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Maudina Douglas

Maudina Douglas

Sep 8, 2022

Maudina (Kelley) Douglas, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8th, 2022.

Maudina was born in Franklin, Alabama on January 23, 1939, a daughter of Pearl (Borden) and Homer Kelley.

Maudina married Jesse L. Douglas on July 30, 1955, at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Margaret Kim Neaderhiser

Margaret Kim Neaderhiser

Sep 8, 2022

Margaret Kim Neaderhiser, 65, of Smolan, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8th, 2022.

Margaret was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 28, 1956, a daughter of Jean (Griggs) and Don McConnell.

In 2004, she and her daughter, Laura, opened The Tangled Thread, a legacy that will continue on.

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William "Bill" Roy Mattison

William "Bill" Roy Mattison

Sep 6, 2022

William Roy "Bill" Mattison, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 6th, 2022.

Bill was born in Salina, Kansas on April 20, 1957, a son of Waunita (Gawith) and Kenneth Mattison.

He owned Man and Truck Tree Service.

Survivors include his life companion, Valerie Brown; daughters,...

Winifred "Winnie" Kay Hall

Winifred "Winnie" Kay Hall

Sep 6, 2022

Winnie K "Asbridge" Hall of Salina, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center after a courageous battle of health issues.

Winnie was born May 4th, 1962, in Salina, Kansas to the late Jerry "Jake" Asbridge, Sr and Connie J. (Aills) Asbridge Wilson of Salina,...

George "Joe" Duane Crighton, Jr.

George "Joe" Duane Crighton, Jr.

Aug 28, 2022

George Duane “Joe” Crighton, Jr., 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 28th, the result of a heart attack. Joe was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 25, 1968, the son of Sharon (Flynn) and G. Duane Crighton. He graduated from El Dorado High School and attended Butler County Community College. Joe has always...

Terry Susan Mansur

Terry Susan Mansur

Aug 27, 2022

Terry Susan Mansur, 71, of Salina, died peacefully on Saturday, August 27th at Legacy at Salina. She was born in Arlington, Virginia November 15, 1950 to Elbert Mansur and Thelma Helen (Lyons) Enright. Having spent her early years in Europe, she retained a fondness for the culture and always considered Frankfurt, Germany her “hometown”. Terry’s family relocated to New...

Lisa Marie Kopfer

Lisa Marie Kopfer

Aug 19, 2022

Lisa Marie Kopfer, 57, of Morganville, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born February 17, 1965, in Concordia, Kansas to Denny and Mary Trumble. Her childhood was best known for her love of horses and she spent...

Beverly Karen David

Beverly Karen David

Aug 19, 2022

Beverly Karen David, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 19th, 2022. Beverly was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1937, a daughter of Roland Lowell and Zella Lucille (Walters) Ellenberger. Beverly became a cosmetologist; she entered this field because she loved people and cared about making them feel and look their best. Beverly instilled a sense of...

Stuart "Stu" Lynn Gronewoller

Stuart "Stu" Lynn Gronewoller

Aug 18, 2022

Stuart “Stu” Lynn Gronewoller Stuart Lynn Gronewoller, 50, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home, August 18, 2022 from a courageous battle with cancer. Stu was born July 25, 1972 to Robert Gronewoller and Sharon (Malsbury) Gronewoller in Hutchinson, Kansas. Born into a military family, Stu was a well-traveled youngster, moving to Long Island, New York as a...

Tom Holt

Tom Holt

Aug 14, 2022

Tom Holt, 79, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 14th, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas, after a 9 year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Tom was born in Salina, Kansas on September 4, 1942, a son of Ruth Edith (Armbruster) and Alton Holt. He grew up outside of Gypsum and lived on the...

Dixie Lee Frain

Dixie Lee Frain

Aug 10, 2022

Dixie Lee Frain, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 10th, 2022. Dixie was born in Salina, Kansas on March 31, 1935, a daughter of the late Charlotte Ella (Stevens) and Vaden Lee Sams. Survivors include four sons, Randy Frain, of Leawood, Kansas; Dennis Frain, of Culver, Kansas; Troy Frain, of Keller, Texas; Jerry Frain (Jen), of Austin,...

