Daniel Joseph Godsey, 69, Salina, died Nov. 22, 2016. Dan was born Dec. 23, 1946 in Salina to Harold and Edna (Cobler) Godsey. Dan was a Navy veteran and worked as a sheet metal worker for Beech Aircraft in Salina.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Louise, of the home; his two daughters, Tammy Wright (Dan) of Bucyrus, KS. and Shelley Stegman, Salina. He has five grandchildren, Whitney, Logan, Emily, Ben and Nick.
His father, Harold, survives him, as does his brother, Jerry (Donna) Godsey, and sister in law, Barbara.
Services will be at the graveside in the Crown Point Cemetery on Saturday, Nov 26, 2016 at 10:00 am. Friends may call at the Ryan mortuary on Friday afternoon from 4 until 7 pm.
Memorials are suggest to Kaye Pogue Hospice of Salina.
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OVERLAND PARK — Patricia “Pat” Shaver, 86, died Monday Nov. 21, 2016. She was born on March 23, 1930 to William and Ruth Williams.
Pat moved to Salina in 1956 and married John Shaver in 1957, where she lived until 2011.
Pat enjoyed singing and theatre and was active in the Salina Community Theatre and her church choir. Her greatest joy, however, was acts of loving service to others. Her boundless energy and heart for others meant cookies, pies and extreme acts of parental and spousal love. We were blessed by her love that made us feel incredibly special, built us up and armed us to venture out into the real world.
Survivors: sons, John, Lee’s Summit, MO, Tom, Leawood, KS, Tim, Wichita, KS; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents; husband, John; brother Jack, Don and Bill; and sister Joanne.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at the First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Eighth St., Salina 67401.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Choir.
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LINDSBORG — Gladys C. Elgin, 95, passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, in Oklahoma City. She was born May 7, 1921, in Marquette, to Dewey and Violet (Lindquist) Richards. She was a bookkeeper for medical offices.
Gladys is survived by a sister, Eileen Evans; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Elgin; and two sisters, Mabel “Mike” Mullen, and Viola Jeane Moore.
Private family burial will be in the Falun Cemetery, Falun. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Falun Lutheran Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
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Mary C. Engle-Howland-Newlin, 89, passed away Tuesday, November 22, in Abilene. She was born October 19, 1927 north of Abilene, the daughter of LaMar P. and Frances M. (Grove) Engle. Growing up in Abilene, Mary attended local schools, graduated from Chapman High School and 2 years each at Emporia State and Messiah College in Pennsylvania earning a BS and MA. She had taught school for three years in Kansas and thirteen years in Africa as a missionary. In 1967 she was married Rev. A.V. Howland. Their married live was spent in California, Texas and Oklahoma before returning to Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1993. In 1999, Mary was married to Wayne Newlin. All of their married life was spent in Kansas. She was a Methodist minister in several churches in Kansas. He preceded her in death in 2011. Mary was also preceded in death by: her parents; a sister, Ernestine Eyster and two brothers, Oliver and Delbert Engle. She was a member of the Abilene First United Methodist Church.
Mary is survived by: a sister, Marlene (Don) Shafer of Pinion Hills, California; four brothers, L.G. (Carol) Engle of Upland, California, Fred (Glenna) Engle of Abilene, Texas, Cameron Engle of Salina, Kansas, Millard (Sharon) Engle of Shippensbur, Pennsylvania; stepchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Saturday, November 26th, at the Abilene First United Methodist Church with Rev. John Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Union (Livingston) Cemetery north of Abilene. The family will receive friends 5:30 – 6:30 PM Friday, November 25th. at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Abilene First United Methodist Church. They may be left at the church the day of the service or left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 785 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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Eddie O. McGinnis
(December 21, 1943 – November 13, 2016)
Eddie Opp McGinnis was born on December 21, 1943 to Elmer Cedric and Ollie Christine Stedman McGinnis at Glendale, Arizona. He departed this life of 72 years, 10 months, and 23 days Sunday evening, November 13, 2016 at his home in Glen Elder, Kansas after a courageous battle with cancer.
Eddie grew up in the Glendale, Arizona area and joined the working world at a very early age. He was a hard worker and became an expert carpet layer. While laying carpet was his true forte, he was very proficient at installing other types of floor coverings. No job was too big or too small for him, and having the customer satisfied was everything to him. Often, his work required him to move where the jobs were and he made frequent trips between Arizona and Kansas. He and his family settled in Salina, Kansas about eight years ago and most recently was a contractor for Complete Floor Coverings in Salina. Health forced him to quit in June, 2016 and he and his wife moved to Glen Elder to be near family.
Eddie married Janice Norene Hand on September 15, 1971.
A kind, people loving person, Eddie had a deep for Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was very willing to share his faith with others. He witnessed to many people over the years and was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need. His funny, upbeat sense of humor will be long remembered.
