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Joan "Joanie" Marie Plunkett

Joan "Joanie" Marie Plunkett

Jul 6, 2022

Joan Marie Plunkett, 55, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 6th, 2022. Joan was born in Salina, Kansas on August 22, 1966, a daughter of Carole (Schmedemann) and Marvin Pfeifer. She was a DC Associate at Advanced Auto Parts for 37 years. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking. Survivors include her parents, Marvin and Carole Pfeifer, of Salina;...

Cindy Ann Frank

Cindy Ann Frank

Jul 2, 2022

Cindy Ann Frank, 65, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 2nd, 2022. Cindy was born in Denver, Colorado on June 25, 1957, daughter of Wylie Geter and Sharon (Preston) Hattig. Survivors include her husband, Eldon Frank; father, Wylie Geter of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter, Desiree Runquist (Rob), of Andover, Kansas; granddaughter, Greysen Thompson of Andover, Kansas; sister, Dovie...

Murray Charles Bates

Murray Charles Bates

Jun 30, 2022

Murray Charles Bates, 89, of Salina, passed away Thursday, June 30th, 2022. Murray was born in Woodson, Texas on March 18, 1933, a son of Ruth Irene (Titus) and Allen Douglas "Doug" Bates. He served in the United States Army from 1950-1954, in the Korean War and received a Silver Star. Murray retired from Johns Manville Manufacturing. He also...

Kuan Yun Chen

Kuan Yun Chen

Jun 26, 2022

Kuan Yun Chen, 88, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 26th, 2022. Kuan Yun was born in LienChiang County, MatSu Island, Taiwan, on January 3, 1934, a daughter of the late Unknown (Liu Shih) Liu and Lianchao Chen. Survivors include two sons, Jambo Tsao (Ling Po Hsiao), of McPherson, and William Tsao (ShuMan Chang), of Emporia; two daughters, Amy...

Sharon Kay Sprague

Sharon Kay Sprague

Jun 26, 2022

Sharon Kay Sprague, 81, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 26th, 2022. Sharon was born in Salina, Kansas on May 3, 1941, a daughter of the late Viola (Erb) and Walter Davis. She worked in housekeeping at Howard Johnson Hotel, worked at Tony's Pizza, and was a Nighttime Attendant at Arbor Court. On July 7, 1962, Sharon married Virgil...

Myles Omar Gadson

Myles Omar Gadson

Jun 26, 2022

Myles Omar Gadson, 4 months, 14 days old, passed away Sunday, June 26th, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Myles was born in Salina, Kansas on February 12, 2022, son of Tionne Gadson of Salina. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 14th at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina with Pastor Jeff Piepho officiating. In...

Kathy R. Gregory

Kathy R. Gregory

Jun 9, 2022

Kathy Gregory, 69 of Wichita, died peacefully on June 9, 2022 from complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease. Kathy was born Kathryn Ruth Rohrbough to Dale Rohrbough and Irene Chvilicek on September 25th, 1952 in Oakley, Kansas. The oldest of seven children, she grew up on the family farm in Logan and Scott Counties and attended a one room country...

Jeanette L. Wilcox

Jeanette L. Wilcox

Jun 9, 2022

Jeanette Lucille Wilcox, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 9th, 2022. Jeanette was born in Salina, Kansas on November 9, 1936, a daughter of the late Antoinette Cecila (Shanahan) and Louis Charles Giersch. She was a homemaker. After her children were grown, she worked as a sales lady at Sunflower Carpet, managed Elmore Gift Shop, and was...

Dale Maurice Hess

Dale Maurice Hess

Jun 9, 2022

Dale Maurice Hess, 85, of Salina, passed away Thursday, June 9th, 2022. Dale was born in Denver, Colorado on August 5, 1936, a son of the late Mildred (Brooks) and Lester Hess. He grew up in Clyde, Kansas, attended Joines One Room Schoolhouse and graduated from Clyde High School. Dale was baptized as a teenager and attended New Community...

Michael "Mike" Lee Plunkett

Michael "Mike" Lee Plunkett

Jun 8, 2022

Michael Lee Plunkett, 60, of Lindsborg, passed away Wednesday, June 8th, 2022. Mike was born in Salina, Kansas on February 15, 1962, a son of the late Edna (Hart) Kerby and Eldon Roy Plunkett. He worked at Advance Auto as a shipping loader for 17 years and at Pfizer as an SPO for 10 years. Mike loved to fish,...

