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Sheldon Dudley Nelson
Mar 16, 2025
Sheldon Dudley Nelson, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, March 21st at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, Kansas.
Josephine "Jo" Deloria Ross
Mar 2, 2025
Josephine Deloria Ross, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.
Jo was born in Sedalia, Missouri on August 10, 1940, a daughter of Nola Irene (Crouch) and Joseph Oscar Smith.
Survivors include her two daughters, Jacqueline Pinnix, of Woodbridge, Virginia, Adrienne Ross, of Dumfries, Virginia; two sons, Charles...
Anna Irene Hindman
Feb 28, 2025
Anna was born on May 28th, 1987 in Wichita, Kansas. She was adopted the same day by Ruth and Leslie Hindman. Anna attended schools in Salina, Kansas. She was a happy child and liked to play with the children in Ruth's Home Day Care. She was a good student and loved to read. She also liked to sing and...
Robert "Bobby" Jack Sprecker
Feb 26, 2025
Robert Jack “Bobby” Sprecker, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 26th, 2025.
Robert was born in Salina, Kansas on November 5, 1954, to Mary Elizabeth Schroeder and Robert Sprecker.
Robert always followed his own path and discovered the things he enjoyed by doing so.
Survivors...
Gary Lee Hinkley
Feb 25, 2025
Gary Lee Hinkley, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 25th, 2025.
Gary was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 29, 1951, to Dorothy and Floyd Hinkley.
Gary worked a variety of jobs, always keeping service to people at the forefront. He loved his family, and most importantly Jesus.
...
Donald Scott Lendecker
Feb 24, 2025
Donald Scott Lendecker, 38, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 24th, 2025.
Donald was born in Salina, Kansas on October 17, 1986, to Sandra and James Lendecker.
In his free time, he loved to play pool, fish, and help his mother with the gardening. He was also an avid RC...
Donald "Don" Mutschler
Feb 19, 2025
Donald Mutschler, 74, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 with family by his side.
Don was born in Burlington, Kansas on February 5, 1951, a son of Leona Hattie (Anschutz) and Richard Herbert Mutschler.
He achieved Eagle Scout Honors and the skills he learned in scouting, remained his...
Patricia Ann "Patti" Persell
Feb 16, 2025
Patricia Ann (Patti) Persell, 87, of Salina Kansas, formerly of Topeka Kansas passed away from pneumonia surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. Patti was born on May 15th, 1937 to Ethel Nora Conn and Raymond (Pat) Conn in Kansas City, Missouri.
Patti and her husband Pastor Arlie Persell were married on May...
Michael "Wally" Roy Gray
Feb 11, 2025
Michael “Wally” Roy Gray, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, peacefully in the presence of his family
Mike was born in North Platte, Nebraska on September 11, 1959, to Bob and Lois Gray (Camenga).
Mike (Wally) grew up in Imperial, Nebraska and graduated from Chase County High School....
Tammy Jo Main
Feb 11, 2025
Tammy Jo Main, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2025.
Tammy was born in Salina, Kansas on August 23, 1967, to Barbara Green Main and Larry Main.
Tammy worked at Central High School as the head cook for most of her life. She took pride in taking care...
Terry Lynn Rivers
Feb 8, 2025
Terry Lynn Rivers, 58, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 8th, 2025.
Terry was born in Dumas, Arkansas on July 1, 1966, to Dorothy Jean Marks and Raymond Augusta Nichols, Sr.
Her family described her in three words, charismatic, loving, and creative.
Terry loved her...
Mary Della Basel
Feb 5, 2025
Mary Della Basel, 68, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.
Mary was born in Torrance, California on June 21st, 1956, to Jacqueline Yvonne Bowen and Herbert Leon Todd.
Mary and her husband, Gary Basel, were married March 6th, 2009.
In her free time, she...
Mark Allen Kohman
Jan 31, 2025
Mark Allen Kohman, 47, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025.
Mark was born in Salina, Kansas on March 18, 1977, to Joleen (Farless) and John Kohman.
Mark graduated from Salina South High School in 1995, where he was active in drama. He enjoyed all the behind the scene...
Phyllis Marie Turner
Jan 29, 2025
Phyllis Marie Turner, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, in Abilene surrounded by her family after fighting a long battle against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.
