verna is best described as meek and fun-loving.&nbsp; She enjoyed working in the yard, camping and traveling with her children.&nbsp; She would walk and attend church every day.&nbsp; She took all ten of her grandchildren on special vacations when they became teenagers.&nbsp; It pleased her when everyone came home for the holidays and she would be filled with joy. &nbsp;She loved to sew, making outfits and quillows, and cook for all her family.&nbsp; She would decorate for every occasion and entertain her family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Verna was secretary for the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, and very active in her church.&nbsp; She retired in 2003 from Central National Bank, Herington; and was secretary &amp; bookkeeper for Ford &amp; Mercury Dealership, Herington, for many years prior to working at the bank. She was active in the community and held various offices for organizations.&nbsp; Verna graduated from Lincolnville High School with the class of 1951.&nbsp;Married Clarence Schultz on May 5, 1952, he preceded in death 1990; some time later she married Philip Page, he preceded in death in 2009.&nbsp; She is also preceded in death by a brother Johnny Travelute; and her parents.Survived by two (2) sons: Ken Schultz (wife-Jan) of Alva, OK, and Kelly Schultz (wife-Kim) of Follett, TX; daughter Karla Fiest (husband-Bobby) of White City; step-son Merl Page (wife-Brenda) of Wamego; two (2) step-daughters: Brenda Packard (husband-Lloyd) of Wamego, and Lori Willyard (late husband, Harry) of Manhattan.&nbsp; Also, survived by two (2) brothers: Roy Travelute (wife-Regina ) of Manchester, and Jim Travelute (wife-Cynthia ) of Corsicana, TX; a sister Sally Urbanek&nbsp;of Vassar; a half-brother James Brown of Holcomb; and 10 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 8 step-great grandchildren, and a great-great grandson.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the St. John’s Catholic Church, Herington, with Fr. Peter O’Donnell officiating; burial will follow at the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp; Rosary with be held at 6:00pm Monday at the YMZ Funeral Home-Herington Chapel, followed by visitation for family and friends Monday until 8:00pm.Memorials to the St. John’s Catholic Church, &nbsp;or the White City Senior Center; and may be sent in care of the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038.

Verna M. Schultz-Page

Kyle Richard Baglo, Age 25, formerly of Concordia, Kansas, entered into rest on Thursday January 02, 2020 near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He was born on April 18, 1994 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Steven and Kathy (Bussart) Baglo.

Kyle was a 2012 graduate of Concordia High School. He also attended Cloud County Community College. Kyle worked at Rod’s Safeway for 6 years. Kyle loved music, playing his guitar, hiking with his dog and girlfriend, spending time with his friends, and camping with his family.

Kyle is survived his father, Steven Baglo and his wife Lori, Concordia, KS; brother, Jason Rash, his wife Amber Mach and their four children; Audrey, Ethan, Roman, and Vandin, Linwood, KS; Sherri and Dan Harris and their children Dustin and Jake, Stevensville, MT; Scott and Donna Baglo and their children Dalton and Talia, Blaine, MN; Sandee and Mike Harris and their children Sarah and Bailey, North Branch, MN; Step-sister Shilo Hansen, her boyfriend Tim Yates and her four children Jessie, Corban, Spencar, Dari Ann, York, NE; Idamarie Piper, her husband Nathan Piper and their daughter Hazel, Hugoton, KS; Nicole Schalla and her husband Eric, and their two children Jaylynn Moffit, and Emmarey Moffett Concordia, KS; John Moffett, Concordia, KS; Cody Doupnik, Concordia, KS; paternal grandparents, Robert and Marion Baglo, Stevensville, MT; maternal grandparents, Gerda and Jack Tatro, Jamestown, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by his girlfriend, Page Reed and their fur baby (dog, Zeppelin, Oak Creek, CO.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Matlock Jamestown, Ks.

Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18,&nbsp;2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS, with Randy Paugh officiating.

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 </figure>Kyle Richard Baglo, Age 25, formerly of Concordia, Kansas, entered into rest on Thursday January 02, 2020 near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He was born on April 18, 1994 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Steven and Kathy (Bussart) Baglo.Kyle was a 2012 graduate of Concordia High School. He also attended Cloud County Community College. Kyle worked at Rod’s Safeway for 6 years. Kyle loved music, playing his guitar, hiking with his dog and girlfriend, spending time with his friends, and camping with his family.Kyle is survived his father, Steven Baglo and his wife Lori, Concordia, KS; brother, Jason Rash, his wife Amber Mach and their four children; Audrey, Ethan, Roman, and Vandin, Linwood, KS; Sherri and Dan Harris and their children Dustin and Jake, Stevensville, MT; Scott and Donna Baglo and their children Dalton and Talia, Blaine, MN; Sandee and Mike Harris and their children Sarah and Bailey, North Branch, MN; Step-sister Shilo Hansen, her boyfriend Tim Yates and her four children Jessie, Corban, Spencar, Dari Ann, York, NE; Idamarie Piper, her husband Nathan Piper and their daughter Hazel, Hugoton, KS; Nicole Schalla and her husband Eric, and their two children Jaylynn Moffit, and Emmarey Moffett Concordia, KS; John Moffett, Concordia, KS; Cody Doupnik, Concordia, KS; paternal grandparents, Robert and Marion Baglo, Stevensville, MT; maternal grandparents, Gerda and Jack Tatro, Jamestown, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by his girlfriend, Page Reed and their fur baby (dog, Zeppelin, Oak Creek, CO.He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Matlock Jamestown, Ks.Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18,&nbsp;2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS, with Randy Paugh officiating.

Kyle Richard Baglo

With a heavy heart the family of Ryan Tyler Stout announces his passing on December 30, 2019. He was born January 3, 1991 in Abilene, KS. His parents are Kevin and Corinna Stout of Abilene. 

He is survived by his parents, his brother Russell Stout of Irvine, CA, his sister, Rachel (Nathan) McKee of Abilene, two nephews Owen and Eli Tichenor, and one niece Myla Tichenor all from Abilene. Other survivors include a grandmother Judy Meade of Abilene, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Merle and Bernice Stout and Junior Meade. 

Ryan graduated from Abilene High School in 2009. 

In the years that followed he worked several different jobs, quickly becoming a jack of all trades, which finally led him to open Stout Construction. 

Ryan enjoyed so many things in life: hunting, fishing, horseback riding, his dogs, and spending time with family and friends. It seemed Ryan made friends wherever he went and was always looking for a good time. He will be incredibly missed by so many. 

The family has chosen cremation and will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 9 at the Faith Lutheran Church, Abilene. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan 10 at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Justin Panzer officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Meron Cemetery in Oakhill, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ryan Tyler Stout Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410.

