Mary Jane Chappell, known to all who loved her as Janie or Jane, passed away on October 28, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 86. Jane was born on February 8, 1940, in Salina, Kansas, to Howard James and Mary Ann (Bell) Wickersham. Jane was one of seven children who grew up in New Cambria, KS. She attended school in Solomon, KS and graduated high school in 1958. Family was always Jane...

Delores (Dee) June (Schlesener) Farres, 92, of Salina passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026. Born at Shadybrook farmstead home, located in Dickinson County, she was the first daughter of Reynold and Vera (Longhofer) Schlesener. Delores was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at three weeks old and in 1948, she confirmed her membership of faith. She attended a one room schoolhouse at Shadybro...

Marlie Hamilton passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at home surrounded by family and friends. Marlie Joy Hamilton was born July 2, 1975, in Whittier, California to Marion and Rosalie (Shockley) Langley. As a young child, she moved with her family to Colby, Kansas where she graduated from Colby High School. She eventually made her home in Salina, Kansas. She worked in the Early Education ...

Joyce Lee Edwards 97, of Salina, passed away on November 8, 2026. Joyce was born on January 11, 1929, in Doby Springs Oklahoma, to Ellsworth and Cornelia (Heidelbaugh) Baker. Joyce graduated from Enumclaw Highschool. She married Fred Edwards on May 11, 1946. Joyce worked at Beech Aircraft as an inspector for 40 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Beech Aircraft Employees Club an...

Wilma Jean Kleinschmidt, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Salina, Kansas. She was born on June 26, 1940, in Mayview, Missouri, to Jessie and Irwin Eggers. Wilma was raised alongside her siblings, Irving Eggers, Ronald Eggers (who preceded her in death), and Doris Mae Lieser. Throughout her life, Wilma built a family through love and devotion. She was ...

William “Bill” Jewel Foley, II, passed away on November 7, 2026, at his home in Salina, Kansas. He was born on November 12, 1952, to Betty (Wilkins) and Bill Foley in Atchison, Kansas, where he enjoyed a “Leave It To Beaver” style childhood. He was a Boy Scout and achieved rank of Eagle Scout, which fueled his love for the outdoor life and camping.   He graduated from Atchison H...

Frank Lee Princ, 84, of Wilson, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026. He was born in Wilson to Frank Sr. and Emma (Keller) Princ. Frank will be remembered for a lifetime of hard work and dedication as a Kansas farmer, cattleman, real estate broker, appraiser, and auctioneer. Equally meaningful was the respect he earned as a valued member of the Wilson community, where his knowledge,...

Janette Lee Wilcox, 84, of Salina passed away November 4, 2026. Janette was born on April 19, 1942, in Neenah Wisconsin, to Howard and Myra Ehlers. Janette married Milo Wilcox on November 24, 1997. Janette is preceded in death by her parents Howard and Myra Ehlers. She is survived by her husband Milo; sister Joyce Kim; daughter Lisa Chesher; and son Jason Ellis. No services will be hel...

Richard Henry Wenthe, 64, of Claremore, OK, passed away November 1, 2026. He was born in Salina, KS, to Oscar and Marilyn (Wiley) Wenthe. Richard spent more than four decades in the asphalt and pavement preservation industry. A respected expert in slurry seal and micro surfacing, he traveled worldwide to share knowledge, train others, and advance industry practices. Throughout his career, he co...

Richard Dale Doll, 85, passed away November 2, 2026. He was born December 12, 1940, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Melvin and Dolores (Hammeke) Doll. Richard grew up in Ellinwood, Kansas, where he graduated from Ellinwood High School and served as class president. Richard began his career with DDD Artist Management in Hays, Kansas, where he had the opportunity to get to know and work with the legend...