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David Lowell Backus, Sr.
Oct 16, 2021
David Lowell Backus, Sr., 78, of Colby, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021. David was born in Dallas, Texas on July 17, 1943, a son of Thelma Irene (Holder) and Thomas Edward Backus. He was a Foreman at Midwest Energy. On June 20, 1970, David married Phyllis Cotten in Hill City, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Backus;...
Loriena Marleen Robinson
Oct 16, 2021
Loriena Marleen Robinson Loriena Marleen Robinson, 66, of Salina, passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021. Loriena was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on November 14, 1954, a daughter of Pat Sparks and Sammy Athos Sparks. Survivors include two daughters, Heather Kauffman (Josh), of Kensett, Iowa, Elizabeth Goodman; and grandson, Arik Brockway, both of Salina. Loriena is also survived by...
Eugene "Gene" Francis Chapman
Oct 13, 2021
Eugene "Gene” Francis Chapman, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 13th, 2021. Eugene was born in Abilene, Kansas on November 16, 1933, a son of the late Neva Allison and Charles Chapman. He was the owner and operator of Telephone Sales and Service in Salina, Kansas for over 20 years. Eugene is survived by a daughter, Cynthia...
Marilynn Grace Nichols
Oct 12, 2021
Marilynn Grace Nichols, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 12th, 2021. Marilynn was born in Anthony, KS on October 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Carol (Dotson) and Fred Baird. Marilynn is survived by a daughter, Tammy King, of Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Darrell Nichols; brother Richard Baird. Cremation has...
Margaret Iola Thomas
Oct 10, 2021
Margaret Iola Thomas Margaret Iola Thomas, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 10th, 2021. Margaret was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on August 25, 1925, a daughter of the late Frankie (Brown) and Arthur Nelson. Survivors include three daughters, Georgaleen Thomas, Frankie Thomas, Norma Wright (Steve), all of Kansas; and son, Nelson Bell (Deborah), of Nevada. She is...
Joyce Staggs
Sep 29, 2021
Lindsborg, Kansas Minnie "Joyce" Staggs Minnie “Joyce” Staggs, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Joyce was born on January 3, 1939 at her home in rural Saline County. She was the daughter of Arther and Beulah (Smith) Johnson. Joyce attended Wheeler Rural School and graduated from McPherson High School in...
Hazel Cline
Sep 28, 2021
After several years of declining health, Catherine Hazel Cline, of Salina, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021, at the age of 102. Hazel was born in Salina, Kansas on May 24, 1919, 11 days *before* women were given the right to vote. At the time of her conception, her mother, Josephine Anne (O'Shea)and Ellsworth Luellan Fleming were...
Charlie Maurath
Sep 28, 2021
Charlene "Charlie" Elizabeth Maurath Charlene "Charlie" Elizabeth Maurath, 67, of Salina, KS, passed away Tuesday, September 28th, 2021. Charlie was born in Salina, Kansas on September 27, 1954, a daughter of the late Clara Dorothy (Karlin) and Melvin Filbert Bellerive. She worked at Key Rexall Pharmacy for 48 years. Survivors include her husband, Ed Maurath; three sisters, Iris Swisher-Strachan...
Nancy Ellen Briand
Sep 28, 2021
Nancy Ellen Briand, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 28th, 2021. Nancy was born in Salina, Kansas on April 13, 1945, a daughter of the late Mary (Hart) and Marian LeFan. She worked as a CNA for over 20 years. Survivors include her two sons Harold Cassel, of Salina; Charles Cassel (Robin Scott), of Littleton, Colorado; her...
Shirley Jean Kibler
Sep 27, 2021
Shirley Jean Kibler, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 27th, 2021. Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on January 10, 1946, a daughter of Maybell (Aills) Davis and Lloyd Searle. She was raised by her step-dad, Marion Davis. She worked in plastics production at Raytheon. Survivors include daughter, Sherry Kibler, of Salina, Kansas; grandson, Gage Rubio (Kelsey...
