Obituaries

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...

Aug 29, 2024

Phyllis J. Anderson 84, Minneapolis, died August 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. Phyllis was born October 13, 1939, in Manhattan, KS, to Glen and Dorothy (Campbell) Anderson.

She was a 1957 graduate of Glasco High School. Phyllis and Charles "Bud" H. Klein were united in marriage and to that union, three sons were born....

Aug 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Marlene Kay Arthur, on August 27, 2024, at the age of 76 in Lincoln, Kansas. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and love.

Born on November 22,...

Aug 25, 2024

Duane Edgar Thomas, 89, rural Delphos, died at his home on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born September 6, 1934, in Ottawa County, to Reuben William and Avis Margaret (Cooper) Thomas. He attended country school and was a 1952 graduate of Delphos High School. Duane then attended mechanic school in Nebraska. On January 15, 1955, he...

Aug 22, 2024

Myrna J. Kiser, 87, Delphos, died Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. Myrna was born December 28, 1936, in Hodgeman County, KS to Ralph and Mae (Cox) Brown.

Myrna and Grant Kiser, Jr. were married on March 8, 1959, and made their home in Delphos. She worked at a C.N.A. for many years....

Aug 13, 2024

James G. Srna, 66, Minneapolis, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Salina Regional Health Center. Jim was born October 17, 1957, in Beloit to Andrew and Hazel (Collins) Srna.

Jim was a 1975 graduate of Minneapolis High School, and he then attended and graduated with Vo-Tech training. He worked for the Kansas...

Aug 8, 2024

Max L. Marler, Salina, formerly of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed from this life on August 8, 2024, at a Salina care center after a brief illness.

Max was born on January 30, 1937, in Beloit, KS to Clem T. and Dorothy (McClintock) Marler. He attended school in Delphos and graduated with the class of...

Jul 30, 2024

Mindi Marie Carlson 39, Salina, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at her home.

Mindi was born August 25, 1984, in Salina to Marvin and Virginia (Higle) Alderson.

She was a 2002 graduate of Minneapolis High School, and she received her master's degree in accounting from Kansas Wesleyan University. She...

Jul 28, 2024

Delores A. Pilcher passed away July 28, 2024, at her home in Bennington KS. Delores was the daughter of Glenn E. and Gladys (Young) Lacy. She was born July 4, 1940, outside of Miltonvale KS. Delores graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1957 and was united in marriage to Arnold Pilcher on July 28, 1957. Together Delores...

Jul 23, 2024

Nancy Jean Nelson, daughter of Marcus D. and Velma J. (Koch) Zimmerman, was born in Wichita, Kansas on July 30,1946, and died in her home in Reston, Virginia on July 23,2024, at the age of 77.  Nancy grew up in Wichita, and graduated from Wichita North High School in 1964.

She married Kenneth "Kenny" Nelson on June...