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Obituaries 06 August, 2016

3833032_fbsAddison Lee Roth, 22, Minneapolis, met Jesus Christ, her Savior, on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Addie was born April 23, 1994 in Greeley, CO to John and Cassie (White) Roth.

Addie was a 2012 graduate of Minneapolis High School. She then graduated in 2014 with honors from Butler County Community College where she was a member of the Headliners. Addie had a true love and passion for music and songwriting. She was also known for her strong and unwavering Christian faith. Addie arranged the choreography for the high school group New Image and she was currently working at the Wellness Center in Minneapolis.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, James Roth and Gene White.

Survivors include her parents, John and Cassie Roth; siblings Sydney Bosque and her husband Marcos, Parker, Dawson, Easton, Dinah, and Nixon Roth; grandmothers Dixie Roth and Berneta Palmer; and two nieces Isabella and Aurora Bosque.

Addie’s life will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 10 at the Bennington Bible Church, Bennington, KS. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. The family will not be present. The family kindly requests no flowers and request memorials to the Addie Lee Roth Music Memorial Fund that will be used for music/songwriting. Addie’s favorite color was blue and you’re invited to wear casual clothing to the celebration.

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Jacob Kaleb Setzer, 28, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 4th, 2016.

Jacob was born in Salina, Kansas on July 23, 1988, a son of Debra (Rodgers) Wolf, of McPherson, Kansas and Michael Wayne Setzer, of North Carolina.

Survivors include his parents Debra Wolf (Jon) of McPherson, Kansas and Michael Wayne of North Carolina; brother, Joshua Setzer (Ashlee Ortiz), of Guymon, Oklahoma, Tyler (Anais) Wolf, of Lawrence, Kansas; sisters, Kathleen Setzer, of McPherson, Kansas, Tana Walker (Adam), of Bonner Springs, Kansas, Spring Bartel (Sheldon) , of McPherson, Kansas. He is also survived by neices and nephews, Breanna Setzer, Jevin Setzer, Haylen Bartel, Jaxson Bartel, Jemearion Body, Jayvonte Body, Chauncey Walker, Delaney Walker.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty and Charles Rodgers.

Memorial Service will be held at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, Kansas, at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 13th, with Rev. Jon M. Fillipi officiating.

At the family’s request there will be no visitation

Inurnment will take place at Greenville Cemetery Niles, Kansas.

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Leo-Pete-Peterson-1470495427vet_ffffffLeo David Peterson, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 6th, 2016.

Leo was born in Lost Springs, Kansas on July 16, 1938, a son of the late Mary (Steele) and Lawrence Peterson.

On October 13, 1958, in Del Rio, Texas, Leo married Betty Evans. She precedes him in death.

Leo served in the United States Air Force and retired in 1976.

Survivors include two sons, Kevin Peterson, and wife June, of Glasco, Kansas; Rodney Peterson, and wife of Kim Peterson, of Salina, Kansas; brothers, Richard Peterson, and wife Joyce, of Concordia, Kansas, Phillip Peterson, and wife Janice, of Brookville, Kansas; sister Marilyn Rhodes, of Wichita, Kansas. He is also survived by grandchildren, Lance Heller, Elijah Heller, Anna Peterson, Nicholas Peterson, Hannah Peterson, Symphony Peterson; and great grandchildren, Noah Peterson, Emma Peterson, Logan Peterson.

Leo is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Peterson and brother, Robert Peterson.

At the family’s request there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

Memorial Service will be held at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, Kansas, at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 10th, with Pastor David Dare officiating.

Inurnment will follow at Lost Springs Cemetery, Lost Springs, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made in Leo’s name to the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, 5500 E Kellogg Ave, Wichita, Kansas 67218.

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Mark Germann

August 05, 2016

Mark was raised on a farm west of Clay Center. He graduated from CCCHS in 1968. Mark attended Sterling College and Kansas State University. He married Janice Schmale on June 6, 1970. They made their home and farmed in Clay County. Mark also drove a school bus for USD 379, worked at Key Feeds and as a crop adjuster for Rain and Hail Insurance. Mark was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4-H leader and served on the Clay County Fair Board, Farm Bureau Board and C& R Credit Union Board. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Randy Germann.

Survivors:

Wife: Janice Germann, Morganville, KS

Mother: Dee Germann, Lee’s Summit, MO

Son: Jeff and wife Heather Germann, Clay Center, KS

Son: Brian and wife Cheryl Germann, Tipton, KS

Son: Brad and wife Amanda Germann, Clearwater, KS

Daughter: Kristi and husband Michael Ohnsat, Tipton, KS

Sister: Nikki Carpenter, Olathe, KS

9 Grandchildren

Funeral Services: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 10:30AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS

Minister: Pastor Paul Tessaro

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Visitation: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5-7PM.

Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home

Online condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com

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Leon January jpegLeon January, 51, of Little River, Kansas, passed away at 11:20 am, Friday, August 5th, 2016 at his home.

Leon was born in Sterling, Kansas on September 16, 1964, a son of Rita Marie (Noll) January and Edwin Austin January.

Leon attended Little River Grade School, Little River-Windom Junior High, and graduated from Little River High School, Little River, Kansas in 1983. He then attended Salina Area Vo-Tech College, Salina, Kansas.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church Little River, Ks.

Leon worked as a mechanic for John Deere, McPherson for 16 years, CHS Refinery, McPherson for 20 years, and was a farmer.

Leon was a member of the Little River Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, farming,4-wheeling, working on cars and anything else he could get his hands on, and just being outside.

Leon W. January was united in marriage to Ranada R. Rogers on April 24, 1993 at First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson. After a year the couple moved to his grandparent’s homestead, Northeast of Little River.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over twenty-three years, Ranada January, of Little River, Kansas; his children, Morgan January, Colin January, and Amanda January, all of Little River, Kansas; his mother, Rita January, of Lyons, Kansas; his brothers, Jim January and his wife Atheta, of Lyons, Kansas, Lynn January, of McPherson, Kansas, Terry January and his wife Tammy, of Moundridge, Kansas, and Greg January and his wife Mikala, of Shawnee, Kansas; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Leon was preceded in death by his father, Edwin January and a sister, Diane Ashley.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 8, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. with Rosary starting at 8:15 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Little River, Kansas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Little River, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 with Fr. Mike Maybrier and Fr. Roger Lumbre officiating.

The final resting place will be at the Bean Cemetery Little River, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Center of Kansas in McPherson and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Abraham-Lanham-1470490951Abraham “Bozy” Lanham, 85, of McPherson and formerly of Desloge, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2016, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson. Abe was a master electrician in the lead mining industry.

Abe was born on December 2, 1930, in New Diggins, MO, the son of Abraham and Mary Ann (Barron) Lanham. On January 14, 1956, Abe was united in marriage to Eleanor Craig in Flat River, MO.

Abe was a member of Masonic Lodge #172 of McPherson and Samaritan Masonic Lodge #424 in Bonne Terre, MO.

Survivors include: wife, Eleanor “Ellie” Lanham of the home; sisters, Lee Raby of Warrenton, MO, Ruby Arnold of Mostcow Mills, MO, and Shirley Houk and husband, Stan, of Warrenton, MO; numerous nieces & nephews including Julie McClure and husband, Jeff, of McPherson, KS, James Craig and wife, Marion, of Moundridge, KS, and great-niece, Bailey McClure of McPherson, KS.

A service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to Samaritan Lodge #424 Christmas Basket Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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