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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael David Ward
Mar 23, 2025
Michael David Ward, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 23rd, 2025.
Michael was born in Fort Mead, Maryland on May 20, 1954, to Margaret Hughes Ward and Frank Ward.
Michael proudly served in the United States Army as well as the National Guard.
He and...
Harry Ivan Jordan
Mar 19, 2025
Harry Ivan Jordan, 89, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.
Harry was born in Fairview, Kansas on December 10, 1935, to Dolly Elizabeth Cunningham and Raymond Royce Jordan.
Harry and his wife, Diane, were married on April 24, 1965. They spent many happy years together before her passing...
Lawrence Hamilton Fairbanks
Mar 18, 2025
Lawrence Hamilton Fairbanks, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.
Lawrence was born in Saint Albans, Vermont on April 8, 1937, to Marjorie Gould Fairbanks and Donald Fairbanks.
After he graduated from Merrimack High School in New Hampshire, he joined the Air Force where he served for four...
Barbara J. Knight
Mar 18, 2025
After a long health battle with cancer, Barbara J. Knight transitioned to her final resting place on March 18, 2025, at Salina Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas.
Mrs. Knight was born August 27, 1933, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur Henry and Ruth Viola (Keesee) Jordan.
As a graduate of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael David Ward
Mar 23, 2025
Michael David Ward, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 23rd, 2025.
Michael was born in Fort Mead, Maryland on May 20, 1954, to Margaret Hughes Ward and Frank Ward.
Michael proudly served in the United States Army as well as the National Guard.
He and...
Harry Ivan Jordan
Mar 19, 2025
Harry Ivan Jordan, 89, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.
Harry was born in Fairview, Kansas on December 10, 1935, to Dolly Elizabeth Cunningham and Raymond Royce Jordan.
Harry and his wife, Diane, were married on April 24, 1965. They spent many happy years together before her passing...
Lawrence Hamilton Fairbanks
Mar 18, 2025
Lawrence Hamilton Fairbanks, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.
Lawrence was born in Saint Albans, Vermont on April 8, 1937, to Marjorie Gould Fairbanks and Donald Fairbanks.
After he graduated from Merrimack High School in New Hampshire, he joined the Air Force where he served for four...
Barbara J. Knight
Mar 18, 2025
After a long health battle with cancer, Barbara J. Knight transitioned to her final resting place on March 18, 2025, at Salina Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas.
Mrs. Knight was born August 27, 1933, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur Henry and Ruth Viola (Keesee) Jordan.
As a graduate of...
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