Bruce Leslie Courter was born in September of 1954 to Inga and Richard Courter.  He passed away comfortably in his home surrounded by people that loved him on May 10, 2026. He was loved unconditionally by his big brother Dick and sister-in-law Anne. Though Bruce experienced the world differently than many and lived much of his life communicating differently, those who knew him understood that ...

Patricia Ann Lauermann, 60, of Salina, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026.  She was born March 11, 1966, in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, to Art Martins and Helen (Sadlowsky) Lass. A full obituary will follow....

Leon Eugene McGaha, 85, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away, Saturday, May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, song, and a camera full of memories. Born December 8, 1940, in Albion, Illinois, Leon grew up in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, and Newton, Kansas, before settling into a life defined by hard work and helping others. Leon was a fixture of the Teamsters Local 696, serving as Union St...

Kevin Lee Kindel, age 49, of Aurora,Ks passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kevin was the youngest and rumored to be most stubborn child, of William Eugene "Gene" and Mary Kathleen "Kathy" (May) Kindel. For many years, Kevin enjoyed the outdoors - hunting, fishing, trap shooting, and camping. He had particularly fond memories of two fishing trips to Canada. Kevin attended Concordia High Sch...

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Brandon Michael Sears. Brandon was born to Mary Huiett. He lived in Virginia and later in Vermont where he attended trade school, eventually moving to Kansas as a young adult  to be near his grandparents. Brandon worked in building and construction. Brandon was a unique spirit whose presence was a true gift to all who truly knew him. He worked...

Sherilyn K. Adams, aged 77, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of deep Christian faith, boundless curiosity, and profound community impact. Sherilyn was a devout Christian and member of the First Covenant Church, Salina, where she was inspired by fellowship in the women’s ministries. Her strong faith was reflected in her actions, with deep compassion and also being fiercely loyal to th...

James “Jim” Harold Yost, 87, of Culver, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. He was a lifelong member of the Culver United Methodist Church. Jim was born on December 8, 1938, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Fred and Irene (Snedaker) Yost. He attended school in Culver and graduated with the class of 1957. At 18, Jim enlisted in t...

Arnold Orval Grant, age 99, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 in Salina. He was born on September 8, 1926 in Penokee, Kansas to the late Orval and Nannie Grant. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Ila Fay Gillberg Grant and his sister Katherine Ellen Grant. He is survived by his children Kevin (Frances), Kim (Mira Zevin), and Jane Kaufman (Jason), grandchildren Jessica, ...

Lori Ann Kirby (DeLaney), 58, of Salina, Kansas passed away May 20, 2026. Lori was born April 18, 1968, to Robert “Bob” DeLaney Sr of Salina, Kansas and Iona “Nona” DeLaney (Irby) of Bogue, Kansas. While only having 5 biological children, Lori was called “mom” by so many more. She opened her home to any in need of a hot meal, a place to sleep, or a word of wisdom...

Sister Donna Otter died May 19, 2026, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 87 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 67 years.  She was born in Clayton, KS on September 22, 1938 to Frank and Margaret Bates Otter, the fifth of eight children, and was baptized Donna Regina.  She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, Kansas on September 8, 1958.  On March 18, 1959, Donna r...