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Caroline Marie Lanterman
Jan 19, 2023
Caroline Marie Lanterman, 43, of Salina, passed away Thursday, January 19th, 2023.
Caroline's life journey began on May 6th, 1979 in Salina. She is the daughter of Bill and Cindy (Chapman) Lanterman. Caroline is also the mother of Kylie Retzlaff, her only child born on August 2nd, 2001.
Caroline spent the...
Dorothy V. Baker
Jan 18, 2023
Dorothy Virginia Baker, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 18th, 2023.
Dorothy was born in Rural Clay County, Kansas on July 11, 1939, a daughter of Mildred F. (McNeil) and Harold I. Stoneback.
In 1956, Dorothy married Frank Baker in Clay Center, Kansas.
She owned...
Reggie L. Irvin
Jan 14, 2023
Reggie L. Irvin, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2023.
Reggie was born in Hays, Kansas on March 13, 1945, a son Vida Mae (Schraeder) and B.C. Irvin.
He was a member of the Smoky Hill R/C Flying Club, riding his motorcycle with the ROMEOS of Salina, building...
Terrence "Terry" L. Elsasser
Jan 11, 2023
Terrence “Terry” L. Elsasser, of Salina, passed away January 11, 2023.
Terry was born in Rockford, Illinois to Eula Mae Budden. At the age of 16, he was adopted by Ralph F. Elsasser.
Terry graduated from Harlem High School in 1960. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in August...
Charles Laurence Rindt
Jan 8, 2023
Charles Laurence Rindt, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2023.
Charles was born in White City, Kansas on August 7, 1937, a son of Nora Emilie (Heideman) and Oscar Robert Rindt.
On March 11, 1956, Charles married Eleanor Lay in Wilsey, Kansas.
He retired...
David "Michael" Williams
Jan 8, 2023
David "Michael" Williams, 72, of Salina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 8th, 2023.
Michael was born in Salina, Kansas on July 20, 1950, a son of Virginia Mae (Sidwell) and David Wilbur Williams.
He loved his country and served in the United...
John M. Ronning
Jan 5, 2023
John M. Ronning, Jr., 78, was born at Asbury Hospital in Salina, Kansas on November 3, 1944 to John M. Ronning, Sr. and Nancy Anne (Stirn) Ronning.
John grew up in Tescott, Kansas and had great memories of the people, places, and events of the community. He graduated with the class of 1962 as president...
Helen "Flo" Nelson
Jan 4, 2023
Helen "Flo" Nelson, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 4th, 2023.
Helen was born in Milo, Kansas on April 18, 1927, a daughter of Hazel B. (Saunders) and Royal S. Hills.
She was a member of University United Methodist Church in Salina.
On February 17,...
Carl Michael Yost
Dec 24, 2022
Carl Michael Yost, 80, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 24th, 2022.
Carl was born in Goodland, Kansas on September 29, 1942, a son of Louise (Davidson) and Frank Yost.
Carl served in the United States Air Force.
On November 29, 1988, Carl married Phyllis Brown, in...
Judith "Judy" May Lockhart
Dec 23, 2022
Judith May Lockhart, 83, of Salina, passed away Friday, December 23rd, 2022.
Judith was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 1939, a daughter of the late Edith (Jackson) and Charles Krisher.
Survivors include her daughter, Diana Blount-Newman (Paul), of Salina; son, Freddie Mack Kinard (Darlus), of Salina; three step...
Carole Joan Pfeifer
Dec 18, 2022
Carole Joan Pfeifer, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 18th, 2022.
Carole was born in Hays, Kansas on August 3, 1937, a daughter of the late Ruth Marie (Gfeller) and Everett Garold Schmedemann.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin Pfeifer, of the home; son, Todd Pfeifer, (Tresa) of Salina, Kansas;...
Thomas "Tom" William Miller
Dec 14, 2022
Thomas William “Tom” Miller, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 14th, 2022.
Tom was born in Salina, Kansas on September 4, 1945, to the late Inez (DeMars) Miller and L. W. “Bill” Miller.
Tom graduated from Salina High School in 1963 and KTI in 1975. He served 4 years...
Rita Marie Casanova
Dec 9, 2022
Rita Marie Casanova, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9th, 2022.
Rita was born at home in Western Kansas to Martin and Leona Wasinger. She was raised in Salina.
On April 26th, 1983, Rita married John Casanova. They were married 39 years and lived most of...
Harry Edwin Reinecke
Dec 5, 2022
Harry Edwin Reinecke, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 5th, 2022.
