Gary Clifford Burt, 77, of Bennington, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on January 27, 1948 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Clifford and Lucille Burt. Gary graduated from Solomon High School in 1966. He dedicated the last 25 years of his life as the owner operator of Burt’s Pasture Clearing. Cutting tre...

Kenneth James “Kenny” Nelson, Jr., 23, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Salina on September 24, 2001, Kenny was the beloved son of Cassaundra Hill Waitt and Kenneth James Nelson, Sr. A proud graduate of Salina Central High School, Class of 2020, Kenny was a dedicated and passionate wrestler. His love for the sport extended ...

Kelly W. Jones, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away July 21, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born, August 27, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, to Dennis and Lorena (Duran) Jones. He was a graduate of Salina High Central High School Kelly had built a career at Southwestern Bell Telephone and later at Salina Public Library. He was known for his playful tactics, storytelling and kind spirit....

Margie June Spiers, age 79, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.  She was born on February 13, 1946 to Ira and Lela Spiers of Oakley, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University in 1969 and Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia) in 1972.  She lived a life filled with love, curiosity, and dedication to her family and community. ...

Rosalie (Rose) Catherine Gasper Maginness, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. She was born on January 14, 1938, on her parents’ farm near Tipton in Mitchell County, Kansas, where she learned the values of hard work, family, and resilience that guided her throughout her life. Rose married William Robert “Bill” Maginness, with ...

Donald Dale Ross, 73 years of age, of Concordia passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia.  He was born on January 5, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Concordia, Kansas to Ray and Virginia (Huber) Ross. Donald “Donny or DR” graduated from Concordia Jr. Sr. High School in 1970. He played football and enjoyed a successful wrestling career throug...

Marvin Joseph “Lefty” Pfeifer, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Born in Hays, Kansas, on July 20, 1931, Marvin was the son of Mary Seib Pfeifer and Frank Pfeifer. Marvin spent over two decades working at Western Auto, where he was known for his dedication and friendly spirit. Marvin found joy in the simple pleasures of life—fishing trips wit...

Charles Burch of Salina passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on July 21, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on April 10, 1938, to George Edward Burch and Wilma Allene (Webster) Burch in McPherson, Kansas. Charles attended school at Bavaria High School, graduating in 1956. The family then moved to Smolan, Kansas, where Charles was instrumental in raising his 5 youn...

Sister Jean Befort died July 23, 2025, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 85 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 66 years.  She was born in Hays, KS on July 23, 1940 to William and Leona Marie Pfannenstiel Befort, the oldest of five children, and was baptized Mary Rose.  She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, Kansas on September 8, 1958.  On August 18, 1959, Jea...

Patricia Julia Geske, born August 5th, 1937, in Colorado, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 15th in Salina, Kansas, at the age of 87. Patricia spent most of her life in Salina, where she built a home and family. Notably, Patty was a 50 year member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority where she built countless friendships. She worked for many years at the Saline County Treasurer office and...