It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of John Myles Tower III, age 88, on June 12, 2026, in Salina. He was born on November 22, 1937, to John and Rose Tower in Worcester, MA. John was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Rose Tower: daughters Latina Tower and Jacqueline Ann Summers; sisters Linda Lranger and Janet Lannoli; brothers Alfred Tower and Raymond Tower; grandsons...

John “Bounpheng” Phachanla, 64, of Salina, KS, passed away on June 5, 2026. John was born on May 18, 1962, to Onsy Phachanla and Bouasy Phonthachack in Luang Prabang, Laos. John received his GED from Salina Area Technical College. After receiving his GED, he continued in the Machine and Manufacturing program. After finishing the program, John began working at Waddles Manufacturing Co. – I...

Mary Ann Garlow was born on July 18, 1943, in St. Joseph, Kansas to Ferdinand “Ferd” and Rose (Donahoe) Derousseau. She passed from this life on June 9, 2026 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS at the age of 82. Mary attended District #35 Country School while growing up in the St. Joseph community.  She was a Clyde High School graduate, Class of 1961.  Mary went on to Marymount Col...

Brian F. Gross, 64, of Salina, KS passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026. Brian was born in Hays, KS on June 26, 1961, to Engelbert and Helen (Meier) Gross. Brian attended Hays High School. For many years he worked as a carpenter with his dad. When his dad developed dementia, he was his caretaker for many years. He was currently working at Stryten Manufacturing in Salina. Brian is survived by...

Cynthia Joyce Maria (Webber) Ramsey, lovingly known as “Sookie” by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully at her home in Salina, Kansas, on June 3, 2026. She was 80 years old. Born October 22, 1945, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Clint James Webber II and Shirley Jean (McCullough) Webber, Cindy grew up in Arkansas City and Emporia. She graduated from Emporia High School and earned her Bachelo...

Gary Dean Gordon, 58, of Salina, Kansas passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026.  He was born February 14, 1968, in Fort Riley, Kansas to Ady Eldridge and Janice Kay (Lyne) Gordon.  He attended Salina South High School and participated in track, earning his nickname “Flash Gordon” and played the saxophone in the band.  He graduated from South in 1986. In his free time, Gary pursued many hobbies...

Janice Ann Muchow, 86, passed away in Abilene, Kansas, on May 31, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1939, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Charles and Eleanora (Ford) Moore. Janice graduated from Buhler Rural Highschool in Buhler, Kansas. She married the love of her life, Aaron Muchow, on October 20, 1960, in Brookeville, Kansas. Janice taught Aquacise classes at Genesis fo...

Amy Angela Rau, 57, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2026, following complications during surgery. Amy was born on January 16, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was lovingly raised by her parents, Jeffrey and Patricia Reynolds. To know Amy was to know compassion, strength, and selfless love. She dedicated more than 25 years of her life to nursing, specializing in geriatrics, home health...

Marilyn Sue Rundberg, 72, of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on May 29, 2026. Born in Salina, KS, Marilyn was the daughter of Dick and Claudine Ashcraft. She graduated from Salina South High School and dedicated 44 years of service to Asbury Hospital, now known as Salina Regional Health Center. Many of those years were spent as a secretary in the Physical T...

Dewayne Lee Unruh, 63, passed away on May 24, 2026, in Salina, Kansas. Born on May 23, 1963, in Salina, Kansas, Dewayne was the beloved son of Phyllis and Dale Unruh. He attended Salina South High School and later spent several years as an over-the-road truck driver before beginning a career at Bergkamp, where he worked as a machinist and welder for more than 20 years. Dewayne was known for ...