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 </figure>With a heavy heart the family of Ryan Tyler Stout announces his passing on December 30, 2019. He was born January 3, 1991 in Abilene, KS. His parents are Kevin and Corinna Stout of Abilene. He is survived by his parents, his brother Russell Stout of Irvine, CA, his sister, Rachel (Nathan) McKee of Abilene, two nephews Owen and Eli Tichenor, and one niece Myla Tichenor all from Abilene. Other survivors include a grandmother Judy Meade of Abilene, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Merle and Bernice Stout and Junior Meade. Ryan graduated from Abilene High School in 2009. In the years that followed he worked several different jobs, quickly becoming a jack of all trades, which finally led him to open Stout Construction. Ryan enjoyed so many things in life: hunting, fishing, horseback riding, his dogs, and spending time with family and friends. It seemed Ryan made friends wherever he went and was always looking for a good time. He will be incredibly missed by so many. The family has chosen cremation and will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 9 at the Faith Lutheran Church, Abilene. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan 10 at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Justin Panzer officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Meron Cemetery in Oakhill, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ryan Tyler Stout Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410.

Ryan Tyler Stout

Evelyn Lorraine (Hodgson) Amend, 97, of Salina, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community. She was born Oct. 7, 1922, in Parker, Kan., the first child of Owen E. Hodgson and Ella (Crosswhite) Hodgson. Evelyn married Donald B. Amend on April 7, 1946, at First Christian Church in Salina.

Evelyn's family moved to Salina in 1925. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Salina High School, Washington building, in 1940. She attended the University of Kansas where she lived in Miller and Watkins scholarship halls and served as secretary of the freshman class. She graduated from KU in 1944 with a degree in bacteriology. She was a registered laboratory and radiology technician. She worked in the lab at Asbury Hospital, and then for doctors Hashinger and Wheeler in Kansas City, while Don was in dental school.

After a year in New Orleans for her husband's dental internship, she returned to Salina in 1952 where she was an active member of the community from then on. She had a passion for Salina and volunteering. She served as a founding member of several organizations, served on numerous boards and served at least one term as president of almost every organization in which she participated. Community organizations include Chapter DL of P.E.O., Asbury Hospital Auxiliary (Salina Regional Health Center, Salina Community Theater Guild, Charities League, Downtown Lioness, 20th Century Forum, Daughters of the American Revolution, PTA, American Association of University Women, KU Alumni Association, American Red Cross Board, United Way Board, YWCA Board, Salina Public Library Board, American Cancer Society Board, League of Women Voters, Salina Election Board, Kansas Wesleyan University Board of Trustees, Hotline and Meals on Wheels.

Evelyn was very active in the dental community at the local, state and national level. She was president of the local dental wives group in Salina and the surrounding area. She later served as president of Kansas State Dental Auxiliary and in 1981 she was installed as president of the auxiliary to the American Dental Association, with over 18,000 members at that time. She established and was a founding member of "Circle of the Golden Key" and chairman of Silver Lining Educational Loan Fund for dental students. She and Don were charter members of UMKC Flarsheim Society. They were also among the first donors and sustaining members of Greater Salina Community Foundation and Kansas Masonic Foundation "Partnership for Life" for cancer research.

Evelyn was honored in 1976 as one of 13 "Patriots of Today" for being a founding member of, writing the original by-laws for, and serving as two-term president of Asbury Hospital Auxiliary. In 1982, she was recipient of the YWCA Outstanding Service Award. She was honored for her work with the YWCA again in 1992 as a United Way Hometown Hero. She was honored in 1995 by Asbury-Salina Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for 40 years of service to the auxiliary.

Evelyn was a woman of faith and served in many capacities for over 60 years at First Christian Church, and then for almost 30 years at First United Methodist Church. She served as both Christian Women's Fellowship and United Methodist Women's president as well as serving on various other church committees at the local, state and national level at both churches. She and Don were active members of Peacemakers Sunday School class.

Through the years Evelyn and Don enjoyed traveling. For over 35 years they had an active interest in Best Western Motels. During that time they took numerous extensive trips with other world-wide owners of Best Western properties. They have visited all 50 states and over 100 countries on six continents, making them eligible for the Traveler's Century Club. Evelyn collected more than 250 dolls from all the countries they visited.

Evelyn was an excellent bridge player and enjoyed playing throughout her life.

Evelyn was preceded in death by Don, her husband of 62 years and Cortney Weeks, her grandson.

Evelyn is survived by her three children, Janet Fisher and husband Rick, of Salina, Nancy Sanchez, of Salina, and Douglas Amend and wife Belinda, of Goodland; eight grandchildren, Amanda (Weeks) Schmitt and husband Brad, of Wamego, Jason Sanchez, of Lawrence, Nathan Sanchez, of Manhattan, Adrienne Sanchez, of Kansas City, and Cavan Sanchez, of Lawrence, Amanda (Shafer) Harrison and husband Cory, of Moundridge, and Derrick Amend and Sara Amend, of Wichita; five great-grandchildren, Paityn and Dylan Brooks, Rex and Althea Harrison and Violet Sanchez; and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Rhyan and Jace Schmitt; two sisters, Eloise Lynch, of Prairie Village, and Madeleine Anderson, of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, with family present from 5-7 p.m., all at Ryan Mortuary. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at First United Methodist Church, Salina, with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the Greater Salina Community Foundation or Salina Education Foundation, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Evelyn Lorraine (Hodgson) Amend, 97, of Salina, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community. She was born Oct. 7, 1922, in Parker, Kan., the first child of Owen E. Hodgson and Ella (Crosswhite) Hodgson. Evelyn married Donald B. Amend on April 7, 1946, at First Christian Church in Salina.Evelyn's family moved to Salina in 1925. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Salina High School, Washington building, in 1940. She attended the University of Kansas where she lived in Miller and Watkins scholarship halls and served as secretary of the freshman class. She graduated from KU in 1944 with a degree in bacteriology. She was a registered laboratory and radiology technician. She worked in the lab at Asbury Hospital, and then for doctors Hashinger and Wheeler in Kansas City, while Don was in dental school.After a year in New Orleans for her husband's dental internship, she returned to Salina in 1952 where she was an active member of the community from then on. She had a passion for Salina and volunteering. She served as a founding member of several organizations, served on numerous boards and served at least one term as president of almost every organization in which she participated. Community organizations include Chapter DL of P.E.O., Asbury Hospital Auxiliary (Salina Regional Health Center, Salina Community Theater Guild, Charities League, Downtown Lioness, 20th Century Forum, Daughters of the American Revolution, PTA, American Association of University Women, KU Alumni Association, American Red Cross Board, United Way Board, YWCA Board, Salina Public Library Board, American Cancer Society Board, League of Women Voters, Salina Election Board, Kansas Wesleyan University Board of Trustees, Hotline and Meals on Wheels.Evelyn was very active in the dental community at the local, state and national level. She was president of the local dental wives group in Salina and the surrounding area. She later served as president of Kansas State Dental Auxiliary and in 1981 she was installed as president of the auxiliary to the American Dental Association, with over 18,000 members at that time. She established and was a founding member of "Circle of the Golden Key" and chairman of Silver Lining Educational Loan Fund for dental students. She and Don were charter members of UMKC Flarsheim Society. They were also among the first donors and sustaining members of Greater Salina Community Foundation and Kansas Masonic Foundation "Partnership for Life" for cancer research.Evelyn was honored in 1976 as one of 13 "Patriots of Today" for being a founding member of, writing the original by-laws for, and serving as two-term president of Asbury Hospital Auxiliary. In 1982, she was recipient of the YWCA Outstanding Service Award. She was honored for her work with the YWCA again in 1992 as a United Way Hometown Hero. She was honored in 1995 by Asbury-Salina Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for 40 years of service to the auxiliary.Evelyn was a woman of faith and served in many capacities for over 60 years at First Christian Church, and then for almost 30 years at First United Methodist Church. She served as both Christian Women's Fellowship and United Methodist Women's president as well as serving on various other church committees at the local, state and national level at both churches. She and Don were active members of Peacemakers Sunday School class.Through the years Evelyn and Don enjoyed traveling. For over 35 years they had an active interest in Best Western Motels. During that time they took numerous extensive trips with other world-wide owners of Best Western properties. They have visited all 50 states and over 100 countries on six continents, making them eligible for the Traveler's Century Club. Evelyn collected more than 250 dolls from all the countries they visited.Evelyn was an excellent bridge player and enjoyed playing throughout her life.Evelyn was preceded in death by Don, her husband of 62 years and Cortney Weeks, her grandson.Evelyn is survived by her three children, Janet Fisher and husband Rick, of Salina, Nancy Sanchez, of Salina, and Douglas Amend and wife Belinda, of Goodland; eight grandchildren, Amanda (Weeks) Schmitt and husband Brad, of Wamego, Jason Sanchez, of Lawrence, Nathan Sanchez, of Manhattan, Adrienne Sanchez, of Kansas City, and Cavan Sanchez, of Lawrence, Amanda (Shafer) Harrison and husband Cory, of Moundridge, and Derrick Amend and Sara Amend, of Wichita; five great-grandchildren, Paityn and Dylan Brooks, Rex and Althea Harrison and Violet Sanchez; and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Rhyan and Jace Schmitt; two sisters, Eloise Lynch, of Prairie Village, and Madeleine Anderson, of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, with family present from 5-7 p.m., all at Ryan Mortuary. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at First United Methodist Church, Salina, with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.Memorials may be made to the Greater Salina Community Foundation or Salina Education Foundation, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Evelyn Lorraine (Hodgson) Amend



