SALINA - Frederick William Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born in Ellsworth, KS August 1, 1945 the son of Leon and Bernadette (Warta) Johnson. Fred graduated from Ellsworth High School and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Kansas Air National Guard, Central Kansas Corvette Association, Sports Ca...

Roscoe Talmadge Acklin, 89, of Salina, Kansas passed away on Monday, January 24th, 2022. He was born Friday, November 4, 1932, in Ellisville MS. Roscoe was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Acklin, and daughter Liz Skipworth. He is survived by his children, Tom Acklin and Yvonne Goodwin, both of Atlanta, Ga, grandchildren, Tina Gallo, Libbi Chrisp both Salina, KS, Jon Acklin...

Thomas Walter Goetzcke, 65, of Salina, passed away, Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born September 24, 1956, in Denver, Colorado.   Thomas worked in management in a variety of food restaurant business.   He was preceded in death by his mother; Janet (Feather) Goetzcke, and a sister; Sharon Goetzcke.   Thomas is survived by his father; John Goetzcke, his beloved ...

Gretchen Morgenstern, 89, a longtime public schoolteacher, the president of Robinson Milling Co., a devoted civic volunteer, and avid world traveler, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Salina, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred Robinson Morgenstern and Edmund Morgenstern; her mother's family and her father, subsequently, owned and operated Robinson Mill before she took it over a...

William F. “Bill” Grosser III, 92, of Salina, KS passed away on January 23, 2022, at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Bill was born on July 29, 1929, in Salina, the son of William F. Jr and Virginia (Deal) Grosser. On July 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Wanda (Everhart) Lay, a widow with three young boys. Bill attended Salina public schools, graduating from high school in 1947. He attende...

Carol A. Vogan, 82, passed away January 22, 2022, in Salina, Kansas. Carol was a lifelong resident, born on September 6, 1939, to Elmer E. Milleson and Edith B. Ashton. Carol was the oldest of eight children. Growing up her mission was to take care of her younger siblings. Carol married Leland I. Vogan on July 4, 1955, to this union three children were born, Leland W., Darlene, and Edith. ...

On January 22, 2022, Lillian Faye Baier, 88, passed peacefully to her Savior’s arms at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Lillian Haberer was born February 2, 1933, to Rudolph and Olinda Haberer on a farm in Russell County, Kansas. She spent her childhood growing up on a farm during the Depression, and had many stories about the kindness, courage, and resilience of her family and parents during those di...

SALINA - Michael John Cedillo age 59 died peacefully in his home on January 22, 2022 in Salina, KS. He was born April 26, 1962 in Stamford, TX to Rose Barnett and Juan Cedillo. Michael was a proud member of the US Marine Corps where he served as a machine gunner in the 11th Marine Regiment. Michael and Tammy married in 1988 and were happily married for 33 years. He worked at Textron (formerly k...

James Dexter “Jim” Yost, age 74, died on January 21, 2022, at his home in Salina Kansas. Jim is survived by his wife Lois (Westbrook), son Jonathan (Beth) and their children Wyatt and Luke of Salina, and his brother Dennis Yost of Pueblo, CO. In addition, Jim is survived by his step-children Keith (Lisa) Joy of Hays, KS, Daren (Jaque) Joy of Hays, Jamie Joy of Hays, Todd (Janice) Joy of Col...

John Wayne Miller, 96, of Salina, KS passed away on January 16, 2022, with his two children at his side. John was born on January 10, 1926, in Peabody, KS, the son of Harry and Iva (Converse) Miller. On February 10, 1946, John was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Janet Anderson, in Lyons, KS. Much of John’s work history involved being in sales – he was proud of his abili...