Clifton E. “Van” Vanover, 89, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. He was born Sept. 12, 1927, in Oronoque to Elva and Thelma (Sutton) Vanover and was one of nine children.

Van entered the Army after graduating from high school, and was honorably discharged in 1947, serving as a sergeant in Yokohama, Japan. He married Florence Burk in 1950 in Topeka and then moved to Salina, where he managed Steifel’s men’s clothing department for 10 years. Van was best known as the owner of Van’s Clothing Store, which opened in 1961 and was located in the Elmore Center.

After 20 years as a successful retailer, he moved to the Galveston/Houston area, where he managed a men’s clothing store. He then enjoyed buying and remodeling homes. Van loved the warmth of Texas and had many friends, but in his heart he was always a Kansan. He moved back to Salina in 2011, where he most recently resided at Eaglecrest Retirement Community.

Mr. Vanover was past president of the Salina Jr. Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and National Retailers of America. He was also a member of the Lions Club, American Legion and VFW.

Left to hold memories in their hearts are his daughters, Marcia LoVullo and Becky Noonan; sons-in-law, Jim LoVullo and Kevin Noonan; grandchildren, Jamie (Dennis) LoCastro, Morgan LoVullo, Casey (Alisha) Noonan and Kelli (Justin) Long; great-grandchildren, Marleigh and Brecken LoCastro, Brady and Audra Noonan, and Parker Long. He is also survived by his brother, Jerry Vanover, and his former wife, Florence Vanover.

There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. March 5 at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401.

Memorials are to Eaglecrest Retirement Community.

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Ruby J. Fox, 72, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Windsor Estates with her loving family by her side.

Ruby was born March 24, 1943 to Hubert C. and Hulda F. (Killman) Tiemeyer at their home along with her beloved twin sister Ruth.

She was baptized April 15, 1943 in Clay Center, KS at the home of her grandparents by Rev. George Lehenbauer. She was confirmed April 14, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church and graduated From Linn Rural High School in 1961.

After high school she worked at the Clay County Hospital until entering nurses training at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She worked several places after nursing school including; Ft. Sam Houston in Houston, TX where she worked with Dr. Michael DeBakey, inventor of the first artificial heart. She was adamant in wanting the world to know what “an ardent fan she was of Dr. DeBakey.” She also worked at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C.

In November 1968, Ruby was sent to Korea and was there until September 1969, having served with the 121st Evacuation Department.

Ruby moved to Salina in September of 1974. She worked at Kansas Vocational Rehabilitation Center and at Holiday Resort until retiring in 2005.

Ruby was a kind-hearted one of a kind woman who never met a stranger. Every Christmas, her car was loaded down with a gift for every member of her family. She loved pets and always had a dog.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Wanda Gillett and Marcella Bechard; brother, Kenneth Tiemeyer, sister-in-law, Bernice Tiemeyer; brothers-in-law, Henry Griffiths, James Eugene Gillett and Marshall Jones.

Ruby is survived by her closely knit family; twin sister Ruth Jones, Linn, KS; sister Marilla Griffiths of Leonardville, KS; brothers, Roland and Ronald (Trudy) Tiemeyer, of Palmer, KS and brother-in-law, Don Bechard of Clifton, KS and sister-in-law, Debbie Tiemeyer, Columbus, NE and longtime friend, Jerry Wiese, Salina and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial services for Ruby will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 10 am at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 111 W. Magnolia Rd., Salina, where Ruby will be met by the American Legion Riders, Post 62, Salina, standing a flag line outside Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Inurnment will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park whereRuby will be escorted by the American Legion Riders. Upon arrival at the cemetery, Ruby will be respectfully laid to rest with the playing of “Taps”, the folding of her military flag and the presentation of the flag to her loving twin sister; Ruth. Military honors will be provided by the Fort Riley Honors Detail.

Memorials may be made to
the donor’s choice in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, KS 67402-2322.

