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Alvina Nelson
Nov 6, 2022
Alvina (Dirks) Nelson was born on January 16, 1924, to Abraham and Anna (Buller) Dirks at their farm home near Buhler, Kansas, and she passed November 6, 2022, in Salina, Kansas.
She graduated from Buhler High School in 1941 and McPherson College in 1945. On August 29, 1948, she married Harold Nelson. She taught elementary...
Melvin "Mel" Elmer Potts
Nov 3, 2022
Melvin "Mel" Potts, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Melvin was born in Salina, Kansas on July 30, 1937, a son of the late Erna Margreht (Bonin) and Elmer Henry Potts.
Mel owned and operated Bob's Auto Repair and he was very well known as a race...
Ed M. Zimmerman, Sr.
Nov 3, 2022
Ed Maurice Zimmerman, Sr., 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Ed was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on June 15, 1936, a son of Ruth (Immel) and Leroy Herman Zimmerman.
He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a welder at ElDorado Bus and Kenison Inc....
Debbie Renee Toothman
Nov 3, 2022
Debbie Renee Toothman, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Debbie was born in Salina, Kansas on November 1, 1954, a daughter of Helen "Jerry" (Wagner) and Duane Rhodenbaugh.
On December 20, 1980, Debbie married Darreld Toothman.
Survivors include her husband, Darreld; three sons,...
Kathy Gayle Arroyo
Nov 1, 2022
Kathy Gayle Arroyo, 67, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 1st, 2022.
Kathy was born in Linden, Texas on June 29, 1955, a daughter of Jackie (Smith) and Roland Harrod.
She served in the United States Women's Army Corps.
On June 1, 1974, Kathy married Anthony...
Berta Beth Moss
Nov 1, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Berta Beth Moss, 85, of Salina, Kansas, she passed on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at her home in Salina, Kansas.
Berta was born in Beloit, Kansas on February 26, 1937, to Ethel O. (Margreiter) and Dwight A Timbers. She was united in marriage to...
Kelly Robert Chinn
Oct 31, 2022
Kelly Robert Chinn, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 31st, 2022.
Kelly was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas on January 8, 1954, a son of the late Zeta M. (Hamilton) and Robert Laverne Chinn.
He was a Respiratory Specialist and worked at B & K Pharmacy for about 18...
Shirley J. Wilson
Oct 30, 2022
Shirley J. Wilson died peacefully of cancer at a rehabilitation center in Salina on October 30, 2022 at the age of 81.
She was born July 23, 1941 in Winfield, Kansas and was married for 46 years to Michael L. Wilson.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Michael; daughter, Jennifer of...
Charles D. May
Oct 25, 2022
On Tuesday October 25, 2022 Charles Dewain May age 90, beloved Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend to many passed away in Salina, Kansas surrounded by family.
Charles was born to Maude Della (Fink) and Harry Clay May in Codell, Kansas on July 8, 1932.
He was a veteran...
Joseph Andrew Baumgartner
Oct 25, 2022
Joseph Andrew Baumgartner, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Joseph was born in Lewistown, Montana on May 5, 1951, a son of Myrtle (Gillenwater) and John Baumgartner.
He served in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Yong; daughter, Patricia Baumgartner (Greg...
Gary Allan Mooney
Oct 23, 2022
Gary Allan Mooney, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 23rd, 2022.
Gary was born at home near Scottsville, Kansas on June 17, 1935, a son of Charlotte Belle (Hunter) and Lloyd Vernon Mooney.
Gary was raised on a farm with a vibrant work ethic. He learned a lot of...
Darlene Marie Caramico
Oct 22, 2022
Darlene Marie Caramico, born in Brooklyn, New York on December 23, 1957, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 from AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia).
She fought long and hard to stay with us for as long as she could. She was braver than we thought and selfless. On this day, she thought of everyone but herself....
Pauline Ione Peterson-Redden
Oct 21, 2022
Pauline Ione Peterson Redden, 98, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21st, 2022.
Pauline was born in Gypsum, Kansas on November 5, 1923, a daughter of Emma Elizabeth (Hubele) and Karl William Kogler.
She enjoyed many good times in these 2 groups, Delphine Club and Sigma Sigma Kappa. She was...
Sandra "Sandy" Jo Norris
Oct 21, 2022
Sandra Jo Norris, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21st, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas.