Leroy E. Johnson

Leroy E. Johnson

Jun 5, 2022

Leroy E. Johnson, 74, Salina, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was born on April 17, 1948 to Verne and Madonna Johnson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Salina Senior High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Leroy was an electrician by trade, and worked for many years before his...

Nadine Katherine Bieker

Nadine Katherine Bieker

Jun 1, 2022

Nadine Katherine Bieker, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 1st, 2022. Nadine was born in Hays, Kansas on December 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Mildred (Klotz) Spratte and John Begler. Nadine married Frank Bieker on September 22, 1954. Survivors include her husband, Frank; daughter, Debra McDonald (Mark), of Lawrence, Kansas; son, Glen Bieker, of Wilson,...

Lloyd  V. "Butch" Burger Jr.

Lloyd V. "Butch" Burger Jr.

May 27, 2022

Lloyd V. "Butch" Burger, Jr. Lloyd V. Burger, Jr., 75, of Lincoln, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 27th, 2022. Butch was born in Canyon City, Colorado on September 4, 1946, a son of the late Daisy (Gilbert) and Lloyd Burger, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Lea Burger; son, Jason Burger; nieces, Cindy Heinecke (Mark), of Abilene, Kansas, Patty Wolf...

Iona "Nona" E.  Delaney

Iona "Nona" E. Delaney

May 24, 2022

Iona E. DeLaney, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 24th, 2022. Iona was born in Hays, Kansas on August 14, 1947, a daughter of Lenor C. (Manny) Irby, of Logan, Kansas and the late Harold Irby. Survivors include her husband, Bob DeLaney; two daughters, Lori Kirby, of Salina, Kansas, Jeana Opal, (Corey) of Salina, Kansas; son, Robert...

Thurston T. Thiel

Thurston T. Thiel

May 24, 2022

Thurston T. Thiel passed away Tuesday May 24, 2022 at Pine Village in Moundridge, Kansas. He was born on September 29, 1937 in rural Gypsum, Kansas, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Schwarz) Thiel. Growing up outside of Gypsum, he attended Chapel Hill and Gypsum schools. He was a 1955 graduate of Gypsum High School. He graduated from Kansas...

Mary "Leila" Thompson

Mary "Leila" Thompson

May 22, 2022

Mary "Leila" (Kibbe) Thompson, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 Mary was born in Higgins, Texas on October 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary Jane (Beanman) and George Kibbe. Leila owned and operated Leila's Crafts and Gifts in Kraft Manor. On September 4, 1995, Leila married James "Jim" Thompson. Survivors include her husband,...

Leon George Hall

Leon George Hall

May 18, 2022

Leon George Hall, 38, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 18th, 2022. Leon was born in Salina, Kansas on March 4, 1984, son of Leonard Hall and the late Debra JoAnn Allen. He worked at Salina Steel for 14 years and was a truck driver for 4 years. Survivors include his father, Leo Hall, of Salina; daughter, Lillian...

Dr. James "Jim" L. Holder

Dr. James "Jim" L. Holder

May 16, 2022

Dr. James “Jim” L. Holder, age 88, passed away on May 16, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1934, in rural Dacoma, Oklahoma to James Lee and Edith (Thomas) Holder. Being a child of pastors/teachers, brought several relocations in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa before returning to western Oklahoma. Jim’s younger brother was born while they lived in...

Todd Lewis Wedgewood

Todd Lewis Wedgewood

May 11, 2022

Todd Lewis Wedgewood, 45, passed away, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home in Salina, surrounded by family. Todd was born January 6, 1977 in Aurora, Colorado, to Ralph and Wanda Wedgewood. He had the brightest smile and could wrap his doting grandparents and parents around his little finger. Todd started school in Aurora, then moved with his family...

Leon Garrett

Leon Garrett

May 3, 2022

Leon Garrett, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022. Leon was born in Fargo, Arkansas on August 5, 1958, a son of the late Margree "Ree" Marie (Briscoe) and Willie T. " WT" Garrett, Sr. Survivors include a son, Brandon Garrett; two brothers, Willie Garrett Jr. (Jessica), Hubert Garrett; sister, Luella Garrett; nephews, David Garrett, Alex...

