Shirley Rice Howard passed away early Monday morning, December 4, 2023, at her home in Salina at the age of 94 with her children by her side.  Born on February 6, 1929, to Ruth and Roy Rice, Shirley grew up in Ellsworth before moving to Salina with her family.  She attended Franklin Grade School, Roosevelt-Lincoln Junior High and Salina High School, graduating in 1947.  While in high school, S...

Robert Ross, 73, of Bennington, passed away, November 30, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Judy; three brothers, Richard, Dale, and Dan; two sons, David, and Stuart; 5 grandchildren; and many friends. Cremation was chosen and a gathering will be announced at a later date....

Connie Ray Yates, 77, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. Connie was born on February 9, 1946, in Salina KS. She was the eldest daughter of Bonnie J. (Taylor) (Show) Fuller and John R. Show, Sr. She worked at Wyatt Manufacturing; Meadowlark Day Care; Durham Bus Service and OCCK. Connie was a loving mother to her two children Debbie and Ronnie. She enjoyed bowling and having fun with fri...

Larry Dean Houdek, 88, died Dec. 6, 2023. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ryan Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to Kansas Wesleyan University Athletics....

Shane Michael Rohrig, 43, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 30, 2023. His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his sudden death. Shane is survived and missed by his mother, Connie Bledso, his father, Bill Rohrig and stepmother, Brenda. Forever remembered by his siblings, Misty Revenew and her husband, Ty, Joe Rohrig, and Dora Rohrig. He is also loved and remembered by hi...

JoAnn Joyce Hamilton, 74, passed away on November 29, 2023 at her home in Salina, KS. JoAnn was born on May 31, 1949 in Salina, KS to parents Earl Elery and Viola Edith (Sprecker) Graybeal. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl Hamilton (Spouse), TJ Jayne (Grandson). JoAnn is survived by Children Gary Jayne and spouse Leah of Salina, KS, Brian Jayne and spouse Bobbie Davis of Hoi...

John “Dave” David Struble, 80, of Salina passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.  He was born in Salina, to James Lester and Kathryn Louise (Brick) Struble, on April 5, 1943. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Robert Struble, and infant brother. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Lee (Gravatt) Struble; son, John David Struble Jr. and wife Amy, of Abilene; da...

Marvin LeRoy Cain, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born November 12, 1938, in Peabody, Kansas, to George and Ruby (Knust) Cain. Marvin was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He loved spending time with his family. He was an industrial arts instructor at Bennington High School for seven years and then served as the high school principal for the next 30 years b...

Jane Marie (Mattingly) Peterson, 73, was born April 7,1950 in Lindsborg to Hubert and Marlys (Spongberg) Mattingly.  She passed away, unexpectedly, November 29, 2023. She attended Lindsborg Rural High School.  She also had an identical twin sister, Joan Lindfors, who was born several hours later on April 8th. Together they were known as the Mattingly twins. She was very active with school events...

Erika M. Bushman, 96, of Salina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1927 in Friedeberg Numark, Germany, to Walter and Else (Flickrick) Heyn. She worked for Waddell Cadillac, Green Thumb, and the Salina Regional Health Center Information Desk. Survivors include three daughters, Barb Crist (Jeff), of Bennington, Monika Riordan (Denn...