Sara Collins Medina, 77, of Wakefield, died Monday, May 18, after a short illness. She was born in in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on July 21, 1942, to the late Owen and Sara Collins of Fairfield. A product of Fairfield Public Schools, Sara attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie New York, graduating in 1963 with an AB in Russian and Economics. Making her home in New York City, Sara was a writer/re...

Cartha I. Malone, 75, Smolan, died May 17, 2020. She was born March 21, 1945 in Lake Lotrobe, PA, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Wagner) Myers. She is survived by her husband, Leland, of the home. No funeral services are planned at this time. The Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is in charge of arrangements....

Jean Rosemary Soldan, 85, of Salina, passed away May 14, 2020. She was born May 25, 1934 in Highworth, England. She worked for Morris Pharmacy and Gibson Pharmacy as a Pharmacy tech for 43 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and May Francome; husband, William “Bill” Soldan; daughter, Susan Boyer; siblings, Mary (Frank) Waine, Cyril (Nancy) Francome, Terry (Jackie) Fran...

Scott Robert Cram, 39, son of Becky and Jim Cram was born on June 7, 1980. He passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 . Scott had a great love of life which he lived to the fullest. He had an infectious smile, care-free attitude and a loving nature. Scott enjoyed motocross and Kansas University basketball; he was inspired by uplifting music and the Word of God. His positive personality made him a mu...

Julia “Huly” Louise Fisher went to the healing arms of her creator on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was a woman of faith, a kind soul who saw the good in others, and was quick to forgive any wrongdoing. She was full of energy and loved life. Throughout her life she traveled and enjoyed meeting people. She was a restaurant manager for Silverado in Tucson, AZ. ...

Jacob M. Schmidt, 39, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born June 5, 1980, in Salina, the son of the late Douglas L. Schmidt, Sr. and Marie (Roets) Schmidt. Jacob worked as a warehouse manager for a furniture store. He enjoyed nature and could tame any creature. He loved fishing and movies. He knew no enemy. He was loved and will be missed by many. Survivors include his mo...

Gail Ray Graham, 79, of Inman, KS, passed away at 1:08 a.m., Friday, May 15th, 2020 peacefully, at Mercy Hospital Inc., Moundridge, Kansas. Gail was born in Stockton, Kansas on August 20, 1940, a son of the late Lois Maxine (Weems) and Robert William Graham. Gail entered into the United States Army on August 23, 1961 and served his Country during the Korean War and honorably discharged on Au...

Jimmie Allen McDaneld, 83, of Salina, passed away Friday, May 8, 2022. He was born September 17, 1936 in Osborn, Kansas to Grant and Mary (Rice) McDaneld. He was a dedicated employee of 31 years at Zeller Brake as a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Corletta McDaneld; his brother Kenneth McDaneld; sisters, Wanda Brown, Edith Forrester; granddaughters, Rebecca Jacuk...

Linda K. Litchman, 71, of Salina passed away, May 8th 2020 with her family by her side. She was born to the late William Maley & Maxine Smith on January 2nd 1949 in Garden City, KS. She later moved to Concordia to start her family, & later settled in Salina where she spent the remainder of her life. She was married to John F. Litchman for the past 40 years. Linda was immensely proud o...

Floyd “Shorty” Bernhardt, 93, of Salina, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Born February 24, 1927 in Tampa, KS to Jacob and Mollie Bernhardt. He married the love of his life, Wanda Monasmith on December 2, 1951, she preceded him in death on January 9, 2013. Floyd served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1946. He joined the Salina Fire Department in 1951 and retired in 1980 after 29 ...