Sandy was born in Salina, Kansas on September 24, 1957, a daughter of the late Phyllis Marie (Peterson) and Kenneth Herbert Norris.
Survivors include two sisters, Kathryn Norris, of Wichita, Kansas, Eva Norris,...
Shirley Robertson
Oct 18, 2022
Shirley Robertson (Walck) was received into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Shirley was born on December 14, 1951, in Garden City, Kansas. She graduated from Salina High School in 1969. Shirley was a resident of Salina her entire adult life. She married Loren Robertson on February 14, 1971. Together they shared the joy...
Patricia "Pat" Gail Sprout
Oct 17, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Gail Sprout, 82, of Delphos, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Kansas.
Pat was born in Salina on May 7, 1940 to the late Ray and Ella Marie (Sanborn) Belden.
She worked at both the Strand and Fox Watson Theaters before becoming a nurse’s aide at...
Richard Darrell Lightner
Oct 15, 2022
Richard Darrell Lightner, 86, of New Cambria, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 15th, 2022.
Richard was born in Rural Dickinson County, Kansas on February 14, 1936, a son of Edith Kathleen (Lee) and Theodore Joseph Lightner.
Richard served in the United States Marine Corp and was the owner/operator of Richard Lightner...
Mary Margaret Boor
Oct 10, 2022
Mary Margaret Boor, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 10th, 2022.
Mary was born in Salina, Kansas on August 23, 1940, a daughter of Marguerite (Harper) and Stephen J. Berigan.
Mary graduated from Sacred Heart High School and was a member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. She was very...
Gregory "Greg" L. Downing
Oct 9, 2022
Gregory Lynn Downing, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 9th, 2022.
Greg was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 11, 1959, a son of Virginia L. (Hancock) Downing, and Jimmie L. Downing.
Survivors include his mother, Virginia Downing, of Salina, Kansas; two brothers, Scott Downing (Connie), of Flower Mound,...
Lynn Jo Grabner
Oct 8, 2022
Lynn Jo Grabner, 69, of Salina passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lynn was born in Salina, Kansas on December 25, 1952, the daughter of the late Jay and Joan (Siler) Rexroad.
Lynn completed her Bachelor’s degree in Education at Kansas State University, where she...
Alvina Nelson
Nov 6, 2022
Alvina (Dirks) Nelson was born on January 16, 1924, to Abraham and Anna (Buller) Dirks at their farm home near Buhler, Kansas, and she passed November 6, 2022, in Salina, Kansas.
She graduated from Buhler High School in 1941 and McPherson College in 1945. On August 29, 1948, she married Harold Nelson. She taught elementary...
Melvin "Mel" Elmer Potts
Nov 3, 2022
Melvin "Mel" Potts, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Melvin was born in Salina, Kansas on July 30, 1937, a son of the late Erna Margreht (Bonin) and Elmer Henry Potts.
Mel owned and operated Bob's Auto Repair and he was very well known as a race...
Ed M. Zimmerman, Sr.
Nov 3, 2022
Ed Maurice Zimmerman, Sr., 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Ed was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on June 15, 1936, a son of Ruth (Immel) and Leroy Herman Zimmerman.
He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a welder at ElDorado Bus and Kenison Inc....
Debbie Renee Toothman
Nov 3, 2022
Debbie Renee Toothman, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Debbie was born in Salina, Kansas on November 1, 1954, a daughter of Helen "Jerry" (Wagner) and Duane Rhodenbaugh.
On December 20, 1980, Debbie married Darreld Toothman.
Survivors include her husband, Darreld; three sons,...
Kathy Gayle Arroyo
Nov 1, 2022
Kathy Gayle Arroyo, 67, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 1st, 2022.
Kathy was born in Linden, Texas on June 29, 1955, a daughter of Jackie (Smith) and Roland Harrod.
She served in the United States Women's Army Corps.
On June 1, 1974, Kathy married Anthony...
Berta Beth Moss
Nov 1, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Berta Beth Moss, 85, of Salina, Kansas, she passed on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at her home in Salina, Kansas.
Berta was born in Beloit, Kansas on February 26, 1937, to Ethel O. (Margreiter) and Dwight A Timbers. She was united in marriage to...
Kelly Robert Chinn
Oct 31, 2022
Kelly Robert Chinn, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 31st, 2022.
Kelly was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas on January 8, 1954, a son of the late Zeta M. (Hamilton) and Robert Laverne Chinn.
