Geneva “Genny” Dawson, the daughter of Harold, Jr and Margaret (Murphy) Connet. Took her first breath into this world, October 15, 1937 in Manhattan, Kansas. Genny took her last breath on earth after enduring 9 long years of dementia and laboring her breathing all day in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. For her body called it quits at 5 pm, Saturday April 17th 2021. She lived a beautif...

Ruth was born July 28, 1935 on the coyote ranch in Morris county east of Woodbine, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert L and Vera M (Adam) Heller. Married Wilbur Bass in September, 1955, was widowed in 1961, they had two children, Randy and Lynda. Ruth later married Melvin Beetch in April 1964 and widowed in February, 1998, they had two children, Sandy and Kevin. Ruth attended elementary school nea...

Thomas W. Miller, Jr., 72, of Salina, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. He was born May 29, 1948 in Greenville, MI. He worked for Exline Inc., as a machinist for 30 years. Concluded his career at A&B Machine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra J. Miller; parents, Thomas W. Miller Sr. and Bernice Tryon; brothers, Billy Tryon, Howard Tryon, and Terry Miller. Survivors includ...

Nathan J. Montgomery was born April 30, 1965 in Wamego, Kansas the son of David G. and Nancy (Blanka) Montgomery. He had been in Abilene most of his life marrying his high school sweetheart Mary Steinhauser on February 11, 2006 in Abilene. Nathan had his own small engine repair shop in Abilene for many years. Nathan had a collection of vintage Chevy vehicles and had the ability to fix anything ...

Patrick C. Ziegler, 55, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Salina, November 18, 1965, to Clarence and Eileen Ziegler. Pat graduated from Sacred Heart High School and Kansas Wesleyan University. He worked at Menards in Salina. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael; and sister, Carla. He is survived by his siblings, Randy (B. Eileen) Ziegler, of Ru...

George William Schaefer fell asleep in Jesus on April 7, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas following a short battle with a myocardial infarction and subsequent brain hemorrhage. He awaits the return of his Lord. He was born on August 29, 1955 in Casper, Wyoming. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold, and June (Smith) Schaefer, and an infant sister, Millicent Ann. ...

Brian Scott Mason was taken from his loved ones on Easter morning, Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home in Concordia, Kansas. He was 53. He was born on Friday, March 22, 1968, to John and Carol (Shively) Mason. He also had a brother John to greet him when he came home. Brian had a great love for all of nature, especially for all of his dogs. He loved planting flowers and working in his garden, wh...

Alberta Lee Paramore 101, of Glasco, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Alberta was born Alberta Lee Hard, daughter of Ross and Mabel Hare, April 27, 1919 in the Glasco area. Alberta married Theodore H. Paramore of Delphos, July 19, 1941. Their life together was short, as Theodore passed away March 27, 1965. Alberta was a homemaker and very actively involved with the activities of the Fir...

Marjorie A. Plattner, 77, of Salina, Kan., passed away peacefully into her eternal home on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was the first-born daughter to Milton and Jeanne (Thelander) Plattner. Marge graduated from Salina High School in 1961. She attained a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s Degree in Education. Marge was united in marriage to Jim Plattner on April 18, 1976.   Marge was a ...

Pamela Oehlert 83, of Salina, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born March 5, 1938 in Reading, Berkshire, England. She had worked for Phillips Lighting for 20 years. We remember her for her orneriness, generosity, strength, and for being a wonderful mother and Nana. She was preceded in death by her parents; Frederick Makepeace and Edith Hunt, a son; Timothy Peter McEachron, and 4...