Dora Charlottie Ross, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 11th, 2016.

Dora was born Near Emmett, Kansas on February 13, 1922, daughter of the late Ruth Francis (Snyder) and Carl Ferdinand Siegle.

She had a Masters in Education and taught Home Economics for 27 years. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Salina and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Bowden, and husband John, of Salina, Kansas; 4 grandchildren, Adam Brunin and wife Tara, James Bowden, Christina Dains and husband LeLan, Carl Bowden; and great-grandchildren, Seth and Ryan Brunin.

She is preceded in death by brothers, Harvey, John and Dean Siegle

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 13, from 1:00 pm – 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 Church of the Nazarene, Salina, Kansas, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 14th, with Rev. Jon M. Fillipi officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm at the Delia Cemetery, Delia, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene 1425 S Ohio St, Salina, Kansas 67401 or Sunflower Adult Day Services 401 W Iron Ave, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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Ruth Anne Brouddus, 51, of Salina, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. She was born June 26, 1965, in Salina to David and Moira (Malloy) Brouddus.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Janeen Long; and mother-in-law, Dorine Martin.

She was a member and former church secretary of Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina, and a former secretary of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg. She volunteered for many years and became a life coach for Circles of the Heartland. Ruth graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1983, and she attended the former Marymount College.

Survivors include her wife, Shelly Martin, of the home; sister, Eileen Brouddus, of Topeka; brother, Tom Brouddus and wife Gayla, of Sherwood, Ore.; sister-in-law, Barb Long; father-in-law, Merle Martin; nieces, Megan and Anna Brouddus and Adie Fields and husband Brad and children Blake, Morgan and Kamdyn; nephew, Aidan Brouddus; and several aunts, uncles and cousins from Ireland.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Ryan Mortuary, with a family visitation following.

Memorials may be to Circles of the Heartland and may be sent to or left in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, or left at the service.

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George R. Barrett

77, passed away Sunday, September 11th, in Abilene. He was born August 28, 1939 in Frankfort, Kansas, the son of George and Dicie (Combs) Barrett. Growing up in the Manchester area, George attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1957. On September 20, 1960, he married Nellie Anguiano. All of their married life was spent in Abilene. George was employed by civil service at Fort Riley, retiring in 1995. He was then employed by Alco until retiring again in 2013. George enjoyed spending time with family, his grandchildren’s activities, pets and traveling. He was preceded in death by: two sons, Gregory and Daniel; two sisters, Bobbie and Patty; and two brothers, Fred and J.D.
George is survived by: his wife, Nellie Barrett of Abilene; daughter, Angela Williams of Purcell, Oklahoma; three sons, Don (Katie) Barrett, Randy (Kristine) Barrett and Fred (DeDe) Barrett all of Abilene; four grandchildren; Quinn, Aaron, Brenna and Sophia Barrett and a sister, Bernice Simpson of Wichita.
The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Friday, September 16th, at the St. Andrews Catholic Church with Fr. Abraham Panthlanickal officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. The family will receive friends 5:30 – 6:30 PM Thursday, September 15th, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Abilene Baseball Club or the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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Alberta Maxine Burns, 94, of Americus, Kansas passed away September 11, 2016, at Peterson Health Care in Osage City.

She was born April 28, 1922 in Sterling, KS, the daughter of Claude and Lola (Stucky) Lee.  She married Walter Burns on August 22, 1941 in Wilsey.  Alberta attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Emporia. She was a homemaker/farmwife and also worked part time at the grocery store, dental office and post office.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter in 2005; brother Clarence “Bud” Burns; and sister Audrey Osowski.

Alberta is survived by her daughter Ina Goldsmith and husband David, of Americus; two grandchildren David Goldsmith II, of Americus and Jennifer Esslinger, of Emporia; two great-grandchildren David Goldsmith III and Morgan Esslinger.

Cremation is planned. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Council Grove. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 15th, also at the funeral home.  A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Delavan Cemetery. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the First Church of the Nazarene of Emporia, which will benefit children attending church camp.   Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.