Phyllis was born March 30, 1933, in Niles, Kansas, to Mary (Nunn) and Carl (Tootie) Toothman.
Phyllis met Lloyd (Turner) while attending Solomon High. After Lloyd’s...
James "Jim" Dean Markle
Jan 28, 2025
James "Jim" Dean Markle, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born in Perryton, Texas on April 19, 1959, to Ernest and DeAnna (Johnson) Markle.
Jim graduated from Salina Central in 1977, he...
James "Jim" Lytle
Jan 25, 2025
James “Jim” Lytle, 90, of Salina, owner of Lytle Electric, Inc., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.
Jim was born in Saxton, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1934, the youngest of five children and only son of Elsie (Dick) and Ernest Lytle.
Jim served in the United...
James "Bill" William Clanton
Jan 24, 2025
James William Clanton of Salina, Kansas, passed away, Friday, January 24th, 2025.
Bill was born in Salina, Kansas on November 18, 1933, to Edith Maude (Allison) and James Everette Clanton.
After graduating high school, he worked as a mechanic at Long McArthur. During that time, he proudly served in the United...
Alan Keith Randecker
Jan 24, 2025
Alan Keith Randecker, 72, of Salina, passed away Friday, January 24th, 2025.
Alan was born in Garden City, Kansas on April 7, 1952, a son of Deloris (Lewis) Randecker and the late Kenneth Randecker.
In his free time, he enjoyed to golf. He especially liked his Harley Davidson.
...
Lourena Laura Korinek
Jan 24, 2025
Lourena Laura Korinek, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025.
Lourena was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on September 23, 1950, a daughter of the late Alice E. (Merrill) and Earl J. McCall.
She was a cosmetologist for 40+ years and worked for TLC until retirement.
...
Brent D. Kirkhart
Jan 22, 2025
Brent Dana Kirkhart, 64, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.
Brent was born in Minneola, Kansas on November 20, 1960, to Sandy (Stoddard) and Lyndell Kirkhart. He grew up in Minneola, where he attended school from kindergarten through graduation. He was an outstanding athlete, participating in football, basketball, and track throughout his...
Sheldon Dudley Nelson
Mar 16, 2025
Sheldon Dudley Nelson, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, March 21st at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, Kansas.
Josephine "Jo" Deloria Ross
Mar 2, 2025
Josephine Deloria Ross, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.
Jo was born in Sedalia, Missouri on August 10, 1940, a daughter of Nola Irene (Crouch) and Joseph Oscar Smith.
Survivors include her two daughters, Jacqueline Pinnix, of Woodbridge, Virginia, Adrienne Ross, of Dumfries, Virginia; two sons, Charles...
Anna Irene Hindman
Feb 28, 2025
Anna was born on May 28th, 1987 in Wichita, Kansas. She was adopted the same day by Ruth and Leslie Hindman. Anna attended schools in Salina, Kansas. She was a happy child and liked to play with the children in Ruth's Home Day Care. She was a good student and loved to read. She also liked to sing and...
Robert "Bobby" Jack Sprecker
Feb 26, 2025
Robert Jack “Bobby” Sprecker, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 26th, 2025.
Robert was born in Salina, Kansas on November 5, 1954, to Mary Elizabeth Schroeder and Robert Sprecker.
Robert always followed his own path and discovered the things he enjoyed by doing so.
Survivors...
Gary Lee Hinkley
Feb 25, 2025
Gary Lee Hinkley, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 25th, 2025.
Gary was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 29, 1951, to Dorothy and Floyd Hinkley.
Gary worked a variety of jobs, always keeping service to people at the forefront. He loved his family, and most importantly Jesus.
...
Donald Scott Lendecker
Feb 24, 2025
Donald Scott Lendecker, 38, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 24th, 2025.
Donald was born in Salina, Kansas on October 17, 1986, to Sandra and James Lendecker.
In his free time, he loved to play pool, fish, and help his mother with the gardening. He was also an avid RC...
Donald "Don" Mutschler
Feb 19, 2025
Donald Mutschler, 74, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 with family by his side.
Don was born in Burlington, Kansas on February 5, 1951, a son of Leona Hattie (Anschutz) and Richard Herbert Mutschler.
