Harlee M. Hansen, age 19, left this earthly life on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Republic County Hospital, Belleville, KS.  She was born on December 6, 2005 in Belleville, KS to Brad & Tara L. (Jones) Hansen. She graduated from Republic County High School in 2024.  She was active in FFA and always looked forward to the fair and showing her steers. She played softball and volleyball through...

Jason Lee Jones (“Jonsey”) 53, entered his final resting place at his home on January 7th, 2025. Jason was born in Concordia, Kansas on July 30th, 1971, to Gerald and Ruth Ann (Doyen) Jones. Jason was a 1990 graduate of Concordia High School. Jason loved spending his time outdoors, tending to his yard and garden. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the races and demolition derby’s. ...

Ilene Marie McWhorter, 80, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Ilene was born in Lost Springs, Kansas on December 1, 1944, to Leah Nely and Earnest Cheever. Ilene and Harrison McWhorter were married in Kansas City, Missouri on November 8th, 1965. They spent many happy years together before his passing in 2010. Ilene loved football, Dr. Pepper, and dirt track r...

Ralph Edwin Polly, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 75. Ralph was born on April 13, 1949, at Ellsworth Hospital in Ellsworth, Kansas, to Myra and Willie "Bill" Polly. He was lovingly welcomed into the world by his parents and his older sister, Marilyn. Ralph grew up in Brookville, Kansas, where he shared a special bond with his grandparents, Bertha and...

Susan Marie Padgett, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Susan was born in Salina, Kansas on December 1, 1949, to Eva B. (Ticehurst) and Robert "Bob" Eugene Padgett. Survivors include a daughter, Eva Costigan (Kenneth), of Mentor, Kansas; son, Daniel Couch (Elizabeth), of Salina, Kansas; and sister, Connie Williams. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sam...

Richard “Max” Pendergrass, age 82, entered into rest on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the North Central Medical Center in Concordia, Kansas.   He was born on December 27, 1942 in McPherson, Kansas to Harvey “Pat” and Verda (Mayhew) Pendergrass. He attended school in El Dorado, Kansas, graduating in 1960. He attended Butler County Community College before joining the US Air Force. H...

Douglas Kirk Schwan was born in Davenport, Iowa on April 5, 1949 to Al and Doris Schwan. He went to meet his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. After graduating from Marshall Senior High School in Marshall, MN, Doug enlisted in the Navy on June 5, 1967 and was honorably discharged on June 4, 1973. After basic training at the Naval Base in San Diego, CA, Doug served on the USS...

Steven Joel Thompson, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at his home. Steven was born to Gerald and Patricia Thompson on November 25, 1961. He enjoyed spending time with his animals and loved being outdoors, particularly at Kanopolis Lake. Steven also found joy in playing darts and bowling. Known for his stubbornness, he could be difficult at times, but deep down, he was a...

Marilyn JoAnn Lloyd, 90, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. JoAnn was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on February 7, 1934, the daughter of Edna Pauline (Holmgren) and Fredolph Bernard Oberg. Although an only child, she grew up in a tight-knit family with several cousins living in the Salina and Lindsborg communities. After graduating from Salina High in 1952, JoAnn atte...

Ellis Rushton Norton, 96, passed away on January 3rd, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Ellis was born September 29, 1928, in Bennington KS. to Thomas E. Norton and Iva M. (Struble) Norton. He graduated from Salina High School and attended Kansas Wesleyan University. On July 14, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Leckington. They shared 71 years of marriage before her ...