CONROE, Texas — Sarah Louise Cordero, 99, of Conroe, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. She was born July 31, 1916.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin C. Cordero, and son, Robert C. Cordero.
Sarah is survived by nine children, three brothers, one sister, one uncle as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
There will be a private graveside service.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers any donations be made to the Salina Animal Shelter, Salina, Kan.
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Deanna K. Feltes, 63, of Salina, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, after a six-year battle with cancer. Deanna was born to Lester and Dorothy (Graves) Delker in Salina.
She married Allan J. Feltes in Salina on April 6, 1991; he survives. They enjoyed life and liked traveling, hiking, volunteering and gardening together.
Deanna graduated from Washburn University and worked for KPL and Kansas Gas Service, the Internal Revenue Service and USDA/NRCS prior to her retirement. She also served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
She is survived by daughter, Amy C. Mannis, of Island Park, Fla.; son, Steven (Cheryl) Beck Jr., of Tulsa, Okla.; stepson, Brian A. Feltes, of Salina; and five grandchildren.
Other survivors include her mother, Dorothy Delker, of Salina; sister, Carol (Jim) Patterson, of Collinsville, Okla.; brothers, David (Marge) Delker, of Mesa, Ariz., and Lowell Delker, of Salina; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial reception and life celebration will be announced at a later date at the Mentor United Methodist Church, Mentor.
Memorials may be made to Mentor United Methodist Church, Tammy Walker Cancer Center or organization of donor’s choice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth, Salina 67401.
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Clara “Pauline” Sweeney, 97, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. She was born Oct. 2, 1917, near Bennington to William Frederick and Anna Marie (Essig) Hogrefe.
Pauline graduated from Salina High School and Asbury Hospital School of Nursing in 1939. She also attended Kansas State University in Manhattan and Colorado University. During World War II, Pauline served in the Army Nurse Corp with the 167th General Hospital in Europe. She worked for many years with her husband, Paul, in the Salina Testing Lab.
She was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 1432, American Legion No. 0062, St. John’s Lutheran Church, past Noble Grand of Miriam Rebekah, Lodge No. 8, RSVP, Saline County Association for Retarded Citizens and AARP. For many years, Pauline was active with her son Bill, supporting OCCK activities and Special Olympics sports.
Left to mourn her passing is her son, William “Bill” Sweeney, of the home; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Sweeney and Joshua Sweeney, of Spokane, Wash.; daughter-in-law, Sherri Sweeney, of Spokane; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; son, Richard; granddaughter, Sarah; brother, William Hogrefe; and sisters, Florence Dixon and Marie Forcht.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Bennington Cemetery, Bennington.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or OCCK and are in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401.
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Patricia C. Edwards, 78 of Solomon, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Mercy Regional Hospital in Manhattan. She was born in Perryton, Texas January 3, 1937 the daughter of Ray and Alice (Goldbeck) Kerstetter. On January 11, 1955 she was united in marriage to Dewey Edwards. He preceded her in death July 16, 2015. Patricia was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter Machelle Mann and husband Raymond of Solomon and one son, Roger Edwards of Solomon. Grandchildren: Cory Edwards and wife Lisa, Jacob Engstrom, Michael L. Mann, Jamie Melleny and husband Sean, Anthony Edwards, Christopher and Rachelle Mann. Great-Grandchildren: Jakayla and Sean Melleny and Jazmen Mann. One brother, Ray Kerstetter JR of Newton. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dewey, parents, two brothers, Glenn and Dale Kerstetter and a sister-in-law Sara Kerstetter.
Funeral Services for Patricia will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 P.M., at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association or the Solomon Public Library. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO BOX 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.
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Funeral services for Phyllis C. Smith, age 73, of Solomon, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon with Mr. Marty Colborn officiating. Mrs. Smith passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Village Manor in Abilene.
She was born November 17, 1941 in Solomon, the daughter of Delbert and Laura (Seward) Dunbar. Phyllis graduated from Brookville High School and received her degree in beauty school.
