Robert Eugene “Bob” Lee, loving husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Bob was a longtime Salina resident who was born June 17, 1933, in Wichita.
Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge, Bob was employed with Coonrod and Walz Construction for more than 40 years.
After retiring, Bob often could be found enjoying his time on many of the area golf courses or traveling to see his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lucy (McKinzie) Lee; brothers, Eddie and Bert Lee; and sisters, Mary Spelts, Lucille Stinson and Maudine Lee.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Iris (Sallman) Lee; daughter, Teresa Hohl, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sons, Ric (Stephanie) Lee, of Duluth, Ga., Roger (Lisa) Lee, of Colleyville, Texas, and David (Candy) Lee, of Bremerton, Wash.; grandsons, Clark and Davey; and granddaughters, Rani, Reagan, Sofia and Isabel.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Ryan Mortuary. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Norway.
Memorials may be made to Holiday Resort, 2825 Resort Drive, Salina 67401.
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Scott A. Theel, 56, of Salina, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was born June 27, 1959 to the late Donald Lee and Dora June (Brown) Theel.
There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 302 S. Seventh, Salina. Inurnment will be in the Bennington Cemetery, Bennington.
Memorials may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in care of Ryan Mortuary.
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Kenneth Dean Germann, 82, of Council Grove, passed away Wednesday, October 17th, 2015. Kenneth was born in Alta Vista, Kansas on October 24, 1932, a son of the late Ethel (Ross) and Albert R. Germann. Ken graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1951.
Survivors include his brother, Don Germann of Leawood, Kansas, sister, Alberta Heideman of Alma, Kansas; sons, Al Germann of Sherman, Texas, David Germann of Wichita, Kansas and a daughter, Esther Carlson of Solomon, Kansas; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Anita Cobb.
Graveside inurnment will be at Welcome Cemetery in Alta Vista at 10:00 am on Friday, October 23rd, 2015. At the family’s request there will be no visitation
The family request that donation be made to Simpson Methodist Church, 915 Logan St., Alta Vista, Kansas 66834.
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Eldon K. Noel
86, passed away Sunday, October 18th, in Abilene. He was born July 10, 1929 north of Abilene, the son of Abram and Esther (Minter) Noel. Growing up in the area, Eldon attended local schools and graduated from Chapman High School. He attended two years at Upland College in Upland, California, earning an Associates Arts Degree before returning to run the family farm. On December 22, 1952, Eldon married Betty L. Blackketter in Upland, California. Most of their married life was spent farming north of Abilene until retiring in 1995 and moving to Abilene in 2010. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sports and serving as a Dickinson County Commissioner. Eldon was a member of the Zion Brethren In Christ Church and was involved in The Gideon’s Society, MDS, Boy’s Brigade, Farm Bureau and the Red Cross Board. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Dale, Paul and Raymond Noel.
Survived by: Wife Betty Noel Abilene, KS
3 Daughters Marie (Robert) Strobel Harrisburg, PA
Joan (David) Deis Albuquerque, NM
Betsy (Peter) Stake Albuquerque, NM
Son Kelly (Marcie) Noel Danville, IL
8 Grandchildren
3 Great-grandchildren
2 Sisters Evelyn Lichty Mechanicsburg, PA
Vivian (Eugene) Gramn Ontario, CA
Brother Loren Noel Abilene, KS
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, October 22nd, at the Zion In Christ Church with Pastor Jay Johnson officiating. Cremation will follow after the service. The family will receive friends 5:30 – 6:30 PM Wednesday, October 21st, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Zion Brethren In Christ Church, Hope House, Talmage Historical Society or Village Manor. they may be left at the church the day of the service or left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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Audrey Doberer, 81, died October 17, 2015 at her residence in Clay Center, Kansas . She was born on May 7, 1934 in Clay Center, KS. The daughter of Harry and Ruth (Baxter) Bauer.
Audrey grew up in the Broughton Community and attended country schools. She graduated from CCCHS in 1954. Audrey married Lyle Doberer on November 4, 1956 and he preceded her in death on May 15, 1986. She was a member of the Clay Center First Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Women and the Clay Center American Legion Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by parents, twin infant daughters, Katherine and Kristine, son, Keith, and two sisters, Gloria Holtz and Nelda Woodburn.
Survivors:
Daughter: Kim and husband, Von Kramer
Daughter: Kelly Coble
Son: Kevin Doberer
Six grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild
Sister: Francis Crighton
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00AM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 from 3-7PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the church or to the Clay Center Zoo and can be sent in care of the funeral home.
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Calvin D. Bruner, Sr., 54, of McPherson, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at McPherson Hospital. He was employed as a shift supervisor for CertainTeed Corporation, where he had worked for 35 years.
