Obituaries - Friday, March 27

Obituary for Delores Ann Zurfluh

February 2, 1937 - March 25, 2026

Delores Ann Zurfluh , 89, of Salina, passed away on March 25, 2026. She was born on February 2, 1937, in Washington, KS. Delores was raised by Jacob William and Arlene (Bender) Reier.

Delores attended and graduated from Washington High School. She later attended Cloud County Community College and graduated from K-State with a bachelor’s degree. Delores married Raymond Lee Zurfluh on July 21, 1957. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Agenda and later a member of the First United Methodist Church in Salina.  She currently is a member of Salina church of Christ.

Delores was a second-grade teacher at North Central Grade School in Haddam for 25 years. She was also a Hospice of Salina volunteer, a United Methodist Church officer and Sunday school teacher, a church camp counselor, a member of the UMW Circle, and was a leadership training for Christ Youth Volunteer.

Delores loved her family and devoted herself to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, attending as many of their activities as possible.

Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee Zurfluh; her parents, Jacob William Reier Sr. and Arlene (Bender) Reier; her brothers, Jacob William Reier Jr. and Donald Dean Reier; her granddaughter, Ashley Hope James; and her sons-in-law, Dwight Lee Richecky, Alfonso Chavez III, and Jimmie Lee James.

She is survived by her daughters, Rae Ann Chavez of Salina, KS, and Kathy Kay James of Salina, KS; her son, Scott Douglas Zurfluh (Donna) of Longmont, CO; her grandchildren, Jaime Falleson of Dallas, TX, Lacy Paredes (Adam) of Wichita, KS, Jeffrey Richecky (Amy) of Hays, KS, Michelle Chavez (Shane) of Salina, KS, Alfonso Chavez (Kate) of Ruskin, FL, Raymond James (Paidge) of Salina, KS, Robert James (Abigail) of Minneapolis, KS, Marissa Schumacher (Luke) of Poncha Springs, CO, and Tanner Zurfluh (MacKenzie) of Dacono, CO; as well as 16 great-grandchildren and two more on the way.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Salina Church of Christ in Salina, KS, followed by burial at Manning-Agenda Cemetery in Agenda, KS.

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John Leslie Ellyson Obituary March 23, 2026 - Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

March 23, 2026 - September 6, 1964

John Leslie Ellyson, of Warrenton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at his home.

He was born on September 6, 1964 in Richmond, California, to the late Gerald Ellyson and LaDonna Lady. John had reached the age of 61 years.

John worked in the automotive industry as a supervisor for many years. He was united in marriage to the late Diane Lehman on June 23, 2012 in Warrenton. John loved riding his Harley any chance he had. He loved listening to music and having a good time. He was a family man and loved each of them, but he especially loved his grandchildren. They each had a special place in his heart. John was happiest when he could relax and have a drink.

John Ellyson was preceded in death by his loving wife, Diane; his parents, Gerald and LaDonna; two grandchildren, Soraya Orozco and Baylie Gillespie. He is survived by his children, Sarah Woodward, Angel Ellyson, John Ellyson Jr., Robin Ellyson, Crystal Ellyson, Cassidee Lehman-Ellyson, and Clifton James Ellyson; several grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

A visitation for John Ellyson will be held on Friday, March, 27, 2026 at Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton, Missouri, beginning at 4:00 PM and ending at 7:00 PM. The family will then go to Salina, Kansas for his final resting place.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, Kansas. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina.

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Friday, March 27, 2026

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Warrenton,
MO 63383

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Monday, March 30, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

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Salina,
KS 67401

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Monday, March 30, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

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August 29, 1953 - March 25, 2026

James Stanley Shramek, 72, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Salina Regional Health Center.  He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 29, 1953, to James J. and Sylvia P. (Garst) Shramek.  He attended Salina Central High School and graduated in 1971.

He is survived by his wife, Esther, of the home; children, Dacia Shramek and Curtis Shramek, Kathy Gonzalez, Joseph Daniel Cruz, Ricky Cruz, and Ronald Cruz; siblings, Mark, Patrick, and John; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Charles “Chuck” Shramek, Barbara Ann and Linda Jolene.

Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Kansas.

Memorials may be sent to Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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