Fred L Klanke Jr was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Fred and Corella Klanke on October 17, 1937. Fred’s work ethic materialized at a young age as he worked on the family farm throughout his childhood. He was fond of his horse named Honey. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1958 and was stationed in Salina as an Electronics Technician where he worked on electronics and radar for B-17s, B-29s, and B-...

Dennis C. Woodall, M.D. was born November 13, 1955, in Salina KS. In the 69 years that Dennis lived he was many things to many people. He was a husband, dad, son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and trusted physician. Isaiah 30:21: Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way; walk in it." Dennis was blessed wi...

Peggy Anne Orner, 95, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, completed her earthly journey on October 12, 2025, at Pinnacle Park Healthcare, surrounded by the love of her family. Peggy was born in Bennington, Kansas to Esther Copple and Nelson Stickley on December 13, 1929. She was a graduate of Bennington High School. June 1947 Peggy married George Orner Jr. They had f...

Ann Burgess of Salina, Kansas, passed away on a beautiful fall day, October 5, 2025. Born on December 7, 1933, she lived most of her 91 years in Salina, surrounded by her large family and countless friends. Ann graduated from Salina High School and the University of Kansas, where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She remained a faithful Jayhawk and always loved a football tail...

Marion "Pat" Masko of Salina, Kansas passed away peacefully Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Kansas at Minneapolis Health and Rehabilitation, where he had been a resident for the past 5 ½ months. Pat served in the US Navy and was a professional truck driver for over 50 years, receiving many safe driving awards. He met and later married Juanita Faelber on September 18,1982. Pat w...

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Trost, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Credo Senior Living, Belleville, KS.  She was born on July 17, 1940 in Cuba, KS to Glenn & Adeline (Homolka) Chizek. She received her GED and was part of the Class of 1958 in Concordia.  She was a bookkeeper for Boogaarts and later Walker Veterinary Clinic. She married Thomas “Tom” Trost on July 12, 1980...

Ina Lee Garrison, age 89, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas. From the start, Ina did things in a memorable way, born during a record-breaking heat wave on August 23, 1936, to Leon "Lefty" and Evelina (Forgue) Courville in Concordia, Kansas. She was also welcomed by her two older brothers, Moe and Donnie. As a child, Ina enjoyed playing "Kick th...

Andre “Dre” Curtis Hull, 43, of Salina, KS, passed away Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 after a battle with heart disease, surrounded by his mother, sisters, partner Michelle Allen, and dear friends Joe Reinert, Trevor Rains, and Chris Heald. He was born on February 16th, 1982 in Salina, the son of Emmitt Curtis Hull, Jr. and Brenda (Burch) Hull. Andre, like his father Emmitt, could speak to a...

Randall Lynn Pedersen, 75, of Salina, passed away on October 8, 2025. He was born in Salina, Kansas, to Melvin Sr. and Velma (Weathers) Pedersen. Randall married Toni Dunkel on July 26, 1970, in Salina. He graduated from Salina High School in 1968. Randall and Toni were the proud owners of R&R Enterprises and RadTon Specialties, enjoying many years working side by side. Randall loved tra...

Maxine E. Hoeffner, 90, of Salina, passed away at home surrounded by family on October 9, 2025. She was born September 23, 1935 to Anthony and Eda Adam. Maxine grew up in rural Plainville, Kansas. She was proud to be one of 10 children and shared many fond memories of growing up on the farm in a large family. She graduated from Plainville High School in 1953. After high school, Maxine became...