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Russell Ray Hohl

Russell Ray Hohl

May 18, 2025

Russell Ray Hohl, 79, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, May 18th, 2025.

Russ was born in Marquette, Kansas, on October 24, 1945, to Vera Morrow Hohl and Stanley Hohl. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1963 and soon after joined the Navy Seabees. Russ served four years in the Navy, including time...

Dina Louise Hackney

Dina Louise Hackney

May 10, 2025

Dina Louise Hackney, 63, passed away on May 10, 2025. Born on November 13, 1961, to Daniel and Nola Cromwell, Dina brought warmth, light, and joy to every life she touched. She now joins her beloved parents in eternal peace.

Dina was a loving wife to Ed Hackney, with whom she shared countless adventures, including...

Luann Marie Morris

Luann Marie Morris

May 5, 2025

LuAnn Marie Morris, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 5th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

LuAnn was born on December 2, 1955, in Salina, Kansas, to Zelma (Glenn) and Adolph Jilka. She attended Emporia State University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Education. During her college years, she met Larry...

Carolyn Sue Morton

Carolyn Sue Morton

May 5, 2025

Carolyn Sue Morton, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Salina on April 8, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of Vilura (Reigle) and Oliver Arnold. Carolyn devoted much of her life to caring for others, first as a cook at Kenwood View Nursing...

Donna Sue Achterberg

Donna Sue Achterberg

Apr 30, 2025

Donna Sue Achterberg, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on April 9, 1956, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Loyl and Melva Achterberg, Donna's life was marked by creativity, compassion, and a deep commitment to her family, friends, and faith.

After graduating high school, Donna pursued her...

Audrey Jane Hawkes Beemer

Audrey Jane Hawkes Beemer

Apr 29, 2025

Audrey Jane Hawkes Beemer, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Born in Smolan, Kansas, on May 8, 1928, Audrey was the beloved daughter of Effie (Anderson) and John Gustafson, who preceded her in death.

Audrey’s life was defined by love for her family and dedication...

Mary Lorene Amos

Mary Lorene Amos

Apr 26, 2025

Mary Lorene Amos, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 26th, 2025.

Mary was born in Purdy, Missouri on July 22, 1946, to Mary (Stucky) and George Simmons.

On September 3, 1963, Mary married Martin Leroy Amos at the Grace Baptist Temple in Salina. They spent many happy years together...

Nancy Ellen Lepping

Nancy Ellen Lepping

Apr 25, 2025

Nancy “Nan” Ellen Lepping, 68, passed away April 25, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born on November 23, 1956 in Houston, Texas to Wilbur and Wanda (Roof) Leonhart. She lived in Houston, Texas for 8 years, before moving to Salina, Kansas.

She graduated from Salina Central High School and Brown Mackie Business...

Charles "Brent" Comfort

Charles "Brent" Comfort

Apr 25, 2025

Charles "Brent" Comfort, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Born in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 22, 1958, Brent was a beloved son of Barbara Coleen (Werhan) and Charles Ray Comfort, who preceded him in death.

Brent is survived by his three brothers, one sister, and...

Carol Joelene Endsley

Carol Joelene Endsley

Apr 23, 2025

Carol Jolene Endsley, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Salina, Kansas. Born in Lincoln, Kansas, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Ina Vera (Louder) and Joseph Calvin Couse.

Carol spent 21 years of her life working at Tony's Pizza and later served as a Paraeducator at Heartland Early Education,...

Pamela Sue Potter

Pamela Sue Potter

Apr 21, 2025

Pamela Sue Potter, who was born on May 3rd, 1968 in Phoenix, Arizona, ended her battle with cancer on April, 21st, 2025, at the age of 56. She passed peacefully in her home as she listened to one of her daughters softly play a collection of hymns.

Pamela is survived by her husband, Eric; her...

Doris "Lorene" Nikkel

Doris "Lorene" Nikkel

Apr 14, 2025

Doris Lorene (Sawatzky) Nikkel, 92, died Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born January 3, 1933, to Abraham A. Sawatzky and Agnes Nettie Nachtigal, in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

The youngest of 10 children, Lorene grew up on the family farm four miles south and three-quarter miles west of Weatherford, Oklahoma. She attended the Missouri School #55,...

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Crowder

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Crowder

Apr 14, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Crowder, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 14th, 2025.

Kenny was born in Salina, Kansas on November 24, 1964, to Sharon Kay (Carter) Crowder and Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr.

In his free time, he loved to fish, go to car shows, and be with his family....

Jane Grosland

Jane Grosland

Apr 12, 2025

Jane Grosland, 81, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 12th, 2025 with her family by her side.

Jane was born in Northwood, Iowa to Nora and R. Howe Pacey.

