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Phyllis Marie Franklin
Mar 11, 2022
Phyllis Marie Franklin, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 11th, 2022. Phyllis was born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 22, 1934, a daughter of Wilma Lucille (Wilson) and John Haaga. Prior to becoming an Administrator in various local homes, she worked as an accountant. She was a supporter of the local civic organizations of Salina. On...
Jay D. Mcdowell
Mar 11, 2022
Jay Dee McDowell, 63, of Kipp, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 11th, 2022 Jay was born in Salina, Kansas on September 13, 1958, a son of Phyllis (Bonin) McDowell and the late Irvin "Bud" McDowell. He graduated from Southeast of Saline in Assaria in 1977. Jay worked at Great Plains Manufacturing Land Pride Division in Research and Development for...
Andy Baker
Mar 10, 2022
Leslie Andrew Baker, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 10th,2022. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 20, 1958, a son of the late Ida Marlene (Dykes) and Ray Baker. He worked as an airline inspector at Cessna for 30 years. Andy is survived by his partner, Laura Mitchell of the home; daughter, Mandy Woodford (Tobias),...
Mary Braum
Mar 10, 2022
Mary Braum, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 10th, 2022. Mary was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1954, a daughter of the late Catherine (Maffie) Welsh and Robert Welsh. She married Andrew Braum, May 11, 2001 in Salina, Kansas. Left to cherish her memory is a large and loving family. Mary was preceded in death...
Shaelyn "Shay" Jacobs
Feb 25, 2022
Shaelyn Marie "Shay" Jacobs, 30, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 25th, 2022. Shaelyn was born in Salina, Kansas on February 16, 1992, a daughter of Kathy (Morris) Jacobs and David Jacobs. She was a homemaker and a devoted and loving mother to her two beautiful daughters. Left to cherish her memory are her parents; two daughters, Ariyanah...
Deborah "Stubby" June Cahoon
Feb 21, 2022
Deborah June “Stubby” Cahoon Deborah June "Stubby" Cahoon, 70, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 21st, 2022. Deborah was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 22, 1951, a daughter of the late Cloe and Charles Steele. Stubby was married to Bruce Cahoon for 50 years. To my loving wife, who supported me in all I did, who kept...
Quentin "Q" Kaiser
Feb 16, 2022
Quentin Charles "Q" Kaiser, loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, 34, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 16th, 2022. Quentin was born in Great Bend, Kansas on November 22, 1987, a son of Laura (Hopkins) Ploutz and the late Curtis L. Kaiser. Raised in Claflin, Kansas, he was a sweet, caring, kind- hearted, intelligent, talented, beautiful...
Eric Lee Warkentine
Feb 6, 2022
Eric Lee Warkentine, 44, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 6th, 2022, of Covid-19. Eric was born in Wellington, Kansas, on June 3, 1977, a son of Janet (Landes) Warkentine-Marker, and Robert Warkentine. Eric grew up in Salina, KS, where he was an outstanding athlete, excelling as a Kansas State High School Wrestling Champion. He went on...
Margie Floi Johnson
Feb 6, 2022
Margie Floi Johnson passed away February 6th, 2022 at Salina Reginal Medical Center following surgical complications for cancer. Margie was born September 29th, 1937 and graduated from Kipp High School in 1955. She attended Emporia State College and Fort Hays State College. She worked for Smoot Grain Company for one year. She met her husband Don A. Johnson in...
Bob Selders
Feb 3, 2022
Robert James "Bob" Selders, 78, of Smolan, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 3rd, 2022. Robert was born in Sacramento, California on January 24, 1944, a son of the late Marvel (Glenn) {Last name} Bob was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was 45 years sober. On July 17, 1972, Bob married Sue Manis. Survivors include daughters, Tonda McGrath (Jolinda),...
Sue G. Willard
Feb 2, 2022
Sue G. Willard, 87, of Miltonvale, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022. Sue was born in Elmore County, Alabama on August 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Ola (Harris) and Joe Goddard. She worked as a CNA for 5 years at Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center, 20 years at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia, and 2 years...
David A. Douglas
Jan 30, 2022
David Allen Douglas, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 30th, 2022. David was born in Hastings, Nebraska on November 30, 1955, a son of Jeniene Lillian (Mohling) Douglas, of Hastings, Nebraska and the late Donald Wayne Douglas. He worked as the Plant Manager for Western Uniform and Towel for over 20 years and Prairie Fire Coffee for...
Dee Ann Kettula
Jan 22, 2022
Dee Ann Kettula, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 22nd, 2022. Dee was born in WaKeeney, Kansas on May 14, 1954, a daughter of Ethel Louise (Owen) Starns, and Gayle Wilbur Pembleton. On December 22, 1973, Dee married Vernon Kettula in Iron River, Michigan. Survivors include her husband, Vernon; mother, Ethel Starns, (Tom) of Ellinwood, Kansas; son,...
