Marietta Jean Gotti, 102, of Salina, Kansas, left this world quietly on May 13, 2025, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community. She was the fourth of eight children born to Hubert and Harriet Spohn of rural Bennington, Kansas. The family relocated to a farmstead near Culver, Kansas, where she attended school. There she met her husband to be, John Gotti. After World War II the couple took up farming. ...

Gregory Lynn “Greg” Balthazor, 62, formerly of Concordia passed away, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home in Chandler, Az. Greg was born on June 18, 1962 in Concordia, Kan., to Armand and Helen (Appleby) Balthazor. Greg grew up in Concordia, Ks and graduated from Concordia High School in the class of 1981.  His most outstanding high school accomplishment was winning the State Wrestling Champi...

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Nancy Louise Jaquay on May 11, 2025 at the age of 73. Born on September 1, 1951, to Edgar Max and Mary Ann (Roesner) Gentry.  Nancy brought warmth, wisdom, and love into the lives of all who knew her. Nancy was a woman of strength, courage, and independence. She left a lasting impression on everyone she met, offering kindness and love with an open hea...

LaDonna Marie Stout, aged 91, passed away on May 12, 2025.  Born on August 31, 1933, in Pratt, Kansas. LaDonna lived a long and meaningful life centered around family, creativity, and her community. Her unwavering roots and quiet strength left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Kenneth Stout and their son Bill Stout. The love they shared ...

William "Bill" Franklin Harris was born on December 19th, 1946, in Naponee, Nebraska to Alice (Moltzahn) and Harvey Harris. Bill served honorably in the United States Navy as a Seabee where he deployed to Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Salina and worked as an ambulance driver, later becoming a Deputy at the Saline County Sheriff’s Department. He was a lifetime memb...

Gary William Lowry died at home in the arms of his loving wife, Roslyn Lowry, on May 6, 2025. Gary was born on October 26, 1936, on the Lowry farm just outside Oxford, Kansas in Sumner County, to his mother Loretta Lowry (Marteney) and Harold Lowry. Gary was predeceased by his older brother, Ronald Lowry and baby sister Karen Lowry.  He is survived by his older sister Rovella Erker of Conway Spr...

John Douglas Long, 61, of Salina passed away on May 10, 2025 after a long fought battle with cancer.   John was born November 26, 1963 to Melvin and MaryAnn (Depew) Long. As a child he attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Sacred Heart Jr./Sr. High School along with his ten brothers and sisters. He had a long working career starting as a tinner in heating and air, built bridges, worked at Beech...

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of John Edward Helm, 72, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born March 24, 1953 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Jack McEuen Helm and Mabel Lucille (Houser) Helm. During his life he held many roles, the first of them being son, brother, sailor and father. He was proud to have served in the Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. After returning from the Nav...

Robert (Bob) Glen Paige was born on February 12, 1943, to Robert Ernest Paige and Isabel (Mann) Paige. On Saturday, May 10, 2025, his Heavenly Father called and said, ‘Come home, Son.’ With an angel taking him by the hand, he was gently ushered into the arms of Jesus. On June 18, 1961, Bob married the love of his life, Kathryn Gawith. Together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and ...

John Leon McKenna Sr., 71, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Salina, Kansas. Born on December 2, 1953, in Windham, Connecticut, John lived a full and spirited life marked by deep family ties and a love for the things that brought him joy. John was the beloved husband of Melody McKenna and a devoted father to Kari McKenna, Nicholas McKenna, Brandon McKenna, and John “Jay” McKenna Jr. He took...