Obituaries

Jan 31, 2025

Francee Lynn Cox, 64, of Minneapolis, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home.

Francee was born September 26, 1960, in Oswego, Kansas, the daughter of the late Naomi Nelson (Gene) and Lesley Hiebsch.

She worked at Merry Maids for many years.

Survivors include...

Jan 23, 2025

Sean Michael Myers, 47, Minneapolis, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his rural Minneapolis home. Sean was born April 5, 1977, in Salina to Ray and Alberta (Hoover) Myers.

Sean was a 1995 graduate of Minneapolis High School, and he received a bachelor's degree at Kansas State University in Ag Tech Management. He was a lifelong farmer...

Jan 9, 2025

Billy Joe Davis, 63, Minneapolis, died Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. He was born May 6, 1961, in Salina, to John B. "Jack" and Janice (Parsons) Davis.

Billy was a 1979 graduate of Minneapolis High School. He worked at Coronado Engineering, DesignPlast, and currently at C&R Plating....

Dec 30, 2024

Sandra Kay Zamecnik, 78, Lincoln, died Monday, December 30, 2024, in her home while under hospice care.

Mrs. Zamecnik was born November 21, 1946, in Ellsworth to Theron and Marillee (Pennell) Hurlbut. She lived most of her life in Bennington. Sandra was a homemaker, bus driver, and worked in healthcare.

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Dec 28, 2024

Paula Ann Hamilton, 93, Minneapolis, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Paula was born January 10, 1931, in Lincoln County to Ernest and Bertha (Mussman) Detmer.

Paula was a graduate of Beverly High School. She and Dean Hamilton were united in marriage on August 25, 1972. Paula...

Dec 28, 2024

Joseph C. Robins, 74, of Delphos, Kan. (formerly of Minneapolis, Kan.), died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born on April 13, 1950, in Salina, Kan., to Robert R. and Loretta LaVone "Bonnie" (Trow) Robins.

Like many high school boys, Joe had multiple jobs. He hated...

Dec 25, 2024

Jada Kay Marie Ballou, 33, Concordia, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center.  Jada was born May 25, 1991, in Clay Center.

Jada was a 2009 graduate of Minneapolis High School.

Although Jada was diagnosed with Friedreich Ataxia during her early adolescence and was confined to...

Dec 9, 2024

Jonas David Brown was born November 5, 1985, in Salina, to Rochelle Steinbrock and Mark Fox. On December 9, 2024, in Kansas City KS, he left this Earth and moved to his Heavenly home.

His childhood years were spent in Salina, Wichita, Trading Post, Tescott, and Minneapolis. As a young teenager, he was...

Nov 25, 2024

Sharon Kay Krisher was born January 27, 1938, to Benton and Madelene Krisher of Niles, Kansas. After nearly 87 years of life, she left this world for heaven on Monday, November 25, 2024, in Salina Kansas where she had been lovingly cared for by Choices Network for thirty plus years, and in the past 18 months Gentiva...

Nov 24, 2024

Lorna Jones Putnam, 81, Minneapolis, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Minneapolis. Lorna was born January 8, 1943, in Kansas City to Martin and Norma (Roether) Schmedemann.

Lorna worked as a housekeeper for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Joanna Jones; and siblings,...

Nov 19, 2024

Clarence J. "Jerry" Henderson, 74, Bennington, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center. Jerry was born June 15, 1950, in Salina to Clarence E. and Magdalena (Krone) Henderson.

Jerry and Karen R. Cherry were united in marriage on November 27, 1968, in Bennington. Jerry worked for many years as a...

Nov 16, 2024

Doris M. Cole, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 21, 1935, in Westminster, England, to Richard and Doris (Warner) Hornsby. Doris lived a life filled with love, strength, and devotion.

On July 25, 1953, Doris married Robert Cole in Westminster, England....

Nov 7, 2024

Karen Diann Thompson Barefield, 74, of Minneapolis, KS, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS, surrounded by her family. The youngest of four siblings, Karen was born January 30, 1950, in McAlester, OK, to Norman and Leila (Turner) Thompson.

Karen was a 1968 graduate of Great Bend...

Oct 29, 2024

Harold E. Cassel, 60, Salina, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born November 22, 1963, in Salina to Earl and Nancy (LeFan) Cassel Briand.

Harold worked at Russell's Restaurant for 28 years and he was a loving father and Popop to his grandchildren.

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Oct 12, 2024

Gayla Day Kanaga Slemp, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 12, 2024, at her daughter's home near Minneapolis, KS.  She was born January 2, 1934, in her parents' farmhouse near Arnold, KS, to Charles and Bessie (Bennett) Day.  When she was 9, after the death of her parents, Gayla went to live...

Sep 27, 2024

John R. Merriman, 82, Minneapolis, died Friday, September 27, 2024, with his family at his side. He was born April 11, 1942, in Tescott to John E. and Ethel C. (Nolf) Merriman.

John was a 1960 graduate of Tescott High School. He and Rosalie Wagner were married August 18, 1968, in Edmond. He...

Sep 23, 2024

Jean A. Faulkner, 80, Abilene, died Monday, September 23, 2024, at her home with her family at her side. Jean was born July 2, 1944, in Northampton, England to Henry and Frances Winifred (Whitcomb) Brown.

Jean and Anthony Faulkner were married on February 9, 1963, and they moved from England to Garden City,...

Sep 16, 2024

Shirley Darleen Pickel was born September 22, 1927, to Orlie and Hazel (Vibber) Bronson. She passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, with her family at her side.

Shirley grew up on a farm north of Kensington, KS and graduated from Kensington High School. While working in Phillipsburg, KS, she met Wayne Pickel, and...

Sep 9, 2024

Anne Elizabeth (Barker) Hall, 42, of Lawrence, died Monday, September 9, 2024. Anne was born August 29, 1982, to Steven and Pamela (Prochaska) Barker in Salina.

She spent her childhood in Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis High School in 2001. Anne attended the University of Kansas and received a B.A. in political science...

Sep 6, 2024

Marvin L. Alderson, 76, Delphos, died Friday, September 6, 2024, at his home. Marvin was born July 24, 1948, in Concordia to Marvin P. "Bub" and Frances M. "Chub" (Pounds) Alderson.

Marvin was a 1966 graduate of Delphos High School. He and Virginia Higle were married on May 19, 1972. Marvin worked several...