His parents, and one grandchild Candy Sampson preceded him in death.
Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are his wife Janice of the home, children Deborah Bell and husband Doug of Cottonwood, Arizona, Bill Trowbridge of El Dorado, KS, Lance Trowbridge of Arizona, Eddie McGinnis of Salina, Kansas, Missy McGinnis of Glen Elder; one brother Tracy McGinnis and wife Pat of Payson, Arizona; two sisters Sharon Sellers and husband Richard of Prescott, Arizona, Candy Novakovich and husband Bob of Camp Verde, Arizona; 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many friends.
Eddie chose cremation. His ashes will be buried in Cottonwood, Arizona at a later date. Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice. McDonald-Roberts Funeral Service, Beloit was in charge of arrangements.
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Elizabeth Elaine Anderson, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Pine Village, Moundridge. She taught elementary school for 35 years in California. She and her husband moved to McPherson, KS in 2011 from Yuba City, CA.
Elaine was born on May 23, 1937, in Viney Grove, Arkansas, the daughter of Emil Marvin and Margaret (Blakemore) Woodruff. She graduated from Los Angeles Pacific Christian College. On September 6, 1969, she was united in marriage to Alvin D. Anderson in Escondido, CA. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2013.
She was a member of McPherson Free Methodist Church.
Survivors include: sons, Larry D. (Ann) Anderson of McPherson, KS, Danny Anderson of Payson, AZ, and Eddie (Betty) Anderson of Alberta, MN; daughter, Christy Joy of Yuba City, CA; brother, Raymond (Laverna) Woodruff of Columbus, OH; sister, Margaret (Dick) Percival of Manteca, CA; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Mary Yost; son, Fred Eugene Anderson; and granddaughter, Hailey Anderson.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 28, 2016, at McPherson Free Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, Nov. 27, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Memorial donations may be given to Central Christian College of Kansas in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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Louise (Kusch) Pickering died November 23, 2016. Louise was a member of the Little River community since 1944 when she, her husband and two sons moved here from Glendale, California to farm on property located seven miles southeast from Little River. Her husband had previously worked at the Lockheed Aircraft Co. during the war years. In addition to being a successful farm wife, Louise was also an accomplished artist. She taught art at Rockville Grade School, at Sherman Grade School in Hutchinson, and Little River and Windom schools before she retired from teaching in 1981. She continued to do art and showed her work on several occasions at one person shows in Hutchinson, as a member of the Hutchinson Art Association. Her las show was in 1995 at the Hutchison Public Library. It was shortly after this time that her art work was interrupted due to loss of vision
Mrs. Pickering was a member of the Little River Congregational Church and she practiced a strong faith in Jesus Christ to whom she was lead in an adult Bible study group.
Louise Kusch was born on October 26, 1916 in Henderson, Nebraska to Edward and Anna Sperling Kusch , German immigrant parents who were living in Southern Russia. In addition to other positive adult influences on her life, she likes to remember the Mason family for whom she was a live in caretaker and Mr & Mrs Denning who were foster parents while she attended and completed high school in Turon, Kansas in 1937 and graduated Ft. Hays State University. She also remembers the Adams family to whom Mrs. Denning was earlier united by marriage. Louise met and married William S. Pickering from the Langdon community on November 21, 1938, he died on August 21, 1986.
Mrs. Pickering’s family will miss her frequent prayers for each of them. They will also miss her
robust laugh and her enjoyable conversation. She leaves 2 Sons, David & Shirley Pickering, Wichita, William “Bill” & Judy Pickering, Lawrence, many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
Graveside Service will be 1:30 P.M., Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River with Pastor Ted Weis officiating. Memorials to Hutchinson Art Association or Little River Congregational Church in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.
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DATELINE: Lyons, Kansas
NAME: Mary C. Loutzenhiser
AGE: 82 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: November 22, 2016
PLACE OF DEATH: Mennonite Manor, So. Hutchinson
DATE OF BIRTH: January 9, 1934
PLACE OF BIRTH: Kansas City, Missouri
PARENTS: James Albert and Ruby Francis Lawson Dwyer
RESIDENCE: Longtime Lyons resident
OCCUPATION: School Teacher and Homemaker
EDUCATION: graduated Lyons High School and Sterling College
DATE OF MARRIAGE: August 19, 1950
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Kansas City, Missouri
SPOUSE: Homer W. Loutzenhiser
SPOUSE DECEASED DATE: November 10, 2005
SURVIVORS: Son, David & Tracy Loutzenhiser, Salem, Oregon; Daughters, Cathy Butts, Lyons, Leslie & C.L. Gable, Roach, Missouri; 12 Grandchildren, 13 Great- Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, James W. Loutzenhiser, Daughter, Jerri Jay; 2 Sisters, 5 Brothers
SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 28, 2016 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons
OFFICIATING: Rev. Robert Friesen
BURIAL: Lyons Municipal Cemetery Private Family Burial
MEMORIAL: Bell and Star Fund or Reno County Hospice in care of the funeral home.
