James Stanley Shramek, 72, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Salina Regional Health Center.  He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 29, 1953, to James J. and Sylvia P. (Garst) Shramek.  He attended Salina Central High School and graduated in 1971. He is survived by his wife, Esther, of the home; children, Dacia Shramek and Curtis Shramek, Kathy Gonzalez, Joseph Daniel Cr...

Marilyn JoAnn Lytle, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born on April 3, 1935, in Salina, Kansas, to Mildred P. (Culver) and Webster L. Johnson. She was the co-owner of Lytle Electric alongside her husband, Jim Lytle. Marilyn and James were married on February 7, 1954, and shared many happy years together before his pas...

Patricia Ann “Patti” Breeding, 79, passed away on February 18, 2026. She was a longtime resident of Salina, Kansas. Patti was born on October 25, 1946, in Manhattan, Kansas to Frank and Clyde Robinson. She graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School and then attended Kansas State University where she met the love of her life, Pat Breeding.  Pat and Patti were married in Marysville, KS...

Delores Ann Zurfluh, 89, of Salina, passed away on March 25, 2026. She was born on February 2, 1937, in Washington, KS. Delores was raised by Jacob William and Arlene (Bender) Reier. Delores attended and graduated from Washington High School. She later attended Cloud County Community College and graduated from K-State with a bachelor’s degree. Delores married Raymond Lee Zurfluh on July 21, 1...

Linda Jo Crangle, born January 30, 1952, died March 20, 2026. Linda lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and quiet strength. She was the daughter of Dale and Libbie Crangle Because her father worked for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Linda spent much of her childhood moving from place to place, learning early how to adapt and find home wherever her family was. She g...

Hedwig "Hedy" Niedens, 93, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on August 16, 1932, to Henry Sr. and Amalia (Fabrizius) Deines. She shared many treasured memories growing up with her brothers and sister on the family farm south of Trego Center. Hedy attended Liberty Country School and was a graduate of Trego Community High School Class of 1950. She was baptized a...

Ruth Marie Brotherson Harris passed away on March 19, 2026 in Lenexa, Kansas, at the age of 96. Ruth was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Lewis and Kathryn (O'Leary) Brotherson. She graduated from Wyandotte High School, then graduated from the School of Education at the University of Kansas with a major in mathematics. After graduation she married Delmer F. Harris Jr. and moved to his hometown of C...

Thomas "Tom" Wesley Elarton, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026. Tom was born June 14, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Zelma (Webster) and Sidney Elarton. He was the beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” Wineinger Elarton. Their love story began over banana cream pie in an apartment complex, thanks to an older couple who introduced them. They were married in 1965 an...

Jerry D. Vanier, 96, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. He was born on October 14,1929, in Salina, KS. Jerry lived a long, adventurous, and deeply meaningful life marked by service, vision, and independence. He was a man of wide-ranging interests, and he leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered with admiration, gratitude, and love. He was preceded in death by his parents, John...

LaVerne “Wes” Frank Wesley, 90, Salina, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his home, with his family at his side. Wes was born February 5, 1936, in Ottawa County to Joseph and Anna (Prochaska) Wesley. He graduated from Ada High School in 1954. Wes attended Fort Hays State University and played basketball for the Tigers. On June 21, 1958, he married Constance Joyce Budke at St. John’s ...