Obituaries

Jan 28, 2021

On Thursday, January 28, 2021,  Tanya Watkins, passed away at the age of 61.  She was surrounded by loved ones at her passing.

Tanya was born on August 23, 1959, in Salina Kansas. She was a loving mother and great friend to those who knew her.

Her interests included...

Jan 24, 2021

Rosalie A. Rahe passed away at the age of 75 on January 24, 2021 at Riverview Estates, Marquette, Kansas.  Known as Rosie to many of her friends and family, she lived in Tescott, Kansas and surrounding areas since 1973.  She moved to Salina, Kansas in 2007 and lived there until 2020.

She was...

Jan 23, 2021

Kurtis A. Hohl, 58 of Tescott, KS died at his home on January 23, 2021. He was born December 31, 1962 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Melvin O. and Lois V. (Schneider) Hohl.

Kurtis was a graduate of Pittsburg High School and spent most of his life in Pittsburg before moving to...

Jan 21, 2021

Alma Mae (Van Meter) Webster, Wichita, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  She was born November 15, 1926 on a farm in Ada, Kansas to Abraham and Daisy (Spence) Van Meter. She was a graduate from Ada High School, Coffeyville Community College, Kansas State University and St. Paul School of Theology.  Alma's career...

Jan 18, 2021

Col. LeRoy M. Gawith, 90, Minneapolis, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 18, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center.

He was born December 19, 1930 near Miltonvale, Kansas. On August 4, 1951, in Aurora, Kansas, LeRoy married the love of his life, Betty Mae Collins.

LeRoy and Betty made a...

Jan 18, 2021

Jeffery L. Schmidtline, 48, Barnard, died Monday, January 18, 2021.  He was born March 30, 1972 in Oshkosh, NE to Walter and Jonette (Pace) Schmidtline.

After high school, Jeff served in the United States Army 1996-2000.  He worked for Post Rock Cattle Company for many years.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father.

Jan 16, 2021

Melvin G. Waylan, Jr., 92, Minneapolis, died Saturday, January 16, 2021.  He was born May 20, 1928 in Salina to Melvin G., Sr. and Ester May (Fuller) Waylan.

After high school, Melvin enlisted in the United States Air Force.  He owned and operated Western Auto and a filling station, both in Delphos.  After...

Jan 15, 2021

Helen L. Martin, 79, Raymore, MO (formerly of Minneapolis and Hutchinson) was born December 27, 1941 in Muleshoe, Texas.  Helen met Jesus, her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2021.

Helen is survived by her husband Ray Martin; one son, Daniel (Amy) Martin; and two grandsons, Alex and Jackson

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Jan 13, 2021

Wanda A. Whitesell, 89, Bennington, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center.  She was born October 11, 1931 in Delphos to Richard and Ruby (Smith) Snyder.

Wanda and George H. Whitesell, Jr. were united in marriage on May 8, 1949. She taught elementary school in Saline County for 25 years...

Jan 5, 2021

Billie Lee Copas, 90, of Salina, KS passed away on January 5, 2021 with his family by his side.

Billie was born May 3, 1930 in Britt, Iowa. He was the youngest son of Joseph and Gladys Benson Copas.  He had one brother- Clifton Copas.  Billie graduated from Britt High School in 1948. ...

Jan 2, 2021

Charlotte LaFaye Collins, 62, Ellsworth, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center.  She was born July 3, 1958 to Bobby K. and Mildred LaFaye (Woods) Hudson.

Charlotte was a graduate of Minneapolis High School and she was working at Walmart in Salina at the time of her death.

Jan 2, 2021

Myrtle M. Wallace, 91, Minneapolis, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Beloit.  She was born August 4, 1929 in Minneapolis to Albert and Melba (Johnson) Miller.

She was a 1947 graduate of Minneapolis High School. Myrt and Bobbie D. Wallace were married on October 12, 1948.  He and Myrt played Mr. and Mrs....

Dec 30, 2020

If you were blessed to know Kenny - you won't be surprised that he wrote his own obituary.  It appears as follows:

Kenny died.

This is truly what he told us to write.  At his request, there will be no services.

Dec 27, 2020

Gloria R. Wagner, 86, Bennington, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.  She was born Gloria Ruth Comfort on June 19, 1934 in Wells to Frank and Angie (Woodruff) Comfort.

Gloria and Leslie Wagner were united in marriage on January 1, 1953.  Not only was she a farmwife, but she...

Dec 25, 2020

Sharon A. Wilson, 63, Salina, died Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center.  She was born March 25, 1957 in Smith Center to Robert and Betty (Fobes) Wilson.

Sharon was working at Lowe's in Salina at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors...

Dec 22, 2020

Stan Quinn, Bennington, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis.

Stan was born on May 20, 1929 in Altadena. CA to Clarence 'C.B.' and Theresa (Chapman) Quinn. The Quinn family first came to Kansas from Ireland in the late 1850s and has always...

Dec 20, 2020

Kay M. Seymour Clements, 80, Minneapolis, met Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

She was born Kay Winkler on October 19, 1940 in Randolph to Harold A. and Alyce Marie (Beckman).

Kay was the truest example of a woman of noble character. She was a radiating example of what it meant...

Dec 13, 2020

Donald D. Smith, 88, Minneapolis, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.

Private family services will be held in the Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick, Kansas.

Dec 5, 2020

Helen M. Bergman, 89, Minneapolis, died Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born November 23, 1931 in Minneapolis to Fred and Glada Kibler.

She was united in marriage with Haerle L.  Bergman on September 30, 1950.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Haerle; and siblings, Charles,...

Dec 5, 2020

Silvia Loomis, 46, Minneapolis, died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.  She was born November 2, 1974 in Salina to Yarrell and Alice (Beedle) Beans.

She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, JoDee Beans; cousin, Matthew David Beans; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

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