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Passed away on November 22, 2016
He was born December 8, 1945 at rural Munden, Kansas the son of Charles “Junior” Beeson and Betty M. (Mulch) Beeson
He served with the Army National Guard for 24 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Junior” and Betty Beeson, one sister, Patricia Ann, one brother, Richard Beeson.
He is survived by two daughters, Christine (Vernon) Williams of LeRoy, KS., Alisa Herring of Salina, KS., three grandchildren, one sister, Phillis (Bob) Bottger of Belleville, KS.,
three brothers, Charles F. “Fred” Beeson of Waverly, Nebraska, Robert J. Beeson of Belleville, KS., Benjamin (Melinda) Beeson of Bellevile, KS.,
Funeral services will be held Two PM, Saturday, November 26, 2016, United Presbyterian Church, Narka, Kansas.
Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, rural Narka, Kansas
Military Graveside service by, Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Memorials may be given to Family Choice
Friends may call on Friday, November 25, 2016 from 9 AM to 9 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS., where the
family will receive friends from 6 PM to 8 PM
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS., in charge of arrangements.
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Eunice Jeanette Samuelson, 92, Lindsborg, KS, passed away Nov 21, 2016 at Bethany Home.
Eunice was born April 3, 1924 in Ruleton, KS, fourth of the 11 children of Seth and Martha Duell. She grew up on the family farm, graduated from Ruleton High School and attended business college in Denver, CO and Bethany College, Lindsborg.
On November 9, 1945, Eunice married Navy LT Harry Victor Samuelson of Olsburg, KS, This 57-year union was blessed with 6 children. Harry and Eunice also opened their hearts and home to foster children. Nineteen different children found a home with them for varying lengths of time. These included Renee Barnhart (Philip), Kansas City, MO, and Tashia Dose (Gary), Pinehurst, ID, who lived with them for five formative years before their adoption. To Eunice’s great joy, these young women have remained in contact to this day.
Eunice lived her entire life in small Kansas communities, including a decade each in Council Grove and Reading, serving her family, community, and church wherever she dwelt. Before moving to Lindsborg in 2015, she lived in Frankfort for 45 years where she was active in the community and as a caregiver to many. In addition to volunteering at the Frankfort Care Home for 20 years, Eunice served on its Board of Directors and, in her 70’s, she completed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training to develop her skills as a caregiver. She remained a hospice volunteer until she was nearly 90 years old.
Eunice shared her musical talents wherever she lived. She was organist at Salem Lutheran Church, Axtell, for almost 40 years. She played organ or piano for countless weddings, funerals, community and charity events, and accompanied a multitude of school music soloists at festivals. Her love of music has been passed down to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Eunice was also an excellent seamstress, making clothes and quilts, and creating crafts for family and community.
Eunice was a life-long learner and keen observer of life. A highlight of her life was a study trip to Israel with her two daughters in 1985. In the month before her death, she completed reading Eric Metaxas’ epic biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and had numerous discussions of the events and persons in it, relating them to her own memories of that time in world history. She was a true patriot, insisting on attending the community Veterans Day celebration this month and, as always, resolutely exercising her right to vote in this year’s election.
Her deep faith and abiding love for her Lord caused Eunice’s life to be marked by service to and love for others. Eunice’s gracious Christ-like manner endeared her to everyone who met her and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Preceding Eunice in death were her husband (Harry), two infant children (Daniel Seth and Jeanne Marie) and brothers, Wendell, Arthur, LeRoy, Joseph, Jonathan, and Theodore. Survivors include: two sons, David Samuelson (Ann), Falun KS and Gary Samuelson (Lisa), San Jose, CA; two daughters, Mary Ehrlich (Larry), Oshkosh WI and Ruth Mulari (Samuel), Minneapolis MN; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving her are two sisters: Ruth Trued, Lindsborg and Rachel Purvis (Frank), Lawrence; two brothers, Benjamin Duell, Ruleton and Norman Duell (Harriet), Holyoke, CO; sisters-in-law Virginia Duell and Ellen Duell; and many beloved friends and extended family.
Services will be held at Salem Lutheran Church, Axtell, KS on December 3, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow at Mariadahl Cemetery, Olsburg, KS. A brief memorial service will also be held in the Bethany Home Chapel on November 29, 2016 at 10 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, to Jerusalem Cornerstone Foundation, or to the Christ-serving charity of your choice in care of Christians Funeral Home, 103 N Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.
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