Joan "Joanie" Marie Plunkett

Joan "Joanie" Marie Plunkett

Jul 6, 2022

Joan Marie Plunkett, 55, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 6th, 2022. Joan was born in Salina, Kansas on August 22, 1966, a daughter of Carole (Schmedemann) and Marvin Pfeifer. She was a DC Associate at Advanced Auto Parts for 37 years. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking. Survivors include her parents, Marvin and Carole Pfeifer, of Salina;...

Cindy Ann Frank

Cindy Ann Frank

Jul 2, 2022

Cindy Ann Frank, 65, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 2nd, 2022. Cindy was born in Denver, Colorado on June 25, 1957, daughter of Wylie Geter and Sharon (Preston) Hattig. Survivors include her husband, Eldon Frank; father, Wylie Geter of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter, Desiree Runquist (Rob), of Andover, Kansas; granddaughter, Greysen Thompson of Andover, Kansas; sister, Dovie...

Murray Charles Bates

Murray Charles Bates

Jun 30, 2022

Murray Charles Bates, 89, of Salina, passed away Thursday, June 30th, 2022. Murray was born in Woodson, Texas on March 18, 1933, a son of Ruth Irene (Titus) and Allen Douglas "Doug" Bates. He served in the United States Army from 1950-1954, in the Korean War and received a Silver Star. Murray retired from Johns Manville Manufacturing. He also...

Kuan Yun Chen

Kuan Yun Chen

Jun 26, 2022

Kuan Yun Chen, 88, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 26th, 2022. Kuan Yun was born in LienChiang County, MatSu Island, Taiwan, on January 3, 1934, a daughter of the late Unknown (Liu Shih) Liu and Lianchao Chen. Survivors include two sons, Jambo Tsao (Ling Po Hsiao), of McPherson, and William Tsao (ShuMan Chang), of Emporia; two daughters, Amy...

Sharon Kay Sprague

Sharon Kay Sprague

Jun 26, 2022

Sharon Kay Sprague, 81, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 26th, 2022. Sharon was born in Salina, Kansas on May 3, 1941, a daughter of the late Viola (Erb) and Walter Davis. She worked in housekeeping at Howard Johnson Hotel, worked at Tony's Pizza, and was a Nighttime Attendant at Arbor Court. On July 7, 1962, Sharon married Virgil...

Myles Omar Gadson

Myles Omar Gadson

Jun 26, 2022

Myles Omar Gadson, 4 months, 14 days old, passed away Sunday, June 26th, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Myles was born in Salina, Kansas on February 12, 2022, son of Tionne Gadson of Salina. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 14th at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina with Pastor Jeff Piepho officiating. In...

Kathy R. Gregory

Kathy R. Gregory

Jun 9, 2022

Kathy Gregory, 69 of Wichita, died peacefully on June 9, 2022 from complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease. Kathy was born Kathryn Ruth Rohrbough to Dale Rohrbough and Irene Chvilicek on September 25th, 1952 in Oakley, Kansas. The oldest of seven children, she grew up on the family farm in Logan and Scott Counties and attended a one room country...

Jeanette L. Wilcox

Jeanette L. Wilcox

Jun 9, 2022

Jeanette Lucille Wilcox, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 9th, 2022. Jeanette was born in Salina, Kansas on November 9, 1936, a daughter of the late Antoinette Cecila (Shanahan) and Louis Charles Giersch. She was a homemaker. After her children were grown, she worked as a sales lady at Sunflower Carpet, managed Elmore Gift Shop, and was...

Dale Maurice Hess

Dale Maurice Hess

Jun 9, 2022

Dale Maurice Hess, 85, of Salina, passed away Thursday, June 9th, 2022. Dale was born in Denver, Colorado on August 5, 1936, a son of the late Mildred (Brooks) and Lester Hess. He grew up in Clyde, Kansas, attended Joines One Room Schoolhouse and graduated from Clyde High School. Dale was baptized as a teenager and attended New Community...

Michael "Mike" Lee Plunkett

Michael "Mike" Lee Plunkett

Jun 8, 2022

Michael Lee Plunkett, 60, of Lindsborg, passed away Wednesday, June 8th, 2022. Mike was born in Salina, Kansas on February 15, 1962, a son of the late Edna (Hart) Kerby and Eldon Roy Plunkett. He worked at Advance Auto as a shipping loader for 17 years and at Pfizer as an SPO for 10 years. Mike loved to fish,...