James  Edward "Jim" Hardin

James Edward "Jim" Hardin

Aug 7, 2022

James Edward Hardin, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 7th, 2022. Jim was born in Lonestar, Texas on June 26, 1956, a son of the late Wilma (Weis) Fraser and Angus L. Hardin. He served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his companion, Marcia Lemman, of Salina, Kansas; three daughters, Beki Hardin, (Matt McDermott), of Selma,...

Shawn Carlos Nevins

Shawn Carlos Nevins

Aug 6, 2022

Shawn Carlos Nevins, 6, of Salina Kansas passed away Saturday, August 6th in Moundridge, Kansas. Shawn was born in Salina, Kansas on March 18, 2016 a son of Sadetthong “Sally” and James Nevins. Shawn enjoyed camping and playing with his brothers, Uncle Barry, Dad and Mom. Watching SpongeBob, dancing, going for walks and singing were all things that made...

James Anthony Nevins

James Anthony Nevins

Aug 6, 2022

James Anthony Nevins, 43, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 6th, in Moundridge, Kansas. James was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on January 17, 1979, a son of Donald Ray Nevins, of Mankato, Kansas and the late Carolyn D. (Barnes) Cashman. On October 20, 2008, James married Sadetthong “Sally” Keopine in Salina, Kansas. James was a triplet and liked...

Stephen E. "Steve" Mcdowell

Stephen E. "Steve" Mcdowell

Aug 3, 2022

Stephen E. “Steve” McDowell, 70, of Salina, Kansas, was born June 30, 1952, and passed Aug. 3, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Doreen; daughter, Heather Wagoner, son-in-law, Jared, and granddaughter, Lauren; daughter, Stephanie McDowell and son-in-law, Derek Belton; siblings, Linda Ash, Jim McDowell, and Lisa McDowell; and many cherished friends. He is preceded in...

Marilyn Kay Kirch

Marilyn Kay Kirch

Aug 3, 2022

Marilyn Kay Kirch, 86, passed away, at the home of her daughter, in Salina, Kansas, Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. Marilyn was born in East Bethany, New York on October 31, 1935, a daughter of the late Winifred J. (Carlsen) and Howard G. Brown. Survivors include her children, Karen Groot (Dan), of Salina, Kansas, Doug Kirch, (Dawn), of Newtonabbey, Northern...

Paul Echols

Paul Echols

Jul 29, 2022

Paul Echols William Paul Echols, 88, of Solomon, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 29th, 2022. Paul was born in Arlington, California on May 12, 1934, a son of the late Louise Steward and William "Elbert” Echols. Survivors include his four daughters, Pattie Crosby (Dave), of Solomon, Kansas, Debbie McFarlane (Leslie), of Fairbanks, Alaska, Kristi Chenaille, of Fairbanks, Alaska, Lisa...

Dorothy Ruth Kolle

Dorothy Ruth Kolle

Jul 18, 2022

Dorothy Ruth Kolle, 93, died Monday July 18th, 2022 at Smoky Hill Health and Rehab in Salina, Kansas. On December 10th, 1928, God gave Gus and Eva (Martin) Schubert the gift of a baby girl, Dorothy Ruth. She was baptized and confirmed into God’s family at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Dorothy grew up on a farm and attended Ramona...

Victor James “Coyote” “Jim”  Wolfe

Victor James “Coyote” “Jim” Wolfe

Jul 11, 2022

Victor James “Coyote” “Jim” Wolfe, 64, passed away July 11, 2022, in Salina, Kansas. He was born February 2, 1958, at Asbury Hospital in Salina, Kansas. Jim graduated from Waconda East High School in 1976 and lived in Beloit, Kansas from 1981 – 1989. He moved to Salina in 1989. He was passionate about Demo Derby’s, motorcycles, was a...

Arthur  Robert "Bob" Cook

Arthur Robert "Bob" Cook

Jul 10, 2022

Bob Cook, 97, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 10th, 2022. Bob was born in St. Francis, Kansas on November 8, 1924, a son of Arthur Robert Cook and Irene (Carlson) Cook Weis. He worked in soil conservation, road construction, and owned and operated Cook Mobile Home Service. Bob served during WWII in the United States Army as...

