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Cheryl Swaim

Cheryl Swaim

Jan 6, 2024

Cheryl Swaim, 76, of Salina, completed her journey in life on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Cheryl was born on August 14, 1947 in Salina, the daughter of Evelyn and John Munson.

She graduated from Salina High in 1965, married and had 2 children.

Survivors include her daughter,...

Jeanne Crow

Jeanne Crow

Jan 5, 2024

Jeanne Crow, 98, died on January 5, 2024. She was born in rural Culver, Kansas on March 11, 1925 to Carl A. and Minnie Schuler. She attended school in Bennington. After high school graduation, she worked at the National Bank of America in Salina until she attended nursing school. Jeanne attended nursing school in Halstead, Kansas where she graduated...

Georgia Lea Kincaid

Georgia Lea Kincaid

Jan 4, 2024

Georgia Lea Kincaid

Georgia Lea Kincaid, 80, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 4th, 2024.

Georgia was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 22, 1943, a daughter of Dorothy (Johnson) and Howard Otis Larson.

She was a library aide at Southeast of Saline and was always...

Ruth Arlene Krizek

Ruth Arlene Krizek

Jan 3, 2024

Ruth Arlene Krizek was called Home to her Lord Jesus Christ and peacefully passed away at age 89 on January 3, 2024 in Salina, Kansas.  We, her sons and family, celebrate a life rich in love, laughter, and enduring connections. Born to Alfred Naton Turner and Alice Aileen Miner on May 25,1934 in Hoxie, Kansas during the Great Depression,...

Imogene Luce

Imogene Luce

Jan 2, 2024

Imogene Luce, 98, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.

Imogene was born in Osborne, Kansas on November 22, 1925, daughter of Vera F. (Eaton) and William W. Storer.

On March 28, 1945, Imogene married Eugene “Gene” Luce. Their marriage lasted 57 years until his death.

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Heather Dawn Inscho

Heather Dawn Inscho

Dec 29, 2023

Heather Dawn Inscho, 50, of Salina, passed away at her home on Friday, December 29,2023.

Heather was born in Salina, Kansas, on December 15, 1973, a daughter of Lou Ann (Munger) and Darrel Inscho. Heather would call Culver home for most of her life.

Of the many endeavors Heather had, she...

Janet Ann Stanley

Janet Ann Stanley

Dec 18, 2023

Janet Ann (Granzella) Stanley, 75, passed away December 18, 2023, at her home in Salina. She was born December 7, 1948 and attended school in Ada and graduated from Tescott High School in 1967. She worked as a bookkeeper and most recently, a security guard at the Sac and Fox Casino.

She was preceded in...

Beth Edwards

Beth Edwards

Dec 13, 2023

Elizabeth (Beth) Edwards, 67, of Salina, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 13th, after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

Elizabeth Ann Houser was born in Oklahoma City, on July 21st, 1956. Beth graduated from Salina Central High School in 1974. She married the love of her life, Douglas Edwards, on October 7th,...

Abigail "Abby" Christine Steck

Abigail "Abby" Christine Steck

Dec 12, 2023

Abigail “Abby” Christine Steck, was delivered stillborn at 4:00 the morning of Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at The Birth Center, Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. Abby’s expected birthday was May 8, 2024 when she reached 38 weeks. She was lulled to sleep one last time by her mother’s heartbeat and woke up with angels. She met her...

Leona H. Mutschler

Leona H. Mutschler

Dec 12, 2023

Leona Hattie Mutschler (Anschutz), age 94, died on December 12, 2023 at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, Manhattan, Kansas.

Leona was born on February 7, 1929 to William Frederick and Hattie Joanna Amanda Anschutz (Schepmann), on the family farm near Wilson, Kansas (Russell County).  She had ten siblings

Leona married Richard Herbert Mutschler on...

Verna Ellen Scholes-Shipe

Verna Ellen Scholes-Shipe

Dec 7, 2023

Verna Ellen Scholes was born on February 22, 1928 in Portage, Wisconsin to parents Edna Mae & Samuel Eugene Scholes. The youngest of four children, Verna’s earliest years were spent on a farm, with lots of animals and a huge garden she helped her mother to tend. It was while attending Vacation Bible School in sixth grade, that Verna...

Erika M. Bushman

Erika M. Bushman

Dec 2, 2023

Erika M. Bushman, 96, of Salina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1927 in Friedeberg Numark, Germany, to Walter and Else (Flickrick) Heyn.

She worked for Waddell Cadillac, Green Thumb, and the Salina Regional Health Center Information Desk.

...

Shane Michael Rohrig

Shane Michael Rohrig

Nov 30, 2023

Shane Michael Rohrig, 43, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 30, 2023. His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Shane is survived and missed by his mother, Connie Bledso, his father, Bill Rohrig and stepmother, Brenda. Forever remembered by his siblings, Misty Revenew and her husband, Ty, Joe Rohrig,...