Jane proudly served as a Registered Nurse in the United States Air Force. She continued her career as an RN at...

Margarita Moreno Castro

Margarita Moreno Castro

Apr 9, 2025

Margarita Moreno Castro, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Margarita was born in Llera, Tamaulipas, Mexico on July 20, 1939 to Maria Castro.

Survivors include her sons and daughters, Ismael Martinez (Norma) of Monterrey, Mexico; Hector Martinez (Rocio) of Salina, Kansas; Sandra Martinez...

Norbert "Norb" Fabian Freidhof

Norbert "Norb" Fabian Freidhof

Apr 2, 2025

Norbert Fabian “Norb” Freidhof, 77, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

Norb was born in Elma, Iowa on July 19, 1947, to Bernice (Nibaur) and Fabian Freidhof.

He proudly served in the United States Army as an SFC.

On November 23, 1968, Norb married...

Mary Jane Wilson

Mary Jane Wilson

Mar 30, 2025

Mary Jane Wilson, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Mary was born in Salina, Kansas, on September 13, 1938, to Mary (Himmelwright) and Walter Johnson.

On August 26, 1956, Mary married Samuel Henry Wilson. They were married for many happy years before his passing in 1994.

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Theora Jean Hoover

Theora Jean Hoover

Mar 29, 2025

Theora Jean Hoover was born March 18th, 1943 in Salina, Kansas to Ted and Mary (Brennaman) Heck. She passed over into Heaven on March 29th, 2025 in Salina, Kansas at the age of 82.

Theora attended school in Salina and Culver, Kansas, graduating from Salina Central in 1961.

Theora met Gerald...

Ileta Jane Ward

Ileta Jane Ward

Mar 26, 2025

lleta Jane Ward, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

lleta was born in Abilene, Kansas on June 23, 1951, a daughter of Willametta Sheets and Edward Hoffman.

Ileta graduated from Chapman High School and later attended Salina Beauty Academy, where she received her cosmetology degree. She worked...

Betty Jean Bowden

Betty Jean Bowden

Mar 25, 2025

Betty Jean Bowden, 96, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Betty was born in Gypsum, Kansas on January 10, 1929, a daughter of Florene (King) and Howard Schultz.

On April 14, 1951, Betty married John "Bud" Bowden in Wichita, Kansas.

Survivors include her two...

Russell Ray Hohl

Russell Ray Hohl

May 18, 2025

Russell Ray Hohl, 79, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, May 18th, 2025.

Russ was born in Marquette, Kansas, on October 24, 1945, to Vera Morrow Hohl and Stanley Hohl. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1963 and soon after joined the Navy Seabees. Russ served four years in the Navy, including time...

Dina Louise Hackney

Dina Louise Hackney

May 10, 2025

Dina Louise Hackney, 63, passed away on May 10, 2025. Born on November 13, 1961, to Daniel and Nola Cromwell, Dina brought warmth, light, and joy to every life she touched. She now joins her beloved parents in eternal peace.

Dina was a loving wife to Ed Hackney, with whom she shared countless adventures, including...

Luann Marie Morris

Luann Marie Morris

May 5, 2025

LuAnn Marie Morris, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 5th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

LuAnn was born on December 2, 1955, in Salina, Kansas, to Zelma (Glenn) and Adolph Jilka. She attended Emporia State University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Education. During her college years, she met Larry...

Carolyn Sue Morton

Carolyn Sue Morton

May 5, 2025

Carolyn Sue Morton, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Salina on April 8, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of Vilura (Reigle) and Oliver Arnold. Carolyn devoted much of her life to caring for others, first as a cook at Kenwood View Nursing...

Donna Sue Achterberg

Donna Sue Achterberg

Apr 30, 2025

Donna Sue Achterberg, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on April 9, 1956, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Loyl and Melva Achterberg, Donna's life was marked by creativity, compassion, and a deep commitment to her family, friends, and faith.

After graduating high school, Donna pursued her...

Audrey Jane Hawkes Beemer

Audrey Jane Hawkes Beemer

Apr 29, 2025

Audrey Jane Hawkes Beemer, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Born in Smolan, Kansas, on May 8, 1928, Audrey was the beloved daughter of Effie (Anderson) and John Gustafson, who preceded her in death.

Audrey’s life was defined by love for her family and dedication...

Mary Lorene Amos

Mary Lorene Amos

Apr 26, 2025

Mary Lorene Amos, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 26th, 2025.

Mary was born in Purdy, Missouri on July 22, 1946, to Mary (Stucky) and George Simmons.

On September 3, 1963, Mary married Martin Leroy Amos at the Grace Baptist Temple in Salina. They spent many happy years together...

