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George William Kelley Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
George William Kelley, Sr. George William Kelley, Sr., 89, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 12th, 2022. George was born in Keokuk, Iowa on August 8, 1932, a son of Mary (Washburn) and Fred Kelley. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include two sons George Kelley, Jr., (Michelle) of Abilene, Kansas, Ralph Kelley (Michelle) of Golden...
Denny Yates
Jan 9, 2022
Dennis "Denny" James Yates, 73, of Salina, Kansas, was called to his heavenly home, Sunday, January 09, 2022. Denny was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on June 11, 1948, a son of the late Catherine (Whitten) and Harold William Yates. He worked as a postman for 16 years, at the Home Depot for many years and then later went on...
Richard Lee Crawford
Jan 7, 2022
Richard Lee Crawford Richard Lee Crawford, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022. Richard was born in Osborne, Kansas on July 11, 1941, a son of the late Isabelle (Mischler) and Elton Clair Crawford. Richard served in the United States Army for 6 years as a Staff Sergeant, with a tour in Vietnam. His life work...
Sam Henry
Dec 23, 2021
Samuel “Sam” Arthur Henry, 74, of Concordia passed peacefully at home in the care of family on Thursday, December 23rd in Salina, Kansas. Sam was born January 4,1947 in Belleville, the youngest child of Edna and Elbert Henry, both of whom preceded him in death. Sam graduated from Concordia High School in 1965 and earned a PhD in Aeronautical...
Phyllis Fern Launder
Dec 21, 2021
Phyllis Fern Launder, 92, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 21st, 2021. Phyllis was born in Salina, Kansas on August 3, 1929, a daughter of the late Lola (Carlson) and James C. Mortimer. Survivors include her husband, Paul Launder; son, Bill VanMeter (Shelly) of Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Peggy Jo Roark, Mary Ellen Carrier (Don); three Granddaughters: Michelle Devore...
Donald Keith Wittman
Dec 17, 2021
Donald Keith Wittman, 81, of Oskaloosa, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 17th, 2021. Donald was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 23, 1940, a son of the late Martha E. (Reedy) and Frank J. Wittman. Survivors include his daughter, Michelle L. Hancock, (Todd) of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren, Amber Martinez (Zach Gilbert), Tiffany Ragsdale (Noah Swarts); great grandchildren, Macie, Zachary,...
Jean Catherine Luke
Dec 15, 2021
Jean Catherine Luke, 93, formerly of Solomon, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 15th, at the Ascension Via Christi Ridge Care Center in Wichita. A lifelong member of the Solomon community, Jean was born on November 14th, 1928 in Solomon, Kansas. She was one of four daughters of the late Rebecca (Giersch) and Thomas Kelly. She was a graduate...
Todd "Moose" R. Moss
Dec 14, 2021
Todd Robert "Moose" Moss, 50, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 14th, in Kansas City, Missouri. Todd was born in Salina, Kansas on June 5, 1971, son of Vicki (Markley) Moss and the late Robert Moss. Todd graduated class of 1990 from Salina South High School, after high school, Todd, played football at Garden City for 2 years....
Darrell Ward
Dec 10, 2021
Darrell Ward, 72, of Salina, passed away December 10, 2021 at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born March 1, 1949 in Russell, Kansas to Dean and Helen (Strecker) Ward. He married Ileta Hoffman June 16, 1979 in Navarrre, Kansas. Darrell attended school at Russell and Plainville. He served in the United States Army for 4 years. Darrell...
Bob Schaut
Dec 7, 2021
Salina, Kansas Robert A. “Bob” Schaut, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away December 7th, 2021. Bob was born March 26, 1961 in Amarillo, Texas. Bob was married to Pam, and they were together for over 20 years. Growing up as a military family, he lived in many places, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and Michigan to name a few. After...
William Garrison, Sr.
