With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Kathryn Koetkemeyer, of Salina, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left this world on May 18, 2025, at 93. Mary was born on December 3, 1931, to Fred and Mollie (Miller) Frederick in Wilson, KS. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved parents and her 7 brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her sons, Barry...

Dina Louise Hackney, 63, passed away on May 10, 2025. Born on November 13, 1961, to Daniel and Nola Cromwell, Dina brought warmth, light, and joy to every life she touched. She now joins her beloved parents in eternal peace. Dina was a loving wife to Ed Hackney, with whom she shared countless adventures, including their favorite — riding motorcycles together and chasing sunsets by the beach. ...

Gary Lee Hinkley, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. Gary was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 29, 1951, to Dorothy and Floyd Hinkley. Gary worked a variety of jobs, always keeping service to people at the forefront. He loved his family, and most importantly Jesus. Gary and his wife, Debby, were married for 43 loving years. Survivors include his wife, Deb...

Norris Robert Andersen, 78, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born on January 9, 1947 in Concordia, KS to George Austin and Anna Rosebud Palmquist Andersen. Norris graduated from Concordia High School in 1965 and graduated from Beloit Vo-Tech in diesel mechanics in 1966. Later that same year, Norris married his high school sweetheart ...

Edward Leo Engelbert, beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Salina, Kansas, just two days shy of his 68th birthday. He was born on May 16, 1957, in Kingman, KS. Edward was a cherished son of Edward and Laura Lea (Petz) Engelbert. He leaves a legacy of love and dedication that will be felt for generations. Ed’s life was a testament of hard work, loyal...

Marion Lucille Klein, 97, passed away on May 12, 2025 at Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salina KS. Marion L. Olberding Klein was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Henry G. Klein, brothers Vernon Olberding, Johnny Olberding and step brothers Clem Olberding, Paul Olberding and a step-sister, Monica Olberding Spitsnogle. She is survived by her children, Ronald Eugene ...

Trudy J. Carter Cobbs Pickrell, 80, of Minneapolis, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Minneapolis. Trudy was born on February 20, 1945, in California to William F. and Jean (Krueger) Carter. She graduated from Blue Mound High School in Blue Mound, Kansas, in 1963. On July 29, 1973, she married David E. Pickrell. Trudy dedicated many years to her work as a cook and Certified Medical Aide, ma...

Betty Derine (Sandquist) Clark, 93, went peacefully to her eternal rest Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She was born the oldest of 6 on September 30, 1931, in Doland, South Dakota, to George and Irene (Remily) Sandquist. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1950. After graduation, she married the love of her life, Riley D. Clark on June 24th, 1950, at Sac...

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...