Lawrence Sander, age 87, of Salina passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025.   He was born February 6, 1938, on the family farm in Walker, Kansas to Anton P. and Rosa (Nemecheck) Sander.  Lawrence was the 10th of 11 children.  He grew up enjoying the outdoors.  He graduated from Victoria High School in 1957.  He worked in Russell for Carter Block plant and eventually met the love of...

Aaron John Klaassen, age 44, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. He was born on April 27, 1981, in Lawrence, Kansas, to David and Margaret Klaassen. Aaron was a member of the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church. In 2003, Aaron earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business from Bethany College, in Lindsborg, Kansas. He then attended ...

Karen Denise Knerr (Russell) (Alvarado), 71, of Salina, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born on April 14, 1954 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Clifford and Gladys Ricks. Karen graduated from Boyce High School, Louisiana, in 1972 and later moved to Salina. She married Keith Russell and together they owned and operated Russell’s Restaurant in Salina. She also worked at Red Lobster for 11...

On Monday, June 23, 2025, Logan Wade Wardyn, 33, of San Ramon, California, passed into eternal life, finding peace in the presence of God. Logan was born in Superior, Nebraska, on September 19, 1991. His family moved to Salina, Kansas, in 1999, where he lived until 2015. Logan graduated from Salina High School Central in 2009. Although he always intended to continue his education, he wasted no ...

Lynda Kay Hassler of Salina passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 28, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on February 27, 1945, to Harold Miller and Helen (Nealy) Miller in Hope, Kansas. Lynda attended school at Hope High School, graduating Valedictorian in 1963. From there, she proceeded to Manhattan and became a Wildcat at Kansas State University. She majored in Home...

Larry Remmenga, 77, Minneapolis, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his home with his wife and girls at his side. Larry was born July 29, 1947, at home in Green Lake, WI, to George and Anna Theresa (Lampman) Remmenga. After high school graduation, Larry served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War in Thailand from 1966-1970. It was there he contacted Agent Orange which led to hi...

Angelique Renee Barnett, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Angelique’s strength, humor, and deep love for those around her made her a truly unforgettable presence. She leaves behind a legacy of resilience, loyalty, and laughter that will continue to echo in the hearts of all who knew her. Angelique was born on March 10, 1961, in Oil City, Pennsylvania. She grew...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beautiful mother, Shirley Ann Treas, who left us on June 27, 2025 at the age of 85. Born on October 6, 1939 in Great Bend, Kansas, Shirley lived a life defined by love, kindness, and unwavering strength. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend—a guiding light to all who knew her. H...

Douglas Neil Holloway, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025. Douglas was born in Alton, Kansas, on March 10, 1936, to Cristena Weber and Donald Holloway. A lifelong learner and educator, Douglas graduated from college and began his career as a teacher and coach, sharing his love of sports with generations of students. A former college basketball player himself,...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Mark Robert MacDowell 64, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Mark was born in Sweet Home, Oregon, on June 4, 1961. He later moved to Salina, Kansas, with his family, where he graduated from Salina Central High School in 1979 and attended Salina Vo-Tech. Mark had a love for adventure and a free spirit that never faded. Mischi...