Helen Elaine Smith
Sep 24, 2021
Helen Elaine Smith Helen Elaine Smith, 103, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 24th, 2021. Helen was born in Richter, Kansas on July 16, 1918, a daughter of the late Ethelyn (Staadt) and Thomas Harrison Fleming. Graduating from Pomona High School in 1937 and then Kansas State University in 1941 with a teaching degree in Home Economics, she...
Richard Lyle Webb
Sep 24, 2021
Richard Lyle (“Dick”) Webb, of Salina, son of Fred Webb and Louise (Abell) Webb, died at home in the company of his family on September 24, 2021. Mr. Webb was born on June 19, 1930, near Beverly, Kansas, graduating from Beverly H.S. in 1948, Kansas State University (B.Ed.), and Emporia State University (M.E. Admin.). He served as a teacher,...
Susie Harris
Sep 24, 2021
Salina, Kansas Susan Rene "Susie" Harris Susan Rene "Susie" Harris, 70, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 24th, 2021. Susan was born in Waukegan, Illinois on November 12, 1950, a daughter of the late Shirley J. (LeMieux) and David George Sr. On February 14, 1970, Susan married Daniel Harris. Survivors include her husband, Daniel; two sons, Jeff Harris (Stephanie),...
Cindy Dunning
Sep 19, 2021
Cynthia Dorothy Dunning, 67, of Assaria, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021 Cindy was born in Herington, Kansas on September 30, 1953, a daughter of Dorothy Ruth (Schubert) Kolle and the late Paul George Deines. She was the Lamp Group Operator for 29 years at Philips Lighting and also worked Customer Service at Clark Wellness. On May 18,...
Michael Carpentier
Sep 12, 2021
Michael Carpentier, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 12th, 2021. Michael was born in Heilbronn, Germany on June 18, 1967, a son of Ingrid (Kaiser) Carpentier, of Abilene, Kansas and the late Charles Carpentier. He served in the United States Army from 1986 - 1991. On June 30, 2018, Michael married Debra Perricotti in Salina. Survivors include...
Roseann (Latenser) Radford
Sep 1, 2021
Roseann (Latenser) Radford, 73, of Salina, Kansas passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on September 1, 2021 at 4:35am. Roseann was born on February 14, 1948 to Michael Forrest Latenser Jr. and May Elizabeth (James) Latenser in Kansas City, Missouri. Roseann grew up in Kansas City, Missouri where she attended Christ the King Grade School...
James "Jim" Clayton Shelby, Sr.
Aug 27, 2021
James "Jim" Clayton Shelby, Sr. James Clayton Shelby, Sr., 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 27th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Roxbury, Kansas on January 8, 1946, son of the late Bessie Lorena (Birch) and Fred Clayton Shelby. After serving in Vietnam as a United States Marine, Jim returned home and dedicated...
Karen Marie Bussart
Aug 24, 2021
Karen M (Simpson) Bussart, 71, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, Aug 24, at Salina Regional Health Center. Karen was born in Smith Center, on Aug 23, 1950, to the late JL & Edna (Ross) Simpson. Karen was full of life and a tremendous giving soul. She loved being surrounded by family. She also loved planting flowers and tending to...
School Boy
Aug 24, 2021
Raymond Elgin (School Boy) Dunn, Sr., 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Salina, Kansas Raymond was born in College Station, Texas on September 12, 1936, a son of the late Aubrey Jackson. Raymond used his life and gifts to serve the Lord in ministry. Early in his church ministry, Pastor Dunn served as a...
Verna Louise Waugh
Aug 24, 2021
Verna Louise Waugh Verna Louise Waugh, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 24th, 2021. Verna was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 7, 1936, a daughter of the late Grace (Allison) and Ernest Berndt. She is survived by a daughter, Jamie Mikel of Atchison, Kansas; step - son Gary Waugh and a brother Ernest Berndt both...
