Lorene Helen (Pelesky) Salmon, 95, of Salina, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2026. The daughter of Charles and Helen Nemec Pelesky, Lorene was born on the family farm south of Narka, KS, on November 29, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Leona Smith; and brother, Bill Pelesky. She is survived by her husband, Ray Gene Salmon of over 72 years; children, David Ray Salmo...

Sarah JoAnn Matthews, 88, Tescott, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Village Manor, Abilene, while surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 1, 1938, in Anniston, AL. JoAnn and Charles R. Matthews were united in marriage on November 24, 1961. JoAnn was a beloved babysitter, and she worked as a para in the Tescott schools for several years. She had a love for everything Christmas. She was...

Loretta Griffith, 88, Delphos, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Sunset Home in Concordia. She was born in Saline County on September 26, 1937, to Elmer Guy and Verna (Keller) Austin. Loretta and Richard Griffith were married on June 15, 1958, in Salina. Culver was home for many years until moving to Delphos in 2011. They were married 54 years at the time of his death on January 18, 2013. She ...

We are deeply saddened to share that John Joseph Lewandowski, 93, of Salina, Kansas died on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was lovingly known to friends and family as John, Lew, Dad, and Grandpa. John may have been small in stature, but he was a quiet, fiercely loyal, and caring man who was always there when needed. Our hearts are broken at his passing, but his selfless dedication to family remains a...

Lyle Ivan Bergstrom of rural Courtland, KS, son of Ivan W. and Lillian (Hedstrom) Bergstrom was born 4 December 1944 in Concordia, KS and passed away from this life on January 28, 2026. Lyle attended Kackley Elementary school through the 8Th Grade, and graduated high school from Courtland.  On December 22, 1968 he married Doris Mae Dallen of Concordia, KS, and to this marriage 3 sons were bor...

Patsy Jo Myers, 76, of Salina, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026.  She was born on October 5, 1949 in Salina, Kansas to Elgin “Pat” and Jo Myers. She married Thomas Dean Stauffer on November 22, 1969. Together they were blessed with two sons. Patsy lived a life full of love, forever a loyal farmers wife and mother. She was a cosmetologist, owner of “The Hairum” while investing in ...

George Austin Downing, 84, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Riverstone Post Acute Nursing Home, in Salina.  He was born in Steelville, Missouri, to William Paris and Edna Irene (Ennis) Downing on June 6, 1941. Austin joined the Army in 1962 until 1977 doing two tours in Vietnam.  After the Army he wore many hats.  He drove a transportation truck, dug and laid pipe in Wyomi...

Alene Calder Herrman, 94, Lindsborg, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Bethany Home. She was born November 12, 1931, in Garden City. She was the daughter of Mearl and Artie (Clarkston) Brunson. Alene grew up in Garden City where she graduated from high school. She was united in marriage with Dale Calder on August 5, 1950, and they were blessed with 37 years together. On February 13, 1993, she w...

Judith L. Braaten, 73, Minneapolis, met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face on the morning of Thursday, March 26, 2026.  She was born Judith Lynn Christensen on September 19, 1952, in Minneapolis, MN to Ewald and Nola (Eshelman) Christensen. Judy graduated from High School in Wahpeton, ND; attended Prairie Bible Institute and graduated from North Dakota State School of Science. Whi...

Milford Randall “Randy” Phillips, 76, of Salina, KS, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born November 3, 1949, in Salina, to Harry and Carol (McNally) Phillips. Randy was raised in Salina. He owned and operated a concrete business, Phillips Construction, and was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He was married to Lillian (Markley) on August 15, 1999, at the All Sain...