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Ladana  Martin

Ladana Martin

Aug 22, 2021

Ladana Rene (Dana) Martin Ladana Rene (Dana) Martin, 39, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 22nd, at her residence. Ladana was born in Onaga, Kansas on August 18, 1982, a daughter of Pauletta (Woltje) Persell and Chris Sauvage. Dana worked for the Saline County Child Support Office and was an active and avid member of various community organizations,...

Walter  Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr.

Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr.

Aug 14, 2021

Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr. Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr., 78, of Salina, passed away Saturday, August 14th, 2021. Jr. was born in Abilene, Kansas on March 23, 1943, a son of the late Goldie Darlene (Forney) and Walter Franklin Aleshire, Sr. He worked at St. John's Military School for many years. Survivors include his nephew, Joel Aleshire; and...

Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane Lobban

Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane Lobban

Aug 10, 2021

Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane (Borgstrom) Lobban Adelphia Jeane Lobban, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 10th, 2021. Delphie was born in McPherson, Kansas on April 21, 1926, daughter of the late Anna Katarina (Long) and Adolph Borgstrom. She attended Andover Grade School in Windom, Kansas, 3 years at Windom High School, 1 year at Inman High School and...

Debra Kay Jones

Debra Kay Jones

Aug 7, 2021

Salina, Kansas Debra "Debbie" Kay Jones Debra Kay Jones, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Debra was born in Salina, on August 29, 1953, a daughter of the late Helen (Drake) and Jack Gray. Debbie worked at the Salina Police Department. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Carl Jones; daughter, Kristina Moulden; brother, Don...

Linda Kay Cruce

Linda Kay Cruce

Aug 7, 2021

Linda Kay Cruce Linda Kay Cruce, 74, of Salina, Kansas, left this earth to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Linda was born in Watsonville, California on November 6, 1946, a daughter of the late Elberta (Cade) and Ralph B. Cox. On May 31, 1964, Linda married Ronald Cruce, her high school sweetheart and love of...

Lori Ann Quackenbush

Lori Ann Quackenbush

Aug 5, 2021

Lori Ann Quackenbush Lori Ann Quackenbush, 54, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 5th, 2021. Lori was born in Stafford, Kansas on September 29, 1966, a daughter of Lorena (Yeatman) Kurtz, of Salina, Kansas. She was a daycare provider for 16 years. On May 19, 1985, Lori married Scott Quackenbush in St John, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Scott;...

Avis "Arlene" Bassett

Avis "Arlene" Bassett

Aug 2, 2021

Arlene Bassett went the be with the Lord on August 2, at the age of 96. With the Lord in Heaven, her body and mind have been restored. She died of complications of age. Arlene was born in Portis, Kansas on May 1, 1925. She was the daughter of Paul and Wilma (Brumbaugh) Rollins. Her mother was from Portis,...

Sally  May Stephens

Sally May Stephens

Jul 31, 2021

Sally May Stephens, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 31st, at Brookdale Senior Living in Salina, Kansas. Sally was born in Salina, Kansas on June 8, 1933, a daughter of the late Ruth (LaShelle) and Forrest Miller. Sally is survived by a daughter, Deb Pinnick, of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by her Grandchildren Justin Pinnick...

Orin Ray Shogren

Orin Ray Shogren

Jul 29, 2021

Orin Shogren died July 29, 2021 surrounded by his family in his home. He was born September 10, 1931 to Howard and Berneice (Linderholm) Shogren in McPherson and grew up in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was one of eight siblings. Orin grew up in Lindsborg and joined the Marines in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1953. Once discharged, he...

Ronald "Ron" Dean  Weir

Ronald "Ron" Dean Weir

Jul 18, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Dean Weir, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 18th, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina. Ron was born in Salina, Kansas on September 10, 1961, a son of the late Rose Catherine (Boor) Barber and Jerry Weir. Survivors include his aunts, Delores Davis, Jean Bolby; uncles, Ralph Boor, Charles Weir, Bill Weir; cousins, Marty Weir,...