Cynthia Lynn Carson, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 4th, 2020.

Cynthia was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 27, 1960, a daughter of the late Donna Lea (Shelton) and Jimmie Kent Carson.

Survivors include son, Ritch Popp, of Dallas, Texas; sister, Donna Brehm (Mike) of Salina, Kansas; brother, David Kent (Debra, of Lake Stevens, Washington; 1 grandson, Hudson Popp; aunts and cousins in the Salina area.

She was preceded in death by brother, Ralph Irvin Carson; sister, Betty Lou Sayers.

Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned.

Donations may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter 329 N. 2nd Salina, Kansas 67401.



Cynthia Lynn Carson, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 4th, 2020.Cynthia was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 27, 1960, a daughter of the late Donna Lea (Shelton) and Jimmie Kent Carson.Survivors include son, Ritch Popp, of Dallas, Texas; sister, Donna Brehm (Mike) of Salina, Kansas; brother, David Kent (Debra, of Lake Stevens, Washington; 1 grandson, Hudson Popp; aunts and cousins in the Salina area.She was preceded in death by brother, Ralph Irvin Carson; sister, Betty Lou Sayers.Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned.Donations may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter 329 N. 2nd Salina, Kansas 67401.

Cynthia Lynn Carson



Cora Lee (Frazier) Williams, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 1st, at Stormont-Vail Health Care Center, Topeka, Shawnee County.

Cora was born in Forrest City, Arkansas on March 31, 1934, a daughter of the late Ollie Lee (Williford) and James Hudson.

She was a member of the Eastern Star, NAACP, BACOS, Martin Lutheran King Ad Hoc, Lay Speaker in United Methodist Church, formerly on the Commission on Aging, Served on the Accessibility Commission, PTA, Salina Gospel Voices, Mentor United Methodist Church, and formerly of Quayle United Methodist Church before its closing.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Beverly, of Salina, Kansas, Lisa Augustine, of Irving, Texas; four sons, James Frazier (Cynthia, of Elk Grove, California, Bryan Frazier (Patricia, of Salina, Kansas, Michael Williams (Michelle, of Dallas, Texas, Tom Ward, of Salina, Kansas; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Bertha Dixon.

Visitation will be Friday, January 10th, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home with family present from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Funeral service will be at 1 pm, Saturday, January 11th, at First United Methodist Church, Salina, Kansas, with Pastor Susan Murithi, Rev. Delores Williamston, and Pastor Eric Malone officiating. Burial will follow at Bavaria City Cemetery, Bavaria, Kansas.

Donations may be made to the NAACP Salina Unit 4041 or Mentor United Methodist Church, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.



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Cora Lee (Frazier) Williams, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 1st, at Stormont-Vail Health Care Center, Topeka, Shawnee County.Cora was born in Forrest City, Arkansas on March 31, 1934, a daughter of the late Ollie Lee (Williford) and James Hudson.She was a member of the Eastern Star, NAACP, BACOS, Martin Lutheran King Ad Hoc, Lay Speaker in United Methodist Church, formerly on the Commission on Aging, Served on the Accessibility Commission, PTA, Salina Gospel Voices, Mentor United Methodist Church, and formerly of Quayle United Methodist Church before its closing.Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Beverly, of Salina, Kansas, Lisa Augustine, of Irving, Texas; four sons, James Frazier (Cynthia, of Elk Grove, California, Bryan Frazier (Patricia, of Salina, Kansas, Michael Williams (Michelle, of Dallas, Texas, Tom Ward, of Salina, Kansas; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her sister, Bertha Dixon.Visitation will be Friday, January 10th, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home with family present from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.Funeral service will be at 1 pm, Saturday, January 11th, at First United Methodist Church, Salina, Kansas, with Pastor Susan Murithi, Rev. Delores Williamston, and Pastor Eric Malone officiating. Burial will follow at Bavaria City Cemetery, Bavaria, Kansas.Donations may be made to the NAACP Salina Unit 4041 or Mentor United Methodist Church, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Cora Lee (Frazier) Williams

Michelle Lynn Kumbera was born December 24, 1969 at Red Cloud, Nebraska to Cathy Gates Anderson and Gerald “Andy” Anderson. She was later adopted by David Pettit. 

Michelle attended schools in Burr Oak, Kansas, Superior, Nebraska and finished your final three years of high school in Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Michelle loved the out of doors and all those interesting activities that involved all thing nature especially fishing. Her fondness for animals of all types through the years gave her great pleasure. 

Through the years Michelle worked as a CNA and loved taking care of her elderly patients. 

She made her home in Garfield, Arkansas. 

After battling pancreatic cancer, yet attaining her 50th birthday, Michelle passed from this life Friday, December 27, 2019 in Bentonville, Arkansas with fiancé Jake Rhodes by her side. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and adoptive father David Pettit. 

