John Edward Gilbert Sr., 80, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. John was born in Beaumont, Texas on April 1, 1940, a son of the late Pinky (Williams) and James Gilbert. He had experience in welding and refrigeration. He was a cowboy and loved horses, rode in parades, and took all the kids for buggy rides. Survivors include his wife, Vera Gilbert, of the home; three daughter...

Christian Burial for Dorothea F. Lorson, age 98, formerly of rural Hope, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery south of Elmo with Father Peter O’Donnell as Celebrant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held separately for immediate family. Dorothea was born June 26, 1921, on the family farm south of Dillon and died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Via Christi Vil...

Tracy Lynn Rhea, 44, of Canton, Kansas passed away at 12:20 a.m., Sunday, May 31st, 2020 unexpectedly at McPherson Hospital, McPherson. Tracy was born in McPherson, Kansas on July 2, 1975, a daughter of Lauren Hamm and Paulette (Campbell) Boeh. Tracy attended Hillsboro Grade School, Hillsboro Junior High and Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, Kansas. Tracy enjoyed Joking with friends, her ...

Michael E. Andrews, 67, Hedville, died Friday, March 27, 2020 in Salina. Michael was born August 7, 1952 in Salina to William and Marjorie (Zorn) Andrews. Michael was a graduate of Tescott High School Class of 1970 and went on to work at Phillips Lighting for numerous years before retiring from the company. He made many great friends while working at Phillips that truly impacted his life. Micha...

Nona Elaine (Shank) Boyd, 93, died May 26, 2020. She was born July 19, 1926 to Jacob Harvey and Mildred Elizabeth (Fahrbach) Shank on the family farm in Dickinson County. Nona married Clyde Melvin Boyd on November 5, 1942. In addition to raising two daughters, she worked for 23 years as a meat wrapper at Dillons until retirement; she was the family's official turkey carver. She was a prolific let...

James “Toby” Tobin Johnson Jr., 85, Lake of the Forrest, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away on May 18, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. Toby was born November 9, 1934, in Hutchinson, KS, to James Tobin Sr. and Katherine (George) Johnson. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1952. He next went on to Fort Hays State University, where he was a dynamite athlete. Three-sport letterman, mak...

Daryn Wayne Blaha, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 28th, 2020. Daryn was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 17, 1966, a son of Donna Jeanne (Peters) Blaha, and the late Clarence Eugene Blaha. He worked at Mead Lumber, was loved and respected by every employee he ever had. He was a very hard worker. Daryn was also member of First Covenant Church. He became a holy ordained ministe...

Lillian Frances Violet (Vi) Lundquist passed away peacefully in her sleep at Cedar Ridge in McPherson on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was born at McPherson Hospital in April 1928 to Elmer and Lilly (Aelmore)Norland, Violet spent most of her life in McPherson County. She was the youngest and last remaining of nine Norland children: Abner, Wilbert, Verne, Edna(Hallgarth), Emery, Zelma(Walline), Kennet...

Frankie Eugene Gray, 80, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home in Abilene surrounded by family. He was born January 7, 1940 near Miltonvale, the son of George W. and Georgia A. (Catlin) Gray. Growing up, Frankie attended local schools and graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School with the class of 1957. July 4, 1957 he married Sherryl Shroyer in Miltonvale. Most of their married life has be...

Galen D. Kubin, age 92, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his farm home north of Abilene. He was born October 11, 1927 in McPherson, Kansas, the son of Wilbur and Anna (Gustafson) Kubin. He grew up on the family farm, and graduated from McPherson High School. On January 20, 1952 he was married to Doris A. Ledy. Most of their lives were spent north of Abilene on their dairy farm. ...