Larry Lloyd Zurfluh

Larry Lloyd Zurfluh

Jul 15, 2021

Larry “Z” Lloyd Zurfluh, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 15th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. Z was born in Agenda, Kansas on January 11, 1942, a son of the late Lena (Ryser) and Adolph Zurfluh. Z became a biology teacher and high school athletics coach in Chapman, Kansas after earning his bachelor’s degree from...

Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, Ii

Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, Ii

Jul 15, 2021

Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II, 67, of Brookline Station, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15th, in Salina, Kansas. Charles was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 20, 1954, a son of the late Orpha Irene (Lawrence) and Charles Kenneth Crawley, I. He was a retired minister from White...

Katherine Lucille Brubaker

Katherine Lucille Brubaker

Jul 14, 2021

Katherine “Katie” Lucille Brubaker, 90, of Salina, passed away July 14, 2021. She was born March 17, 1931 in Salina, Kansas to Harold Buttermore and Sylvia Pihl. Katie has worn many hats in her life. She worked with her first husband in his business. She was an elevator operation at the United Building. She was an account clerk with...

Judith Ann Standley

Judith Ann Standley

Jul 11, 2021

Judith Ann Standley went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2021. She was born in Lewellen, NE on October 10, 1944. Judi graduated from Lewellen Rural High School and worked as a Comptroller for several automobile dealerships in Lincoln before moving with Alan Young Buick GMC to Fort Worth, TX. Judith is survived by her husband Michael...

Thomas Andrew Collins

Thomas Andrew Collins

Jul 7, 2021

Thomas Andrew “TC” Collins, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 7th, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas. Thomas was born in Independence, Missouri on October 3, 1938, the only child of the late Katherine L. (Webb) and Andrew W. Collins. TC Graduated from Trail High School Class of 1956, served 3 years in the United States Army from...

Brenda Castelli

Brenda Castelli

Jun 29, 2021

Brenda Lee Castelli, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. Brenda was born in Salina, Kansas on December 10, 1966, a daughter of Verlee A. (Brin) Burton and Lester L. Burton. On June 8, 1999, Brenda married Jim Castelli in Hays, Kansas. Survivors include her parents, Verlee and Lester Burton; husband, Jim Castelli; children; Kenda and...

Ruth Eloise Jackson

Ruth Eloise Jackson

Jun 25, 2021

Ruth Eloise Jackson, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 25th,2021. Ruth was born in Stockton, Kansas on September 16, 1927, a daughter of the late Betsy (Chandler) and Earl Hance. She married Ivan Jackson September 11,1944, who proceeded her in death on November 19, 1987. Survivors include her sons, Terry Jackson ,Richard Jackson (Michelle), of Salina, Kansas;...

Julie Wilson

Julie Wilson

Jun 20, 2021

Julia "Julie" Arlone Wilson, 86, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 20th, 2021. Julie was born in Bennington, Kansas on January 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Julia (Smith) and George Orner Sr. She was raised in the Church of the Transfiguration, Bennington; graduated from Marymount College in music and education, attended Emporia State University, and Kansas State...

Mary Lana Johnson

Mary Lana Johnson

Jun 13, 2021

Mary Lana Johnson, 56, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 13th, 2021. Mary was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 8, 1965, a daughter of Mary Phyllis (Ashcraft) Warner, and the late Herman Dotson. Survivors include her mother, Mary Warner of Georgia; daughter, Cierra Johnson, of Salina, two sons, Colby Johnson, of Salina, Collin Johnson, of Manhattan, Kansas; and...

Donna Mae Burkholder

Donna Mae Burkholder

Jun 12, 2021

Donna Mae (Pancake) Burkholder of Salina, Kansas passed away on June 12th at the age of 90. Born on January 7, 1931 to Clarence and Ella Pancake, she was the youngest of six children. She grew up on a farm near Enterprise and graduated from Chapman High School. She spent most of her life in her home state of...