Nancy Ellen Lepping

Nancy Ellen Lepping

Apr 25, 2025

Nancy “Nan” Ellen Lepping, 68, passed away April 25, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born on November 23, 1956 in Houston, Texas to Wilbur and Wanda (Roof) Leonhart. She lived in Houston, Texas for 8 years, before moving to Salina, Kansas.

She graduated from Salina Central High School and Brown Mackie Business...

Charles "Brent" Comfort

Charles "Brent" Comfort

Apr 25, 2025

Charles "Brent" Comfort, 66, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Born in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 22, 1958, Brent was a beloved son of Barbara Coleen (Werhan) and Charles Ray Comfort, who preceded him in death.

Brent is survived by his three brothers, one sister, and...

Carol Joelene Endsley

Carol Joelene Endsley

Apr 23, 2025

Carol Jolene Endsley, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Salina, Kansas. Born in Lincoln, Kansas, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Ina Vera (Louder) and Joseph Calvin Couse.

Carol spent 21 years of her life working at Tony's Pizza and later served as a Paraeducator at Heartland Early Education,...

Pamela Sue Potter

Pamela Sue Potter

Apr 21, 2025

Pamela Sue Potter, who was born on May 3rd, 1968 in Phoenix, Arizona, ended her battle with cancer on April, 21st, 2025, at the age of 56. She passed peacefully in her home as she listened to one of her daughters softly play a collection of hymns.

Pamela is survived by her husband, Eric; her...

Doris "Lorene" Nikkel

Doris "Lorene" Nikkel

Apr 14, 2025

Doris Lorene (Sawatzky) Nikkel, 92, died Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born January 3, 1933, to Abraham A. Sawatzky and Agnes Nettie Nachtigal, in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

The youngest of 10 children, Lorene grew up on the family farm four miles south and three-quarter miles west of Weatherford, Oklahoma. She attended the Missouri School #55,...

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Crowder

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Crowder

Apr 14, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Crowder, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 14th, 2025.

Kenny was born in Salina, Kansas on November 24, 1964, to Sharon Kay (Carter) Crowder and Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr.

In his free time, he loved to fish, go to car shows, and be with his family....

Jane Grosland

Jane Grosland

Apr 12, 2025

Jane Grosland, 81, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 12th, 2025 with her family by her side.

Jane was born in Northwood, Iowa to Nora and R. Howe Pacey.

Jane proudly served as a Registered Nurse in the United States Air Force. She continued her career as an RN at...

Margarita Moreno Castro

Margarita Moreno Castro

Apr 9, 2025

Margarita Moreno Castro, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Margarita was born in Llera, Tamaulipas, Mexico on July 20, 1939 to Maria Castro.

Survivors include her sons and daughters, Ismael Martinez (Norma) of Monterrey, Mexico; Hector Martinez (Rocio) of Salina, Kansas; Sandra Martinez...

Norbert "Norb" Fabian Freidhof

Norbert "Norb" Fabian Freidhof

Apr 2, 2025

Norbert Fabian “Norb” Freidhof, 77, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

Norb was born in Elma, Iowa on July 19, 1947, to Bernice (Nibaur) and Fabian Freidhof.

He proudly served in the United States Army as an SFC.

On November 23, 1968, Norb married...

Mary Jane Wilson

Mary Jane Wilson

Mar 30, 2025

Mary Jane Wilson, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Mary was born in Salina, Kansas, on September 13, 1938, to Mary (Himmelwright) and Walter Johnson.

On August 26, 1956, Mary married Samuel Henry Wilson. They were married for many happy years before his passing in 1994.

...

Theora Jean Hoover

Theora Jean Hoover

Mar 29, 2025

Theora Jean Hoover was born March 18th, 1943 in Salina, Kansas to Ted and Mary (Brennaman) Heck. She passed over into Heaven on March 29th, 2025 in Salina, Kansas at the age of 82.

Theora attended school in Salina and Culver, Kansas, graduating from Salina Central in 1961.

Theora met Gerald...

Ileta Jane Ward

Ileta Jane Ward

Mar 26, 2025

lleta Jane Ward, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

lleta was born in Abilene, Kansas on June 23, 1951, a daughter of Willametta Sheets and Edward Hoffman.

Ileta graduated from Chapman High School and later attended Salina Beauty Academy, where she received her cosmetology degree. She worked...

Betty Jean Bowden

Betty Jean Bowden

Mar 25, 2025

Betty Jean Bowden, 96, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Betty was born in Gypsum, Kansas on January 10, 1929, a daughter of Florene (King) and Howard Schultz.

On April 14, 1951, Betty married John "Bud" Bowden in Wichita, Kansas.

Survivors include her two...

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