Eddie Joe Williamson, of Salina, passed away April 17, 2026. Born to Kathryn (Jafek) and Jarome Williamson in Stillwater, Oklahoma on January 21, 1948. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents and brother Eugene “Moose” Williamson. He is survived by his wife, Lynette (married since 2009); son Derek (Leslie) Williamson; 2 daughters Teresa Smith and Tina Miller; 3 granddaughters, Chally ...

Linda K. Schmidt, 72, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026 in Lincoln, Kansas. She was born January 26, 1954 to Leroy and Emma Jane Gilmour in Wichita, Kansas. Linda lived the majority of her life near Lincoln, Kansas and Beloit, Kansas. She had a love of nature, cooking, gardening, and was an avid collector of many things. She will be most remembered as a free spirit, a generous soul and...

Patrick “Pat” Henry Letourneau, 49, of rural Concordia, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1976, to Henry and Denise Foerschler Letourneau Pat attended Concordia High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Stacy. He graduated in 1995 and went on to graduate from Cloud County Community College in 1997 and then Kansas State University in 1999. ...

Ethel O. Diehl, 103 of Brookville, KS passed away on April 15, 2026. She was the fourth child of seven born August 4, 1922 to August & Luise (Sterling) Laas on the farm in western Saline Co. She attended rural Cooley School #45 for 8 yrs, Bavaria HS for 4 yrs and KWU for 2 yrs. obtaining her Elementary teaching certificate. She signed her first teaching contract at a rural school, Chapel Hi...

Jeanna Marie Pohlman, 69, of Solomon, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanna was born on October 3, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, to Sherry (Davis) and Lloyd Coulter. Throughout her life, Jeanna was a hardworking and caring individual. She was employed at Eagle Radio, the Salina Journal, and in insurance sales. No matter where she worked, she stayed...

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Lyle Lee Riffel, aged 83, on March 31, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Salina, Kansas, surrounded by the warmth and love of his devoted family. Born on October 21, 1942, in the quiet town of Hope, Kansas, Lyle was a beacon of light and laughter to all who knew him. He was the beloved so...

Nelda Anne (Livingston) Fecteau, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on April 12, 2026. Nelda was born on April 11 in Manhattan, Kansas, to Orville and Lenora Livingston. She grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1957. She went on to attend Kansas State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1961, and later received her master’s degree i...

Donald Ray Fink, 74, of Salina, was born May 23, 1951, in Salina, to Marvin J. and Mildred M. (Ummel) Fink. Donald weighed anchor, cast off all lines, slipped his earthly mooring, April 9, 2026, and stood out from the pier to the sea of stars. Under a full sail and a prevailing wind at his back, his course was shaped to his heavenly home. Survivors include his sister, Kathryn Fink, of Centen...

Rosalie “Rose” (Wright) Vosburg, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, surrounded by her family at Salina Regional Hospital. She was born in Miltonvale, Kansas, to Charles E. and “Jane” F. (Owen) Wright on May 6, 1941.  She graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School and went on to attend St. Joseph School of X-Ray Technology in Concordia, Kansas. Rose began her career as...

Eleanor Joan Richmond Silhan, 94, died April 9, 2026, at her home in Salina, KS. She was born Dec. 29, 1931, the daughter of John Francis “Frank” Richmond and Nellie Irene (Mott) Richmond. Born in Hillsboro, KS, the middle of five children, she grew up in Marion County. Also known as “Peggy”, she moved to Salina in 1949 to attend Brown Mackie College and worked several years as a secret...