Ladana  Martin

Ladana Martin

Aug 22, 2021

Ladana Rene (Dana) Martin Ladana Rene (Dana) Martin, 39, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 22nd, at her residence. Ladana was born in Onaga, Kansas on August 18, 1982, a daughter of Pauletta (Woltje) Persell and Chris Sauvage. Dana worked for the Saline County Child Support Office and was an active and avid member of various community organizations,...

Walter  Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr.

Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr.

Aug 14, 2021

Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr. Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr., 78, of Salina, passed away Saturday, August 14th, 2021. Jr. was born in Abilene, Kansas on March 23, 1943, a son of the late Goldie Darlene (Forney) and Walter Franklin Aleshire, Sr. He worked at St. John's Military School for many years. Survivors include his nephew, Joel Aleshire; and...

Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane Lobban

Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane Lobban

Aug 10, 2021

Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane (Borgstrom) Lobban Adelphia Jeane Lobban, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 10th, 2021. Delphie was born in McPherson, Kansas on April 21, 1926, daughter of the late Anna Katarina (Long) and Adolph Borgstrom. She attended Andover Grade School in Windom, Kansas, 3 years at Windom High School, 1 year at Inman High School and...

Debra Kay Jones

Debra Kay Jones

Aug 7, 2021

Salina, Kansas Debra "Debbie" Kay Jones Debra Kay Jones, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Debra was born in Salina, on August 29, 1953, a daughter of the late Helen (Drake) and Jack Gray. Debbie worked at the Salina Police Department. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Carl Jones; daughter, Kristina Moulden; brother, Don...

Linda Kay Cruce

Linda Kay Cruce

Aug 7, 2021

Linda Kay Cruce Linda Kay Cruce, 74, of Salina, Kansas, left this earth to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Linda was born in Watsonville, California on November 6, 1946, a daughter of the late Elberta (Cade) and Ralph B. Cox. On May 31, 1964, Linda married Ronald Cruce, her high school sweetheart and love of...

Lori Ann Quackenbush

Lori Ann Quackenbush

Aug 5, 2021

Lori Ann Quackenbush Lori Ann Quackenbush, 54, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 5th, 2021. Lori was born in Stafford, Kansas on September 29, 1966, a daughter of Lorena (Yeatman) Kurtz, of Salina, Kansas. She was a daycare provider for 16 years. On May 19, 1985, Lori married Scott Quackenbush in St John, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Scott;...

Avis "Arlene" Bassett

Avis "Arlene" Bassett

Aug 2, 2021

Arlene Bassett went the be with the Lord on August 2, at the age of 96. With the Lord in Heaven, her body and mind have been restored. She died of complications of age. Arlene was born in Portis, Kansas on May 1, 1925. She was the daughter of Paul and Wilma (Brumbaugh) Rollins. Her mother was from Portis,...

Sally  May Stephens

Sally May Stephens

Jul 31, 2021

Sally May Stephens, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 31st, at Brookdale Senior Living in Salina, Kansas. Sally was born in Salina, Kansas on June 8, 1933, a daughter of the late Ruth (LaShelle) and Forrest Miller. Sally is survived by a daughter, Deb Pinnick, of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by her Grandchildren Justin Pinnick...

Orin Ray Shogren

Orin Ray Shogren

Jul 29, 2021

Orin Shogren died July 29, 2021 surrounded by his family in his home. He was born September 10, 1931 to Howard and Berneice (Linderholm) Shogren in McPherson and grew up in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was one of eight siblings. Orin grew up in Lindsborg and joined the Marines in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1953. Once discharged, he...

Ronald "Ron" Dean  Weir

Ronald "Ron" Dean Weir

Jul 18, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Dean Weir, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 18th, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina. Ron was born in Salina, Kansas on September 10, 1961, a son of the late Rose Catherine (Boor) Barber and Jerry Weir. Survivors include his aunts, Delores Davis, Jean Bolby; uncles, Ralph Boor, Charles Weir, Bill Weir; cousins, Marty Weir,...