Phyllis was a homemaker and worked for a woodworking company, worked for the Highland Care Home in Abilene, the Brookville Hotel in Abilene, and volunteered for the Solomon Senior Center.
On April 3, 1965 Phyllis was united in marriage to Robert Colby Smith in Kanopolis, Kansas. He passed away July 5, 1995.
She is survived by her daughter Lori and her husband Steve Huff of Abilene, son Colby “Buck” Smith of Solomon, brother James and his wife Claudia Dunbar of Wichita, sister Cathy Pilcher of Beverly, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her brother-in-law Donald Pilcher.
Phyllis’s final resting place will be in the Brookville Cemetery, Brookville. Her family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Village Manor and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.
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Breanna George, 23, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away at 9:16 p.m., Wednesday, September 16th,2015 at her home.
Breanna was born in McPherson, Kansas on January 23, 1992, a daughter of Brinda Lynn (Hall) and Scott Nash George
Breanna attended the Roosevelt and Washington grade schools, McPherson Middle School, and graduated from Norwich, Kansas.
Breanna worked for Dairy Queen in Wichita, Kansas.
Breanna enjoyed family, friends, poetry, music, cooking, shopping, and eating out.
Breanna is survived by her parents, Brinda George, of McPherson, Kansas and Scott George, of McPherson, Kansas; her siblings, Michael Heitkotter, of McPherson, Kansas, Kara George, of McPherson, Kansas, and D.J. Hall, of McPherson, Kansas; her maternal grandfather, Charles Robert Hall, of McPherson, Kansas; her Maternal Great-Grandparents Edwin and Mabel Mitzelfelt, of Red Cloud, Nebraska; her uncles and aunts, Chuck George and his wife Celia, of Stafford, Kansas, Cindy LeRoy, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jeff George and his wife Laura, of Moundridge, Kansas, and Mike George, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a cousin, Teddy LeRoy II and his wife Shelly, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; other relatives and a host of friends.
Breanna was preceded in death by her Paternal Charles and Betty George; and Maternal Grandmother Judith Hall; uncles, Randy Hall, Tim George, Ted LeRoy Sr. and Greg Georg; and a cousin Shawn Robb.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Glidden – Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.
The funeral service will be held at Glidden – Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 25th, 2015 with Pastor Chuck Baker officiating.
The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Breanna George Memorial Fund and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.
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John L. “Poor Ole John” Emerson, 84, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:37 a.m., Friday, September 18th, 2015 while in the company of family members, at the Cedars House.
John was born in Cherry Hill, Oklahoma on November 24, 1930, a son of Chloe Eva (Sills) and Lloyd Basil Emerson.
John attended the Roosevelt grade school, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School in 1949, McPherson, Kansas. He later attended McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas.
John was a member of First Christian Church McPherson, Kansas where he served as a Deacon and received Emeritus status.
John honorably served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War.
John was a salesman for Don Johnson and Marvin Clark at Cee Jay Appliance of McPherson and was the owner and operator along with his wife Zona of Poor Johns Appliances of McPherson, Kansas.
John was a member of the Gideon’s and a former member of the Masonic Lodge No. 172, McPherson, Kansas; a member of the American Legion Post 24 and was a sponsor and bowler for Poor John’s Appliance of McPherson.
John Lewis Emerson was united in marriage to Zona R. Bills on October 31, 1964 at McPherson, Kansas where they established their first home together.
John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over fifty years Zona Emerson, of McPherson, Kansas; his children, Iona Likins, of Canton, Kansas, Sharon Pankratz, of Canton, Kansas, Buddy Dobbins and his wife Madonna, of Wichita, Kansas, Bob Dobbins and his wife Jennifer, of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Tod Emerson, of McPherson, Kansas; his sister, Lynne’ Cyphers and her husband David, of Newton, Kansas; his 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, with one on the way!; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ricky Lynn Dobbins; a grandson Jeffrey Pankratz; a brother, Fred Q. Emerson and a sister, Eulalia Karraker.
The memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.
Final Resting Place will be at the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.