Maudina Douglas

Maudina Douglas

Sep 8, 2022

Maudina (Kelley) Douglas, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8th, 2022.

Maudina was born in Franklin, Alabama on January 23, 1939, a daughter of Pearl (Borden) and Homer Kelley.

Maudina married Jesse L. Douglas on July 30, 1955, at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Margaret Kim Neaderhiser

Margaret Kim Neaderhiser

Sep 8, 2022

Margaret Kim Neaderhiser, 65, of Smolan, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8th, 2022.

Margaret was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 28, 1956, a daughter of Jean (Griggs) and Don McConnell.

In 2004, she and her daughter, Laura, opened The Tangled Thread, a legacy that will continue on.

...

William "Bill" Roy Mattison

William "Bill" Roy Mattison

Sep 6, 2022

William Roy "Bill" Mattison, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 6th, 2022.

Bill was born in Salina, Kansas on April 20, 1957, a son of Waunita (Gawith) and Kenneth Mattison.

He owned Man and Truck Tree Service.

Survivors include his life companion, Valerie Brown; daughters,...

Winifred "Winnie" Kay Hall

Winifred "Winnie" Kay Hall

Sep 6, 2022

Winnie K "Asbridge" Hall of Salina, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center after a courageous battle of health issues.

Winnie was born May 4th, 1962, in Salina, Kansas to the late Jerry "Jake" Asbridge, Sr and Connie J. (Aills) Asbridge Wilson of Salina,...

George "Joe" Duane Crighton, Jr.

George "Joe" Duane Crighton, Jr.

Aug 28, 2022

George Duane “Joe” Crighton, Jr., 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 28th, the result of a heart attack. Joe was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 25, 1968, the son of Sharon (Flynn) and G. Duane Crighton. He graduated from El Dorado High School and attended Butler County Community College. Joe has always...

Terry Susan Mansur

Terry Susan Mansur

Aug 27, 2022

Terry Susan Mansur, 71, of Salina, died peacefully on Saturday, August 27th at Legacy at Salina. She was born in Arlington, Virginia November 15, 1950 to Elbert Mansur and Thelma Helen (Lyons) Enright. Having spent her early years in Europe, she retained a fondness for the culture and always considered Frankfurt, Germany her “hometown”. Terry’s family relocated to New...

Lisa Marie Kopfer

Lisa Marie Kopfer

Aug 19, 2022

Lisa Marie Kopfer, 57, of Morganville, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born February 17, 1965, in Concordia, Kansas to Denny and Mary Trumble. Her childhood was best known for her love of horses and she spent...

Beverly Karen David

Beverly Karen David

Aug 19, 2022

Beverly Karen David, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 19th, 2022. Beverly was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1937, a daughter of Roland Lowell and Zella Lucille (Walters) Ellenberger. Beverly became a cosmetologist; she entered this field because she loved people and cared about making them feel and look their best. Beverly instilled a sense of...

Stuart "Stu" Lynn Gronewoller

Stuart "Stu" Lynn Gronewoller

Aug 18, 2022

Stuart “Stu” Lynn Gronewoller Stuart Lynn Gronewoller, 50, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home, August 18, 2022 from a courageous battle with cancer. Stu was born July 25, 1972 to Robert Gronewoller and Sharon (Malsbury) Gronewoller in Hutchinson, Kansas. Born into a military family, Stu was a well-traveled youngster, moving to Long Island, New York as a...

Tom Holt

Tom Holt

Aug 14, 2022

Tom Holt, 79, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 14th, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas, after a 9 year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Tom was born in Salina, Kansas on September 4, 1942, a son of Ruth Edith (Armbruster) and Alton Holt. He grew up outside of Gypsum and lived on the...

Dixie Lee Frain

Dixie Lee Frain

Aug 10, 2022

Dixie Lee Frain, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 10th, 2022. Dixie was born in Salina, Kansas on March 31, 1935, a daughter of the late Charlotte Ella (Stevens) and Vaden Lee Sams. Survivors include four sons, Randy Frain, of Leawood, Kansas; Dennis Frain, of Culver, Kansas; Troy Frain, of Keller, Texas; Jerry Frain (Jen), of Austin,...