She will be forever remembered by her mother Cathy Chase (Kent, Republic, Kansas; sons Harlan Randy DalBianco, Rogers, Arkansas and Joshua Thomas Mason (fiancée’ Josie Brimmer, Marshalltown, Iowa; grandchildren Leela Shae Mason and Theodore Thomas Mason; sister Dawn Morley (Dan, Belleville, Kansas; brother Cory Pettit, Clay Center, Kansas; several &nbsp;aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; other family and friends.

A Celebration of Her Life will be 11:00am Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the United Methodist Church, Republic, Kansas with Pastor Lance Rundus officiating. Family inurnment in Burr Oak Cemetery will be at a later time. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Cathy Chase. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas assisted Michelle’s family with these arrangements.

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 </figure>Michelle Lynn Kumbera was born December 24, 1969 at Red Cloud, Nebraska to Cathy Gates Anderson and Gerald “Andy” Anderson. She was later adopted by David Pettit. Michelle attended schools in Burr Oak, Kansas, Superior, Nebraska and finished your final three years of high school in Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; Michelle loved the out of doors and all those interesting activities that involved all thing nature especially fishing. Her fondness for animals of all types through the years gave her great pleasure. Through the years Michelle worked as a CNA and loved taking care of her elderly patients. She made her home in Garfield, Arkansas. After battling pancreatic cancer, yet attaining her 50th birthday, Michelle passed from this life Friday, December 27, 2019 in Bentonville, Arkansas with fiancé Jake Rhodes by her side. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and adoptive father David Pettit. She will be forever remembered by her mother Cathy Chase (Kent, Republic, Kansas; sons Harlan Randy DalBianco, Rogers, Arkansas and Joshua Thomas Mason (fiancée’ Josie Brimmer, Marshalltown, Iowa; grandchildren Leela Shae Mason and Theodore Thomas Mason; sister Dawn Morley (Dan, Belleville, Kansas; brother Cory Pettit, Clay Center, Kansas; several &nbsp;aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; other family and friends.A Celebration of Her Life will be 11:00am Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the United Methodist Church, Republic, Kansas with Pastor Lance Rundus officiating. Family inurnment in Burr Oak Cemetery will be at a later time. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Cathy Chase. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas assisted Michelle’s family with these arrangements.

Michelle Lynn Kumbera



Leona M. Cutliff, 98, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 while in the company of family members at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, Kansas.

Leona was born on her parents homestead, rural Canton, Kansas on March 19, 1921, a daughter of Minnie C. (Groneman) and William L. Thies.

She attended school at the Immanuel Lutheran school, south of Canton, Kansas.

She was a charter member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church McPherson, KS and grew up in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, south of Canton.

Leona was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. She also worked for Dillon's in McPherson at both stores as a Cashier for many years.

Leona M. Thies was united in marriage to Evert R. Cutliff. Evert died in 1987.

She is survived by her son, Barry Cutliff and wife Susan, of Vacaville, California; her sister, Esther Beltz and husband Rev. Dewyth, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her two grandchildren, Michael A. Hardy and Gregory S. Hardy; her five great-grandchildren, Gregory Scott Hardy, Summer Hardy, Stephen Hardy, Isaac Hardy, and Theresa Hardy; other relatives and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Evert Cutliff; her brothers, Alfred, Albert, and Arthur Thies; and a grandson, Jeremy Allen Hardy.

Memorial service will be held at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3rd, 2020 with Chaplain LeNora J. Duerksen officiating.



Leona M. Cutliff, 98, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 while in the company of family members at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, Kansas.Leona was born on her parents homestead, rural Canton, Kansas on March 19, 1921, a daughter of Minnie C. (Groneman) and William L. Thies.She attended school at the Immanuel Lutheran school, south of Canton, Kansas.She was a charter member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church McPherson, KS and grew up in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, south of Canton.Leona was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. She also worked for Dillon's in McPherson at both stores as a Cashier for many years.Leona M. Thies was united in marriage to Evert R. Cutliff. Evert died in 1987.She is survived by her son, Barry Cutliff and wife Susan, of Vacaville, California; her sister, Esther Beltz and husband Rev. Dewyth, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her two grandchildren, Michael A. Hardy and Gregory S. Hardy; her five great-grandchildren, Gregory Scott Hardy, Summer Hardy, Stephen Hardy, Isaac Hardy, and Theresa Hardy; other relatives and a host of friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Evert Cutliff; her brothers, Alfred, Albert, and Arthur Thies; and a grandson, Jeremy Allen Hardy.Memorial service will be held at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3rd, 2020 with Chaplain LeNora J. Duerksen officiating.

Leona M. Cutliff



David C. Bernhardt, 80, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 12:19 p.m., Monday, December 30th, 2019 while in the company of family members at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

David was born in Herington, Kansas on January 20, 1939, a son of Godfrey G. and Malinda Johanna (Langhofer) Bernhardt.

David attended Ramona Elementary School, Ramona, Kansas, Lost Springs Junior High and graduated from Lost Springs High School, Lost Springs, Kansas in 1958.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church McPherson.

Through the years David worked for COOP, Tampa and Marion, Kansas, Canton Ready Mix, Canton, Kansas, several oil companies in the McPherson, Kansas area and McPherson County Public Works McPherson, Kansas.

David enjoyed fishing, taking vacations, keeping his vehicles clean and properly maintained, loved the farm, helped his neighbors during harvest, and spending time with friends and family.

David Bernhardt was united in marriage to Virginia Susie Dody on December 29, 1963 in St. Johns Lutheran Church, Ramona, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in Tampa, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of two sons, David W. and Douglas.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years Susie Bernhardt, of McPherson, Kansas; his sons, David Bernhardt, of McPherson, Kansas and Doug Bernhardt and his wife Melissa, of Inman, Kansas; his siblings, Anna Atchinson, of Lee Summit, Missouri and John Bernhardt, of Wichita, Kansas.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Dylan Bernhardt(Megan) and Abigail Bernhardt(Seth Bartel); his great-grandchild, Hudson Bernhardt

David was preceded in death by his parents; his sibling, Chester Bernhardt, Doris Morgan, Ora Hallaux, Rose Bethe, Daryl Bernhardt, Stanley Bernhardt, Owen Bernhardt, and Arvis Weed.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Emily Cannon and Reverend Jo Meade officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church and Saint Judes Children Hospital and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, Ks. 67460.