Nov 29, 2021
William Everett Garrison, Sr., Major Retired William Everett Garrison Sr., 82, was born in Lebanon, Missouri on October 28, 1939. He was the son of Leroy and Dorothy (Terry) Garrison. He passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. He graduated from high school in Des Moines, Iowa in 1956. He then joined the Army and was a helicopter mechanic,...
Jeanie Pfannenstiel
Nov 25, 2021
Dolores "Jeanie" Pfannenstiel, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 25th, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community. Jeanie was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on September 19, 1932, a daughter of the late Sophia (Herklotz) and Edward Werth. She was a homemaker, sales clerk at Ashton's Supermarket in Salina and True Value Hardware in Norton, Kansas. Jeanie was a member of...
Pat Young
Nov 22, 2021
Patricia (Pat) Young (Dempsey), 84, passed away on Monday, November 22nd surrounded by family at her home in Salina, Kansas. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 19, 1937 to Daniel and Nina Dempsey (Harryman). She married Roger Young, a career United States Army pilot, in 1961. Pat was a full-time mom and Roger commends her for...
Rosemarie Porter
Nov 18, 2021
Rosemarie Porter, 93, formerly of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 18th, at home. Rosemarie was born in Kingston, New York on July 30, 1928, the oldest child of the late Catherine (Ferraro) and Frank J. Nardi. She is survived by her daughter, Bonita Tillman (Dan Anderson), of San Tan Valley, Arizona; granddaughter, Christina Tomaszewski (Michael), of Mesa, Arizona;...
Kelly Eugene Knight
Nov 17, 2021
Kelly Eugene Knight Kelly Eugene Knight, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. Kelly was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on November 28, 1961, a son of Barbara (Marshall) Knight and the late Bobby M. Knight. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Knight; two brothers, Mark Knight, (Christine Kenney) of Lawrence, Kansas, and James Knight, (Tinita) of Olathe,...
Arlisa Ardis Robertson
Nov 10, 2021
Arlisa A. Robertson, born November 12, 1958 in Lincoln, Kansas to Keith and Ardis Jensen (formerly Deiter), passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2021. It was her wish to be cremated. Lisa is survived by her daughter, Heather Reust (Thomas) and her two beautiful granddaughters, Cora and Genevieve Reust all of St. George, Kansas; mother, Ardis Jensen; brother, Ron...
Jason Rumbaugh
Nov 8, 2021
Jason Larry Rumbaugh, 55, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 8th, 2021. Jason was born in Meade, Kansas on June 22, 1966, a son of Joyce (Maley) and Jerry Rumbaugh. He was a big supporter of AA and was 31 years sober. He was also the only family member that supported KU. Jason went to school in Oklahoma...
Joan Marie Brockway
Nov 6, 2021
Joan Marie Brockway, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 6th, 2021. Joan was born in Lincoln County, Kansas on May 15, 1933, a daughter of the late Flossie Merle (English) and Harry Milton Loy. On June 12, 1949, Joan married Archie Brockway in Barnard, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Archie; two daughters, Sheryl Howard (Clare), of Salina,...
Craig Daniel Smith
Nov 2, 2021
Craig Daniel Smith, 46, of Ellsworth, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. Craig was born in Salina, Kansas on September 5, 1975, a son of Mary (Altman) and Ralph E. Smith, of Ellsworth. Survivors include his parents, Mary and Ralph E. Smith, of Ellsworth; daughter, Allyssa Smith, of California; sister, Amy Rutz (Justin), of Enterprise, Kansas; nephews, Ty...
Russell Cornelius
Oct 24, 2021
Salina, Kansas Russell Wayne Cornelius Russell Wayne Cornelius, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 24th, 2021. Russell was born in Council Grove, Kansas on September 30, 1961, a son of Rosallie (Pitts) and the late Frankie Cornelius. Survivors include his mother, Rosallie Cornelius of Solomon, Kansas; two daughters, Kristina Meadors, Tiffany Rice; son, Cody Rice; many grandchildren...