David Lowell Backus, Sr.
Oct 16, 2021
David Lowell Backus, Sr., 78, of Colby, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021. David was born in Dallas, Texas on July 17, 1943, a son of Thelma Irene (Holder) and Thomas Edward Backus. He was a Foreman at Midwest Energy. On June 20, 1970, David married Phyllis Cotten in Hill City, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Backus;...
Loriena Marleen Robinson
Oct 16, 2021
Loriena Marleen Robinson Loriena Marleen Robinson, 66, of Salina, passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021. Loriena was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on November 14, 1954, a daughter of Pat Sparks and Sammy Athos Sparks. Survivors include two daughters, Heather Kauffman (Josh), of Kensett, Iowa, Elizabeth Goodman; and grandson, Arik Brockway, both of Salina. Loriena is also survived by...
Eugene "Gene" Francis Chapman
Oct 13, 2021
Eugene "Gene” Francis Chapman, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 13th, 2021. Eugene was born in Abilene, Kansas on November 16, 1933, a son of the late Neva Allison and Charles Chapman. He was the owner and operator of Telephone Sales and Service in Salina, Kansas for over 20 years. Eugene is survived by a daughter, Cynthia...
Marilynn Grace Nichols
Oct 12, 2021
Marilynn Grace Nichols, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 12th, 2021. Marilynn was born in Anthony, KS on October 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Carol (Dotson) and Fred Baird. Marilynn is survived by a daughter, Tammy King, of Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Darrell Nichols; brother Richard Baird. Cremation has...
Margaret Iola Thomas
Oct 10, 2021
Margaret Iola Thomas Margaret Iola Thomas, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 10th, 2021. Margaret was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on August 25, 1925, a daughter of the late Frankie (Brown) and Arthur Nelson. Survivors include three daughters, Georgaleen Thomas, Frankie Thomas, Norma Wright (Steve), all of Kansas; and son, Nelson Bell (Deborah), of Nevada. She is...
Joyce Staggs
Sep 29, 2021
Lindsborg, Kansas Minnie "Joyce" Staggs Minnie “Joyce” Staggs, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Joyce was born on January 3, 1939 at her home in rural Saline County. She was the daughter of Arther and Beulah (Smith) Johnson. Joyce attended Wheeler Rural School and graduated from McPherson High School in...
Hazel Cline
Sep 28, 2021
After several years of declining health, Catherine Hazel Cline, of Salina, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021, at the age of 102. Hazel was born in Salina, Kansas on May 24, 1919, 11 days *before* women were given the right to vote. At the time of her conception, her mother, Josephine Anne (O'Shea)and Ellsworth Luellan Fleming were...
Charlie Maurath
Sep 28, 2021
Charlene "Charlie" Elizabeth Maurath Charlene "Charlie" Elizabeth Maurath, 67, of Salina, KS, passed away Tuesday, September 28th, 2021. Charlie was born in Salina, Kansas on September 27, 1954, a daughter of the late Clara Dorothy (Karlin) and Melvin Filbert Bellerive. She worked at Key Rexall Pharmacy for 48 years. Survivors include her husband, Ed Maurath; three sisters, Iris Swisher-Strachan...
Nancy Ellen Briand
Sep 28, 2021
Nancy Ellen Briand, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 28th, 2021. Nancy was born in Salina, Kansas on April 13, 1945, a daughter of the late Mary (Hart) and Marian LeFan. She worked as a CNA for over 20 years. Survivors include her two sons Harold Cassel, of Salina; Charles Cassel (Robin Scott), of Littleton, Colorado; her...
Shirley Jean Kibler
Sep 27, 2021
Shirley Jean Kibler, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 27th, 2021. Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on January 10, 1946, a daughter of Maybell (Aills) Davis and Lloyd Searle. She was raised by her step-dad, Marion Davis. She worked in plastics production at Raytheon. Survivors include daughter, Sherry Kibler, of Salina, Kansas; grandson, Gage Rubio (Kelsey...
