Allan L. Edwards, 59, of Salina, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. He was born Oct. 5, 1953, in Scott City, the son of Raymond and Jean (Wood) Edwards. Allan was the owner and operator of Carol Lee Donuts in Salina, and loved his career making donuts for 30 years.
He was an avid K-State fan and season ticket holder. Allan lived for his family, coaching his kids in baseball and basketball, and watching his grandchildren play sports. He and his wife, Connie, loved to travel and went to Hawaii every year.
Allan enjoyed life and lived every day to his fullest. He told Connie he was happy and wanted for nothing, never to complain, as he said, “life is good.”
Allan is survived by his wife, Connie, of the home; mother, Jean, of Salina; and his children, Lindsey Edwards, of Wichita, Kolby Edwards and fiancee Erin Summers, of Salina, and Chris (Kylie) Hurtig, of Wichita. Allan has seven grandchildren, Iestyn and Addison Hurtig, Lawson and Lexi and Lauren Oeser and Khendal and Natalie Summers. His brother is Dennis Edwards, of Sundance, Wyo., and his sister is Mary Edwards, of Salina.
Friends may call from noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Ryan Mortuary. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials are suggested to Babe Ruth Baseball or the K-State Ahearn Fund.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Evelyn Mae Ollenberger, 93, of Salina, completed her journey to heaven on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Evelyn was born in Durham on Nov. 24, 1919.
After graduating from Durham High School, Evelyn attended Wichita Beauty College and then started her beautician’s career in Marion. At Marion’s roller skating rink, “the cute way she wore her socks” caught the eye of Leslie Ollenberger, whom she married on Oct. 14, 1940.
Evelyn pursued her beautician’s career in Marion, Junction City and Salina. In her spare time, Evelyn loved to sew, tailoring stylish clothes and stitching beautiful quilts. Evelyn also loved to bake. Her many friends and family enjoyed her cinnamon rolls, German specialties and legendary apple pies.
Evelyn’s motto was, “Whatever happens, I make the best of it.” As Evelyn slowly fell prey toAlzheimer’s disease, she assured her family that, “I know where I’m going, so don’t worry about me.”
Today, we know that she is with her beloved Savior, who was with her every step of the way during her long and productive life. Today we rejoice that Evelyn has a bright new mind and youthful body that can once again dance to lively, heavenly polkas.
Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Leslie; daughter, Rosemary Hawver, of Charlotte, N.C., and daughter, Sydney Teeter, of San Diego; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Evelyn will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Salina First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Ave, where Les and Evelyn were longtime members.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salina First Baptist Church or Presbyterian Manor and may be left at or sent in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth St., Salina 67401.
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Robert D. Flegler, 59, Minneapolis, died Monday, November 26, 2012 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.
Survivors include his wife Sharon of the home; mother Gertrude of WaKeeney; son Ben Flegler and his wife Nicole of Omaha, NE; daughter Rachel Moore and her husband Chuck of Minneapolis; sister Mitzi Harrison of WaKeeney; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 P.M., Friday, November 30 at the Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, KS. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. Thursday at the Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. The family kindly requests no flowers and that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, American Heart Association, or the local Hunter’s Safety program.