Mildred Cassaw, 91, Salina, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. She was born November 22, 1923 in Tipton, Kansas to Andrew and Mary (Schulte) Erickson. On January 29, 1943 she married Robert Cassaw, Jr. in Salina. She was a member of St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church and was a bookkeeper for Salina Production Credit, which later became AMERICAN AGCREDIT. For many years, she worked for R & J Tax Service, Salina.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Cassaw, Jr. in 1993 and her son Ronald Cassaw in 1999.
Survivors include two daughters, Rosemary Anderson and husband Raymond, of Salina and Cindy Unruh and husband Dennis, of Gypsum; a brother, Norbert (Larry) Erickson and wife Judy, of Grand Junction, Colorado; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 23rd at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24th, at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 230 E. Cloud, Salina. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
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Terri Jo Mosburg
50. passed away Tuesday, October 20th, in Kansas City. She was born August 8, 1965 in Lawrence, the daughter of Norris and Clarine (Teasley) Pilcher. Growing up in Salina, Terri attended local schools. On August 31, 1985, she was married to John P. Mosburg. Most of their married life was spent in Abilene. She had been employed by the Kirby House, 4 Seasons RV Park and operated the Mosburg Mini Mart with her husband. Terri enjoyed spending time with family and friends, needle work and collecting angels. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Alan and Bruce Pilcher.
Survived by: Husband John Mosburg Manhattan
2 Daughters Mandy (Scott) Foth Abilene
Tiffany (Dustin) Curtis Enterprise
Son Jacob Mosburg Manhattan
6 Grandchildren
Sister Ronda Vance Inman
2 Brothers Jerry & David Pilcher Lincoln, NE
The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, October 31st, at the Danner Funeral Home with Fr. Henry Baxa officiating. The family will receive friends 5:30 – 6:30 PM Friday, October 30th, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in her memory be made to the Terri Jo Mosburg memorial fund. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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HERINGTON – Lorene M. Will, 101, long time resident of Herington, died Monday, October 19th, 2015, at Hillsboro. She was born on September 14, 1914, on a farm near Hope, the daughter of Wilhelm O. “Will” and Wilhelmina J. (Luedemann) Reich. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, October 23rd, 2015, at the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, with Rev. Troy Slater, officiating. Private committal will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington. Mrs. Will was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone. She was very devoted to the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington; served many years as treasurer and on the Altar Guild (over 25 years). She was chosen Senior Citizen of the Year in 1992. She married Walter Richard Will on September 1, 1946, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek, west of Herington; he preceded in death on October 21, 1970. The family request memorials to the Our Redeemer Lutheran; and they may be sent to the Zeiner Funeral Home – Herington Chapel, 404 S Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449-3038.
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MARION – W.R. “Bill” Holdeman, 91, passed away October 20, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 23, 1923, at Rich Hill, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Esther (Luginbill) Holdeman. He was a licensed barber, operating Holdeman’s Barber Shop. He attended Halstead Schools. He proudly served our country during WWII, with the United States Marine Corps, and a member of Carlson’s Raiders. He was wounded in combat receiving a Purple Heart. He was married to Marcheta Walters in November of 1963, to this union a daughter was born. He later married Feebie Woodrum Smith in November, 1982. This union would bring four more children into Bill’s life. Bill was a life member of the American Legion, he was also a life member of the VFW, he was a former Newton City Commissioner, a former Marion City Commissioner, and he was the former Mayor of Newton, Bill is survived by his wife, Feebie of Marion; his daughter, Kathee Vaught (John) of El Dorado; 4 step-children: Nathan Smith (Carol) of Joplin, MO; Valerie Duerksen (Jeremy) of Hillsboro; Brenda Smith (Daryl) of Marion; and Cerece Lawson (Scott) of Burlington; 2 brothers, Chuck Holdeman (Beth) of Goddard; and Kenny Holdeman of Lee’s Summit, MO; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation with family will be from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2015, at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion. Interment with military rites will be in the Marion Cemetery. Memorial Funds have been established for the Wichita VA or the Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.
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WILSEY – Patricia Lou King, 85, formerly of Council Grove, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Morris County Hospital. She was born January 26, 1930, to Warren and Emily (Starling) Gaston, in Wakefield, Kansas. She married Hiram W. King, on January 27, 1952, in Junction City. They had four children. Pat and Hy lived in various cities in Kansas throughout the years. They retired in 1991 and moved to Bella Vista, AR to play golf and enjoy the easy life. In 2001, they moved to Council Grove, to be closer to family. Pat worked for an Actuary and later sold life and health insurance. She enjoyed golf, tennis, music, playing cards, singing, cooking, social gatherings and her church. She loved her family and spending time with them. Pat was a member of Wilsey Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Stephanie and Dorothy. Pat is survived by her husband Hy, of the home; sons Rex King, Robert King and wife Kathy, of Cottonwood Falls, Ron King and partner Lynne, of Merriam; daughter Jan Sloan and husband Shawn, of Mason, OH; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Marjorie Greer, of Council Grove; and brothers Gerald Gaston, of Topeka and Warren Gaston, of Phoenix, AZ. Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held in November and will be announced later. Family suggests memorial contributions to Wilsey Christian Church and may be sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.
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Two months short of her 93rd birthday; Charlotte died October 20th, 2015 at the Medicalodge, Clay Center.
She was born December 13th, 1922 at Glasco, Kan., daughter of John and Mary (Melcher) Beesley, and sister to Clarine Hauck and Marvin Beesley.
Charlotte planned to be a teacher, but was married back in the day that teachers were not to be married. Instead, she became a devoted wife and later a devoted mother, and grandmother. She was known as an excellent cook, an excellent housekeeper and gardener, and a perfectionist at sewing rapidly her own dresses, clothes for her granddaughters, and shirts for her son, Jim. She and her husband were avid walkers, and she did many hikes with her son, his wife, and granddaughters in the mountains of Colorado, the trails of Ontario, Canada, as well as in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Until she was forced to move to assisted living, she was proud of monitoring her 2 miles a day walks.
Immediate family survivors include son, Dr. Jim Mottin, daughter-in-law Betty Mottin, Granddaughters Rebecca and Rachel Mottin, all of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Inurnment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, at a later date with a private ceremony.
Memorials may be made directly to Meadowlark Hospice of Clay Center, or in–lieu—of that the family asks that you do a special favor for a friend in need.
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Betty Jean Frederick, aged 88, formerly of Alden, Kansas, passed away August 14, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Raymond; her children, Carol Steele, Diane Lobbestael, and Forrest and Glenda Frederick; eight grandchildren, Noel Rasor and Rob Dewhirst, Allan Steele, Chris and Deb Steele, Ruth and Shaun Shira, Anna and Jason Kraai, Chris and Robi Frederick, Emily and Dennis Piramo, Jeremy Frederick and Katherine Wada; and six great grandchildren; sisters Joyce Weiler-Forster and Jacquelyn Proffitt (since deceased). Her parents were Amos and Ellen Crockett.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 6, 2015, at 11:00 am at Alden Baptist Church with Matt Hendricks officiating, followed by interment at Alden Valley Cemetery, and a luncheon at the church. Betty’s family suggests that memorial gifts in her honor be made to Haab Laboratory for Cancer Immunodiagnostics at Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, MI., in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling, Kansas