He achieved Eagle Scout Honors and the skills he learned in scouting, remained his...
Patricia Ann "Patti" Persell
Feb 16, 2025
Patricia Ann (Patti) Persell, 87, of Salina Kansas, formerly of Topeka Kansas passed away from pneumonia surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. Patti was born on May 15th, 1937 to Ethel Nora Conn and Raymond (Pat) Conn in Kansas City, Missouri.
Patti and her husband Pastor Arlie Persell were married on May...
Michael "Wally" Roy Gray
Feb 11, 2025
Michael “Wally” Roy Gray, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, peacefully in the presence of his family
Mike was born in North Platte, Nebraska on September 11, 1959, to Bob and Lois Gray (Camenga).
Mike (Wally) grew up in Imperial, Nebraska and graduated from Chase County High School....
Tammy Jo Main
Feb 11, 2025
Tammy Jo Main, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2025.
Tammy was born in Salina, Kansas on August 23, 1967, to Barbara Green Main and Larry Main.
Tammy worked at Central High School as the head cook for most of her life. She took pride in taking care...
Terry Lynn Rivers
Feb 8, 2025
Terry Lynn Rivers, 58, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 8th, 2025.
Terry was born in Dumas, Arkansas on July 1, 1966, to Dorothy Jean Marks and Raymond Augusta Nichols, Sr.
Her family described her in three words, charismatic, loving, and creative.
Terry loved her...
Mary Della Basel
Feb 5, 2025
Mary Della Basel, 68, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.
Mary was born in Torrance, California on June 21st, 1956, to Jacqueline Yvonne Bowen and Herbert Leon Todd.
Mary and her husband, Gary Basel, were married March 6th, 2009.
In her free time, she...
Mark Allen Kohman
Jan 31, 2025
Mark Allen Kohman, 47, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025.
Mark was born in Salina, Kansas on March 18, 1977, to Joleen (Farless) and John Kohman.
Mark graduated from Salina South High School in 1995, where he was active in drama. He enjoyed all the behind the scene...
Phyllis Marie Turner
Jan 29, 2025
Phyllis Marie Turner, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, in Abilene surrounded by her family after fighting a long battle against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.
Phyllis was born March 30, 1933, in Niles, Kansas, to Mary (Nunn) and Carl (Tootie) Toothman.
Phyllis met Lloyd (Turner) while attending Solomon High. After Lloyd’s...
James "Jim" Dean Markle
Jan 28, 2025
James "Jim" Dean Markle, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born in Perryton, Texas on April 19, 1959, to Ernest and DeAnna (Johnson) Markle.
Jim graduated from Salina Central in 1977, he...
James "Jim" Lytle
Jan 25, 2025
James “Jim” Lytle, 90, of Salina, owner of Lytle Electric, Inc., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.
Jim was born in Saxton, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1934, the youngest of five children and only son of Elsie (Dick) and Ernest Lytle.
Jim served in the United...
James "Bill" William Clanton
Jan 24, 2025
James William Clanton of Salina, Kansas, passed away, Friday, January 24th, 2025.
Bill was born in Salina, Kansas on November 18, 1933, to Edith Maude (Allison) and James Everette Clanton.
After graduating high school, he worked as a mechanic at Long McArthur. During that time, he proudly served in the United...
Alan Keith Randecker
Jan 24, 2025
Alan Keith Randecker, 72, of Salina, passed away Friday, January 24th, 2025.
Alan was born in Garden City, Kansas on April 7, 1952, a son of Deloris (Lewis) Randecker and the late Kenneth Randecker.
In his free time, he enjoyed to golf. He especially liked his Harley Davidson.
...
Lourena Laura Korinek
Jan 24, 2025
Lourena Laura Korinek, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025.
Lourena was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on September 23, 1950, a daughter of the late Alice E. (Merrill) and Earl J. McCall.
She was a cosmetologist for 40+ years and worked for TLC until retirement.
...
Brent D. Kirkhart
Jan 22, 2025
Brent Dana Kirkhart, 64, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.
Brent was born in Minneola, Kansas on November 20, 1960, to Sandy (Stoddard) and Lyndell Kirkhart. He grew up in Minneola, where he attended school from kindergarten through graduation. He was an outstanding athlete, participating in football, basketball, and track throughout his...
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