Lowell "Red" Nightingale
Jan 20, 2022
Lowell Leroy “Red” Nightingale, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 20th, 2022. Lowell was born in Minneapolis, Kansas on January 20, 1935, a son of the late Cora (Blondefield) and Lawrence Nightingale. On August 22, 1954, Lowell married Dorothy Tasker in Delphos at the Delphos Presbyterian Church. He worked as a Lineman at KP&L in Salina, for...
Jeanene Ellen Brown
Jan 16, 2022
Jeanene Ellen Brown, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 16th, 2022. Jeanene was born in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska on September 6, 1933, a daughter of the late Ruth (Hickerson) and Charles Gentry. Survivors include her daughter, Sherri Turnbough (Bruce), of Kansas City, Missouri; son, Kevin Brown (Alice), of Salina, Kansas; five grandchildren, Emily Brown, Michael Brown, Keith...
George William Kelley Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
George William Kelley, Sr. George William Kelley, Sr., 89, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 12th, 2022. George was born in Keokuk, Iowa on August 8, 1932, a son of Mary (Washburn) and Fred Kelley. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include two sons George Kelley, Jr., (Michelle) of Abilene, Kansas, Ralph Kelley (Michelle) of Golden...
Denny Yates
Jan 9, 2022
Dennis "Denny" James Yates, 73, of Salina, Kansas, was called to his heavenly home, Sunday, January 09, 2022. Denny was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on June 11, 1948, a son of the late Catherine (Whitten) and Harold William Yates. He worked as a postman for 16 years, at the Home Depot for many years and then later went on...
Richard Lee Crawford
Jan 7, 2022
Richard Lee Crawford Richard Lee Crawford, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022. Richard was born in Osborne, Kansas on July 11, 1941, a son of the late Isabelle (Mischler) and Elton Clair Crawford. Richard served in the United States Army for 6 years as a Staff Sergeant, with a tour in Vietnam. His life work...
Sam Henry
Dec 23, 2021
Samuel “Sam” Arthur Henry, 74, of Concordia passed peacefully at home in the care of family on Thursday, December 23rd in Salina, Kansas. Sam was born January 4,1947 in Belleville, the youngest child of Edna and Elbert Henry, both of whom preceded him in death. Sam graduated from Concordia High School in 1965 and earned a PhD in Aeronautical...
Phyllis Fern Launder
Dec 21, 2021
Phyllis Fern Launder, 92, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 21st, 2021. Phyllis was born in Salina, Kansas on August 3, 1929, a daughter of the late Lola (Carlson) and James C. Mortimer. Survivors include her husband, Paul Launder; son, Bill VanMeter (Shelly) of Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Peggy Jo Roark, Mary Ellen Carrier (Don); three Granddaughters: Michelle Devore...
Phyllis Marie Franklin
Mar 11, 2022
Phyllis Marie Franklin, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 11th, 2022. Phyllis was born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 22, 1934, a daughter of Wilma Lucille (Wilson) and John Haaga. Prior to becoming an Administrator in various local homes, she worked as an accountant. She was a supporter of the local civic organizations of Salina. On...
Jay D. Mcdowell
Mar 11, 2022
Jay Dee McDowell, 63, of Kipp, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 11th, 2022 Jay was born in Salina, Kansas on September 13, 1958, a son of Phyllis (Bonin) McDowell and the late Irvin "Bud" McDowell. He graduated from Southeast of Saline in Assaria in 1977. Jay worked at Great Plains Manufacturing Land Pride Division in Research and Development for...
Andy Baker
Mar 10, 2022
Leslie Andrew Baker, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 10th,2022. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 20, 1958, a son of the late Ida Marlene (Dykes) and Ray Baker. He worked as an airline inspector at Cessna for 30 years. Andy is survived by his partner, Laura Mitchell of the home; daughter, Mandy Woodford (Tobias),...
Mary Braum
Mar 10, 2022
Mary Braum, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 10th, 2022. Mary was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1954, a daughter of the late Catherine (Maffie) Welsh and Robert Welsh. She married Andrew Braum, May 11, 2001 in Salina, Kansas. Left to cherish her memory is a large and loving family. Mary was preceded in death...
Shaelyn "Shay" Jacobs
Feb 25, 2022
Shaelyn Marie "Shay" Jacobs, 30, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 25th, 2022. Shaelyn was born in Salina, Kansas on February 16, 1992, a daughter of Kathy (Morris) Jacobs and David Jacobs. She was a homemaker and a devoted and loving mother to her two beautiful daughters. Left to cherish her memory are her parents; two daughters, Ariyanah...
Deborah "Stubby" June Cahoon
Feb 21, 2022
Deborah June “Stubby” Cahoon Deborah June "Stubby" Cahoon, 70, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 21st, 2022. Deborah was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 22, 1951, a daughter of the late Cloe and Charles Steele. Stubby was married to Bruce Cahoon for 50 years. To my loving wife, who supported me in all I did, who kept...
Quentin "Q" Kaiser
Feb 16, 2022
Quentin Charles "Q" Kaiser, loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, 34, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 16th, 2022. Quentin was born in Great Bend, Kansas on November 22, 1987, a son of Laura (Hopkins) Ploutz and the late Curtis L. Kaiser. Raised in Claflin, Kansas, he was a sweet, caring, kind- hearted, intelligent, talented, beautiful...
