Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home

07/25/2025

Assisted living can be expensive and make affordability difficult. This article tackles some of the costs and ways to afford them.

Learn tips from experts on how much to expect assisted living to cost, how to budget for it and what resources are available to help pay for this senior living option.

07/24/2025

In Loving Memory
Mary L. Alexander

Mary Louise Alexander, 93, of Salina, KS passed away July 22, 2025 at the Reflections Retirement Resort. She was born on December 3, 1931 in Almena, KS to Clyde and Esther Bender.

Mary attended Cedar Ridge country school and graduated from Almena High School. On June 5, 1949, she married Asa Alexander. Mary and Asa farmed in the Norton area. She was also a homemaker, taking care of the home and their children. She was a member of the First Church of God in Norton. Mary moved to Salina, KS in 2001.

Mary is survived by her children: Judy of Minneapolis, KS, Wade of Salina, KS, and Mike (Sandy) of New Cambria, KS; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and siblings: Violet, Shirley, and Donald Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Asa on Dec. 27, 1989.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 25 in the Norton Cemetery. A viewing will be from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Salina, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Reflections Retirement Resort and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at

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07/22/2025

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07/18/2025

On this day in 1970, Willie Mays becomes the 10th player in Major League Baseball history to have 3.000 hits in a career.

William Howard Mays Jr. (May 6, 1931 – June 18, 2024), nicknamed "the Say Hey Kid", was an American professional baseball center fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Mays was a five-tool player who began his caree...

07/15/2025

Many of us are guilty of one of these once and a while. An interesting article highlighting ways we can lose money and the remedies to fix them.

Taking small steps to cut unnecessary expenses can add up to big savings over time

07/11/2025

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07/10/2025

In Loving Memory
Riley H. Moore

Riley Henry Moore, 84, of Norton, KS passed away July 3, 2025 at the Andbe Home in Norton. He was born July 16, 1940 in Shawnee, OK to Edward and Louise Moore.

Riley grew up in Shawnee, OK where he graduated from high school. He went on to receive his master’s degree in accounting from Oklahoma State. On February 14, 1976 he married Nancy Jo Claar in Denver, CO. He worked for Travelers Insurance as a Field Auditor until his retirement. Riley and Nancy moved to Norton where they raised miniature horses.

Riley is survived by his wife, Nancy Moore of Norton; sons, Eric (Lisa) Moore of Tecoma, WA and Allan (Michelle) Moore of Tecoma, WA, and brother, Jim Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at WaKeeney. Arrangements by Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Condolences may be left at

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07/10/2025

In Loving Memory
Kirk Gallentine

Van Kirk Gallentine, 63, of Norton, KS passed away July 8, 2025 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. He was born August 30, 1961 in Norton, KS to Gary Allen and Naomi Ruth (Cozad) Gallentine.

Kirk grew up in Norcatur and attended school in Norcatur and Oberlin. He attended Norton Community High School for his senior year and graduated in 1980. He went on to receive an associate’s degree in criminology from Barton Community College. Kirk drove a truck for Norton Ice. He loved being outdoors and enjoying nature by gardening, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed doing puzzles, reading, and playing cards. Most of all, Kirk loved spending time with his grandkids and family.

Kirk is survived by his children: Aaron Gallentine of Norton and Katelynn Gallentine of McCook, NE; grandchildren: Silus Haussermann and Thomas O’Neil; significant other, Deanna Gallentine of Norton; brother, Brett (Jenda Jones) Gallentine of Norton; sister-in-law, Kim Gallentine of Norton; stepbrothers: Kelly (April) Karnopp of Norton and Richard (Helen) Karnopp of Oberlin and stepsisters: Loretta Vise of Tennessee, Karla Vise of Oakley, KS, and Tamera Vise Kaltenbach of Mullinville, KS. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary; brothers: William “Doug” Gallentine and Shawn Gallentine; stepbrother, Richard Vise and stepsister, Susan Vise.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654 to help with final expenses. Condolences may be left at

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07/08/2025

In Loving Memory
Lynn A. Davis

Lynn Alan Davis, son of Gordon E. and Murel (Ankenman) Davis, was born February 15, 1954, in Norton, Kansas and passed away in Norton on July 1, 2025, at the age of 71.

He grew up in Norton attending school there until his graduation in 1972. Thereafter, he attended Kansas State University where he graduated with a major in Geology. Soon after, he pursued a Master’s Degree in Geology at Kansas University completing all coursework and then opting to take a job in the field rather than complete his thesis. He worked in Oklahoma and Texas; most years were spent in the employ of Chevron and later Samson in Tulsa, OK. Over the years, he completed computer training increasingly working in mapping projects and database work. He retired in 2012 and moved to Kearney in 2014.

He is survived by his mother, Murel Davis of Norton; a sister, Leslie and her husband, Jerry Rife of Trenton, NJ; and a niece, Whitney E. Rife of Philadelphia, PA.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon E. Davis.

A memorial service is planned for Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. There will be a private family inurnment in the Norton Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Andbe Home and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at

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07/08/2025

Whatever your go-to grilling options are, whether your grill is in door or a pan on the stove, take some time to enjoy National Grilling Month!

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July!

06/27/2025

In Loving Memory
Terry Lee Zabala, Sr.

Terry Lee Zabala, Sr., 61, of Norton, KS passed away June 26, 2025 at his home in Norton. He was born October 3, 1963 in Southfield, MI to Simon P. and Lucyle L. (Nelson) Zabala.

Terry grew up in Oakland, MI. After leaving home he met Debbie Madden. They were married on October 3, 1982 in Livonia, MI. Terry drove trucks for Nelson Trucking. He enjoyed going to the lake, camping, geocaching, riding motorcycles and shooting guns with his son. He also loved hitting the road with no destination in mind.

Terry is survived by his wife, Debbie Zabala; children: Jackie Zabala, Terry (Cynthia) Zabala, Patrick (Lauren Hohl) Zabala, and Jerry Zabala; grandchildren: Terry III, Angel, Isaac, Diamond, Brandon, Mercedes, Hunter, Makayla, Nela, Olivia, and Nevin and great grandson, King. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandchildren, Lucian and Nevaeh.

The family has chosen cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654 to help with final expenses. Condolences may be left at

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