Loretta Dean Ledet 84, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2020 in Wichita, at the Kansas Masonic Home. Loretta was born on October 25, 1934 in Beverly Kansas. Daughter of Lilian Paulson and William Fenton. In her life, Loretta was a dedicated mother. She enjoyed painting and waitressing at Schilling Air Force Base. On November 10, 1973 in Salina, KS. She was united in marriage for 37 years to Jef...

Rita Jean Freeman, 73, of Salina, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. She was born March 12, 1947 in Salina. She worked as a Cook for CKF for over 10 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Alice (Slay) Bellinger; sister, Viola Slay; brothers, Duane Bellinger, Gregory Bellinger, Yvette Brown; grandson, Earnest Skillern IV. Survivors include her step father, Issac Slay ...

William Harold "Bill" Maurer, 74, of Inman, Kansas, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 surrounded by his family at Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson. William was born in Mitchell, South Dakota on September 15, 1945, a son of Hans William and Maybelle Ruth (Sauerbier) Maurer. Bill attended Kalispell area grade schools and graduated from Flathead High School, in Kalispe...

Scott Robert Cram, 39, son of Becky and Jim Cram was born on June 7, 1980. He passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 . Scott had a great love of life which he lived to the fullest. He had an infectious smile, care-free attitude and a loving nature. Scott enjoyed motocross and Kansas University basketball; he was inspired by uplifting music and the Word of God. His positive personality made him a mu...

Steven John Boast, 53, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020. Steven was born in Aylesbury, England on August 4, 1966, a son of the late Fay Ann (Quinn) and Charles Boast. Survivors include 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned. To send an online condolence, visit www.carlsonfh.net. A Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home service....

Marilyn Gayle Fee, 81, passed May 30, 2020. She was born March 14, 1939 west of Alva, OK, to Everett and Stella Murrow. She was the youngest of four children. She attended Northwestern University in Alva, OK, and received her master’s degree from the University of Illinois. She became a teacher in 1960, retiring in 1998. Her last 29 years of teaching were at Ell-Salina High School, Brookville...

Danny John Slechta, 66, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Monday, June 1st, 2020 while in the company of family members, at Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina, Ks. Danny was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on January 25, 1954, a son of Evelyn Marie (Schultz) and Richard John Slechta. Danny attended the Ellsworth Elementary School, Ellsworth, Kansas, McPherson Junior High and graduated fr...

John Edward Gilbert Sr., 80, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. John was born in Beaumont, Texas on April 1, 1940, a son of the late Pinky (Williams) and James Gilbert. He had experience in welding and refrigeration. He was a cowboy and loved horses, rode in parades, and took all the kids for buggy rides. Survivors include his wife, Vera Gilbert, of the home; three daughter...

Christian Burial for Dorothea F. Lorson, age 98, formerly of rural Hope, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery south of Elmo with Father Peter O’Donnell as Celebrant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held separately for immediate family. Dorothea was born June 26, 1921, on the family farm south of Dillon and died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Via Christi Vil...

Tracy Lynn Rhea, 44, of Canton, Kansas passed away at 12:20 a.m., Sunday, May 31st, 2020 unexpectedly at McPherson Hospital, McPherson. Tracy was born in McPherson, Kansas on July 2, 1975, a daughter of Lauren Hamm and Paulette (Campbell) Boeh. Tracy attended Hillsboro Grade School, Hillsboro Junior High and Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, Kansas. Tracy enjoyed Joking with friends, her ...