Douglas Gene Schlesener came into this world on October 8, 1965 to Gene and Evelyn Schlesener of Hope, Kansas. Doug became a proud big brother to younger brother Bradley in 1972 and little sister Kimmy in 1977, both of whom he helped raise following the sudden death of his beloved mother Evelyn in 1978. Another little brother, Justin, was added to Doug’s family by 1980. Doug attended Hope School...

Leona Fai (Ball) Beal, 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Salina, KS. Leona was born on January 22, 1961 in Belleville, KS to Leo and Faith Ball.  She married Frederick Beal on June 9, 1979 and they settled in Salina, KS.  In 42 years of wonderful marriage they had four children Fai Beal, Fiebe Beal, Fiona Beal, and Frederick Beal; and one beautiful...

Harold J Kincaid, 71, passed away at home in Salina KS on October 30, 2021.  He was born June 6, 1950 in Carmel, CA. Harold was a long time resident of Monterey, CA where he attended school and worked as a Truck Driver in the moving and storing industry.  It was there that he met his wife, Cheryl, and they wed on May 5, 1978.  They lived in Seaside, CA with their 2 children, Matt and Laura, ...

Russell Wayne Cornelius, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 24th, 2021. Russell was born in Council Grove, Kansas on September 30, 1961, a son of Rosallie (Pitts) and the late Frankie Cornelius. Survivors include his mother, Rosallie Cornelius of Solomon, Kansas; two daughters, Kristina Meadors, Tiffany Rice; son, Cody Rice; many grandchildren and fur grandchildren. Russel...

SALINA - Kenneth C. Faerber, 86, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born in Kansas City on January 3, 1935 to Harry and Frieda (Engler) Matthew. Kenneth played football and baseball growing up but enjoyed competitive swimming the most. Kenneth graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1954, Emporia State in 1961 with a master’s degree and then earned his administrative certificate fro...

BONNER SPRINGS, KS - It is with profound sadness and sorrow that the family of Jordan Swarts announce her passing on October 26, 2021, at the age of 29 years. Jordan was born in Abilene, KS, moving to Salina at the age of five, where she attended school graduating from Salina South High School. She then attended college, graduating from KU in 2016. Her soul was as beautiful as they come, and...

Beverly S. “Bev” Olson, 92, died peacefully in her sleep on October 28, 2021 in Salina. She was born May 28, 1929 in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Ervin J. and Geneva D. Steiner. She was joined in marriage with Dr. C. L. “Chuck” Olson, on December 29, 1951. Together they actively served their church and community for over fifty years and raised a family of four children, twelve grandchil...

Patricia Ellen Chavez, 59, of Salina, died Monday, October 25, 2021.  She was born September 17, 1962,  in Topeka, Kansas.  Her parents were Robert Jay Kissick and Beverlee Kissick.  She had one brother, Todd Kissick, Phoenix, AZ.  She graduated from Lincoln High School, Lincoln, KS in 1980.  Her children are Nickolas Grace, Rosendo Chavez, and Sara Vargas; grandchildren, Destiny Grace, Joey...

Stephen E. Miller, 79, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born in Salina on August 22, 1942, to Cal and Neva (Ditto) Miller. Steve was joined in marriage to Karen Bullock on August 23, 1959, in Salina. He was a loving husband and a retired Navy veteran. Steve was an avid hunter and fisherman and fan of KU and the Washington Redskins. Survivors include his children...

Joseph P. “Joe” Strait, 57, of Salina, Kan., passed away Monday, October 25, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1964, in Concordia, Kan., to Mel O. and Martha (Breault) Strait. Joe attended schools in Salina and participated in Special Olympics bowling, receiving many awards. He attended Bethpage and worked as a dining room attendant at Taco John’s since 2001. Survivors include his parent...