Arvetta Fern Bethe passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Brookdale – Salina – Fairdale Facility after a short illness.  She was born March 21, 1928, at Kipp, Kansas to Clifford and Rosella (Thomas) Ireton. At the age of six, her parents passed away in a house fire, and Arvetta and her sister, Mary Louise, and brothers Fred and Irvin were adopted.  Arvetta was adopted by Alfred and Ethe...

Michael LaOrange was born on August 6, 1966 to Patrick Harrington LaOrange Jr. and Lucille Marie (Jerby) LaOrange at St. Johns Hospital in Salina, Ks. Mike as he like to be called left and made his heavenly journey on March 10, 2024. Mike was a member of the First Christian Church of Salina, Ks. After high school graduation Mike attended 2 years at Salina area vocational technical school, gradu...

Anna M. (Ann) Keim Minshall, 95, went home to the Lord on Monday, March 11. She was born on January 17, 1929, in Quincy, Illinois, the fifth child of Boyd and Mabel Keim. She married Rev. Robert G. Minshall on May 30, 1950, and was the mother of two children. She was a wonderful pastor's wife during his 52 years in the ministry at churches in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Missouri. She led child...

Vernon A. Chavey, age 86, entered into rest on March 12, 2024, at the Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas.  He was born on January 26, 1938, in rural St. Joseph, Kansas to Bernard and Helen (Tesmer) Chavey. Vernon attended grade school in the Como School District. Vernon grew up on the family farm helping with all the family farm daily chores.  He also worked at the Cactus Club in the...

Karyn Ashburn passed away at home March 10, 2024 at the age of 83. Karyn was the last child born to Elmer L. and Hazel F. (Cratty) Krinhop. Karyn grew up on the family farm northeast of Chapman. She attended Chapman Grade School and graduated from D.C.C.H.S. in 1958. She was an honor student and received a Superior Rating for her performance at the Dickinson County Grade School Music Festiva...

Terry “Goose” Watkins, Age 71, of Salina Kansas passed away on March 8th, 2024. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Legion, The VFW, and / or Boys State. Full obituary will follow on www.ryanmortuary.com...

Weston Daniel Wetter was born on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center and passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents that day. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Juanita and Paul Kling, Lloyd and Marjorie Wetter, Rose Pauly, Ken Faerber, his uncle, Cory Wetter, and 3 unborn siblings. He is survived by his parents, Colby and Sarah Wetter, his brothers and sister...

Darlene M. Walden, age 87, entered into rest on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Sunset Nursing Home in Concordia, Kansas.   She was born on September 1, 1936, in Concordia, Kansas to Taylor and Mildred (Revell) Jewett. She married Darrell D. Walden on June 19, 1955, in Concordia, Kansas. To this union two children were born, Debra and Douglas. She was a member of the First Christian Church i...

Vernel Thompson, 72, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 6th, at Good Shepherd Hospice, Manhattan. Vernel was born in Flora, Mississippi on December 31, 1951, a son of Jessie Mae (Thomas) and Hal T. Thompson, Sr. He worked at Roberts Foundry for 10 years and Shears Construction for 20 years. He was a loving father, partner, son, and friend. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Thomp...

Bennett Bernard “Ben” Kinkelaar, 62, of Wichita, Kan., passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1961, in Dodge City, Kan., to Bernard H. and Rosanna (Millershaski) Kinkelaar. Ben was a graduate of Dodge City High School and the University of Kansas. He enjoyed attending NHRA Drags and the Knoxville National Sprint car races. In his early years he and his older broth...