Helen Elaine Smith
Sep 24, 2021
Helen Elaine Smith Helen Elaine Smith, 103, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 24th, 2021. Helen was born in Richter, Kansas on July 16, 1918, a daughter of the late Ethelyn (Staadt) and Thomas Harrison Fleming. Graduating from Pomona High School in 1937 and then Kansas State University in 1941 with a teaching degree in Home Economics, she...
Richard Lyle Webb
Sep 24, 2021
Richard Lyle (“Dick”) Webb, of Salina, son of Fred Webb and Louise (Abell) Webb, died at home in the company of his family on September 24, 2021. Mr. Webb was born on June 19, 1930, near Beverly, Kansas, graduating from Beverly H.S. in 1948, Kansas State University (B.Ed.), and Emporia State University (M.E. Admin.). He served as a teacher,...
Susie Harris
Sep 24, 2021
Salina, Kansas Susan Rene "Susie" Harris Susan Rene "Susie" Harris, 70, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 24th, 2021. Susan was born in Waukegan, Illinois on November 12, 1950, a daughter of the late Shirley J. (LeMieux) and David George Sr. On February 14, 1970, Susan married Daniel Harris. Survivors include her husband, Daniel; two sons, Jeff Harris (Stephanie),...
Cindy Dunning
Sep 19, 2021
Cynthia Dorothy Dunning, 67, of Assaria, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021 Cindy was born in Herington, Kansas on September 30, 1953, a daughter of Dorothy Ruth (Schubert) Kolle and the late Paul George Deines. She was the Lamp Group Operator for 29 years at Philips Lighting and also worked Customer Service at Clark Wellness. On May 18,...
Michael Carpentier
Sep 12, 2021
Michael Carpentier, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 12th, 2021. Michael was born in Heilbronn, Germany on June 18, 1967, a son of Ingrid (Kaiser) Carpentier, of Abilene, Kansas and the late Charles Carpentier. He served in the United States Army from 1986 - 1991. On June 30, 2018, Michael married Debra Perricotti in Salina. Survivors include...
Roseann (Latenser) Radford
Sep 1, 2021
Roseann (Latenser) Radford, 73, of Salina, Kansas passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on September 1, 2021 at 4:35am. Roseann was born on February 14, 1948 to Michael Forrest Latenser Jr. and May Elizabeth (James) Latenser in Kansas City, Missouri. Roseann grew up in Kansas City, Missouri where she attended Christ the King Grade School...
James "Jim" Clayton Shelby, Sr.
Aug 27, 2021
James "Jim" Clayton Shelby, Sr. James Clayton Shelby, Sr., 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 27th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Roxbury, Kansas on January 8, 1946, son of the late Bessie Lorena (Birch) and Fred Clayton Shelby. After serving in Vietnam as a United States Marine, Jim returned home and dedicated...
Karen Marie Bussart
Aug 24, 2021
Karen M (Simpson) Bussart, 71, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, Aug 24, at Salina Regional Health Center. Karen was born in Smith Center, on Aug 23, 1950, to the late JL & Edna (Ross) Simpson. Karen was full of life and a tremendous giving soul. She loved being surrounded by family. She also loved planting flowers and tending to...
School Boy
Aug 24, 2021
Raymond Elgin (School Boy) Dunn, Sr., 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Salina, Kansas Raymond was born in College Station, Texas on September 12, 1936, a son of the late Aubrey Jackson. Raymond used his life and gifts to serve the Lord in ministry. Early in his church ministry, Pastor Dunn served as a...
Verna Louise Waugh
Aug 24, 2021
Verna Louise Waugh Verna Louise Waugh, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 24th, 2021. Verna was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 7, 1936, a daughter of the late Grace (Allison) and Ernest Berndt. She is survived by a daughter, Jamie Mikel of Atchison, Kansas; step - son Gary Waugh and a brother Ernest Berndt both...
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