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Jack Everett Pickerel was born on July 23, 1936 in Olney, Texas to William and Lorene Pickerel. He had no other siblings from William and Lorene, although Jack did have a brother from William’s previous marriage.
After Jack was born in Olney, his family moved to Oklahoma City and Atchison before settling in Clay Center. Jack started kindergarten in Clay Center and attended high school there too. Throughout his youth, Jack helped his parents with their strawberry farm, and would often pull a wagon full of strawberries into town to sell. During high school, Jack also worked at a local chicken farm after school and on weekends, and worked for the State Highway Department during the summers. Jack played trombone in the high school band, and also played baseball in the summer.
It was during this time in 1952 that he met Carol Milligan at an Explore Scouts hayrack ride, and the two dated throughout high school until Jack graduated from Clay Center High School in 1954. While Carol was still in high school, Jack enlisted in the United States Navy, and the two continued a long distance relationship while writing letters to each other nearly every day. In the Navy, Jack spent much of his time on an icebreaker ship, breaking ice in the polar regions so that other Navy ships could pass through. In 1955 and 1956 he spent time at both poles, working in Antarctica to help build a Navy base and working near the North Pole to help supply the forces working as an early warning line against potential Soviet attacks.
When Carol graduated from Clay Center High School in 1956, the two were married only a
month later in June of that year. Jack was then relocated to work at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., a job in which he deciphered and delivered incoming telegraph messages to the Chief of Naval Staff. The two moved to nearby Alexandria, Virginia, where they would have their first two children, Scott in 1958 and Kathy in 1959.
After finishing his five years of service for the Navy, Jack attended Kansas State University in the fall of 1959 on the G.I. Bill. He started two degrees in electrical engineering and business, but was only able to complete the business degree before his funds from the G.I. Bill ran out. He graduated in 1963, and after receiving four different job offers, he decided to take a job at Wausau Insurance Company (now Liberty Mutual). He started out with claims work, and then moved into district safety and accident prevention.
Jack’s job required him to move around the country often, and throughout the 1960s he and his family lived in Little Rock, Houston, and then Evansville in Indiana, where their third child Mark was born in 1968. He was then transferred to Olathe and then Linwood in the 1970s, where he and Carol later purchased ten acres outside of town where Jack built an earth-protected house into the side of the hill. Finally, in 1995, Jack retired from the company and moved with Carol back to Clay Center.
Jack spent his retirement meeting with friends at local restaurants for coffee as well as hunting and fishing outdoors.

Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Sept 16, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center

Visitation: 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home.

Memorials to Clay Center Zoo, or Meadowlark Hospice in care of the funeral home.

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Opal Irene (Rand) Naumann, 90, Clifton died September 12, 2016. She was born February 12, 1926 in rural Clifton to Glenn and Frances (Jackson) Rand.

Opal graduated from Clifton High School in 1942. She married Homer Naumann on August 2, 1946. They recently celebrated their 70th anniversary.

She was a life-time member of Clifton American Legion Auxiliary #227 and served as President for both the First District American Legion Auxiliary and Department of Kansas Auxiliary. Opal was involved with Sunflower Girl State for 25 years, and was a member of VFW 7515 Auxiliary and the Faith United Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include husband, Homer Naumann, one son, Leroy Naumann (Pat), Clifton; three daughters, Shirley Marrs, Washington; Sharon Reed, Clyde; and Kathy Klein (Tom), Silver Lake; 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Joyce Rand.

She was preceded in death by three brothers – Artie, Alvin and Veryl.

Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 pm and services will be Saturday at 10 am, both at Faith United Presbyterian Church, Clifton. Inurnment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Vining.

Memorials may be made to Faith United Presbyterian Church or American Legion Auxiliary #227, in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

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Horace G. Wooten, 85, passed away September 10, 2016 in Ellsworth. He was born July 6, 1931 in Wynona, Oklahoma to Claude Landis Wooten and Florence Elizabeth (Key). He married Donna M. Mathis on June 15, 1951, in Shidler, Oklahoma.

Horace was head mechanic for KDOT in Ellsworth for 30 years. He was an avid sportsman, loved playing sports and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He also loved camping.

Horace is survived by his wife, Donna Wooten of Ellsworth; son, Gary Wooten of Oklahoma City; son, Coy Wooten (Chris) of Ledyard, CT; son, Dale Wooten (Ginger) of Salina; son, Kelly Wooten (Kristy) of Washington; daughter, Judy Wooten of Salina; 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Thelma Rader and Hazel Maynard; and three brothers, Jack Wooten, Paul Wooten, and Wayne Wooten.

Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth First United Methodist Church or Ellsworth Good Samaritan Society, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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Rita Kathryn Perrin, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital. She was a homemaker and had been a McPherson resident since 1957.

She was born March 2, 1924, at the family farm near Partridge, Kansas, the daughter of Benton R. and Madge A. (Goudy) Anderson. She attended the local schools and graduated from Partridge High School. She went on to graduate from Kansas State University in 1945 with a degree in home economics.

On April 6, 1946, Rita was united in marriage to Robert L. “Bob” Perrin at the family farm. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1999.

Rita was a member of First Presbyterian Church, McPherson where she served as a deacon. She was a founding member of P.E.O., Chapter HI, belonged to several bridge clubs, and enjoyed golf and tennis. She was an avid gardener, whose beautiful garden was once featured in the local garden tour. She was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable sports fan, supporting K-State, the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Survivors include: children, Nancy Perrin of McPherson, Janie Bremyer (Jeff) of McPherson, Susan Mastrianni of Franklin, TN, and Tom Perrin (Jennifer) of Salina, KS; a brother, Howard Anderson of Topeka, KS; six grandchildren, Kami Bremyer, Matthew Bremyer, Cara Mastrianni, Hannah Mastrianni, Lily Perrin, and Casey Perrin; two great-grandchildren, Cruz Carrazana and Catalina Carrazana; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Jeanne Barnes, and two grandsons, Nicholas Mastrianni and Wade Bremyer.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 17, 2016, in the backyard garden at the Perrin residence located at 1508 Heritage Place in McPherson. Rev. Dick Reynolds will officiate the service. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1400 N. Main, McPherson. Private inurnment will be in McPherson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to First Presbyterian Church or the Kansas State University Gardens in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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Wayne C. Schafer, 89, a lifetime McPherson County resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2016, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital. He was a farmer and rancher.