Calvin was born on March 28, 1961, in Fulton, Missouri, the son of Ralph E. and Donna Sue (Byrd) Bruner. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1979. Calvin was united in marriage to Kimberly Kay Bledsoe on April 19, 1986, in McPherson, KS.
Survivors include: his loving wife, Kimberly Bruner of the home; nine children, Ricki Davis (Raymon Evans) of McPherson, KS, Casi Scriven (Matthew) of Salina, KS, Calvin Bruner, Jr. (Noel) of Wichita, KS, Kristen Bruner of McPherson, KS, Adam Bruner of McPherson, KS, Ashton Bruner of McPherson, KS, Sierra Bruner of McPherson, KS, Jordan Bruner of McPherson, KS, and Jillian Bruner of McPherson, KS; three brothers, Kevin Bruner (Patricia) of McPherson, KS, Clinton Bruner (Dara) of Wichita, KS, and Donald Bruner of Salina, KS; mother-in-law, Pat Bledsoe of McPherson, KS; four grandchildren, Gaberial Davis, Ian Davis, Temperynce Bruner, and Keaton Evans; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, son, Alex, father-in-law, Buel Bledsoe, brother-in-law, Allen Bledsoe, & aunt and uncle, Goldie and John Murray.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 24, 2015, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. James Hollis officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, October 23, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.
The memorial donations may be made to Calvin Bruner Memorial Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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Harry Lamont Doughty, the youngest child of Charles Roscoe and Velma Katherine (Perkins) Doughty, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays, Kansas at the age of 87. He was born on February 20, 1928 at Webster, Kansas. He graduated from the Webster school system in 1947.
Harry and Virginia Wallis were married January 1, 1953 in Hill City, Kansas. They were blessed with daughters, Velma Katherine “Kathy,” Kristy, Kelly, and Kenya. Virginia preceded him in death on May 23, 2013.
Harry served his country in the Korean War, enlisting November 1, 1950 and was discharged September 20, 1952. In 1957 he enlisted in the Kansas National Guard and retired from the guard in April 1983 with a total of 30 years in military service. At the time of his retirement from the guard he held the rank of 1st Sergeant.
Harry was a 40 year employee of KN Energy, Inc., retiring in December of 1993. Harry was a member of the Stockton VFW, a member of the Main Street Christian Church in Stockton and when he and Virginia moved to Hays, a member of the Hays Christian Church.
Harry will be missed by his daughters, Kathy Ubert and husband Jerry of Hays, Kristy Newton and husband Craig of Decatur, Texas, Kelly Arpin and husband Dan of Wichita, and Kenya Bright and husband Carlos of Madison, Wisconsin; grandchildren Kevin Ubert, Keith Ubert, Jamie Newton-Pena (Mark), Tyler Newton (Jennifer), Jennifer Thornton, Joshua Arpin, Sarah Arpin, Brock Bright, and Kenzie Bright; great-grandchildren Kynlie Ubert, Justice Pena, Autumn Newton, Kinslee Thornton, Emersyn Pena, and Damon Arpin.
Harry was also preceded in death by his parents, sisters Goldie Doughty, Elva Castka-Conn, Dorothy Beckley-Elder, brothers Charles Doughty and Stan Doughty.
Harry was a loving husband and father. He was loyal to friends and had a great love of his country as reflected in his military career. Harry was happiest and closest to God when he was working in the garden and yard. He enjoyed sharing the harvest with neighbors and friends.
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Gene Verlon Miller, 74, of Russell, Kansas, died on
Friday, October 16, 2015, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.
Gene was born on July 06, 1941, on the family farm in Dorrance, Kansas, the son of David and Ruth (Cook) Miller. He grew up in the Dorrance and Russell area and attended school in Dorrance and achieved his high school diploma from the Chicago Home School program. As a young man he joined the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Riley Military Base in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Joan Esther Lebsack on December 28, 1981, at the St. John Lutheran
Church in Russell. He worked for the Sanitation Department for the City of Russell and retired from the city after 34 years of service. He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell. He was known to be a very private person and referred to as “Mr. Clean” because he loved doing yard work and took great satisfaction in helping keep the community clean. He also enjoyed performing odd jobs for people in the community, nature watching and he loved his dogs. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Gene is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joan Miller of the home, step daughter Carla Jo Kontour of Russell; stepsons Dale Henry and wife Doreen of Greeley, Colorado and Michael Henry of Colby, Kansas; brothers Gerald Miller of Great Bend, Kansas and Gayland Miller and wife Brenda of Hutchinson, Kansas; many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents, grandparents and many aunts and uncles.
A celebration of Gene’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell with John Dumler, PMA officiating. Cremation will follow the services and a private burial will take place at a later date. Viewing and visitation will take place from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday evening. Memorials may be given to the Russell County Veterans Memorial and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.