Larry Lloyd Zurfluh

Larry Lloyd Zurfluh

Jul 15, 2021

Larry “Z” Lloyd Zurfluh, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 15th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. Z was born in Agenda, Kansas on January 11, 1942, a son of the late Lena (Ryser) and Adolph Zurfluh. Z became a biology teacher and high school athletics coach in Chapman, Kansas after earning his bachelor’s degree from...

Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, Ii

Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, Ii

Jul 15, 2021

Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II, 67, of Brookline Station, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15th, in Salina, Kansas. Charles was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 20, 1954, a son of the late Orpha Irene (Lawrence) and Charles Kenneth Crawley, I. He was a retired minister from White...

Katherine Lucille Brubaker

Katherine Lucille Brubaker

Jul 14, 2021

Katherine “Katie” Lucille Brubaker, 90, of Salina, passed away July 14, 2021. She was born March 17, 1931 in Salina, Kansas to Harold Buttermore and Sylvia Pihl. Katie has worn many hats in her life. She worked with her first husband in his business. She was an elevator operation at the United Building. She was an account clerk with...

Judith Ann Standley

Judith Ann Standley

Jul 11, 2021

Judith Ann Standley went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2021. She was born in Lewellen, NE on October 10, 1944. Judi graduated from Lewellen Rural High School and worked as a Comptroller for several automobile dealerships in Lincoln before moving with Alan Young Buick GMC to Fort Worth, TX. Judith is survived by her husband Michael...

Thomas Andrew Collins

Thomas Andrew Collins

Jul 7, 2021

Thomas Andrew “TC” Collins, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 7th, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas. Thomas was born in Independence, Missouri on October 3, 1938, the only child of the late Katherine L. (Webb) and Andrew W. Collins. TC Graduated from Trail High School Class of 1956, served 3 years in the United States Army from...

Brenda Castelli

Brenda Castelli

Jun 29, 2021

Brenda Lee Castelli, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. Brenda was born in Salina, Kansas on December 10, 1966, a daughter of Verlee A. (Brin) Burton and Lester L. Burton. On June 8, 1999, Brenda married Jim Castelli in Hays, Kansas. Survivors include her parents, Verlee and Lester Burton; husband, Jim Castelli; children; Kenda and...

Ruth Eloise Jackson

Ruth Eloise Jackson

Jun 25, 2021

Ruth Eloise Jackson, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 25th,2021. Ruth was born in Stockton, Kansas on September 16, 1927, a daughter of the late Betsy (Chandler) and Earl Hance. She married Ivan Jackson September 11,1944, who proceeded her in death on November 19, 1987. Survivors include her sons, Terry Jackson ,Richard Jackson (Michelle), of Salina, Kansas;...

Julie Wilson

Julie Wilson

Jun 20, 2021

Julia "Julie" Arlone Wilson, 86, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 20th, 2021. Julie was born in Bennington, Kansas on January 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Julia (Smith) and George Orner Sr. She was raised in the Church of the Transfiguration, Bennington; graduated from Marymount College in music and education, attended Emporia State University, and Kansas State...

Mary Lana Johnson

Mary Lana Johnson

Jun 13, 2021

Mary Lana Johnson, 56, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 13th, 2021. Mary was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 8, 1965, a daughter of Mary Phyllis (Ashcraft) Warner, and the late Herman Dotson. Survivors include her mother, Mary Warner of Georgia; daughter, Cierra Johnson, of Salina, two sons, Colby Johnson, of Salina, Collin Johnson, of Manhattan, Kansas; and...

Donna Mae Burkholder

Donna Mae Burkholder

Jun 12, 2021

Donna Mae (Pancake) Burkholder of Salina, Kansas passed away on June 12th at the age of 90. Born on January 7, 1931 to Clarence and Ella Pancake, she was the youngest of six children. She grew up on a farm near Enterprise and graduated from Chapman High School. She spent most of her life in her home state of...

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