Ralph Eugene Churchman, 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 24th, 2015.
Ralph was born in Decatur, Illinois on December 9, 1942, the son of the late Deloris E. (Dillow) and Ralph L. Churchman.
He worked for Leon Dinkel for over 30 years and then started Excel Security Systems in 2000.
He was a member of the Salina Breakfast Ambucs, Sheriffs Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad, and the Salina Homebuilders Association.
On October 21, 1967, Ralph married Karen Lichter in Olmitz, Kansas.
Survivors include his wife Karen of the home, two daughters, Kimberly Mick and husband John, of Salina, Kansas, Debie Nickelson, and husband Troy, of Assaria, Kansas; and 4 grandchildren, Madison, Kennedy, Evan, and Ian.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Marcia Koch.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 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 held at First Covenant Church, 2625 E. Magnolia, Salina, Kansas on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Crown Point Cemetery Culver, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salina Breakfast Ambucs in care of Carlson – Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.
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Robert Kent Hirst, 76, of Salina passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2015. Robert was born on March 8, 1939, a son of the late Ramona (Salkeld) and Alfred Hirst.
At the family’s request there will be no visitation. A Graveside Service will be held at Lincoln City Cemetery, in Lincoln, Kansas, at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28th.
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HERINGTON – Ida Mae Wendt, 79, passed away Saturday evening, October 24, 2015, at the Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salina. She was born in Michigan, on December 29, 1935, the daughter of George E. and Mary L. (Evans) Morris. When she was nine years old, she was adopted by Presley & Helen Graves of Goddard. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington, with Pastor Bill Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Zeiner Funeral Home – Herington Chapel. Mrs. Wendt worked as Herington High School Librarian Assistant from 1970 until her retirement. She was an active member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington; and was active in the Ladies Aide, and always helping in the kitchen along with her sister-in-law Alice. She was an active member of the Herington Hospital Auxiliary. She was united in marriage to Evan L. Wendt on January 22, 1953, he preceded her in death on July 31, 2004. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steve “Big Daddy” Wendt on April 9, 1978; a daughter, Jacqueline “Jackie” Sjodahl on November 4, 2012; two brothers, Earl Price and Robert Morris; and a sister, Helen Marie Harms. She is survived by her son, Don Wendt and his wife Denise of Salina; two sisters Valera Hamm and her husband Gaylord of Durham; and Shirley Goodman-Davis of California; and a brother, Charles Morris of Illinois. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Michelle Wendt, Kristin (Wendt) Dolan, Stephanie (Wendt) Wold, Michael (Jen) Sjodahl and Jessica Sjodahl; and nine great-grandchildren. The family request memorials to the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Herington, in care of Zeiner Funeral Home – Herington Chapel, 404 S Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449.
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James B. Edwards
(August 2, 1928 – September 16, 2015)
Interment Services for the burial of his ashes will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Culver Union Cemetery near Culver. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to the Heartland Worship Center Easter Egg Hunt.
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Nellie Peggy Graham, 77, died, Oct. 24, 2015 in Kanopolis. She was born April 8, 1938 in Bedford, VA the daughter of Jack and Reba (Vaughn) Watson. She was a member of the Kanopolis United Methodist Curch and former employee of El-Kan in Ellsworth. She married Albert Graham, June 7, 1958 in Chesterfield, SC. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 2009. Survivors include her son, Ernest of Hutchinson; daughters, Teresa Davis of Pueblo, CO and Iris Small of Wilson, KS, step-daughter, Sharon Drayer of Salina. Many Grandchildren and Great grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be, 10:00 a.m., Wed., Oct. 28, 2015 at Parsons Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, 1-8 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the Kanopolis Methodist Church, c/o the funeral home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439
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Darlene M. Schultz, 61, died Oct. 24, 2015 in Salina. She was born Jan. 16, 1954 in Ellsworth to Alfred and Madonna (Lyne) Schultz. She retired from housekeeping at the Good Samaritan Society after 35 ½ years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth.
Darlene is survived by her brother, Wayne and wife Diann of Wilson; Sister, Lois Warren of Anacoco, LA; twin sister, Dianne of Ellsworth; nephew, Dale Warren; Niece, Pamela Ames and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Tues, Oct. 27, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, with burial following in the Fredrick, KS cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, 1-8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m., at Parsons Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.