David C. Bernhardt, 80, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 12:19 p.m., Monday, December 30th, 2019 while in the company of family members at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.David was born in Herington, Kansas on January 20, 1939, a son of Godfrey G. and Malinda Johanna (Langhofer) Bernhardt.David attended Ramona Elementary School, Ramona, Kansas, Lost Springs Junior High and graduated from Lost Springs High School, Lost Springs, Kansas in 1958.He was a member of First United Methodist Church McPherson.Through the years David worked for COOP, Tampa and Marion, Kansas, Canton Ready Mix, Canton, Kansas, several oil companies in the McPherson, Kansas area and McPherson County Public Works McPherson, Kansas.David was a member of Kpers and SAL.David enjoyed fishing, taking vacations, keeping his vehicles clean and properly maintained, loved the farm, helped his neighbors during harvest, and spending time with friends and family.David Bernhardt was united in marriage to Virginia Susie Dody on December 29, 1963 in St. Johns Lutheran Church, Ramona, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in Tampa, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of two sons, David W. and Douglas.He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years Susie Bernhardt, of McPherson, Kansas; his sons, David Bernhardt, of McPherson, Kansas and Doug Bernhardt and his wife Melissa, of Inman, Kansas; his siblings, Anna Atchinson, of Lee Summit, Missouri and John Bernhardt, of Wichita, Kansas.He is also survived by his grandchildren, Dylan Bernhardt(Megan) and Abigail Bernhardt(Seth Bartel); his great-grandchild, Hudson BernhardtDavid was preceded in death by his parents; his sibling, Chester Bernhardt, Doris Morgan, Ora Hallaux, Rose Bethe, Daryl Bernhardt, Stanley Bernhardt, Owen Bernhardt, and Arvis Weed.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Emily Cannon and Reverend Jo Meade officiating.Burial will be at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church and Saint Judes Children Hospital and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, Ks. 67460.

David C. Bernhardt

Roger W. Nitsch, 78, of Hunter, Kansas went to be with the Lord on January 3rd, 2020. He was born to Eric John and Minnie Irene(Pounds) Nitsch on March 6, 1941 in rural Lincoln County. 

He graduated from Hunter High School in 1959. 

He was united in marriage with Nancy Bartley on June 19, 1960. To that union were born two children, Bradley William and Kimberly Anne. 

He worked at Quartzite Stone Company in construction, drove a milk truck, and spent the rest of his life farming and custom harvesting. His hard work paid off when he was inducted into the U.S. Custom Harvesters Association Hall of Fame in 2016. 

He was also a long time member of the Bethany Church, where he served many years as a trustee. 

Roger was a hard-working, genuine, giving, and loving man who touched many lives. 

He is loved and survived by wife Nancy, son Brad (Tammi, sisters Leota Herman (Charles, Janis Oetting (Keith, grandchildren Chelsea Schrant (Jim, Carlea Nitsch, and Eric Nitsch (Morgan, great-grandchildren Addison Schrant,&nbsp; Hunter Schrant, Leslie Nitsch, and Everett Nitsch, and daughter-in-law Tracy Haller (Craig). 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John, and daughter Kimberly.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7th at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Church of Lincoln County. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 6th at Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit, Ks from 1-7 p.m. with family present from 5-6 p.m. Memorials can be made to Bethany Church of Lincoln County.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Roger W. Nitsch, 78, of Hunter, Kansas went to be with the Lord on January 3rd, 2020. He was born to Eric John and Minnie Irene(Pounds) Nitsch on March 6, 1941 in rural Lincoln County. He graduated from Hunter High School in 1959. He was united in marriage with Nancy Bartley on June 19, 1960. To that union were born two children, Bradley William and Kimberly Anne. He worked at Quartzite Stone Company in construction, drove a milk truck, and spent the rest of his life farming and custom harvesting. His hard work paid off when he was inducted into the U.S. Custom Harvesters Association Hall of Fame in 2016. He was also a long time member of the Bethany Church, where he served many years as a trustee. Roger was a hard-working, genuine, giving, and loving man who touched many lives. He is loved and survived by wife Nancy, son Brad (Tammi, sisters Leota Herman (Charles, Janis Oetting (Keith, grandchildren Chelsea Schrant (Jim, Carlea Nitsch, and Eric Nitsch (Morgan, great-grandchildren Addison Schrant,&nbsp; Hunter Schrant, Leslie Nitsch, and Everett Nitsch, and daughter-in-law Tracy Haller (Craig). He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John, and daughter Kimberly.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7th at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Church of Lincoln County. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 6th at Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit, Ks from 1-7 p.m. with family present from 5-6 p.m. Memorials can be made to Bethany Church of Lincoln County.&nbsp;

Roger W. Nitsch

Robert A. Tylicki, 72, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1947 to Walter and Anna (Keyser) Tylicki. He married Debra Porter, Sept. 4, 1971. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from Peterson Laboratory Services and enjoyed spending his free time with his family.

He is survived by: his wife, Debbie; daughter, Tandi Alta (Buzzie); grandchildren, Breeley Bell (Aaron, and Keelan Aita, all of Salina, and Landen Turner (Zoe) of Abilene; great-grandchildren, Oaklen, Onalie, and Thatcher; sister, Mary Heath; brother, Walter Tylicki; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: his parents; and brother, Dean Tylicki.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

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 </figure>Robert A. Tylicki, 72, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1947 to Walter and Anna (Keyser) Tylicki. He married Debra Porter, Sept. 4, 1971. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from Peterson Laboratory Services and enjoyed spending his free time with his family.He is survived by: his wife, Debbie; daughter, Tandi Alta (Buzzie); grandchildren, Breeley Bell (Aaron, and Keelan Aita, all of Salina, and Landen Turner (Zoe) of Abilene; great-grandchildren, Oaklen, Onalie, and Thatcher; sister, Mary Heath; brother, Walter Tylicki; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: his parents; and brother, Dean Tylicki.Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

Robert A. Tylicki

Jimmy Melvin Dejmal, 93, was born on March 12, 1926 in Narka, Kansas, to Jerry and Ruth Dejmal, and passed away on December 31, 2019, at the Belleville Health Care Center. Jim graduated from Munden High School in 1944, and excelled at playing basketball on various town teams in the area.

Jim married Louise Cleveland in Concordia, Kansas on August 27, 1950, and they had two children, Nancy Louise and Susan Leigh.&nbsp; He spent his life in the livestock business, starting with cattle.&nbsp; In March 1962, Dejmal’s Angus topped the market, bringing the highest selling price of the day at Omaha’s Union Stockyards. &nbsp;Jim transitioned into the sheep business and was the President of the Kansas Sheep &amp; Wool Growers Association in 1973. He owned one of the largest ewe flocks in Kansas and as an industry innovator, was the first to use electric fencing with his sheep. When he wasn’t working, Jim was fond of fancy red cars and polka music.

Jim later sold the farm and moved to Wheatland, Wyoming, then to Wichita, Kansas before returning to work on the family farm.&nbsp; &nbsp;He married Donna Collins on March 20, 1998 and they lived in Concordia, Kansas, where they enjoyed traveling, gardening and watching basketball. Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Concordia.

Survivors include daughters Nancy Dejmal from Belgrade Montana &amp; Lawrence Kansas; and Susan Byorth, husband Patrick and two grandsons Teagan &amp; Conor, from Bozeman, Montana; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother Don, and spouses.

