John William Bowman of Salina, KS, age forty, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1986, to Mike and Tam Bowman, in Garden City, KS, where he was raised until high school. He completed his secondary education at Olathe South High School before attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he received a degree in chemistry. As a little boy...

Sally Ann Donatell, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family, on July 23, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1942, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to Warren and Eva (McDonald) Clark. Sally graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 1964. Throughout the years, she and her family made their home in Madison, Wisconsin; Wooster, Ohio; Yonkers and Scarsdale, New York; Rockford...

Jerold “Jerry” Dewayne Diehl, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away July 22, 2026. Jerry was born November 1, 1945, to Paul and Velma (Gustafson) Diehl in Salina, Kansas. Jerry attended school at Brookville/ Tescott, KS, Graduating in 1963. From there he attended meat cutting school in Wichita, KS. He worked butchering, packaging and selling beef. He and his two brothers then started “Diehl'...

Susan Gail Kelly, 68, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away on July 24, 2026. She was born July 27, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, to Florence (Fritton) Kelly and Leo Patrick Kelly, Sr. Susie graduated from Hayden High School and from Washburn University with a degree in Elementary Education. Susie was a care giver for years at various independent living homes and was a fierce advocate for those with speci...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Theresa Ann (Ranauro) Parent on December 10, 2025. She was a hardworking woman with a caring heart who never hesitated to help others. She touched the lives of many through her kindness, generosity, and wonderful sense of humor. Her ability to make people laugh and feel welcome wa...

Glen Weis, 60, of Salina, KS, died July 19, 2026. Glen was born on January 15, 1966, in Limestone Maine. His parents were Harley and Francis Weis, both deceased. He had four sisters and one brother. When younger he traveled a lot due to his father being in the military. His favorite State was California and loved playing pool at Joe's Tavern. Glen's goal was to make people laugh, which he succe...

Janet Sue Petitjean, 72, of Brookville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Janet was born on December 18, 1953. She shared her life with her beloved husband of 46 years, Mark. Together they created a home filled with love and countless memories. She built a life centered on faith, family, and caring for those she loved most. Above all else, Janet's greatest joy was her...

Sharon Lee Frazell, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, in Murrells Inlet, SC. She was born on May 21, 1935, to the late George & Evelyn Clark. Sharon graduated from Salina High School and attended Kansas Wesleyan University where she met her husband, Harold. Later in life, she was proud of the time she spent as manager of the Kansas Wesleyan Bookstore. She was a member of Univ...

Dorothy Irene Lacey, 96, of Salina, Kansas, and formerly of Abilene, Kansas, and Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Dorothy was born on November 23, 1929, in Ellsworth County, Kansas. She was one of five children born to Hazen L. and Edith (Bailey) Fleming. She grew up in Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High School. She then attended Fort Hays State University, g...

John Willard Ferron, son of Raymond L. Ferron and Edna (Haegert) Ferron, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond (May 6, 1977) and Edna (June 1, 2002). As a teenager, John spent the summers working on his uncle’s farm in Montrose, Kansas where he developed a strong work ethic that carried thr...