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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...

Bernice Kay Legleiter

Bernice Kay Legleiter

May 29, 2021

Bernice Kay Legleiter, 62, of Salina, passed away Saturday, May 29th, 2021 in Salina, Kansas. Bernice was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 28, 1958, a daughter of the late Merlene (Walker) and Samuel Hardesty. On March 7, 1992, she married David Joseph Legleiter, who proceeded her in death on January 10, 2020. Survivors include two daughters, Tina Musgrove,...

Linda K.  Cox

Linda K. Cox

May 26, 2021

Linda K. Cox (Burns) was born August 18th, 1948 on a farm in Morris County near Burdick, Kansas to Bob and Evelyn Burns and passed away, Wednesday, May 26th, 2021. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dan; sister and brother-in-law, Georgia and Larry Conner; brother, Gene Burns. Survivors include her daughter, Dana Cox, of Bel Aire,...

Keith Wayne Davis

Keith Wayne Davis

May 21, 2021

Keith Wayne Davis, 69, of New Cambria, Kansas, passed away at his home on Friday, May 21st. Keith was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on July 3, 1951, the son of the late David Keith and Beverly Jane (Brown) Davis. On July 5, 1975 he was united in marriage to Susan Ludwig. Keith graduated from Barton County Community College with...

Jerridee "Jerri" Ida Vernon

Jerridee "Jerri" Ida Vernon

May 16, 2021

Jerridee Ida Vernon, 85, passed away Sunday, May 16th, 2021. Jerri was born in Oberlin, Kansas on September 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Armenia "Babe" (Hickman) and Jerome "Shorty" Manning. She was a resident of Salina, Kansas; Ardmore, Oklahoma; and Kanopolis, Kansas since 1969. She was a homemaker and worked as a secretary in the medical field...

Julia M. Lynch

Julia M. Lynch

May 15, 2021

Julia Mae Lynch, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 15th, 2021. Julia was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Grace Pearl (Palmer) and Frank Zahourek. She worked as a legal secretary for Frank Norton in Salina, a secretary at the Salina YMCA, and a secretary at Great Plains Manufacturing. Survivors...

Lester "Les" William Dickerson

Lester "Les" William Dickerson

May 6, 2021

Lester William "Les" Dickerson Lester William "Les" Dickerson, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 6th, 2021. Lester was born in Shirley, Massachusetts on January 5, 1951, a son of Betty (Martin) Dickerson, and the late Verlin Ray Dickerson. He served in the United States Army. Les married Carol Fox in September of 1977 in Minneapolis, Kansas. Survivors...

Betty Ann Christensen

Betty Ann Christensen

Apr 28, 2021

Salina, Kansas Betty Ann Christensen Betty Ann Christensen, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. Betty was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 1, 1933, a daughter of the late Bessie (Kubec) and Frank Vrchota. Survivors include three sons, Dean Christensen, of Concordia, Kansas, Paul Christensen, (Paula) of Goddard, Kansas, Steve Christensen, of Ballwin, Missouri; daughter,...

James H. Sexton, Jr.

James H. Sexton, Jr.

Apr 28, 2021

James H. Sexton, Jr., 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. James was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 29, 1948, a son of the late Jessie (Lewis) and James H. Sexton, Sr. James grew up in Borger, Tx. He moved to Boise City, Ok where he met and married Ruth in 1971. He worked for...

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...

Bernice Kay Legleiter

Bernice Kay Legleiter

May 29, 2021

Bernice Kay Legleiter, 62, of Salina, passed away Saturday, May 29th, 2021 in Salina, Kansas. Bernice was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 28, 1958, a daughter of the late Merlene (Walker) and Samuel Hardesty. On March 7, 1992, she married David Joseph Legleiter, who proceeded her in death on January 10, 2020. Survivors include two daughters, Tina Musgrove,...

Linda K.  Cox

Linda K. Cox

May 26, 2021

Linda K. Cox (Burns) was born August 18th, 1948 on a farm in Morris County near Burdick, Kansas to Bob and Evelyn Burns and passed away, Wednesday, May 26th, 2021. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dan; sister and brother-in-law, Georgia and Larry Conner; brother, Gene Burns. Survivors include her daughter, Dana Cox, of Bel Aire,...

Keith Wayne Davis

Keith Wayne Davis

May 21, 2021

Keith Wayne Davis, 69, of New Cambria, Kansas, passed away at his home on Friday, May 21st. Keith was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on July 3, 1951, the son of the late David Keith and Beverly Jane (Brown) Davis. On July 5, 1975 he was united in marriage to Susan Ludwig. Keith graduated from Barton County Community College with...

Jerridee "Jerri" Ida Vernon

Jerridee "Jerri" Ida Vernon

May 16, 2021

Jerridee Ida Vernon, 85, passed away Sunday, May 16th, 2021. Jerri was born in Oberlin, Kansas on September 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Armenia "Babe" (Hickman) and Jerome "Shorty" Manning. She was a resident of Salina, Kansas; Ardmore, Oklahoma; and Kanopolis, Kansas since 1969. She was a homemaker and worked as a secretary in the medical field...

Julia M. Lynch

Julia M. Lynch

May 15, 2021

Julia Mae Lynch, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 15th, 2021. Julia was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Grace Pearl (Palmer) and Frank Zahourek. She worked as a legal secretary for Frank Norton in Salina, a secretary at the Salina YMCA, and a secretary at Great Plains Manufacturing. Survivors...

Lester "Les" William Dickerson

Lester "Les" William Dickerson

May 6, 2021

Lester William "Les" Dickerson Lester William "Les" Dickerson, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 6th, 2021. Lester was born in Shirley, Massachusetts on January 5, 1951, a son of Betty (Martin) Dickerson, and the late Verlin Ray Dickerson. He served in the United States Army. Les married Carol Fox in September of 1977 in Minneapolis, Kansas. Survivors...

Betty Ann Christensen

Betty Ann Christensen

Apr 28, 2021

Salina, Kansas Betty Ann Christensen Betty Ann Christensen, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. Betty was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 1, 1933, a daughter of the late Bessie (Kubec) and Frank Vrchota. Survivors include three sons, Dean Christensen, of Concordia, Kansas, Paul Christensen, (Paula) of Goddard, Kansas, Steve Christensen, of Ballwin, Missouri; daughter,...

James H. Sexton, Jr.

James H. Sexton, Jr.

Apr 28, 2021

James H. Sexton, Jr., 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. James was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 29, 1948, a son of the late Jessie (Lewis) and James H. Sexton, Sr. James grew up in Borger, Tx. He moved to Boise City, Ok where he met and married Ruth in 1971. He worked for...

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