Robert (Rob) Pengra, 62, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2026, at his home. Rob was born to Carol and Robert Pengra in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He graduated from Salina South High to and had been a resident of Salina since, with the exception of his service in the United States Navy. Rob had a 25-year career with the Salina Fire Department EMS, retiring in 2014. Following his retirement he pr...

Gary Ray Clarkson, 82, of Assaria, Kan., passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on May 18, 1943, and raised in Larned, Kan., to parents, George Raymond and Blanche (Walton) Clarkson. Gary was united in marriage to Judith “Judy” Litchfield on July 29, 1967. They resided in Kansas and Colorado, where Gary worked for Raytheon and Beech Aircraft for over 35 years. Gary was a ja...

Willis Eugene Henning was born April 22, 1944, in Kansas City, Mo to Willis and Genevieve (Kenzile) Henning. He was raised by his aunt Mary (Henning, Becker) Smith from an early age. He was a longtime resident of Salina. Willis attended several schools during his youth, including Kinsley, Concordia. Great Bend, and Ellinwood. He lived many years with his mother and stepfather, Lance Smi...

Willis Eugene Henning was born April 22, 1944, in Kansas City, Mo to Willis and Genevieve (Kenzile) Henning. He was raised by his aunt Mary (Henning, Becker) Smith from an early age. He was a longtime resident of Salina. Willis attended several schools during his youth, including Kinsley, Concordia. Great Bend, and Ellinwood. He lived many years with his mother and stepfather, Lance Smith...

Dale Swenson, age 88, formerly of Concordia, KS, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Dale was born on March 4, 1938 in Concordia, KS to Grant and Marjory R. (Barleen) Swenson, Jr. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1955 where he was an active member of the Concordia FFA. He received a Star Farmer award and served as Vice President from 1954-1955....

Cory Matthew Hopkins, 49, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Cory was born on February 9, 1977, in Salina, Kansas, and was raised by Nadine (Staab) and Quentin "Hoppy" Hopkins. Cory was an avid sports fan who especially loved KU basketball and the Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed dirt track racing, WWE wrestling, video games, and spending time with friends at ...

Richard Harvey, 83, of Salina, Kansas passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Richard was born in Salina, Kansas on February 15, 1943, to Hilda (Scott) and Earl Harvey. Richard Harvey was a very good hearted person with a host of good friends where he resided on the island of Guam. He loved the outdoors, and was an Abbot Marathon Runner. Even gaining several 1st place medals. His last run wa...

David E. Carlgren was born on August 28, 1937, in Concordia, Kansas, to Carrol and Gladys (Axelton) Carlgren. He began his education in a one-room schoolhouse before graduating from Concordia High School in 1955, where he excelled in long-distance track and earned a varsity letter. He was especially proud to have been recruited by the Kansas State University track team—a distinction he ultimate...

James Glen “Jimmy Mac” McDaniel, 80, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. Jimmy Mac was born on May 26, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Bessie May (Brown) McDaniel and James O. McDaniel. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, Jimmy Mac worked for more than 40 years as a truck driver. He later retired as a forklift ...

88-year-old John Henry Rose passed away Wednesday March 11, 2026. John's life began on September 17, 1937, in Ravia, OK. He was the son of Austin T. and Jeffie Jewel (Wilson) Rose. John graduated from Plainview School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Navy shorty after graduation. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 – 1958. During his Navy enlistment, he was u...