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Nathaniel "Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben

Nathaniel "Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben

Nov 23, 2022

Nathaniel “Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben, 27, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022.

Nate was born in Henderson, Kentucky on July 31, 1995, a son of Stephanie Goben.

He was a Machine Sander at Crestwood Cabinetry.

Survivors include his mom and dad, Steve and Pam Rontti...

Marvin Duane Keeler

Marvin Duane Keeler

Nov 20, 2022

Marvin Duane Keeler, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 20th, 2022.

Marvin was born in Seward, Kansas on November 27, 1931, a son of the late Iva Mary (Wetig) and Claude L. Keeler, Sr.

He served in the United States Navy and was the Store Manager at Dillons for...

Russell Leach

Russell Leach

Nov 13, 2022

Russell Leach was born into this world on August 12th, 1967. Russell peacefully passed away on November 13, 2022, surrounded by people that loved him. Russell had a love for music and always had a smile on his face. He brought joy and happiness to all that he knew. OCCK staff had the privilege of supporting Russell to live...

Catherine "Kitty" Pricilla Fixx

Catherine "Kitty" Pricilla Fixx

Nov 13, 2022

Catherine (Kitty) Pricilla Fixx was born on September 18, 1934 in New York City. She and her brother, James (Jimmy) Fixx, bestselling author of “The Complete Book of Running,” grew up in a loving home in Jackson Heights, NY. Her father, Calvin Fixx, was an editor at Time Magazine and their mother, Marlys Fuller Fixx, had been a ballerina....

Donna Anderson

Donna Anderson

Nov 11, 2022

Though she may have been small in stature, Donna Anderson’s love and kindness, grace and dignity were immeasurable. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Donna Joleen Anderson on November 11 in Salina, Kansas.

Donna was a surprise to her parents, Earl...

Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr.

Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr.

Nov 6, 2022

Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr., 79, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 6th, 2022.

Melvin “Sonny” was born in Salina, Kansas on August 19, 1943, a son of Grace Irene (Roseberry) Igo and Melvin Ray Crowder, Sr. Early in his childhood the family moved to a home near Anderson, Missouri, then later in Iowa. His family...

Harold Russell Waggoner

Harold Russell Waggoner

Nov 6, 2022

Harold Russell Waggoner, 80, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born in Lyons, Kansas and was the son of Mary (Oden) Waggoner and Royal Glenn Waggoner, Sr. He attended Sterling Elementary School and graduated from Sterling High School in 1960. He was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Dental Unit in...

Alvina Nelson

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Nathaniel "Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben

Nathaniel "Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben

Nov 23, 2022

Nathaniel “Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben, 27, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022.

Nate was born in Henderson, Kentucky on July 31, 1995, a son of Stephanie Goben.

He was a Machine Sander at Crestwood Cabinetry.

Survivors include his mom and dad, Steve and Pam Rontti...

Marvin Duane Keeler

Marvin Duane Keeler

Nov 20, 2022

Marvin Duane Keeler, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 20th, 2022.

Marvin was born in Seward, Kansas on November 27, 1931, a son of the late Iva Mary (Wetig) and Claude L. Keeler, Sr.

He served in the United States Navy and was the Store Manager at Dillons for...

Russell Leach

Russell Leach

Nov 13, 2022

Russell Leach was born into this world on August 12th, 1967. Russell peacefully passed away on November 13, 2022, surrounded by people that loved him. Russell had a love for music and always had a smile on his face. He brought joy and happiness to all that he knew. OCCK staff had the privilege of supporting Russell to live...

Catherine "Kitty" Pricilla Fixx

Catherine "Kitty" Pricilla Fixx

Nov 13, 2022

Catherine (Kitty) Pricilla Fixx was born on September 18, 1934 in New York City. She and her brother, James (Jimmy) Fixx, bestselling author of “The Complete Book of Running,” grew up in a loving home in Jackson Heights, NY. Her father, Calvin Fixx, was an editor at Time Magazine and their mother, Marlys Fuller Fixx, had been a ballerina....

Donna Anderson

Donna Anderson

Nov 11, 2022

Though she may have been small in stature, Donna Anderson’s love and kindness, grace and dignity were immeasurable. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Donna Joleen Anderson on November 11 in Salina, Kansas.

Donna was a surprise to her parents, Earl...

Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr.

Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr.

Nov 6, 2022

Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr., 79, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 6th, 2022.

Melvin “Sonny” was born in Salina, Kansas on August 19, 1943, a son of Grace Irene (Roseberry) Igo and Melvin Ray Crowder, Sr. Early in his childhood the family moved to a home near Anderson, Missouri, then later in Iowa. His family...

Harold Russell Waggoner

Harold Russell Waggoner

Nov 6, 2022

Harold Russell Waggoner, 80, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born in Lyons, Kansas and was the son of Mary (Oden) Waggoner and Royal Glenn Waggoner, Sr. He attended Sterling Elementary School and graduated from Sterling High School in 1960. He was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Dental Unit in...

Alvina Nelson

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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