He was a Respiratory Specialist and worked at B & K Pharmacy for about 18...
Shirley J. Wilson
Oct 30, 2022
Shirley J. Wilson died peacefully of cancer at a rehabilitation center in Salina on October 30, 2022 at the age of 81.
She was born July 23, 1941 in Winfield, Kansas and was married for 46 years to Michael L. Wilson.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Michael; daughter, Jennifer of...
Charles D. May
Oct 25, 2022
On Tuesday October 25, 2022 Charles Dewain May age 90, beloved Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend to many passed away in Salina, Kansas surrounded by family.
Charles was born to Maude Della (Fink) and Harry Clay May in Codell, Kansas on July 8, 1932.
He was a veteran...
Joseph Andrew Baumgartner
Oct 25, 2022
Joseph Andrew Baumgartner, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Joseph was born in Lewistown, Montana on May 5, 1951, a son of Myrtle (Gillenwater) and John Baumgartner.
He served in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Yong; daughter, Patricia Baumgartner (Greg...
Gary Allan Mooney
Oct 23, 2022
Gary Allan Mooney, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 23rd, 2022.
Gary was born at home near Scottsville, Kansas on June 17, 1935, a son of Charlotte Belle (Hunter) and Lloyd Vernon Mooney.
Gary was raised on a farm with a vibrant work ethic. He learned a lot of...
Darlene Marie Caramico
Oct 22, 2022
Darlene Marie Caramico, born in Brooklyn, New York on December 23, 1957, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 from AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia).
She fought long and hard to stay with us for as long as she could. She was braver than we thought and selfless. On this day, she thought of everyone but herself....
Pauline Ione Peterson-Redden
Oct 21, 2022
Pauline Ione Peterson Redden, 98, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21st, 2022.
Pauline was born in Gypsum, Kansas on November 5, 1923, a daughter of Emma Elizabeth (Hubele) and Karl William Kogler.
She enjoyed many good times in these 2 groups, Delphine Club and Sigma Sigma Kappa. She was...
Sandra "Sandy" Jo Norris
Oct 21, 2022
Sandra Jo Norris, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21st, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas.
Sandy was born in Salina, Kansas on September 24, 1957, a daughter of the late Phyllis Marie (Peterson) and Kenneth Herbert Norris.
Survivors include two sisters, Kathryn Norris, of Wichita, Kansas, Eva Norris,...
Shirley Robertson
Oct 18, 2022
Shirley Robertson (Walck) was received into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Shirley was born on December 14, 1951, in Garden City, Kansas. She graduated from Salina High School in 1969. Shirley was a resident of Salina her entire adult life. She married Loren Robertson on February 14, 1971. Together they shared the joy...
Patricia "Pat" Gail Sprout
Oct 17, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Gail Sprout, 82, of Delphos, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Kansas.
Pat was born in Salina on May 7, 1940 to the late Ray and Ella Marie (Sanborn) Belden.
She worked at both the Strand and Fox Watson Theaters before becoming a nurse’s aide at...
Richard Darrell Lightner
Oct 15, 2022
Richard Darrell Lightner, 86, of New Cambria, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 15th, 2022.
Richard was born in Rural Dickinson County, Kansas on February 14, 1936, a son of Edith Kathleen (Lee) and Theodore Joseph Lightner.
Richard served in the United States Marine Corp and was the owner/operator of Richard Lightner...
Mary Margaret Boor
Oct 10, 2022
Mary Margaret Boor, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 10th, 2022.
Mary was born in Salina, Kansas on August 23, 1940, a daughter of Marguerite (Harper) and Stephen J. Berigan.
Mary graduated from Sacred Heart High School and was a member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. She was very...
Gregory "Greg" L. Downing
Oct 9, 2022
Gregory Lynn Downing, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 9th, 2022.
Greg was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 11, 1959, a son of Virginia L. (Hancock) Downing, and Jimmie L. Downing.
Survivors include his mother, Virginia Downing, of Salina, Kansas; two brothers, Scott Downing (Connie), of Flower Mound,...
Lynn Jo Grabner
Oct 8, 2022
Lynn Jo Grabner, 69, of Salina passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lynn was born in Salina, Kansas on December 25, 1952, the daughter of the late Jay and Joan (Siler) Rexroad.
Lynn completed her Bachelor’s degree in Education at Kansas State University, where she...
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