James  Edward "Jim" Hardin

James Edward "Jim" Hardin

Aug 7, 2022

James Edward Hardin, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 7th, 2022. Jim was born in Lonestar, Texas on June 26, 1956, a son of the late Wilma (Weis) Fraser and Angus L. Hardin. He served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his companion, Marcia Lemman, of Salina, Kansas; three daughters, Beki Hardin, (Matt McDermott), of Selma,...

Shawn Carlos Nevins

Shawn Carlos Nevins

Aug 6, 2022

Shawn Carlos Nevins, 6, of Salina Kansas passed away Saturday, August 6th in Moundridge, Kansas. Shawn was born in Salina, Kansas on March 18, 2016 a son of Sadetthong “Sally” and James Nevins. Shawn enjoyed camping and playing with his brothers, Uncle Barry, Dad and Mom. Watching SpongeBob, dancing, going for walks and singing were all things that made...

James Anthony Nevins

James Anthony Nevins

Aug 6, 2022

James Anthony Nevins, 43, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 6th, in Moundridge, Kansas. James was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on January 17, 1979, a son of Donald Ray Nevins, of Mankato, Kansas and the late Carolyn D. (Barnes) Cashman. On October 20, 2008, James married Sadetthong “Sally” Keopine in Salina, Kansas. James was a triplet and liked...

Stephen E. "Steve" Mcdowell

Stephen E. "Steve" Mcdowell

Aug 3, 2022

Stephen E. “Steve” McDowell, 70, of Salina, Kansas, was born June 30, 1952, and passed Aug. 3, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Doreen; daughter, Heather Wagoner, son-in-law, Jared, and granddaughter, Lauren; daughter, Stephanie McDowell and son-in-law, Derek Belton; siblings, Linda Ash, Jim McDowell, and Lisa McDowell; and many cherished friends. He is preceded in...

Marilyn Kay Kirch

Marilyn Kay Kirch

Aug 3, 2022

Marilyn Kay Kirch, 86, passed away, at the home of her daughter, in Salina, Kansas, Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. Marilyn was born in East Bethany, New York on October 31, 1935, a daughter of the late Winifred J. (Carlsen) and Howard G. Brown. Survivors include her children, Karen Groot (Dan), of Salina, Kansas, Doug Kirch, (Dawn), of Newtonabbey, Northern...

Paul Echols

Paul Echols

Jul 29, 2022

Paul Echols William Paul Echols, 88, of Solomon, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 29th, 2022. Paul was born in Arlington, California on May 12, 1934, a son of the late Louise Steward and William "Elbert” Echols. Survivors include his four daughters, Pattie Crosby (Dave), of Solomon, Kansas, Debbie McFarlane (Leslie), of Fairbanks, Alaska, Kristi Chenaille, of Fairbanks, Alaska, Lisa...

Dorothy Ruth Kolle

Dorothy Ruth Kolle

Jul 18, 2022

Dorothy Ruth Kolle, 93, died Monday July 18th, 2022 at Smoky Hill Health and Rehab in Salina, Kansas. On December 10th, 1928, God gave Gus and Eva (Martin) Schubert the gift of a baby girl, Dorothy Ruth. She was baptized and confirmed into God’s family at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Dorothy grew up on a farm and attended Ramona...

Victor James “Coyote” “Jim”  Wolfe

Victor James “Coyote” “Jim” Wolfe

Jul 11, 2022

Victor James “Coyote” “Jim” Wolfe, 64, passed away July 11, 2022, in Salina, Kansas. He was born February 2, 1958, at Asbury Hospital in Salina, Kansas. Jim graduated from Waconda East High School in 1976 and lived in Beloit, Kansas from 1981 – 1989. He moved to Salina in 1989. He was passionate about Demo Derby’s, motorcycles, was a...

Arthur  Robert "Bob" Cook

Arthur Robert "Bob" Cook

Jul 10, 2022

Bob Cook, 97, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 10th, 2022. Bob was born in St. Francis, Kansas on November 8, 1924, a son of Arthur Robert Cook and Irene (Carlson) Cook Weis. He worked in soil conservation, road construction, and owned and operated Cook Mobile Home Service. Bob served during WWII in the United States Army as...

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