Wayne was born on May 10, 1927, in McPherson, KS, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Agnes Alfreda (Ledell) Schafer. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1945. On October 19, 1945, Wayne was united in marriage to Juanita E. Reynolds in McPherson. She preceded him in death on September 5, 1994.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, Lions Club, Gideons International, and Kansas Farmers Union. He also served as director of Mid Kansas Coop.

Survivors include: four children, Claudia Worcester (Ron) of Olathe, KS, Daniel Schafer (Patricia) of McPherson, KS, Larry Schafer (Alana) of Salina, KS, and Susan Phillips (Harry) of Salina, KS; brother, Delano Schafer (Glorice) of McPherson, KS; seven grandchildren, Jason Schafer (Shelly) of Peyton, CO, Hillary Zwetzig (Jon) of Wichita, KS,, Marti Worcester (Tom) of Olathe, KS, Tazz Worcester (Jennifer) of Olathe, KS, Jeremy Kahrs (Jennifer) of Springfield, MO, Dustin Schafer, (Angela) of Leawood, KS, and Ryan Schafer (Heather) of Salina, KS; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and two sisters, Frankie Hazelton and Joan Stewart.

The funeral service will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 17, 2016, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Darren Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at Crestwood Memorial Park Cemetery, McPherson. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, September 16, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or Loving Care of McPherson in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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Hillsboro – Elmo Rahe, 86, died September 11, 2016 at Salem Home in Hillsboro.  He was born November 18, 1929 to Emil and Clara (Rodehorst) Rahe in Palmer, Kansas.  He worked at A.M.P.I. as plant Superintendent.  Survivors include: spouse, Louise Rahe of Hillsboro; daughters, Mitchlyn (Jim) Schroeder of McPherson, Susan (Kyle) Lorenc of Russell, Kansas, Connie (Eddie) Weber of Hillsboro; 6 grandchildren; brother, Ronald Rahe of Salina; sister, Marlene Smith of Junction City, Kansas.  Predeceased by a brother Robert Rahe.  Celebration of Life Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro Officiated by Pastor John Werner.  Family will receive guests from 5 to 7 Tuesday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro.  Memorials to Zion Lutheran Church or Salem Home in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.  Condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

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Judith Elaine Trost Dyer-Carlgren (73), of Scandia, Kansas, passed away on September 10, 2016. She was born September 26, 1942, in Concordia, Kansas, to Harold Trost and Edith (Kivett) Trost. She graduated eighth grade from Huscher Dist. 57 and graduated from Concordia High School before attending Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas, where she obtained her degree in elementary education. Her first position was teaching grades 1-4 at Wabaunsee County Rural School, followed by a position teaching grades 5-8, science, and health at Cedar Vale, Kansas. The next 35 years were taught in Sedan Elementary, Sedan, Kansas, where she taught in first grade for 30 years and in kindergarten for 5 years.
In 1965 she married Charles Wilbur (Bill) Dyer, and to this union were born two sons: Gregory Alan and Bradley Charles. They divorced in 1991, and in 1993 she married Carl Wayne Carlgren and gained two adult sons: Brian Scott and Randy Kent.
Teaching was her calling, and she received much joy being with her students. The classroom was never dull, and every day held something new. She also enjoyed reading, music, sewing, cooking new dishes, traveling, tending her flowers and herbs, and living the rural life. She was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Norway, Kansas, Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers Organization, and the Belleville Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband, Carl, and children Greg (Dana) Dyer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Brad Dyer of Olathe; Brian (Kendi) Carlgren of Salina; and Randy (Tami) Carlgren of North Newton. Her six grandchildren include Tavniah and Canon Dyer, Madison and Makenzi Carlgren, and Joshua and Hannah Carlgren.
She is also survived by her sisters, Ann (Jim) Lanoue of Concordia and Sue (Larry) Barnett of Sedan; her brother, Randy (Sherry) Trost of Concordia; a sister-in-law, Doris Carlgren of Eureka; and two brothers-in-law, David (Sharon) Carlgren of Concordia and Art Carlgren of Auburn.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 16, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 325 E. 8th St., Concordia, Kansas.
Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, KS, followed by tea and coffee at Concordia Lutheran Church.
Friends may call at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS from One PM until 9 PM on Wednesday and from 9 AM until 9 PM on Thursday where the family will greet friends from
6PM until 8PM on Thursday.
Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber .com
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 5, Highway 148, Norway, KS, 66961.
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.