A graveside memorial service at Tabor Cemetery, with lunch to follow, will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Memorials may be made to the Munden Community Center, and may be sent in care of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>Jimmy Melvin Dejmal, 93, was born on March 12, 1926 in Narka, Kansas, to Jerry and Ruth Dejmal, and passed away on December 31, 2019, at the Belleville Health Care Center. Jim graduated from Munden High School in 1944, and excelled at playing basketball on various town teams in the area.Jim married Louise Cleveland in Concordia, Kansas on August 27, 1950, and they had two children, Nancy Louise and Susan Leigh.&nbsp; He spent his life in the livestock business, starting with cattle.&nbsp; In March 1962, Dejmal’s Angus topped the market, bringing the highest selling price of the day at Omaha’s Union Stockyards. &nbsp;Jim transitioned into the sheep business and was the President of the Kansas Sheep &amp; Wool Growers Association in 1973. He owned one of the largest ewe flocks in Kansas and as an industry innovator, was the first to use electric fencing with his sheep. When he wasn’t working, Jim was fond of fancy red cars and polka music.Jim later sold the farm and moved to Wheatland, Wyoming, then to Wichita, Kansas before returning to work on the family farm.&nbsp; &nbsp;He married Donna Collins on March 20, 1998 and they lived in Concordia, Kansas, where they enjoyed traveling, gardening and watching basketball. Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Concordia.Survivors include daughters Nancy Dejmal from Belgrade Montana &amp; Lawrence Kansas; and Susan Byorth, husband Patrick and two grandsons Teagan &amp; Conor, from Bozeman, Montana; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother Don, and spouses.A graveside memorial service at Tabor Cemetery, with lunch to follow, will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Memorials may be made to the Munden Community Center, and may be sent in care of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home assisted the Dejmal family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Jimmy Melvin Dejmal

Billy Ray Williford, 79, of Marquette died Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his home..  Billy was born January 23, 1940 in Claiborne County, TN. He is the son of the late John and Della (Hubbard) Williford.  

He was the widower of Dorothy (Miller) Williford.  Billy worked as a heavy equipment operator.  

He is survived by his step daughters: Tami Rider (Darold) and Sandra Bivins; brother: LaVern Williford, of Missouri; sister: Joyce Grogan, of Chicago, IL; grandchildren: Angela, Jessica, Donnie, Kenzie, and Kyler; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Dorothy; and four siblings.

Cremation has been chosen.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Billy Ray Williford, 79, of Marquette died Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his home.. Billy was born January 23, 1940 in Claiborne County, TN. He is the son of the late John and Della (Hubbard) Williford. He was the widower of Dorothy (Miller) Williford. Billy worked as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his step daughters: Tami Rider (Darold) and Sandra Bivins; brother: LaVern Williford, of Missouri; sister: Joyce Grogan, of Chicago, IL; grandchildren: Angela, Jessica, Donnie, Kenzie, and Kyler; as well as several nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Dorothy; and four siblings.Cremation has been chosen. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Billy Ray Williford

Mike McMahan was born July 4, 1957 in Clay Center, KS to Ned and Charlene (Haake) McMahan. He died January 3, 2020 in Clay Center, KS. Mike graduated from CCCHS in 1975. He married Gale Wietharn on March 19, 1977. Mike farmed in the Clay County area and was a member of S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. What Mike valued most in life was faith, family, friends and farming. He was a loving husband, father, and papa. He is preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors:Spouse: Gale McMahan of Clay Center, KSFather: Ned McMahan of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Krista and husband Ryan Thomas of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Jennifer and husband Zach Kesler of Stockton, KSDaughter: Ashley and husband Chad Taldo of Olathe, KSBrother: Mitch and wife Denise McMahan of Clay Center, KSSister: Jamie and husband Larry Bloomfield of Clifton, KSGrandchildren: Aubrey and Jace Kesler, Hayden, Hunter and Brooks Taldo, and Logan and Brandt Thomas

Funeral Services: Monday, January 6, 2020 at 10:30AM at the S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Clay Center, KansasMinister: Father Randall WeberBurial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation: Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 2-5 PM at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Rosary to begin at 5:00 PM

Memorials: Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home

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Mike McMahan

Clifford Wayne Clark, 66 died January 2, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. He was born on October 5, 1953 at the Naval Base in Phoenix AZ, the son of Laurence and Joann (Vaughn) Clark. Clifford was raised in Hayward and Castor Valley, CA. &nbsp; Clifford drove a truck for almost 20 years, hauling wheat, livestock, fuel, lumber and chemicals.&nbsp; Cliff was preceded in death by his grandparents and his mother, Joann Clark.

Survivors:Daughter: Rebecca and husband Kevin Frerking of Washington, KSDaughter: Sarah and husband Jake Whitenack of McPherson, KSDaughter: Mary and husband Shane Carlgren of Stockton, CADaughter: Carrie Clark of Castro Valley, CASon: Jason and wife Tori Clark of Oakdale, CA5 Grandchildren: Curtis Landrum, Cali and Crew Whitenack, Peyton Carlgren, Jason Thomas ClarkFather: Laurence and wife Grace Clark of Castro Valley, CASister: Peggy and husband Matt ClarkBrother Larry and wife Terri ClarkBrother: Roger Clark

Memorials services will be announced at a later date

Memorial contributions: Good Shepherd Hospice House c/o the funeral home

Clifford Wayne Clark, 66 died January 2, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. He was born on October 5, 1953 at the Naval Base in Phoenix AZ, the son of Laurence and Joann (Vaughn) Clark. Clifford was raised in Hayward and Castor Valley, CA. &nbsp; Clifford drove a truck for almost 20 years, hauling wheat, livestock, fuel, lumber and chemicals.&nbsp; Cliff was preceded in death by his grandparents and his mother, Joann Clark.Survivors:Daughter: Rebecca and husband Kevin Frerking of Washington, KSDaughter: Sarah and husband Jake Whitenack of McPherson, KSDaughter: Mary and husband Shane Carlgren of Stockton, CADaughter: Carrie Clark of Castro Valley, CASon: Jason and wife Tori Clark of Oakdale, CA5 Grandchildren: Curtis Landrum, Cali and Crew Whitenack, Peyton Carlgren, Jason Thomas ClarkFather: Laurence and wife Grace Clark of Castro Valley, CASister: Peggy and husband Matt ClarkBrother Larry and wife Terri ClarkBrother: Roger ClarkMemorials services will be announced at a later dateMemorial contributions: Good Shepherd Hospice House c/o the funeral home

Clifford Wayne Clark

HERINGTON -&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert L Nuss, 85, of Herington, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina. He was born on May 24, 1935, at Bridgeport, Nebraska, the son of Alex A. and Dorothy (Kraus) Nuss.

The family will receive friends from 1pm until 2pm, Monday, January 6, 2020, at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel.&nbsp; A private family burial will be at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, with Pastor William Neuman officiating.

Mr. Nuss was a wire chief for the railroad, and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1996.&nbsp; He was Local Chairman for many years for the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Association.&nbsp; He graduated from Bayard High School with the class of 1953.

