Russell Leach was born into this world on August 12th, 1967. Russell peacefully passed away on November 13, 2022, surrounded by people that loved him. Russell had a love for music and always had a smile on his face. He brought joy and happiness to all that he knew. OCCK staff had the privilege of supporting Russell to live his best life for 30 years. Russell was survived by countless friends a...

Catherine (Kitty) Pricilla Fixx was born on September 18, 1934 in New York City. She and her brother, James (Jimmy) Fixx, bestselling author of “The Complete Book of Running,” grew up in a loving home in Jackson Heights, NY. Her father, Calvin Fixx, was an editor at Time Magazine and their mother, Marlys Fuller Fixx, had been a ballerina. Kitty grew up surrounded by her parent’s friends, inf...

Gordon Byron Boone, 62, of Salina, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, He was born September 9, 1960, in Salina, Kansas. Gordon attended Salina Central High School, then joined the Marines. He later worked construction, then an Assistant Manger for Taco John’s in Salina. He spent the last 25 years as a devoted Dad to his son Eddie. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Bet...

Lorraine L Albers of Salina was born on March 5, 1938 in Holdrege Nebraska. Passed away on November 13, 2022 at the age of 84, with family by her side. She was proceeded in death by her parents Arnold and Antonia Winberg. Her son Robert L (Bobby) Albers Jr, great grandson Gavin Brummett and sister Violet Wiser. Lorraine is survived by her daughter Laurie Debold (Jim) Tescott, granddaughters...

Kenneth Leroy Schnitker,87, passed away on November 13, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center with his loving wife at his side. Ken was born September 22, 1935 in Holcomb, Kansas to Paul William Schnitker and Nellie M. (Bender) Schnitker.  After growing up in Western Kansas he resided in Lewis, Kansas. He married Janie Schnitker October 17, 1987 in Offerle, Kansas. They then moved to Assari...

Though she may have been small in stature, Donna Anderson’s love and kindness, grace and dignity were immeasurable. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Donna Joleen Anderson on November 11 in Salina, Kansas. Donna was a surprise to her parents, Earl and Pearl White, when she joined their family of five c...

Melda T. Allen, 82, died November 13, 2022 at her residence at Brookdale Fairdale, Salina. She was born in Mill City, OR, May 14, 1940, the daughter of Emmit and Geraldine (Brown) Atterberry. Private memorial services will be held in the spring of 2023. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Melda T. Allen, please visit the floral store. ...

Janet L. Dyck of Salina, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Janet was born on March 5, 1933 to Floyd and Ruth (Lakie) Graham in Bismarck, North Dakota. Though our cherished Mom, Grandma and Great-grandma has gone to be with Jesus and her husband, she remains with us in our hearts. When Mom was young, her father had a Five and Dime in Lindsborg, KS,...

Dwayne Walls, 75, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at his home.  He was born February 20, 1947, in Wheeler, TX, the son of Eula Mae (Newberry) and Acie Elbert Walls. Dwayne attended school in Duncan, OK, graduating in 1965, and Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.  He graduated in 1969, with a BS in Vocational Agriculture Education. He took a job as a Vocational Agriculture teache...

Jackie Bernice Meuliwent to her heavenly home on Thursday November 10, 2022.  She was born in Abilene, Kansas to Jacob & Gladys Rittgers on December 29, 1951.  She attended Abilene schools and graduated from Abilene High School in 1969. After a whirlwind romance (less than three months), she married Steve Meuli in 1971.  Jackie was quickly converted from a city girl to a farm wife.  The...