Ann Sipavich was born in Mackville, Kentucky on February 3, 1925, to Thomas Durr and Laura Lee (Board) Durr. When Ann was 13 months old her family moved to DeKalb County, Illinois. She was a 1943 graduate of Kirkland High School, Kirkland, IL. She died March 3, 2023, at the age of 98 in Salina, KS, at Eaglecrest, where she had lived for the past 10 years. Ann first married Delmer Way and after...

Rena Kay Earley, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 3rd, 2023. Rena was born in Comanche, Oklahoma on December 19, 1960, a daughter of Laneva Joyce (Brown) and Reno Daniel Kendall. Survivors include her husband, Ray Earley, of the home; a daughter, Rina Pinnick (Wade), of Bennington, Kansas; son, Randy Earley (Tara), of Salina, Kansas; 2 grandchildren, Kyle Earley, and Emily Pi...

Mona Lee Perea was at home surrounded by her family when she went to be with the Lord at the age of 76. She was born in Salina Kansas on November 23, 1946 to the late Bobbie and Ethel Humpert.  Mona always spoke fondly of her hometown of  Minneapolis, Kansas, where she grew up.  She was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Her greatest joys were doting on her grandchildren, creat...

Joel Michael Pengra, 34, of Waipahu, Hawaii, died February 14, 2023, in Guam while serving as a First-Class Navy Diver. Joel was born in Salina, Kansas, February 9, 1989, to Robert P. and Christine A. Pengra.  His mother proceeded him in death March 18, 1993.  Joel was united in marriage to Samantha Teramae October 15, 2016. Joel was a 2007 graduate of Southeast of Saline High School where...

Letha McDowell was born on October 20th, 1916, to Carl Erickson and Virginia (Cope) Erickson. She grew up on a farm in Memphis, Nebraska, and drove a horse and buggy to a one-room school with her three sisters. She was never fond of horses after that! She was a child of the Great Depression and when her parents could no longer afford to send her to high school, she moved to Los Angeles, Cali...

Jeffery Scott Long, 65, of Salina, passed away February 22, 2023. He was born April 1, 1957. He worked at Holiday Mansions for 17 years making luxury house boats. He then worked for USD 305 Salina Central High School as a custodian for 19 years before retiring. Jeffery was preceded in death by his parents, Gaylen L. & Bonnie R. (Fritz) Long. Survivors include his daughter, Krystal Long of S...

In the comfort of her home with her family, Frances Marie (Werth) Riddle, 82, passed away on March 1, 2023. Frances "Fran" was born in Schoenchen, Kansas to Alfred and Juletta Werth, decedents of Alex and Bernadette Werth. Her family moved to Salina in 1942, where she attended and graduated from Salina Sacred Heart. Following graduation, Fran met and married, Carl Riddle. Together, they raised ...

Raymond C. Cutler, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 25th, 2023. Raymond was born in Medford, Massachusetts on July 4, 1939, son of Phyllis Fannie (Hill) and Walter Chester Cutler. He retired from Grainbelt Supply where he was a machine operator. He also worked at Tony's, Exide and Napa Auto Parts. On July 9th, 1961, Raymond married Patricia Mead in Salina. Survivor...

George Russell Garrison, age 95, of Salina, Kansas passed away on February 27, 2023. George was born on October 20, 1927 in Salina, KS. George married Virginia on August 20, 1972. She preceded him in He is survived by his children, Larry (Marilyn) Garrison, Dennis Garrison, Michael Borthwick, and Teresa (Charles) Suellentrop; six grandchildren, Jason, Mariel, Larami, Danielle, Keaton, and Madel...

Jeffrey Eugene McCreary, 65, of Salina, Kan., passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born April 18, 1957 in Stuttgart, Germany, to Glenn and Betty (Moody) McCreary. Jeff was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked for many years at Phillips Lighting and drove an OCCK bus in Salina until his retirement. He loved his family and enjoyed music his entire life. As well as spending time with his cat...