George William Kelley Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
George William Kelley, Sr. George William Kelley, Sr., 89, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 12th, 2022. George was born in Keokuk, Iowa on August 8, 1932, a son of Mary (Washburn) and Fred Kelley. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include two sons George Kelley, Jr., (Michelle) of Abilene, Kansas, Ralph Kelley (Michelle) of Golden...
Denny Yates
Jan 9, 2022
Dennis "Denny" James Yates, 73, of Salina, Kansas, was called to his heavenly home, Sunday, January 09, 2022. Denny was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on June 11, 1948, a son of the late Catherine (Whitten) and Harold William Yates. He worked as a postman for 16 years, at the Home Depot for many years and then later went on...
Richard Lee Crawford
Jan 7, 2022
Richard Lee Crawford Richard Lee Crawford, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022. Richard was born in Osborne, Kansas on July 11, 1941, a son of the late Isabelle (Mischler) and Elton Clair Crawford. Richard served in the United States Army for 6 years as a Staff Sergeant, with a tour in Vietnam. His life work...
Sam Henry
Dec 23, 2021
Samuel “Sam” Arthur Henry, 74, of Concordia passed peacefully at home in the care of family on Thursday, December 23rd in Salina, Kansas. Sam was born January 4,1947 in Belleville, the youngest child of Edna and Elbert Henry, both of whom preceded him in death. Sam graduated from Concordia High School in 1965 and earned a PhD in Aeronautical...
Phyllis Fern Launder
Dec 21, 2021
Phyllis Fern Launder, 92, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 21st, 2021. Phyllis was born in Salina, Kansas on August 3, 1929, a daughter of the late Lola (Carlson) and James C. Mortimer. Survivors include her husband, Paul Launder; son, Bill VanMeter (Shelly) of Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Peggy Jo Roark, Mary Ellen Carrier (Don); three Granddaughters: Michelle Devore...
Donald Keith Wittman
Dec 17, 2021
Donald Keith Wittman, 81, of Oskaloosa, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 17th, 2021. Donald was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 23, 1940, a son of the late Martha E. (Reedy) and Frank J. Wittman. Survivors include his daughter, Michelle L. Hancock, (Todd) of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren, Amber Martinez (Zach Gilbert), Tiffany Ragsdale (Noah Swarts); great grandchildren, Macie, Zachary,...
Jean Catherine Luke
Dec 15, 2021
Jean Catherine Luke, 93, formerly of Solomon, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 15th, at the Ascension Via Christi Ridge Care Center in Wichita. A lifelong member of the Solomon community, Jean was born on November 14th, 1928 in Solomon, Kansas. She was one of four daughters of the late Rebecca (Giersch) and Thomas Kelly. She was a graduate...
Todd "Moose" R. Moss
Dec 14, 2021
Todd Robert "Moose" Moss, 50, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 14th, in Kansas City, Missouri. Todd was born in Salina, Kansas on June 5, 1971, son of Vicki (Markley) Moss and the late Robert Moss. Todd graduated class of 1990 from Salina South High School, after high school, Todd, played football at Garden City for 2 years....
Darrell Ward
Dec 10, 2021
Darrell Ward, 72, of Salina, passed away December 10, 2021 at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born March 1, 1949 in Russell, Kansas to Dean and Helen (Strecker) Ward. He married Ileta Hoffman June 16, 1979 in Navarrre, Kansas. Darrell attended school at Russell and Plainville. He served in the United States Army for 4 years. Darrell...
Bob Schaut
Dec 7, 2021
Salina, Kansas Robert A. “Bob” Schaut, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away December 7th, 2021. Bob was born March 26, 1961 in Amarillo, Texas. Bob was married to Pam, and they were together for over 20 years. Growing up as a military family, he lived in many places, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and Michigan to name a few. After...
William Garrison, Sr.