Leroy E. Johnson

Leroy E. Johnson

Jun 5, 2022

Leroy E. Johnson, 74, Salina, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was born on April 17, 1948 to Verne and Madonna Johnson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Salina Senior High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Leroy was an electrician by trade, and worked for many years before his...

Nadine Katherine Bieker

Nadine Katherine Bieker

Jun 1, 2022

Nadine Katherine Bieker, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 1st, 2022. Nadine was born in Hays, Kansas on December 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Mildred (Klotz) Spratte and John Begler. Nadine married Frank Bieker on September 22, 1954. Survivors include her husband, Frank; daughter, Debra McDonald (Mark), of Lawrence, Kansas; son, Glen Bieker, of Wilson,...

Lloyd  V. "Butch" Burger Jr.

Lloyd V. "Butch" Burger Jr.

May 27, 2022

Lloyd V. "Butch" Burger, Jr. Lloyd V. Burger, Jr., 75, of Lincoln, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 27th, 2022. Butch was born in Canyon City, Colorado on September 4, 1946, a son of the late Daisy (Gilbert) and Lloyd Burger, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Lea Burger; son, Jason Burger; nieces, Cindy Heinecke (Mark), of Abilene, Kansas, Patty Wolf...

Iona "Nona" E.  Delaney

Iona "Nona" E. Delaney

May 24, 2022

Iona E. DeLaney, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 24th, 2022. Iona was born in Hays, Kansas on August 14, 1947, a daughter of Lenor C. (Manny) Irby, of Logan, Kansas and the late Harold Irby. Survivors include her husband, Bob DeLaney; two daughters, Lori Kirby, of Salina, Kansas, Jeana Opal, (Corey) of Salina, Kansas; son, Robert...

Thurston T. Thiel

Thurston T. Thiel

May 24, 2022

Thurston T. Thiel passed away Tuesday May 24, 2022 at Pine Village in Moundridge, Kansas. He was born on September 29, 1937 in rural Gypsum, Kansas, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Schwarz) Thiel. Growing up outside of Gypsum, he attended Chapel Hill and Gypsum schools. He was a 1955 graduate of Gypsum High School. He graduated from Kansas...

Mary "Leila" Thompson

Mary "Leila" Thompson

May 22, 2022

Mary "Leila" (Kibbe) Thompson, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 Mary was born in Higgins, Texas on October 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary Jane (Beanman) and George Kibbe. Leila owned and operated Leila's Crafts and Gifts in Kraft Manor. On September 4, 1995, Leila married James "Jim" Thompson. Survivors include her husband,...

Leon George Hall

Leon George Hall

May 18, 2022

Leon George Hall, 38, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 18th, 2022. Leon was born in Salina, Kansas on March 4, 1984, son of Leonard Hall and the late Debra JoAnn Allen. He worked at Salina Steel for 14 years and was a truck driver for 4 years. Survivors include his father, Leo Hall, of Salina; daughter, Lillian...

Dr. James "Jim" L. Holder

Dr. James "Jim" L. Holder

May 16, 2022

Dr. James “Jim” L. Holder, age 88, passed away on May 16, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1934, in rural Dacoma, Oklahoma to James Lee and Edith (Thomas) Holder. Being a child of pastors/teachers, brought several relocations in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa before returning to western Oklahoma. Jim’s younger brother was born while they lived in...

Todd Lewis Wedgewood

Todd Lewis Wedgewood

May 11, 2022

Todd Lewis Wedgewood, 45, passed away, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home in Salina, surrounded by family. Todd was born January 6, 1977 in Aurora, Colorado, to Ralph and Wanda Wedgewood. He had the brightest smile and could wrap his doting grandparents and parents around his little finger. Todd started school in Aurora, then moved with his family...

Leon Garrett

Leon Garrett

May 3, 2022

Leon Garrett, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022. Leon was born in Fargo, Arkansas on August 5, 1958, a son of the late Margree "Ree" Marie (Briscoe) and Willie T. " WT" Garrett, Sr. Survivors include a son, Brandon Garrett; two brothers, Willie Garrett Jr. (Jessica), Hubert Garrett; sister, Luella Garrett; nephews, David Garrett, Alex...

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