Derry A. Larson, 78, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born in Salina to Merlin and Florence (Broman) Larson. Derry graduated from Salina High School in 1963 and continued his education at Wichita State University earning an Accounting Degree and then becoming a Certified Public Accountant. Derry founded Larson & Company P.A. in 1981 and has been serving the Wichita community for ...

Lucretia Alice Henry, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 14th, 2023. Lu was born in Gypsum, Kansas on May 27, 1935, a daughter of Margaret Marie (Quint) and Fred Alvin Peck. Survivors include her daughters, Paula Daniels, of Salina, LaVetta Stephens (Mike), of LaCrosse, Kansas, Lizbeth Cleveland (Jerry), of Miltonvale, Kansas; 14 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She ...

Dr. Charles “Chod” H. Bossemeyer, II, age 73, passed away on May 14, 2023 in Leawood, KS surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on August 8, 1949, to Charles Harry Bossemeyer I, and Virginia Rose Barnes, with siblings, Diana Hoyt (Bob), Dennis Bossemeyer (Susan), David Bossemeyer (Teri), and John Bossemeyer (Carol).  He was preceded in death by his moth...

Mary Catherine “Kay” Kilgariff, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  She was born in Moline Illinois to Hugh B. Cabeen and Mary (Louck) Cabeen and raised in Aledo, Illinois with her half-brother, Richard Cabeen.  Kay attended Aledo Elementary School as well as Aledo Senior High. Kay met and married Rody Goding shortly after High School.  This union produced three children, Teresa...

Ella Gier, 91, of Salina, died on May 10, 2023 at the Minneapolis Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Minneapolis, KS. Ella Sophie Gier was born a twin with Della Hendrickson on June 21, 1931 in Sylvan Grove, Kansas to Henry and Amanda Heine. She married Rolland (Bud) Gier on July 30, 1950, and had three children in 9 years. Marcia and Cathy were born while Bud was serving in the Navy and...

Mayo De Herrera, 91, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Mayo was born in Saguache, Colorado on April 29, 1932, a daughter of the late Ruby (Aragon) and James Mondragon. Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Pena, of St. Paul, Minnesota, Lillian De Herrera, of Salina, Vivian Jones (Milton), of Salina, Kansas; three sons, Roger De Herrera, of Topeka, Dan De Herrera (Jac...

Karen K. Hollembeak, 67, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.  She was born in Atchison, KS to Hal and Mildred “Milly” Hollembeak. Karen was a loving mother, dedicated friend, and exceptionally hard worker. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, biking, and communing with nature. Karen enjoyed many craft projects, especially making walking sticks and artwork that she generously gave as g...

Joyce (Lyne) Marrs passed away peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023 with her husband Leon Marrs at her side.  She was 88 years old.  Joyce was born May 21, 1934, to Neal and Eunice (Fuller) Lyne.  She graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School.  Joyce and Leon were married February 23, 1958, at the Methodist Church in Lamar, KS. At the beginning of her career, Joyce held clerical and o...

Judie J. Turnbull, 81, passed away on May 5, 2023, at Legacy nursing home in Salina. She was born to Louis and Mildred (Kobbeman) Obermueller in Lubbock, Texas on February 3, 1942. Judie worked at Phillips Lighting for 38 years. She was married to Dick Turnbull for 44 years and had three children, Kyle, Kisha, and Shawn. Judie loved going to sporting events to watch her grandkids and loved bein...

J Arlyn Dumler (J.R.), also known as “Coach,” passed away May 6, 2023, after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  J.R. was born in Ellsworth, Kansas, on December 2, 1940, and grew up in the farming community of Russell, Kansas, where he would sometimes be caught riding the oil well pumps. J.R. attended Wichita State University on a football scholarship and was a two-time MVC...