Married Mary Ann Schaffer on September 4, 1954, at Bayard, Nebraska; she survives of the home.&nbsp; Survived by two (2) sons: E Craig Nuss (wife-Melanie) and Rodney J Nuss (wife-Lori) both of Herington; five (5) grandchildren: Nathan Nuss, Tarah Haffner (Joe, Taylor Nuss (Rebekah, Ashley Nuss, and Brandon Nuss; great grandchildren Hailey &amp; Marcus Hansen, and Kameron &amp; Trenton Nuss.&nbsp; Survived by a brother Richard Nuss of Minatare, NE; and a sister Tonya Baum (husband-Randy) of Scottsbluff, NE.

Preceded in death by his parents, sister Jane Carey, and a grandson Joseph Eugene Nuss died in infancy.

Memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington; in care of the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038.

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 </figure>HERINGTON -&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert L Nuss, 85, of Herington, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina. He was born on May 24, 1935, at Bridgeport, Nebraska, the son of Alex A. and Dorothy (Kraus) Nuss.The family will receive friends from 1pm until 2pm, Monday, January 6, 2020, at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel.&nbsp; A private family burial will be at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, with Pastor William Neuman officiating.Mr. Nuss was a wire chief for the railroad, and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1996.&nbsp; He was Local Chairman for many years for the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Association.&nbsp; He graduated from Bayard High School with the class of 1953.Married Mary Ann Schaffer on September 4, 1954, at Bayard, Nebraska; she survives of the home.&nbsp; Survived by two (2) sons: E Craig Nuss (wife-Melanie) and Rodney J Nuss (wife-Lori) both of Herington; five (5) grandchildren: Nathan Nuss, Tarah Haffner (Joe, Taylor Nuss (Rebekah, Ashley Nuss, and Brandon Nuss; great grandchildren Hailey &amp; Marcus Hansen, and Kameron &amp; Trenton Nuss.&nbsp; Survived by a brother Richard Nuss of Minatare, NE; and a sister Tonya Baum (husband-Randy) of Scottsbluff, NE.Preceded in death by his parents, sister Jane Carey, and a grandson Joseph Eugene Nuss died in infancy.Memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington; in care of the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038.

Robert L Nuss

James “Jimmy” D. Reiter, age 69, of Concordia, KS, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; He was born on May 2, 1950 in Sioux Falls, SD to William (Bill) &amp; Joyce E. (Thompson) Reiter.&nbsp;

It was Jimmy’s wishes to be cremated and a memorial service will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register book from 8 am to 5 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to Cloud County Health Center Foundation in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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 </figure>James “Jimmy” D. Reiter, age 69, of Concordia, KS, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; He was born on May 2, 1950 in Sioux Falls, SD to William (Bill) &amp; Joyce E. (Thompson) Reiter.&nbsp;It was Jimmy’s wishes to be cremated and a memorial service will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp; Friends may sign the register book from 8 am to 5 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to Cloud County Health Center Foundation in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

James “Jimmy” D. Reiter

Boyd D. Thoman, 78 years of age, of Concordia, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on May 28, 1941 in Concordia, Kansas Raymond H.&nbsp; and Jearl G. (Kennedy) Thoman.

Boyd attended Concordia High School.&nbsp; On August 31, 1963 Boyd married Linda Mossburgh in Concordia, Kansas and recently celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Boyd worked for Bowman’s Seed Company, Boogaarts in the Grocery Wharehouse, and Cloud County Community College and later worked on his nephew Greg Thoman’s Farm.

He was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Concordia.

Boyd is survived by his wife, Linda of the home in Concordia; son, Jeff Thoman and wife Shella of Concordia; daughter, Kathy Farmer and husband Jimmy of Marlow, Oklahoma; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Collette, Noah and Isaac Thoman; 3 brothers, Ted Thoman, Concordia, KS.; Austin Thoman and wife Bev, Concordia, KS.; Larry Thoman and wife Lorrie of Arizona; a sister, Shirley Thoman, Great Bend, KS.; brother-in-law, Steve Mossburgh and wife Tanya, Concordia, KS.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son Kevin Thoman, parents, Ray and Jearl, 6 sisters and 6 brothers.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January, 7, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating. Interment will be in the St. Concordia Cemetery in Concordia.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Boyd D. Thoman, 78 years of age, of Concordia, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on May 28, 1941 in Concordia, Kansas Raymond H.&nbsp; and Jearl G. (Kennedy) Thoman.Boyd attended Concordia High School.&nbsp; On August 31, 1963 Boyd married Linda Mossburgh in Concordia, Kansas and recently celebrated 56 years of marriage.Boyd worked for Bowman’s Seed Company, Boogaarts in the Grocery Wharehouse, and Cloud County Community College and later worked on his nephew Greg Thoman’s Farm.He was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Concordia.Boyd is survived by his wife, Linda of the home in Concordia; son, Jeff Thoman and wife Shella of Concordia; daughter, Kathy Farmer and husband Jimmy of Marlow, Oklahoma; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Collette, Noah and Isaac Thoman; 3 brothers, Ted Thoman, Concordia, KS.; Austin Thoman and wife Bev, Concordia, KS.; Larry Thoman and wife Lorrie of Arizona; a sister, Shirley Thoman, Great Bend, KS.; brother-in-law, Steve Mossburgh and wife Tanya, Concordia, KS.; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his son Kevin Thoman, parents, Ray and Jearl, 6 sisters and 6 brothers.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January, 7, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating. Interment will be in the St. Concordia Cemetery in Concordia.Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia.Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia is in charge of arrangements.

Boyd D. Thoman

David L. Spurgeon, 66, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2019. He was born June 17, 1953, in Flagler, Colo., to George and Goldie (Nicoles) Spurgeon. David loved his family, fishing, painting, puzzles, gardening, and driving a truck. Could not ask for a better husband or father.

He is survived by: his wife, Kathlyne (Lorenson) Spurgeon; son, John; daughters, Lucinda, and Kristi; brothers, Bob, Darrell, and Clearence; and sisters, Syliva and Jessie. He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, C. Wayne; and granddaughter Kelly.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Inurnment will be held later.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ryan Mortuary, to help with funeral expenses.

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 </figure>David L. Spurgeon, 66, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2019. He was born June 17, 1953, in Flagler, Colo., to George and Goldie (Nicoles) Spurgeon. David loved his family, fishing, painting, puzzles, gardening, and driving a truck. Could not ask for a better husband or father.He is survived by: his wife, Kathlyne (Lorenson) Spurgeon; son, John; daughters, Lucinda, and Kristi; brothers, Bob, Darrell, and Clearence; and sisters, Syliva and Jessie. He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, C. Wayne; and granddaughter Kelly.Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Inurnment will be held later.In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ryan Mortuary, to help with funeral expenses.

David L. Spurgeon

Rose Mendez Barnett, 80, passed away peacefully at her home Dec. 28, 2019 in Salina. She was born Feb. 11, 1939 in Stamford, Texas, to Juanita Castaneda and Toribio Mendez.

Rose was actively involved in Women's Aglow, Red Hat Society, Delta Zeta Sorority, Soroptimist Club, and served as chairwoman of the U.S. Army Family Support Group of the 425th Transportation in Salina.