Robert Ross

Robert Ross

Nov 30, 2023

Robert Ross, 73, of Bennington, passed away, November 30, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; three brothers, Richard, Dale, and Dan; two sons, David, and Stuart; 5 grandchildren; and many friends.

Cremation was chosen and a gathering will be announced at a later...

Mary Ann Wilson

Mary Ann Wilson

Nov 29, 2023

Mary Ann Wilson, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 29th, 2023.

Mary was born in Great Bend, Kansas on November 25, 1941, a daughter of Madeline (Salem) and Albert Abraham Farris.

Survivors include two sons, Alan Wilson (Kori), David Wilson (Hollie); 6 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren; and brother, William Farris.

...

Douglas "Doug" Bradley Cummings

Douglas "Doug" Bradley Cummings

Nov 28, 2023

Douglas Bradley Cummings, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 28th, 2023.

Doug was born in Emporia, Kansas on July 13, 1963, a son of the late Anita Marie (Watt) and Marlin Cummings.

He served in the United States Navy from 1986 -1988 and was a welder at Great Plains...

Samuel "Sam" Lee Haggard

Samuel "Sam" Lee Haggard

Nov 25, 2023

Samuel Lee Haggard, 71, of Salina, passed away Saturday, November 25th, 2023.

Samuel was born in Flora, Mississippi on February 15, 1952, a son of Deola (Hopkins) and Sam Haggard.

He was inducted into the Salina Central Hall of Fame for his 1971 Basketball Team and was an avid sports fan...

Roger Kent Wood

Roger Kent Wood

Nov 24, 2023

Roger Kent Wood, 64, of Salina, passed away Friday, November 24th, 2023.

Roger was born in Caldwell, Idaho on August 31, 1959, a son of Jeannie Nevada (Busby) Hise and Doyle Donald Wood. He spent most of his life in Salina, Kansas.

He owned KRC Power Wash Inc. He was a...

Gabriel Myles Ruiz

Gabriel Myles Ruiz

Nov 21, 2023

Gabriel Myles Ruiz, 21, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, November 21st, 2023.

Gabriel was born in Salina, on April 22, 2002, a son of Mary Tower and Ricardo Ruiz.

Survivors include his daughter, Gabriella Ruiz; son, Adrian Ruiz; parents, Mary Tower, and Ricardo Ruiz, all of Salina.

...

Roger Alden Young

Roger Alden Young

Nov 15, 2023

Roger Alden Young, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2023.

Roger was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 6, 1939, a son of Rosetta (Logue) and Roger Alden Young.

He served in the United States Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief for 4 years and retired from...

Cheryl Swaim

Cheryl Swaim

Jan 6, 2024

Cheryl Swaim, 76, of Salina, completed her journey in life on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Cheryl was born on August 14, 1947 in Salina, the daughter of Evelyn and John Munson.

She graduated from Salina High in 1965, married and had 2 children.

Survivors include her daughter,...

Jeanne Crow

Jeanne Crow

Jan 5, 2024

Jeanne Crow, 98, died on January 5, 2024. She was born in rural Culver, Kansas on March 11, 1925 to Carl A. and Minnie Schuler. She attended school in Bennington. After high school graduation, she worked at the National Bank of America in Salina until she attended nursing school. Jeanne attended nursing school in Halstead, Kansas where she graduated...

Georgia Lea Kincaid

Georgia Lea Kincaid

Jan 4, 2024

Georgia Lea Kincaid

Georgia Lea Kincaid, 80, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 4th, 2024.

Georgia was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 22, 1943, a daughter of Dorothy (Johnson) and Howard Otis Larson.

She was a library aide at Southeast of Saline and was always...

Ruth Arlene Krizek

Ruth Arlene Krizek

Jan 3, 2024

Ruth Arlene Krizek was called Home to her Lord Jesus Christ and peacefully passed away at age 89 on January 3, 2024 in Salina, Kansas.  We, her sons and family, celebrate a life rich in love, laughter, and enduring connections. Born to Alfred Naton Turner and Alice Aileen Miner on May 25,1934 in Hoxie, Kansas during the Great Depression,...

Imogene Luce

Imogene Luce

Jan 2, 2024

Imogene Luce, 98, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.

Imogene was born in Osborne, Kansas on November 22, 1925, daughter of Vera F. (Eaton) and William W. Storer.

On March 28, 1945, Imogene married Eugene “Gene” Luce. Their marriage lasted 57 years until his death.

...

Heather Dawn Inscho

Heather Dawn Inscho

Dec 29, 2023

Heather Dawn Inscho, 50, of Salina, passed away at her home on Friday, December 29,2023.

Heather was born in Salina, Kansas, on December 15, 1973, a daughter of Lou Ann (Munger) and Darrel Inscho. Heather would call Culver home for most of her life.

Of the many endeavors Heather had, she...

Janet Ann Stanley

Janet Ann Stanley

Dec 18, 2023

Janet Ann (Granzella) Stanley, 75, passed away December 18, 2023, at her home in Salina. She was born December 7, 1948 and attended school in Ada and graduated from Tescott High School in 1967. She worked as a bookkeeper and most recently, a security guard at the Sac and Fox Casino.