Harry was born in Kinsley, Kansas on November 12, 1926, to Edna Florence (Strube) and Harry Clifford Reinecke.
Harry served in the United States Army and was a veteran of WWII serving in Manila, Philippines.
...
Reginald "Reggie" Treville Benoit
Dec 4, 2022
Reginald Treville "Reggie" Benoit, 37, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022.
Reginald was born in Salina, Kansas on March 13, 1985, a son of Darlene (Benoit) Carter, and Reginald Price.
Reggie owned The Detail Shop in Salina.
Survivors include his mother, Darlene Carter (Murphy)...
Samantha L. Allen
Dec 4, 2022
Samantha L. Allen, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022.
Samantha was born in Roseville, California on November 22, 1964, a daughter of Kaaren Jean (Christensen) and Michael Frederick Allen, Sr.
Survivors include her parents, Kaaren and Michael Allen Sr., of Fremont, California; daughter, Brandi Serbanich (Steven); son,...
Larry Don Carlson
Dec 3, 2022
Larry Don Carlson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.
Larry was born in Gypsum, Kansas on November 14, 1938, a son of Elizabeth (Heller) and Melvin Carlson.
He served in the United States Army.
On September 25, 1965, Larry married JoAnn Henoch.
...
Darrel R. Copeland
Nov 26, 2022
Darrel R. Copeland, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center.
He was born on August 6, 1933 in Sparks, Nebraska, the son of Fred and Clara Ethel Copeland. He was a farmer/rancher in South Dakota until retirement.
He served in the United States...
Donald Earl Daniels
Nov 25, 2022
Donald Earl Daniels, 77, died at a Salina Regional Health Center on November 25, 2022.
Don was born on June 16, 1945 in Joplin, Missouri to Jeannie Wood. He later moved to Savannah, Georgia and then to Tulsa, Oklahoma, He graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Don drove for many years for...
John D. Gregory
Nov 25, 2022
John D. Gregory, 70, of Wichita died on November 25,2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John was born John DeRoam Gregory to Sylvia Patricia Wilhoit and Truman Gregory on October 28, 1952, in Osborne, Kansas. As an only child, he grew up helping his father on the farm in Woodston, Kansas. John attended primary school in Woodston,...
Caroline Marie Lanterman
Jan 19, 2023
Caroline Marie Lanterman, 43, of Salina, passed away Thursday, January 19th, 2023.
Caroline's life journey began on May 6th, 1979 in Salina. She is the daughter of Bill and Cindy (Chapman) Lanterman. Caroline is also the mother of Kylie Retzlaff, her only child born on August 2nd, 2001.
Caroline spent the...
Dorothy V. Baker
Jan 18, 2023
Dorothy Virginia Baker, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 18th, 2023.
Dorothy was born in Rural Clay County, Kansas on July 11, 1939, a daughter of Mildred F. (McNeil) and Harold I. Stoneback.
In 1956, Dorothy married Frank Baker in Clay Center, Kansas.
She owned...
Reggie L. Irvin
Jan 14, 2023
Reggie L. Irvin, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2023.
Reggie was born in Hays, Kansas on March 13, 1945, a son Vida Mae (Schraeder) and B.C. Irvin.
He was a member of the Smoky Hill R/C Flying Club, riding his motorcycle with the ROMEOS of Salina, building...
Terrence "Terry" L. Elsasser
Jan 11, 2023
Terrence “Terry” L. Elsasser, of Salina, passed away January 11, 2023.
Terry was born in Rockford, Illinois to Eula Mae Budden. At the age of 16, he was adopted by Ralph F. Elsasser.
Terry graduated from Harlem High School in 1960. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in August...
Charles Laurence Rindt
Jan 8, 2023
Charles Laurence Rindt, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2023.
Charles was born in White City, Kansas on August 7, 1937, a son of Nora Emilie (Heideman) and Oscar Robert Rindt.
On March 11, 1956, Charles married Eleanor Lay in Wilsey, Kansas.
He retired...
David "Michael" Williams
Jan 8, 2023
David "Michael" Williams, 72, of Salina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 8th, 2023.
Michael was born in Salina, Kansas on July 20, 1950, a son of Virginia Mae (Sidwell) and David Wilbur Williams.
He loved his country and served in the United...
John M. Ronning
Jan 5, 2023
John M. Ronning, Jr., 78, was born at Asbury Hospital in Salina, Kansas on November 3, 1944 to John M. Ronning, Sr. and Nancy Anne (Stirn) Ronning.