Nov 29, 2021
William Everett Garrison, Sr., Major Retired William Everett Garrison Sr., 82, was born in Lebanon, Missouri on October 28, 1939. He was the son of Leroy and Dorothy (Terry) Garrison. He passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. He graduated from high school in Des Moines, Iowa in 1956. He then joined the Army and was a helicopter mechanic,...
Jeanie Pfannenstiel
Nov 25, 2021
Dolores "Jeanie" Pfannenstiel, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 25th, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community. Jeanie was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on September 19, 1932, a daughter of the late Sophia (Herklotz) and Edward Werth. She was a homemaker, sales clerk at Ashton's Supermarket in Salina and True Value Hardware in Norton, Kansas. Jeanie was a member of...
Pat Young
Nov 22, 2021
Patricia (Pat) Young (Dempsey), 84, passed away on Monday, November 22nd surrounded by family at her home in Salina, Kansas. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 19, 1937 to Daniel and Nina Dempsey (Harryman). She married Roger Young, a career United States Army pilot, in 1961. Pat was a full-time mom and Roger commends her for...
Rosemarie Porter
Nov 18, 2021
Rosemarie Porter, 93, formerly of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 18th, at home. Rosemarie was born in Kingston, New York on July 30, 1928, the oldest child of the late Catherine (Ferraro) and Frank J. Nardi. She is survived by her daughter, Bonita Tillman (Dan Anderson), of San Tan Valley, Arizona; granddaughter, Christina Tomaszewski (Michael), of Mesa, Arizona;...
Kelly Eugene Knight
Nov 17, 2021
Kelly Eugene Knight Kelly Eugene Knight, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. Kelly was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on November 28, 1961, a son of Barbara (Marshall) Knight and the late Bobby M. Knight. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Knight; two brothers, Mark Knight, (Christine Kenney) of Lawrence, Kansas, and James Knight, (Tinita) of Olathe,...
Arlisa Ardis Robertson
Nov 10, 2021
Arlisa A. Robertson, born November 12, 1958 in Lincoln, Kansas to Keith and Ardis Jensen (formerly Deiter), passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2021. It was her wish to be cremated. Lisa is survived by her daughter, Heather Reust (Thomas) and her two beautiful granddaughters, Cora and Genevieve Reust all of St. George, Kansas; mother, Ardis Jensen; brother, Ron...
Jason Rumbaugh
Nov 8, 2021
Jason Larry Rumbaugh, 55, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 8th, 2021. Jason was born in Meade, Kansas on June 22, 1966, a son of Joyce (Maley) and Jerry Rumbaugh. He was a big supporter of AA and was 31 years sober. He was also the only family member that supported KU. Jason went to school in Oklahoma...
Joan Marie Brockway
Nov 6, 2021
Joan Marie Brockway, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 6th, 2021. Joan was born in Lincoln County, Kansas on May 15, 1933, a daughter of the late Flossie Merle (English) and Harry Milton Loy. On June 12, 1949, Joan married Archie Brockway in Barnard, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Archie; two daughters, Sheryl Howard (Clare), of Salina,...
Craig Daniel Smith
Nov 2, 2021
Craig Daniel Smith, 46, of Ellsworth, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. Craig was born in Salina, Kansas on September 5, 1975, a son of Mary (Altman) and Ralph E. Smith, of Ellsworth. Survivors include his parents, Mary and Ralph E. Smith, of Ellsworth; daughter, Allyssa Smith, of California; sister, Amy Rutz (Justin), of Enterprise, Kansas; nephews, Ty...
Russell Cornelius
Oct 24, 2021
Salina, Kansas Russell Wayne Cornelius Russell Wayne Cornelius, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 24th, 2021. Russell was born in Council Grove, Kansas on September 30, 1961, a son of Rosallie (Pitts) and the late Frankie Cornelius. Survivors include his mother, Rosallie Cornelius of Solomon, Kansas; two daughters, Kristina Meadors, Tiffany Rice; son, Cody Rice; many grandchildren...
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