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Lance  Micheal Martin

Lance Micheal Martin

Oct 23, 2021

Lance Micheal Martin Lance Micheal Martin, 41, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 23rd, 2021. Lance was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on November 14, 1979, a son of Ronda (Owens) Lovin and Micheal Eugene Martin. He loved working on the farm in Paoli, Oklahoma with his grandparents Juanita and Sonny Owens. He worked in the oil fields...

Toni Thompson

Toni Thompson

Oct 22, 2021

Tonya Denise “Toni” Thompson, 49, of Liberal, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 22nd, 2021. Tonya was born in Norton, Kansas on October 27, 1971, a daughter of Sonya (Pickel) Graf, of Minneapolis Kansas and the late Dennis Graf. On September 15, 2001, Toni married Curtis Thompson. Survivors include her husband, Curtis Thompson, of Liberal, Kansas; three sons, Tyler Gilbert,...

Freda Lavonne Rees

Freda Lavonne Rees

Oct 20, 2021

Freda LaVonne Rees, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 20th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Freda was born in Rural Kipp, Kansas on August 18, 1932, a daughter of Mildred I. (Rothrock) and Raymond Spellman. She graduated from Kipp High School and Brown Mackie College, Salina. She was the Salina United Way Volunteer of the Year 2020,...

Lydia Ann Crawford

Lydia Ann Crawford

Oct 17, 2021

Lydia Ann Crawford, 80, of Lincoln, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 17th, 2021. Lydia was born in Lincoln, Kansas on December 22, 1940, a daughter of the late Ruth Ann (Perkins) and Francis M Crawford. She worked as a Postmaster in Sylvan Grove for 14 years and Postmaster in Geneseo for 2 years, working for the Postal Service for...

Charles Kenneth Gawith

Charles Kenneth Gawith

Oct 16, 2021

Charles Kenneth Gawith Charles Kenneth Gawith, 83, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021. Charles was born in Culver, Kansas on April 15, 1938, a son of the late Madeline (Newman) King and Floyd Gawith. Charles served in the United States Army National Guard for 7 years. Survivors include his daughter, Toni Williams (Danny), of Galva, Kansas;...

David Lowell Backus, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lance  Micheal Martin

Lance Micheal Martin

Oct 23, 2021

Lance Micheal Martin Lance Micheal Martin, 41, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 23rd, 2021. Lance was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on November 14, 1979, a son of Ronda (Owens) Lovin and Micheal Eugene Martin. He loved working on the farm in Paoli, Oklahoma with his grandparents Juanita and Sonny Owens. He worked in the oil fields...

Toni Thompson

Toni Thompson

Oct 22, 2021

Tonya Denise “Toni” Thompson, 49, of Liberal, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 22nd, 2021. Tonya was born in Norton, Kansas on October 27, 1971, a daughter of Sonya (Pickel) Graf, of Minneapolis Kansas and the late Dennis Graf. On September 15, 2001, Toni married Curtis Thompson. Survivors include her husband, Curtis Thompson, of Liberal, Kansas; three sons, Tyler Gilbert,...

Freda Lavonne Rees

Freda Lavonne Rees

Oct 20, 2021

Freda LaVonne Rees, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 20th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Freda was born in Rural Kipp, Kansas on August 18, 1932, a daughter of Mildred I. (Rothrock) and Raymond Spellman. She graduated from Kipp High School and Brown Mackie College, Salina. She was the Salina United Way Volunteer of the Year 2020,...

Lydia Ann Crawford

Lydia Ann Crawford

Oct 17, 2021

Lydia Ann Crawford, 80, of Lincoln, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 17th, 2021. Lydia was born in Lincoln, Kansas on December 22, 1940, a daughter of the late Ruth Ann (Perkins) and Francis M Crawford. She worked as a Postmaster in Sylvan Grove for 14 years and Postmaster in Geneseo for 2 years, working for the Postal Service for...

Charles Kenneth Gawith

Charles Kenneth Gawith

Oct 16, 2021

Charles Kenneth Gawith Charles Kenneth Gawith, 83, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021. Charles was born in Culver, Kansas on April 15, 1938, a son of the late Madeline (Newman) King and Floyd Gawith. Charles served in the United States Army National Guard for 7 years. Survivors include his daughter, Toni Williams (Danny), of Galva, Kansas;...

David Lowell Backus, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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