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Dorothy L. Partch, 96 of Abilene, formerly of Enterprise passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene. She was born in rural Abilene October 15, 1919, the daughter of Alvin & Nellie (Bourbina) Baker. In March of 1945 she was united in marriage to Vern K. Partch in Junction City, Kansas. He preceded her in death February 11, 1987. Dorothy was a teacher at Navarre County School for three years. She was a beauty operator at B&W Beauty Salon in Salina for several years and was a homemaker. Dorothy loved to play cards such as UNO and Yahtzee to name a few. She raised greyhounds and horses and had a love for poodles.
Dorothy is survived by her sister, Dorlene Brown of Abilene; Grandchildren; Troy Martens & wife Susan of Solomon. David Martens and wife Sharon of Mound Ridge, Dana Adams and husband Rusty of Byron, Georgia and Tim Martens and fiancé Renee West. Nine Great-Grandchildren and 11 Great-Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Vern, daughter, Janice Martens and 3 sisters.
Graveside Services for Dorothy will be 10:30 A.M., Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Abilene City Cemetery with Pastor Stan Norman Officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8 P.M., at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene. The family of Dorothy suggests memorials be given to the Abilene VFW Post #3279. Memorials may be sent in care to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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HERINGTON – Mary Ann (Donahue) Brown, 73, died Thursday morning, February 25th, 2016, at the Herington Municipal Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on July 17th, 1942, at Hillsboro, the daughter of Edward E. and M. Ernestine “Teen” (Yancey) Donahue.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 29th, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, with Pastor Bill Peterson, officiating. Burial will follow at the Sunset Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Sunday, at the Zeiner Funeral Home – Herington Chapel from 5pm until 7pm.

She retired from Fort Riley in 2010.  She was a past Worthy Matron of Esther Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of Esther Club, both of Herington.  She was a member of the D.A.R. of Council Grove, and past president of N.A.R.F.  She was sales representative for AVON over forty years.

She is survived by a daughter Bobbi Ann Korgol (husband-Kyle), two (2) granddaughters: Haley Holzhauser and Emma Holzhauser, and two (2) brothers: Vance Donahue (wife-Karen) and Wm. “Bill” Donahue (wife-Kellie Jo) all of Herington.  She is also survived by her longtime companion of 27 years, Duane “Bud” Biehler of Herington.

She is preceded in death by her son Timothy R. Maybee on August 2, 1982, and her parents.

The family requests memorials to the Herington Hospital Foundation or the Hospice of Dickinson County, and may be sent in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS,  67449-3038.

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Virginia Lee Paul
(July 10, 1928 – February 26, 2016)

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 29,2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday in St. Paul’s Cemetery near Delphos. Memorials may be given to the St. John’s Bell Restoration Fund or the Post Rock Humane Society. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the McDonald Funeral Home where the Parish Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M.

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Ruth Schwerman
(March 8, 1931 – February 24, 2016)

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. John’s Memorial Trust Fund. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Monday at the McDonald Funeral Home. The Parish Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

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CAROLYN ALQUIST, 72 died February 25, 2016 at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, KS. She was born on August 27, 1943 in Concordia, KS, the daughter of L.C. and Doris (Lyon) Blackburn. Carolyn graduated from Clyde High School. She married Danial Alquist on November 17, 1962. Carolyn worked for TWA for over three years while living in Chicago. Later they made their home in Kansas City and Manhattan where she worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone until her retirement. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Library Board, both of Clifton. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, parents and great-grandson.

Survivors:

Son: Mike and wife Anna Alquist, Concordia, KS

Daughter: Kristin Alquist, Concordia, KS

Daughter Trish and husband Paul James, Burleson, TX

4 Grandchildren and 2 Great-granddaughters

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the Faith United Church Presbyterian in Clifton, KS

Officiating the service will be Pastor FrankLyn Schroeder

Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Vining, KS

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 5-7 PM at Turner Funeral Chapel

Memorials: Clifton Library

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Wichita – Grace E. Weber, 86, died February 25, 2016 in Wichita.  She was born April 25, 1929 at Wolf Point, Montana to Adolph and Anna (Enns) Funk.  She married Orville Weber June 4, 1951 in Hillsboro.  She was a homemaker and receptionist.  Survivors include: spouse, Orville Weber of Wichita; sons, Doug Weber of Wichita, Greg Weber of Wichita; brothers, LaVern (Joyce) Funk of Hillsboro, Loyal (Nancy) Funk of Salem, Oregon, Arlie Funk of Newton; Sisters, Vi (John) Schultz of Buhler, Alice Funk of Buhler; 3 grandchildren.  Predeceased by her brother, Marvin Funk and sister in law, Esther Funk.  Graveside Service 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 29, 2016 at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Clark Tanner and Pastor Phil Smith.  Family to receive guests from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Jost Funeral Home on Monday.  Memorials to Victory In The Valley in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063.