Derrick James Blochlinger passed away in Salina, Kansas on January 21, 2026, he was 47. He was born January 9, 1979, in Concordia, Kansas Derrick will be missed by all the family and friends he leaves behind including his children, Scott Blochlinger, Green KS, Luke and Jaedyn Blochlinger, Concordia, KS, Maddie and Carson McMillan, Green, KS and Sarah and Tyson Tipsword. Clay Center, KS. His gra...

Hedwig (Hedy) Niedens, 93, a long-time resident of Trego County, passed away in Salina, Kansas, on January 19, 2026. Services will be announced at a later date. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, Kansas, is handling arrangements....

Parker Meares was born on January 4, 2014, and passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 12. From the very beginning, Parker’s life was marked by extraordinary challenges, and from the very beginning, he showed the world what true strength looks like. Parker is survived by his loving mother, Jordan Meares (Evan) of Salina, Kansas, and his beloved sisters, Claire and Hadlee. He is also s...

Harry J. Hoffman, 98, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026.  He was born on May 18, 1927 in Salina to Harrison and Sarah Irene (Linkletter) Hoffman. Harry was a lifelong resident of Salina.  In his younger years he worked at Holsum Bakery and operated Mobil and APCO gas stations.  He worked for over 30 years at the Salina Water Department retiring in 1989.  He also owned and ope...

Leticia “Nina” DuBois, 94, of Salina passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026.  She was born in Manila, Philippines to Jose and Teresa (Valero) Burgos. Nina graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila with a history degree.  She met Leverne DuBois and they were married in 1957 in Okinawa, Japan.  Through the years they lived on many military bases including their final assignmen...

Robert “Bob” Irvin Clubine, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away in his home on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the loving care of his family, leaving behind a legacy shaped by hard work, quiet dedication, and the people he loved most. Born on October 28, 1941, in Independence, Kansas, Bob grew up the son of Frances I. (Gillen) and Gerald W. Clubine. He and his brothers Jerry and Steve helped thei...

Roxanna J. Marcotte, age 86, entered into rest on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the North Central Kansas Health Center, Concordia, Kansas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service being prayed at 6:00 p.m. all at the Chaput Mortuary in Clyde, Kansas. The family will receive friends after the Rosary service. Mass of a Christian B...

Rodney C. Hine, age 72, of Scandia, KS, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, on Saturday, January, 17th, 2026.Born on September 27th, 1953, in Clay Center, KS, Rodney Hine was the son of Raymond and Dorothy Hine (Lippert). Rodney Hine was raised in Salina, KS. He graduated from Central High School of Salina and then attended flight school in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he later b...

Stanley Cyrill Otto Horinek, 91, of Salina, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Legacy of Salina Nursing Home.  He was born on a farm north of Beardsley, Kansas to Stanley J. and Maria V. (Kacirek) Horinek, on April 30, 1934.  He attended various country schools and graduated from Atwood High School.  He was a licensed barber and beautician. He proudly served his tour of duty in the Uni...

Gary Ray Clarkson, 82, of Assaria, Kan., passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on May 18, 1943, and raised in Larned, Kan., to parents, George Raymond and Blanche (Walton) Clarkson. Gary was united in marriage to Judith “Judy” Litchfield on July 29, 1967. They resided in Kansas and Colorado, where Gary worked for Raytheon and Beech Aircraft for over 35 years. Gary was a ja...