Deanna K. “Dee” Brown, age 59, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.  She was born on January 15, 1967 in Concordia, KS to Rex E. & Charlotte (Charbonneau) Strait, Jr. She graduated from Concordia High School in 1985 and she later earned her bachelor's degree in elementary special education from Ft. Hays State University....

Molly M. McCarty Younger, 86 of Salina, Kansas passed away on Monday May 4th, 2026 surrounded by family at Holiday Resort Nursing Home in Salina, Kansas.  Molly was born on March 5th, 1940, in Geary Co. Kansas. The daughter of George (Hap) and Hattie Adam. She grew up on a farm between Junction City and Chapman, Kansas. Molly attended Chapman schools where she graduated in 1958. On July 16th, 195...

Joyce L. Stelter, 71, Minneapolis, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Salina Regional Health Center. Joyce was born September 30, 1954, in Salina to Loran and Mary (Garst) Rice. Joyce worked many jobs including ElDorado, Minneapolis Grade School, and Jo’s Daylight Donuts all in Minneapolis. She loved spending time with her family and especially cooking with her grandchildren. She was preced...

Martha “Jane” (Hill) Jacobs, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde. She was born on May 19, 1934, in Stark, the daughter of Charles M. Hill, Sr. and Jesse (Daniels) Hill. Martha graduated from Stark High School in 1947 and later attended Pittsburg State University, where she studied business for four years and graduated with honors. After earnin...

Mary Jo Bussart, 84, of Abilene, Kansas passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, may 10th, 2026. Mary Jo was born March 19, 1942 in Minneapolis, Kansas to John Wesley and Laura Myrtle (Phillips) Bussart. Mary Jo loved her children, grandchildren, and her great grandchildren. She loved to crochet Afghan blankets, watch her favorite soaps and game shows, and listen to classic country music...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph August Steinborn Jr., 74, of Salina, Kansas, who found peace on May 9, 2026. Ralph was born in June 1951 in Abilene, Kansas, to Ralph August Steinborn Sr. and Frances Buxman. He graduated with the Class of 1970 from Lost Springs, Kansas. Shortly after graduation, Ralph enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1970, where he ser...

Maureen “Sissy” Elizabeth Morrison passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026. She was born January 26,1943, in Hutchinson, KS to Jack and Nathalie Maloney. Her fortitude, character, work ethic and homemaking skills were honed growing up on the family farm in rural Hutchinson. As soon as she could see over the counter, she joined her mother in the kitchen cooking for the family and farm han...

Cecil Cooper Jr., 66, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026.  He was born in Lincoln, Kansas to Cecil and Joyce Cooper. Cecil proudly served with multiple deployments in the Kansas National Guard, retiring after 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife June Cooper in 2019.  Cecil is survived by his son, Cedric Cooper of Salina. Funeral services will be private....

Susan L. Roets, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 7th, 2026. Sue was born in Luverne, Minnesota on December 18, 1949, to Elenora (Fritz) and Jake Boomgaarden. Survivors include daughter, Pam Picking (Ken), of Salina, Kansas; two sons Rick Roets, Jr. (Jana), of Salina, Kansas; Dan Roets, of Salina, Kansas; three sisters, Judy Benson, of Salina, Kansas, Cheryl Walsh (Mike), of S...

Maria Antonia Fleites, 83, of Lincoln, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, due to a house fire.  She was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, on May 3, 1942 to Agustin Fleites and Maria C Ruiz. Cremation was chosen and no services are planned at this time....