Virginia Dennison Garrelts, age 101, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.  She was born in Salina Dec. 8, 1922, the daughter of Orval and Alma (Zeh) Dennison, and was a lifelong resident. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Kelly (Robert), Salina, Nancy Garrelts, Johns Creek, Ga.; four grandchildren, Christopher Ruegsegger (Sandra), Carissa Liebowitz (Adam), Tasha Campbell (Timothy), and Forrest ...

Royanne Larson was born on March 16, 1938, and passed away on February 21, 2024. She was born in Salina, the daughter of Wayne and Ailene Young. She was the oldest of 14 children. Royanne and Harold (deceased) were married for 64 years. Together they have six children: Shelly, Julie, Cindy, Mike (deceased), Joe (deceased) and Dawn. She has 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She loved ...

Robert Wayne Srack, 75, of Bennington, Kansas, gained his angelic wings on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 with his wife by his side. Bob was born in Salina, Kansas on March 22, 1948, a son of Ruth A. (Travis) St. Clair and Leland M. Srack, Jr. He served in the United States Army Reserves and was an Ottawa County Undersheriff and business owner/entrepreneur. Survivors include his beloved wif...

Betty Marie Kerr,,76, of Salina, Kansas, entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2024. Born on July 2, 1947, in Clay Center, Kansas to James Floyd and Margaret (Stevenson) Logan, Betty lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and service. Betty was a graduate of Clay County Community High School and furthered her education at Washburn University and Stormont Vail School of Nursing. Her ...

John C. Spaeny Sr., 88, passed away January 13, 2024, with family by his side. Born June 22, 1935 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Henry H. and Emily E. (Disney) Spaeny. John graduated from Salina High School in 1953. Later he met Becky while working together at SH Kress. He married Becky (Henne) Spaeny on April 9, 1955 and together were married for 68 years. John worked at Salina Planeing Mill, Westingho...

Olay Siyajuck, 71, of De Soto, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born in Vientiane, Laos to Phomalee and Boun Phonkhamlay on December 15, 1952. She married Sene Siyajuck in Laos. After spending multiple years in re-education camps in Laos, she then spent two years in immigration camps in Thailand as a displaced person. She immigrated to Modesto, CA as a refugee with her family. She th...

Sheila Ann (Brown) Turner, 62, of Culver, Kansas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, February 18th, 2024 with her husband, Gary, by her side. Even though our hearts are heavy with sadness that her time here on earth has ended, we have comfort knowing the Lord has called her home and she is no longer in pain. Sheila was born in Lakewood, California o...

Stuart Garland Johannes, 61, of Salina, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.  He was born November 24, 1962 in Truckee, California to Jack G. and J. Carolyn (Barnard) Johannes. He enjoyed his childhood in the Lake Tahoe area until his family’s move to Salina in 1969. During adolescence, he played brass instruments with the Salina Silver Sabres Drum and Bugle Corps and attended Salina Ce...

Janice Lynn Smart, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 in her home at Reflections Retirement Resort in Salina, Kansas.  She was born on March 21, 1941, to Lloyd V. and Una (Bailey) Rinker.  Jan grew up in Solomon, KS and graduated from Solomon High School. She was a homemaker who also worked several part-time jobs over the years.  One of those jobs was at the Wonder Brea...

Theodore “Ted” Frederick Willard was born on July 30, 1957 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Bertha M. and Paul F. Willard. He graduated from Fort Scott High School and attended North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, Kansas. Ted married the love of his life Cheryl Kay Wilson, who preceded him in death. Ted was a tower crane operator for 35 years and a member of the Teamsters Union. He...