Sylvia Ann (Siemers) Rice was born June 9, 1960 to Vinton and Ila (Markley) Siemers in Russell, Kansas. She danced her way into heaven on April 15, 2024, leaving behind her husband of 40 years Richard Rice of Salina, her children; Charity (Kevin) Dalzell of Suttons Bay, MI, Jennifer (Drea) Hayeslip of St. Charles, MO, and Corey (Kat) Scheck of Salina, KS. Her grandchildren; Kaycie Rice, Hunter Bur...

Jerry Joseph Martin, 69, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 10th, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born June 15, 1954, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Bob and Rita Martin. Jerry graduated from Salina Central High School in 1972. Jerry spent much of his childhood helping on his grandfather’s farm near Solomon. This started his love for agriculture at a very young age....

Michael Eugene Tasker was a nurturing, loving man to many who will miss him dearly. On April 11, 2024, he passed away peacefully at the age of 67. Michael was born February 7, 1957, in Amery, Wisconsin. He grew up and lived in many places throughout Wisconsin, until settling in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin with his wife Judy Tasker. He was a one-of-a-kind guy who loved telling jokes and making...

John was born on June 17, 1930, in Salina, Kansas, the son of John H. and Seraphine M. (Borst) Budke. He was born at St. John’s Hospital in Salina. He was a native Kansan and proud of that. He graduated in 1948 from Sacred Heart High School. He went to work at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in January 1950 as a lineman. He worked in various positions until retiring in 1995, with 45 years ac...

Jonathan Schuyler Moore passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at the age of 39 surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born on January 5, 1985 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Jon's life was filled with adventure, passion, and a deep love for the great outdoors. Jon grew up with a zest for exploration and a curiosity for the natural world that would shape the course of his life. He p...

Peggy Adele McConkey, 91, of Salina, entered Heaven on April 5, 2024. Peggy was born in Junction City, KS on September 24, 1932 to Luke and Mable Owens. Peggy lived her life placing God first. She started each morning and ended every day in prayer, reading her favorite book, the Bible. She was dedicated to her church, First Assembly of God now known as Heartland Worship Center Assembly of God, ...

Jerry L. Watkins, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024.  He was born on March 27, 1953 in Salina to Norma “Norm” and Helen (Kissick) Watkins. Jerry lived and farmed in Tescott his entire life.  In his free time he loved hunting, fishing and his dogs.  He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Lyle Norl...

Lewen Clay Thompson passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 87.  Clay was born on March 22, 1937, in Oklahoma City. After graduation from John Marshall High School in 1955, Clay went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Phillips University in Enid, OK in 1959 and received a Master of Science from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS in 1967. He did additional post-graduate studies at Empo...

Christopher Keith Hrabe, 65, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at KU Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1958, in Ellis County to Dorothy Ann (Thyfault) and Doyal Keith Hrabe.  Services: Friday April 12, 2024, Visitation 4:00-6:00 p.m. with vigil services starting at 6:00 p.m., rosary following the services at Sacred Heart Cathedral.  Saturday April 13, 2024, Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. ...

Lester Leroy Mockerman, 89, of Holyrood, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Lester was born in Tescott, Kansas on October 16, 1934, a son of Josephine (Meurisse) and Adam Mockerman. He attended most of his school years at Brookville, where he played on the 1952 winning basketball championship team. Lester served in the United States Army in Germany from 1957 - 1959. On March...