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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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