Patricia (Pat) Young (Dempsey), 84, passed away on Monday, November 22nd surrounded by family at her home in Salina, Kansas. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 19, 1937 to Daniel and Nina Dempsey (Harryman). She married Roger Young, a career United States Army pilot, in 1961. Pat was a full-time mom and Roger commends her for doing a wonderful job raising their five children, especial...

Shirleen Kay (Wittkopp) Maass, 76, of Salina, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2021. Shirleen was born to Gilbert and Sarahnee Ailene (Bishop)Wittkopp on July 21, 1945, in El Reno, Oklahoma. Shirleen was baptized April 2, 1947, at her Grandparents home in El Reno by Rev. A. C. Dubberstein. She was confirmed on March 22, 1959,at Trinity Lutheran Church in El Reno by Re...

Betty Lynette Musick was born on March 25, 1942, in Concordia, Kansas to B. Russell Alcorn and Della La Verta (Wheeler) Alcorn. She graduated from Concordia High School. After one year at Fort Hays State University, she married Richard DeWitt. Three sons were born to this union: Steven, John, and Dennis. Betty earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Science from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln....

Rosemarie Porter, 93, formerly of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 18th, at home. Rosemarie was born in Kingston, New York on July 30, 1928, the oldest child of the late Catherine (Ferraro) and Frank J. Nardi. She is survived by her daughter, Bonita Tillman (Dan Anderson), of San Tan Valley, Arizona; granddaughter, Christina Tomaszewski (Michael), of Mesa, Arizona; and brother...

Kelly Eugene Knight, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 17th, 2021. Kelly was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on November 28, 1961, a son of Barbara (Marshall) Knight and the late Bobby M. Knight. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Knight; two brothers, Mark Knight, (Christine Kenney) of Lawrence, Kansas, and James Knight, (Tinita) of Olathe, Kansas. He is also survived ...

Janis E. Taylor, 74 of Salina, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was born March 12, 1947, in Gothenburg, Nebraska. Janis worked for the FBI in Washington D.C. for 2 years as a secretary before moving to Grand Island, Nebraska. There, Janis found a job as a seamstress for the V. A. Hospital for 18 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; Vernon “Pat” and Margery (Hollib...

Peggy Ann Gottschalk, 68, of Salina, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. She was born February 24, 1953, in Salina, KS.   She worked as a Child Care Provider for 35 years. There wasn’t a person that Peggy didn’t befriend and help to the best of her ability. She was very invested in the Salina community, and she offered her time and talents to families, children, and the elderly. ...

Robert Levi Granzella, 77, of Salina, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Robert Alfred and Lydia Jane (Hiserote) Granzella on August 17, 1944. He is survived by his children, Sheri Strifler, Scot Granzella, Hope Suaffer, all of Salina; companion, Midge Encinias; grandchildren, Amanda Hall, Mathew Strifler, Kacin Granzella, Karter Granzella, Jace...

Doris F. Craig, 83, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was born September 23, 1938 in Salina to Ernest and Ruth (Farmer) Summers. She married Allen Craig on June 26, 1978 in Salina. Doris enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles and loved spending time with her dogs. Doris is survived by sons, Brian (Jennifer) DeVere, Kenny DeVere, and Larry DeVere; daughter, Jenny (Aaron) DeVere West; 11 gr...

SALINA - Ronald L. Cullins, 94, died Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born in Wichita on January 8, 1927. In 1934 the family moved to Coldwater where they resided until 1965. Ron graduated from high school there and later attended the University of Houston. He was a WWII Army Veteran and served overseas with the First Armored Division. He began his long business career with Continental Airline...