Mary Jo Bussart, 84, of Abilene, Kansas passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, may 10th, 2026. Mary Jo was born March 19, 1942 in Minneapolis, Kansas to John Wesley and Laura Myrtle (Phillips) Bussart. Mary Jo loved her children, grandchildren, and her great grandchildren. She loved to crochet Afghan blankets, watch her favorite soaps and game shows, and listen to classic country music...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph August Steinborn Jr., 74, of Salina, Kansas, who found peace on May 9, 2026. Ralph was born in June 1951 in Abilene, Kansas, to Ralph August Steinborn Sr. and Frances Buxman. He graduated with the Class of 1970 from Lost Springs, Kansas. Shortly after graduation, Ralph enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1970, where he ser...

Cecil Cooper Jr., 66, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026.  He was born in Lincoln, Kansas to Cecil and Joyce Cooper. Cecil proudly served with multiple deployments in the Kansas National Guard, retiring after 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife June Cooper in 2019.  Cecil is survived by his son, Cedric Cooper of Salina. Funeral services will be private....

Susan L. Roets, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 7th, 2026. Sue was born in Luverne, Minnesota on December 18, 1949, to Elenora (Fritz) and Jake Boomgaarden. Survivors include daughter, Pam Picking (Ken), of Salina, Kansas; two sons Rick Roets, Jr. (Jana), of Salina, Kansas; Dan Roets, of Salina, Kansas; three sisters, Judy Benson, of Salina, Kansas, Cheryl Walsh (Mike), of S...

Maria Antonia Fleites, 83, of Lincoln, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, due to a house fire.  She was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, on May 3, 1942 to Agustin Fleites and Maria C Ruiz. Cremation was chosen and no services are planned at this time....

Ronald R. Klein, 84, of Russell, formerly of Salina, passed away, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Hays Medical Center.  He was born in Jetmore, Kansas to Lawrence E. and Lulu D. (Clapper) Klein, on June 20, 1941.  He married Sandra V. Martin, she passed away on October 23, 2015.  He served in the United States Army from September 1963 to September 1966.  For many years he worked with sheet metal at ...

Ezra Stickles, 59, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Ezra was born on June 24, 1966, to Doris Farren and Wayne Allen Stickles III. Ezra proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. In his free time, he loved being surrounded by nature. He especially enjoyed collecting rocks and fossils, often bringing them home to share with his family. Ezra also ...

Kenneth Lee Rush went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 1, 2026. He was born October 26, 1936 in Marquette, Kansas to his parents Nelson (Bill) and Ruth Rush. Не grew up in farm life. Ken joined the Navy in 1956 and served on the USS Yorktown and later on the USS Hancock. After serving in the navy, in 1960 he moved to Salina, Kansas to work for Salina Supply Company. He then went to work ...

Dennis J. Cochrane passed away peacefully in his home after a long-time battle with COPD. He was 75 years of age. Dennis was born in Goodland, KS and grew up in Sharon Springs, KS. He graduated high school from Wallace County High in 1969. After graduation he attended Ft. Hays State University, he then went on to the University of Kansas Medical School to complete his BS degree as a Pharmacist....

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pauline C. Schriner of Culver, Kansas on May 04, 2026. Pauline was born in Geneseo, Kansas on April 10, 1932. She married Clarence E. Schriner on June 13, 1949. Their many years together, blessed them with four daughters, Seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Pauline was preceded in death by her ...