Caroline Jo Benne was born on her grandparent’s farm on April 5th, 1943. She died March 1st, 2024.   She lived 80 years, 10 months, 25 days, the majority of which as a resident of Republic County, Kansas.   She was the first of five children born to Milton Sweat and his wife Rosie (Jensen) Sweat, sister Minda, brother Loren, and twin sisters Karen and Sharon followed.  For many Caroline wa...

Mary Ann Vidricksen, 91, died peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Lindsborg Community  Hospital in Lindsborg, Kansas. Mary Ann was born August 11, 1932 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John Tillman Wood and Esther Dewdrop (Shaver) Wood. Mary Ann was the middle child of three children, the eldest Kenneth Wood and the youngest Waunita Johnephine (Wood) Gallagher. Mary Ann graduated from Cambridge High Scho...

Virginia Nell Morse, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 4th, 2024. Virginia was born in Salina, Kansas on July 30, 1943, a daughter of Laura Agnes (Renard) and J. Vernon Bradshaw. On February 24, 1962, Virginia married Clifton Morse. Survivors include her two sons, Clifton "Robbie" Morse, of Salina, Gene Morse, (Dawn), of Canton, Kansas; daughter, Debbie Beaman, (Kris), of S...

Martin Joseph Hauk, 73, passed away on February 26, 2024 at his home in Salina, KS. Martin was born on November 11, 1950 in Waukesha, WI to parents Joseph Martin and Gertrude (Zerbert) Hauk. Martin was a Senior Airman in the Air Force. Martin was working as a Pilot for Plane Masters/UPS. Marty was an excellent motorcycle mechanic, but was not allowed to use any carpenter tools. He was ...

Jerry Monroe Dix, Jr, 59, passed away Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. Jerry was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 23, 1964, a son of Linda Masterson Dix Cortouis, of Jonesboro, Arkansas and the late Jerry Dix, Sr. Jerry was a true southern guy! He loved his Razorbacks, bologna and treet sandwiches, grilling, and, when he could, riding his motorcycle! Jerry was quick to be there for others, ...

Paul Virgason, a beloved resident of Salina, KS, passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 62. He was born on October 2, 1961, in Wichita, KS. Paul's journey through life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family and friends. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. He was a loving father to his son TJ Virgason and daughter-in-law Amanda V...

Maxine L. Lindsay, 94, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  She was born May 24, 1929, to Fred and Rose (Power) Tomanek, in Collyer.  Maxine graduated from high school, business college in Denver, CO and attended Fort Hays State University.  She was employed as a secretary in the Vice President Office at Fort Hays State University. On August 2, 1947, she was united in marriage...

Karma Jo Branstetter, 61, of Salina, KS, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born on August 6, 1962, in Salina, to Robert and Karen (Strickland) Legore. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert. Survivors include her children, Jessica Wegele and Robert Branstetter; grandchildren, Domanick, Alexis, Zoee, and Greysen Branstetter; mother, Karen; and sisters, Kathy Ewertz (Bar...

Thomas "Tom" D. Dunn Jr., 84, of Salina, passed away on February 19, 2024. Tom was preceded in death by his father and mother, Thomas D. Dunn Sr., Mary Lucille Dunn, and infant sister, Mary Ellen. Tom was born on May 23, 1939, in Manhattan, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lou Ann, of the home, children: Shanna Marie Dunn-Vigare, (Samuel Tyler Vigare), Topeka, Thomas Arthur Dunn,...

Sister Rita Ann Mazanec died February 27, 2024, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 94 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 73 years.  She was born in Colby, KS on February 3, 1930 to Adolph and Hattie Kobza Mazanec, the sixth of seven children, and was baptized Irene Joan.  She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, Kansas on September 8, 1949.  On March 18, 1950...