Jerry Raye Robertson, 85, of Salina, Kan., passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born January 19, 1938, in Dodge City, Kan., to Bennett and Dora (Baker) Robertson. Jerry (JR) grew up in rural Kiowa County and attended schools in Greensburg, Kan. He graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and was employed in the aerospace industry, incl...

Charlotte R. Hemmy, 77, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.  She was born in Coffeyville, KS to Charles and Margaret (Crossman) Starnes. Charlotte was the owner and manager of Western Sizzlin in Salina. She and her family ran the restaurant for over 35 years.  She also worked at Philips Lighting and was a baker for USD 305. Charlotte was a real people person who loved to travel, meet ...

Brian Lee Keeler, 71, of Gypsum, KS, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023. He was born on February 25, 1952, to Marion and Shirley (Schwarz)Keeler, in Salina KS. Brian lived a fulfilling life and touched the hearts of all who met him. Family was at the center of Brian’s life. He is survived by his wife, of 49 years, Sally (Stock) Keeler, brothers Bill (Sharon) Keeler, McPherson KS and ...

Duane Fishel, 88, of Colby, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center. He was born February 11, 1935, in Bemidji, MN to Chester and Catherine Fishel. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force 1954-1962 and obtained his GED while in the service. He married Pauline Edna Dean of Hill City, KS on December 20, 1958. They had three children and he worked as an HVAC specialist maki...

Mildred "Millie" Maxine Fink, 98, passed away on December 23, 2023 at the Holiday Resort Health & Rehab of Salina. Mildred was born on October 15, 1925 in Arnold, KS to parents Henry William and Catherine Esther Sargent Ummel. Millie was a farm girl raised in Arnold, KS with eight siblings. She played the piano, organ and violin. She loved playing duets with her sister Evelyn, they playe...

Patricia Jean Brown, 92, of Salina, died December 26, 2023.  Patricia was born March 17, 1931, in Salina to Carl and Clara (Brown) Calhoun.  She married Donald James Brown on August 9, 1947, with 64 years together before his death in 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Carroll and Carl, Jr.; husband Donald; son Norman Guy; and great-grandson Nathan Viland. Pat worked a...

Terri Lynn Myers, 53 years of age, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at her home.  She was born on September 17, 1970, in Belleville, Kansas, to James “Jimmy” Kenneth and Karen Kay (Cherney) Myers. She graduated from Concordia High School in 1990.  She participated in the OCCK workshop for many years.  Terri had a zest for life and adventure that was contagiou...

Robert Dale Umscheid II, 64, peacefully passed away December 25th, 2023.  He was born April 25th, 1959 in Manhattan, KS to parents Robert and Winifred (Vossloh) Umscheid. He worked for Umscheid Trenching, Larson Construction, and was part owner of Mid-Kansas Underground.  Rob is survived in death by his wife Mary (Gack) Umscheid, his children Robert Umscheid III (Kelli), Bradley Umscheid (Bra...

Kay Ann Peppiatt, 60, of Salina, KS, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was born on June 11, 1963, in Colby, KS, to Robert and Jeanette Weishaar. Kay graduated from Colby Community College. She moved to Salina, met and married the love of her life, Andrew Peppiatt and together they raised three wonderful children. She provided daycare services for many years and later worked as the...

Frances Irene Cardwell, 89, died December 23, 2023 at home.  She was born May 2, 1934 in Milford, KS to Francis W. Johnston and Goldie I. Bisnett. She married Ray Cardwell Oct. 1, 1950 and they were married 52 years before his death. Before retiring she worked for Sears and Salina Spring as a bookkeeper. She also co-owned The Cupboard, The Cupboard II and Hair Connection with her daughter. She...