Phyllis Lorene Gardenhire 82, of Salina passed away, Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born March 29, 1940 in Oakley, Kansas to the late Laurence and Leona (Tinsley) Jones. She had worked for Westinghouse/Phillips Light as a lamp group operator for 40 plus years before retiring. Phyllis will be remembered as someone who loved to cook, crochet and play gospel music on her organ, she will ...

Pete R. Jorgensen passed away on February 17th. More information will appear as it becomes available....

Norma Rae (Worman) Faelber, 92, passed Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born to Marvin and Sylvia (Parson) Worman on December 5, 1930 in Goodland, Kansas. She lived most of her life in Gypsum, Kansas. She graduated from Gypsum High School and married Dale C. Faelber, June 5, 1949. She began painting at age 14 and has art displayed in Gypsum City municipal buildings. She was a 4H Club knitt...

Michael F. Renk, 75, sadly left us on February 15, 2023. Mike is survived by his wife, Beatrice (Hernandez) Renk; son, Michael Renk and his wife, Ann Marie Allison of Arvada, Colorado; son, Matthew and his wife, Heather Renk of Atchison, Kansas; grandchildren, Kyler, Kaleb (Mackenzie Bogart), Jordyn, Damien, Nina Marie, Maria; and two great-grandchildren, Carter and Hadleigh. He is also survived b...

Joyce 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 office ma...

Linda Sue Anderson passed away on February 13, 2023. She spent her life in Salina, Kansas & Oxnard, California, born on July 31, 1949, to Delbert & Wanetta Anderson. She started her career as a surgical nurse, unfortunately she broke her back and had to restart her life by walking again and re-educated herself. She attended Ventura College and University of La Verne earning her a Bache...

Jason Robert Duffy, 37, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Jason was born May 8, 1985 in Salina, to Micheal and Sarah Duffy. Jason was born with amniotic band syndrome. Despite his anomalies, he was an outstanding and dedicated athlete. Jason was proud to be a part of the Central Mustang back-to-back state championship teams. Jason loved wrestling and was a three time state qualifi...

Sandra Sue Meadows, 72, of Gypsum passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. Sandra was born January 9, 1951, in Sharon Springs, Kansas to Walter and Thelma (Miller) Kowalke. She was a care giver for Bethel Bower for over a decade while being a devoted mother and wife/host to several Meadows adventures. She was a veteran of the Vietnam War. She always had time for her family and was very active i...

Earl Jens Hansen, 95, Salina, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. He was born May 15, 1927 in Tescott, KS, the son of Jim and Ludia (Werries) Hansen. He joined the Navy right out of high school and after serving his country, he was employed by J.S. Frank Construction for many years. He retired with Harbin Construction. He was a life member of the Salina Elks Lodge 718 and was a member of the Tescot...

Floyd E. "Gene" Nelson, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away February 15th, 2023. Gene was born in Clay County, Kansas on September 8th, 1934, the son of Floyd E. Nelson and Rose M. (Hicks) Nelson. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Naomi (Walker) Nelson. Survivors include 3 daughters, Peggy Jean Hughes (Pat), of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Francee Cox (Doug Ochs), of Minneapoli...