John grew up in Tescott, Kansas and had great memories of the people, places, and events of the community. He graduated with the class of 1962 as president...
Helen "Flo" Nelson
Jan 4, 2023
Helen "Flo" Nelson, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 4th, 2023.
Helen was born in Milo, Kansas on April 18, 1927, a daughter of Hazel B. (Saunders) and Royal S. Hills.
She was a member of University United Methodist Church in Salina.
On February 17,...
Carl Michael Yost
Dec 24, 2022
Carl Michael Yost, 80, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 24th, 2022.
Carl was born in Goodland, Kansas on September 29, 1942, a son of Louise (Davidson) and Frank Yost.
Carl served in the United States Air Force.
On November 29, 1988, Carl married Phyllis Brown, in...
Judith "Judy" May Lockhart
Dec 23, 2022
Judith May Lockhart, 83, of Salina, passed away Friday, December 23rd, 2022.
Judith was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 1939, a daughter of the late Edith (Jackson) and Charles Krisher.
Survivors include her daughter, Diana Blount-Newman (Paul), of Salina; son, Freddie Mack Kinard (Darlus), of Salina; three step...
Carole Joan Pfeifer
Dec 18, 2022
Carole Joan Pfeifer, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 18th, 2022.
Carole was born in Hays, Kansas on August 3, 1937, a daughter of the late Ruth Marie (Gfeller) and Everett Garold Schmedemann.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin Pfeifer, of the home; son, Todd Pfeifer, (Tresa) of Salina, Kansas;...
Thomas "Tom" William Miller
Dec 14, 2022
Thomas William “Tom” Miller, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 14th, 2022.
Tom was born in Salina, Kansas on September 4, 1945, to the late Inez (DeMars) Miller and L. W. “Bill” Miller.
Tom graduated from Salina High School in 1963 and KTI in 1975. He served 4 years...
Rita Marie Casanova
Dec 9, 2022
Rita Marie Casanova, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9th, 2022.
Rita was born at home in Western Kansas to Martin and Leona Wasinger. She was raised in Salina.
On April 26th, 1983, Rita married John Casanova. They were married 39 years and lived most of...
Harry Edwin Reinecke
Dec 5, 2022
Harry Edwin Reinecke, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 5th, 2022.
Harry was born in Kinsley, Kansas on November 12, 1926, to Edna Florence (Strube) and Harry Clifford Reinecke.
Harry served in the United States Army and was a veteran of WWII serving in Manila, Philippines.
...
Reginald "Reggie" Treville Benoit
Dec 4, 2022
Reginald Treville "Reggie" Benoit, 37, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022.
Reginald was born in Salina, Kansas on March 13, 1985, a son of Darlene (Benoit) Carter, and Reginald Price.
Reggie owned The Detail Shop in Salina.
Survivors include his mother, Darlene Carter (Murphy)...
Samantha L. Allen
Dec 4, 2022
Samantha L. Allen, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022.
Samantha was born in Roseville, California on November 22, 1964, a daughter of Kaaren Jean (Christensen) and Michael Frederick Allen, Sr.
Survivors include her parents, Kaaren and Michael Allen Sr., of Fremont, California; daughter, Brandi Serbanich (Steven); son,...
Larry Don Carlson
Dec 3, 2022
Larry Don Carlson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.
Larry was born in Gypsum, Kansas on November 14, 1938, a son of Elizabeth (Heller) and Melvin Carlson.
He served in the United States Army.
On September 25, 1965, Larry married JoAnn Henoch.
...
Darrel R. Copeland
Nov 26, 2022
Darrel R. Copeland, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center.
He was born on August 6, 1933 in Sparks, Nebraska, the son of Fred and Clara Ethel Copeland. He was a farmer/rancher in South Dakota until retirement.
He served in the United States...
Donald Earl Daniels
Nov 25, 2022
Donald Earl Daniels, 77, died at a Salina Regional Health Center on November 25, 2022.
Don was born on June 16, 1945 in Joplin, Missouri to Jeannie Wood. He later moved to Savannah, Georgia and then to Tulsa, Oklahoma, He graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Don drove for many years for...
John D. Gregory
Nov 25, 2022
John D. Gregory, 70, of Wichita died on November 25,2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John was born John DeRoam Gregory to Sylvia Patricia Wilhoit and Truman Gregory on October 28, 1952, in Osborne, Kansas. As an only child, he grew up helping his father on the farm in Woodston, Kansas. John attended primary school in Woodston,...
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