David E. Carlgren was born on August 28, 1937, in Concordia, Kansas, to Carrol and Gladys (Axelton) Carlgren. He began his education in a one-room schoolhouse before graduating from Concordia High School in 1955, where he excelled in long-distance track and earned a varsity letter. He was especially proud to have been recruited by the Kansas State University track team—a distinction he ultimate...

James Glen “Jimmy Mac” McDaniel, 80, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. Jimmy Mac was born on May 26, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Bessie May (Brown) McDaniel and James O. McDaniel. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, Jimmy Mac worked for more than 40 years as a truck driver. He later retired as a forklift ...

88-year-old John Henry Rose passed away Wednesday March 11, 2026. John's life began on September 17, 1937, in Ravia, OK. He was the son of Austin T. and Jeffie Jewel (Wilson) Rose. John graduated from Plainview School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Navy shorty after graduation. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 – 1958. During his Navy enlistment, he was u...

Arlena Prim, 96, of Salina, she was a fighter, and she fought until the very end because she did not want to leave her daughter, however she wanted to see God on Saturday, March 14, 2026.  She was born on January 20, 1930, in Parsons, Kansas.  Arlena was a member of multiple churches where she served on the usher board, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent.  Also, a missionary member and se...

Kenneth "Bob" Bledsoe was born on March 17, 1951, in Salina, Ks. The son of Kenneth and Virginia Bledsoe. He left to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 74, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob grew up in Salina, where he graduated from Salina High School in 1969, and Salina Vo-Tech where he went for auto-body. On Septe...

Joey Dean LaRue, 67, of Falun, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, in Salina.  He was born October 18, 1958, in Fort Scott, Kansas to Kenneth Dale and Helen (Anderson) LaRue.  He attended Marmaton Valley High School and graduated in 1976.  After high school he attended Allen County Community Jr. College, Iola, Kansas on a livestock judging scholarship where h...

Donna Jean Sprouse, 80, passed away March 14, 2026, in Salina, Kansas. Donna was born on August 20, 1945, in Walsenburg, Colorado to Charles Francis Rader and Lulu May (Campbell) Rader. She graduated as Valedictorian from Ordway High School in Ordway Co. and then from Adams State College in Alamosa, Co. She married William Sprouse on her birthday in 1964.  As a military wife, she lived in Colo...

Berniece Irene Knotts, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Berniece was born on January 6, 1943, in Salina, Kansas, to Helen (Henry) and Robert Reeves. She grew up in Gypsum, Kansas, and graduated from Gypsum High School. After high school, she graduated from Brown Mackie College and was a lifelong resident of Saline County. Berniece proudly served in the United S...

Kenneth A. Veltman, 90 years old, of Salina, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Salina Presbyterian Manor. Kenneth was born in Abilene, KS to Arnold F. & Helen (Smith) Veltman on April 24, 1935. He was a graduate of Abilene High School. On October 6, 1956, he was married to JoAnn (Hutchison) in Salina. They were married for 69 years. To this union a daughter, Kerry Ann, was born....

The Reverend Gillis Eugene “Gene” Davis, 93, of Salina, KS, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born on May 4, 1932, in Metropolis, IL. Gene was joined in marriage to Janese Jilek on February 12, 1955, in Chicago, IL. He retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years, including service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He graduated valedictorian from Baptist Bible Colleg...