MINNEAPOLIS- John Robert Somers Sr.  passed away on February 19, 2026 at his home In Minneapolis, Kansas, surrounded by the people he loved most. John was born in Ottawa County Kansas and affectionately called "Johnnie".  His parents were Robert and Ethel (Sinklier) Somers.  In April 13, 1967, he married Marcia Kay Hood, and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2020. John grew up in Ott...

Irene Gorman, 78, of Salina, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026. Irene was born in Salina Kansas on September 19, 1947. She graduated from Brookville high school. She married Jerry Jones in Minneapolis, Kansas. Together they had two children, Annette Kidwell and Jerry Jones. She worked as a beautician and an employee of Tony’s pizza. Irene‘s husband, Jerry, became a dialysis ...

Esther M. Woodfolk, 100, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home.  She was born in Washington D.C., on August 2, 1925 to Alexander and Bessie Manning. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Living Word International Ministries, 915 Smith Ave, Salina, Kansas. Burial will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. prior to se...

Douglas W. Murphy, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Doug was born on November 24, 1959, in Osborne to Doyle W. Murphy and Dixie Lee Murphy (Huntley). He graduated from Sylvan Unified High School and continued his education at North Central Kansas Vo-Tech, earning his degree as a diesel mechanic. Doug began his career with General Motors in Kansas City. He later returned to north...

Dorothy Ann Brown, 93, Minneapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. She was born August 28, 1932, in Minneapolis to Walter H. and Wavie (Wolf) Wesley. Dorothy attended school in Ada. After graduation, she attended Brown Mackie College in Salina where she met Bill Brown who was stationed at Smoky Hi...

Patricia "Patty" Anne (Todd) Martin, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born August 29, 1947, in Abilene, Kansas, to Marion and Melba (Rassette) Todd, Patty graduated from Salina High School in 1965 and later attended Fort Hays State University. She was employed with Westinghouse, Fireside Inn, and Big John's before finding her career at B&K Pre...

Samuel Edward Underwood II (Max) was born on September 20, 1950, in Hot Springs, AR, and went home to our Lord on February 15, 2026, at the age of 75 in Salina, KS. Sam graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO and was ordained as a pastor in 1975. He also worked in the restaurant industry and as a bookkeeper. He had a love for old cars, he loved to laugh, and he loved to spend ti...

Braulio Hernandez de la Cruz, 35, was born on March 26, 1990, in San Juan Bautista Valle Nacional, Oaxaca. Braulio dedicated his life to his six-year-old child, who was his greatest joy and motivation. He was known for his hardworking spirit and spent many years working at Hong Kong Buffet, where he was appreciated for his dedication and strong work ethic. Above all, Braulio will be remember...

Judy Ann Richards was received in Heaven on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her residence in McKinney, Texas, at the age of 83. Judy was born on July 24, 1942, in New Cambria, Kansas, to Glen Christian (Jake) Nelson and Esther Helen (Seim) Nelson. Judy developed a strong work ethic in her youth by growing up and working on her family farm. A Solomon High School graduate, she was a cheerleader, FFA Qu...

Rickie Lynn Griffith, born on June 17, 1959 in Concordia, Kansas to parents Richard and Loretta (Austin) Griffith, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026 after a journey with Frontal Temporal Dementia. Rick lived in Culver most of his younger life and attended grade school at Culver, then completed High School education at Tescott Schools. He went to Salina Vo Tech for body work. R...