Her family and friends will always remember her as a joyful loving lady who loved the Lord. She enjoyed the arts and crafts and at one time owned and operated a craft store in Salina. She worked at the Saline County Extension Agency teaching women life skills, and later retired from Beechcraft of Salina. One of Rose's life passion was the mission fields. She ministered in the prisons of Mexico and street evangelism in Thailand as well as hosting missionaries in her home. She helped start a hispanic christian church in Salina. Rose and Chuck spent their lives together loving people and serving the Lord.

Rose is survived by: her husband, Charles Barnett; her children, Patricia Fernandez (Art, Grace Cochran (Kenny, and Michael Cedillo (Tammy) all of Salina, Victor Cedillo (Nancy) of Houston, Texas. Jacque Barnett Royer (Kurt) of Great Bend, and Jago Blacksky of Salina; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruperta Martinez, Josie Cordero (Ben) of Salina, and Emma LaBlanc of Spring Texas; brothers, Max Mendez (Mary) of Abilene, Texas, and Marshall Gallardo (Stella) of Stamford, Texas; sister-in-law, Raylene Moyer (Bob) of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and multiple nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by: her parents; her late husband, Juan Cedillo; brothers, Pedro Mendez, Juan Mendez, Jesus Mendez, Ted Gallardo, Thomas Gallardo, Raymond Gallardo, and Esteban Gallardo; and sister, Raymunda Mendez.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 4, 2020 at Emmanuel Foursquare Church in Salina. Family will recieve friends and family at Ryan Mortuary 5-8 p.m. Friday Jan. 3.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice or Alzheimer's Support Group.

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 </figure>Rose Mendez Barnett, 80, passed away peacefully at her home Dec. 28, 2019 in Salina. She was born Feb. 11, 1939 in Stamford, Texas, to Juanita Castaneda and Toribio Mendez.Rose was actively involved in Women's Aglow, Red Hat Society, Delta Zeta Sorority, Soroptimist Club, and served as chairwoman of the U.S. Army Family Support Group of the 425th Transportation in Salina.Her family and friends will always remember her as a joyful loving lady who loved the Lord. She enjoyed the arts and crafts and at one time owned and operated a craft store in Salina. She worked at the Saline County Extension Agency teaching women life skills, and later retired from Beechcraft of Salina. One of Rose's life passion was the mission fields. She ministered in the prisons of Mexico and street evangelism in Thailand as well as hosting missionaries in her home. She helped start a hispanic christian church in Salina. Rose and Chuck spent their lives together loving people and serving the Lord.Rose is survived by: her husband, Charles Barnett; her children, Patricia Fernandez (Art, Grace Cochran (Kenny, and Michael Cedillo (Tammy) all of Salina, Victor Cedillo (Nancy) of Houston, Texas. Jacque Barnett Royer (Kurt) of Great Bend, and Jago Blacksky of Salina; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruperta Martinez, Josie Cordero (Ben) of Salina, and Emma LaBlanc of Spring Texas; brothers, Max Mendez (Mary) of Abilene, Texas, and Marshall Gallardo (Stella) of Stamford, Texas; sister-in-law, Raylene Moyer (Bob) of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and multiple nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by: her parents; her late husband, Juan Cedillo; brothers, Pedro Mendez, Juan Mendez, Jesus Mendez, Ted Gallardo, Thomas Gallardo, Raymond Gallardo, and Esteban Gallardo; and sister, Raymunda Mendez.Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 4, 2020 at Emmanuel Foursquare Church in Salina. Family will recieve friends and family at Ryan Mortuary 5-8 p.m. Friday Jan. 3.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice or Alzheimer's Support Group.

Rose Mendez Barnett

Phyllis Rippen, 77, passed away Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020 in Salina. She was born Sept 28, 1943 in Salina, To Curtis and Juanita Walters of Salina.

She was a wonderful wife, homemaker and companion of 37 yrs., a wonderful and always energetic and caring mother of 4 boys. She never shirked a task or broke her word. Always ready for adventure and loved to travel and go to the lake or the mountains. Always the first to volunteer to help someone else in need and absolutely loved to sing with her sister Saundra as part of Sweet Adeline’s and was always on the dance floor.

She will be greatly missed by all left behind but guarantee she’s in Heaven singing and dancing with all our family and relatives that has gone before her.

Survivors include: her Husband of 37 years, Kent Rippen; sons, Dan Rowland (Gladys) of Groosebeck Texas, Curtis Fry of Salina, Randy Fry (Sally) of Perth, Western Australia, and Scott Fry (Patty) of Abbyville; grandchildren, Christina Fry Lancaster of Spartinburg, S.C., Levi Fry of Salina, Melissa Fry of Sylvin Grove, Remington Fry of Abbyville, Montana Fry Wentz of Hutchinson, Reno Fry of Abbyville, Georgia Fry of Abbyville, Quirt Fry of Abbyville, Alexandria Rowland of Nashville, Tenn., Christopher Rowland of Dallas Texas, and Samantha Baldwin of Greeley, Colo.; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Saundra Lantz; and great-granddaughter, Makyla Fry.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday Jan.4, at Ray Ave. Baptist Church, Salina, with a bring a dish please lunchen and fellowship at the church directly following the services with a private burial, Monday Jan.6.

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 </figure>Phyllis Rippen, 77, passed away Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020 in Salina. She was born Sept 28, 1943 in Salina, To Curtis and Juanita Walters of Salina.She was a wonderful wife, homemaker and companion of 37 yrs., a wonderful and always energetic and caring mother of 4 boys. She never shirked a task or broke her word. Always ready for adventure and loved to travel and go to the lake or the mountains. Always the first to volunteer to help someone else in need and absolutely loved to sing with her sister Saundra as part of Sweet Adeline’s and was always on the dance floor.She will be greatly missed by all left behind but guarantee she’s in Heaven singing and dancing with all our family and relatives that has gone before her.Survivors include: her Husband of 37 years, Kent Rippen; sons, Dan Rowland (Gladys) of Groosebeck Texas, Curtis Fry of Salina, Randy Fry (Sally) of Perth, Western Australia, and Scott Fry (Patty) of Abbyville; grandchildren, Christina Fry Lancaster of Spartinburg, S.C., Levi Fry of Salina, Melissa Fry of Sylvin Grove, Remington Fry of Abbyville, Montana Fry Wentz of Hutchinson, Reno Fry of Abbyville, Georgia Fry of Abbyville, Quirt Fry of Abbyville, Alexandria Rowland of Nashville, Tenn., Christopher Rowland of Dallas Texas, and Samantha Baldwin of Greeley, Colo.; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Saundra Lantz; and great-granddaughter, Makyla Fry.Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday Jan.4, at Ray Ave. Baptist Church, Salina, with a bring a dish please lunchen and fellowship at the church directly following the services with a private burial, Monday Jan.6.Memorials can be made to The Lupus Foundation of America, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th Street, Salina, KS 67401.

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