Eric Lee Warkentine
Feb 6, 2022
Eric Lee Warkentine, 44, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 6th, 2022, of Covid-19. Eric was born in Wellington, Kansas, on June 3, 1977, a son of Janet (Landes) Warkentine-Marker, and Robert Warkentine. Eric grew up in Salina, KS, where he was an outstanding athlete, excelling as a Kansas State High School Wrestling Champion. He went on...
Margie Floi Johnson
Feb 6, 2022
Margie Floi Johnson passed away February 6th, 2022 at Salina Reginal Medical Center following surgical complications for cancer. Margie was born September 29th, 1937 and graduated from Kipp High School in 1955. She attended Emporia State College and Fort Hays State College. She worked for Smoot Grain Company for one year. She met her husband Don A. Johnson in...
Bob Selders
Feb 3, 2022
Robert James "Bob" Selders, 78, of Smolan, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 3rd, 2022. Robert was born in Sacramento, California on January 24, 1944, a son of the late Marvel (Glenn) {Last name} Bob was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was 45 years sober. On July 17, 1972, Bob married Sue Manis. Survivors include daughters, Tonda McGrath (Jolinda),...
Sue G. Willard
Feb 2, 2022
Sue G. Willard, 87, of Miltonvale, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022. Sue was born in Elmore County, Alabama on August 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Ola (Harris) and Joe Goddard. She worked as a CNA for 5 years at Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center, 20 years at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia, and 2 years...
David A. Douglas
Jan 30, 2022
David Allen Douglas, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 30th, 2022. David was born in Hastings, Nebraska on November 30, 1955, a son of Jeniene Lillian (Mohling) Douglas, of Hastings, Nebraska and the late Donald Wayne Douglas. He worked as the Plant Manager for Western Uniform and Towel for over 20 years and Prairie Fire Coffee for...
Dee Ann Kettula
Jan 22, 2022
Dee Ann Kettula, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 22nd, 2022. Dee was born in WaKeeney, Kansas on May 14, 1954, a daughter of Ethel Louise (Owen) Starns, and Gayle Wilbur Pembleton. On December 22, 1973, Dee married Vernon Kettula in Iron River, Michigan. Survivors include her husband, Vernon; mother, Ethel Starns, (Tom) of Ellinwood, Kansas; son,...
Lowell "Red" Nightingale
Jan 20, 2022
Lowell Leroy “Red” Nightingale, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 20th, 2022. Lowell was born in Minneapolis, Kansas on January 20, 1935, a son of the late Cora (Blondefield) and Lawrence Nightingale. On August 22, 1954, Lowell married Dorothy Tasker in Delphos at the Delphos Presbyterian Church. He worked as a Lineman at KP&L in Salina, for...
Jeanene Ellen Brown
Jan 16, 2022
Jeanene Ellen Brown, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 16th, 2022. Jeanene was born in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska on September 6, 1933, a daughter of the late Ruth (Hickerson) and Charles Gentry. Survivors include her daughter, Sherri Turnbough (Bruce), of Kansas City, Missouri; son, Kevin Brown (Alice), of Salina, Kansas; five grandchildren, Emily Brown, Michael Brown, Keith...
George William Kelley Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
George William Kelley, Sr. George William Kelley, Sr., 89, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 12th, 2022. George was born in Keokuk, Iowa on August 8, 1932, a son of Mary (Washburn) and Fred Kelley. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include two sons George Kelley, Jr., (Michelle) of Abilene, Kansas, Ralph Kelley (Michelle) of Golden...
Denny Yates
Jan 9, 2022
Dennis "Denny" James Yates, 73, of Salina, Kansas, was called to his heavenly home, Sunday, January 09, 2022. Denny was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on June 11, 1948, a son of the late Catherine (Whitten) and Harold William Yates. He worked as a postman for 16 years, at the Home Depot for many years and then later went on...
Richard Lee Crawford
Jan 7, 2022
Richard Lee Crawford Richard Lee Crawford, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022. Richard was born in Osborne, Kansas on July 11, 1941, a son of the late Isabelle (Mischler) and Elton Clair Crawford. Richard served in the United States Army for 6 years as a Staff Sergeant, with a tour in Vietnam. His life work...
Sam Henry
Dec 23, 2021
Samuel “Sam” Arthur Henry, 74, of Concordia passed peacefully at home in the care of family on Thursday, December 23rd in Salina, Kansas. Sam was born January 4,1947 in Belleville, the youngest child of Edna and Elbert Henry, both of whom preceded him in death. Sam graduated from Concordia High School in 1965 and earned a PhD in Aeronautical...
Phyllis Fern Launder
Dec 21, 2021
Phyllis Fern Launder, 92, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 21st, 2021. Phyllis was born in Salina, Kansas on August 3, 1929, a daughter of the late Lola (Carlson) and James C. Mortimer. Survivors include her husband, Paul Launder; son, Bill VanMeter (Shelly) of Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Peggy Jo Roark, Mary Ellen Carrier (Don); three Granddaughters: Michelle Devore...
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