Laura Jane Hills, formerly of Salina, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Manhattan, Kansas, at the age of 89. She was born on March 9, 1934, in Buffalo, Minnesota, to David and Catherine Varner. After graduating from Buffalo High School, Laura began her professional journey at Buffalo Hospital. Later, she relocated to Kansas City, where she attended Central Technical Institute before ac...

Jerry Dean Divine passed away on June 14th, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas, from unexpected post-surgical complications. He was born on February 8, 1961, in Manhattan, Kansas and was 62 years old at the time of his passing. Jerry led a life filled with love for his family and friends. He found immense joy in his career of printing, in attending live music events, in gard...

Elaine Elizabeth Lyman, 77, of Salina, Kan., passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1946, in Cherryvale, Kan. Elaine received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Marymount College, Salina, served as a nurse at St. John’s Hospital, director of nursing for Shalimar Nursing Home, and finished her career at Mowery Clinic in the insurance department. She was active...

Dr. Milo “Mike” Goss Sloo, III, 81, of Salina, passed away Tuesday evening on June 6, 2023, at the Presbyterian Manor with his loving wife Carol Ann by his side. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to: Immanuel Lutheran Church, KU School of Medicine-Salina, and Hospice of Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401. A memorial service celebratin...

Dick Prendergast, age 80, born on February 5, 1943, in Curtis, Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday June 9, 2023, at the home in Salina, Kansas. He was the son of James Prendergast and Opal Pool Prendergast. He grew up in Curtis, Nebraska with his two brothers Donald and Robert (Fr. Campion). Dick received his nursing degree from Bryan Memorial School of Nursing in Lin...

Mary A. Armijos, 87, of Aluisi, Ecuador, passed away in Salina, KS, on June 6th, 2023. Memorial services will be held at Ryan Mortuary & Crematory at 11 a.m., on June 10th, 2023, with Bishop Stephen Davison of Living Word International Ministries church officiating. Ryan Mortuary & Crematory is handling the funeral arrangements. Mary was born in Aluisi, Ecuador, to Angel B Armijos an...

Frances “Fran” Evelyn Burdick, 95, died peacefully on March 31, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center.  Frances was born in 1927 to Theodore and Mildred Hartenstein in Kipp, Kansas.  She was the big sister to four younger brothers.  Her family eventually moved to Dickinson County where she graduated from Chapman High School in what was called “Normal Training” in 1945.  This training q...

Rita M Thompson, 81, of Herington, Ks., passed away on June 1, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 14, 1941, in Almartha, Mo. to Gladys M. Fry-Doll and Levingston Fry. Rita was a gentle and loving soul who always had a smile for everyone she met. She loved her family and friends unconditionally and would do anything she could to help others. Rita adored her cat Gabe and enjo...

Phoebe Ann Halter, 85, of Salina, passed away Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at her home.  Phoebe was retired as a Warehouse Operator for Philips Lighting in Salina. Phoebe was born in Kansas City, KS on November 25, 1937, a daughter of William L. Hamons.  She graduated from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, KS   She was the wife of the late Larry L. Halter. She was survived by her son, Wi...

Patricia Ann Wood, 87 of rural Solomon passed away on June 2, 2023 in her home. A graveside service is scheduled at Prairie Mound Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7th. All family and friends are invited to attend. Patricia was born to Clara and Arthur Richardson in St. Louis, Missouri and was stricken with Polio during the epidemic. Pat was wheelchair bound when the family moved to Sol...