She was preceded in...

Beth Edwards

Beth Edwards

Dec 13, 2023

Elizabeth (Beth) Edwards, 67, of Salina, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 13th, after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

Elizabeth Ann Houser was born in Oklahoma City, on July 21st, 1956. Beth graduated from Salina Central High School in 1974. She married the love of her life, Douglas Edwards, on October 7th,...

Abigail "Abby" Christine Steck

Abigail "Abby" Christine Steck

Dec 12, 2023

Abigail “Abby” Christine Steck, was delivered stillborn at 4:00 the morning of Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at The Birth Center, Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. Abby’s expected birthday was May 8, 2024 when she reached 38 weeks. She was lulled to sleep one last time by her mother’s heartbeat and woke up with angels. She met her...

Leona H. Mutschler

Leona H. Mutschler

Dec 12, 2023

Leona Hattie Mutschler (Anschutz), age 94, died on December 12, 2023 at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, Manhattan, Kansas.

Leona was born on February 7, 1929 to William Frederick and Hattie Joanna Amanda Anschutz (Schepmann), on the family farm near Wilson, Kansas (Russell County).  She had ten siblings

Leona married Richard Herbert Mutschler on...

Verna Ellen Scholes-Shipe

Verna Ellen Scholes-Shipe

Dec 7, 2023

Verna Ellen Scholes was born on February 22, 1928 in Portage, Wisconsin to parents Edna Mae & Samuel Eugene Scholes. The youngest of four children, Verna’s earliest years were spent on a farm, with lots of animals and a huge garden she helped her mother to tend. It was while attending Vacation Bible School in sixth grade, that Verna...

Erika M. Bushman

Erika M. Bushman

Dec 2, 2023

Erika M. Bushman, 96, of Salina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1927 in Friedeberg Numark, Germany, to Walter and Else (Flickrick) Heyn.

She worked for Waddell Cadillac, Green Thumb, and the Salina Regional Health Center Information Desk.

...

Shane Michael Rohrig

Shane Michael Rohrig

Nov 30, 2023

Shane Michael Rohrig, 43, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 30, 2023. His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Shane is survived and missed by his mother, Connie Bledso, his father, Bill Rohrig and stepmother, Brenda. Forever remembered by his siblings, Misty Revenew and her husband, Ty, Joe Rohrig,...

Robert Ross

Robert Ross

Nov 30, 2023

Robert Ross, 73, of Bennington, passed away, November 30, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; three brothers, Richard, Dale, and Dan; two sons, David, and Stuart; 5 grandchildren; and many friends.

Cremation was chosen and a gathering will be announced at a later...

Mary Ann Wilson

Mary Ann Wilson

Nov 29, 2023

Mary Ann Wilson, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 29th, 2023.

Mary was born in Great Bend, Kansas on November 25, 1941, a daughter of Madeline (Salem) and Albert Abraham Farris.

Survivors include two sons, Alan Wilson (Kori), David Wilson (Hollie); 6 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren; and brother, William Farris.

...

Douglas "Doug" Bradley Cummings

Douglas "Doug" Bradley Cummings

Nov 28, 2023

Douglas Bradley Cummings, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 28th, 2023.

Doug was born in Emporia, Kansas on July 13, 1963, a son of the late Anita Marie (Watt) and Marlin Cummings.

He served in the United States Navy from 1986 -1988 and was a welder at Great Plains...

Samuel "Sam" Lee Haggard

Samuel "Sam" Lee Haggard

Nov 25, 2023

Samuel Lee Haggard, 71, of Salina, passed away Saturday, November 25th, 2023.

Samuel was born in Flora, Mississippi on February 15, 1952, a son of Deola (Hopkins) and Sam Haggard.

He was inducted into the Salina Central Hall of Fame for his 1971 Basketball Team and was an avid sports fan...

Roger Kent Wood

Roger Kent Wood

Nov 24, 2023

Roger Kent Wood, 64, of Salina, passed away Friday, November 24th, 2023.

Roger was born in Caldwell, Idaho on August 31, 1959, a son of Jeannie Nevada (Busby) Hise and Doyle Donald Wood. He spent most of his life in Salina, Kansas.

He owned KRC Power Wash Inc. He was a...

Gabriel Myles Ruiz

Gabriel Myles Ruiz

Nov 21, 2023

Gabriel Myles Ruiz, 21, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, November 21st, 2023.

Gabriel was born in Salina, on April 22, 2002, a son of Mary Tower and Ricardo Ruiz.

Survivors include his daughter, Gabriella Ruiz; son, Adrian Ruiz; parents, Mary Tower, and Ricardo Ruiz, all of Salina.

...

Roger Alden Young

Roger Alden Young

Nov 15, 2023

Roger Alden Young, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2023.

Roger was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 6, 1939, a son of Rosetta (Logue) and Roger Alden Young.

He served in the United States Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief for 4 years and retired from...

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