Phyllis A. Laude, 95, of Marquette, entered her eternal glory on Tuesday January 12, 2026.  Mrs. Laude was born September 10, 1930 in Winneconne, Wisconsin to Arthur and Anna Blaske. On July 28, 1951, she married Donald D. Laude at Christ Lutheran Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, they were blessed with 7 children and 64 years of marital bliss. Phyllis was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, baki...

Barbara Lintecum, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 13th in Salina, Kansas, with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Toronto, Kansas, on March 4, 1945 to Marvin and Mae Gibson.  After graduating from high school in Neal, Kansas, Barbara relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, and began her career at Hallmark Cards where she continued to work for more than 40 years.  During that time,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Beryl Ann Rogers Sweet, 86, of Salina, announces her passing. Beryl went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep. A graduate of Mt. Hope High School, Beryl married James soon after graduation and devoted more than 50 years to working alongside him as a legal secretary. Beryl lived a life full of joy, curiosity, and tradition. She was an enthusi...

Betty Jo Keck, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 21, 1947, in Salina, Kansas, Betty was the daughter of Donald Lee Clark and Mary Maxine (Willis). From an early age, she carried a quiet strength and a deep love for caring for others—qualities that guided her throughout her life. Betty dedicated more th...

Denise (Teare) Russell, 58, of Chapman, KS, passed away January 8, 2026. She was born July 5, 1967, in Wichita, KS, to Patty and Eldon Demuth. On November 16, 2011, she married Scott Russell. In her free time, Denise enjoyed exploring new places and traveling, with a special fondness for trips to Cripple Creek, Colorado. She loved discovering new restaurants, visiting casinos, dancing, and l...

In loving memory of Jodi Ellen (Broussard) Cross, who passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 71, in Salina, Kansas. Born on June 23, 1954, in New Iberia, Louisiana, Jodi was a radiant spirit whose warmth and laughter touched the lives of everyone around her. Jodi was the daughter of Jack and Anita Broussard, who preceded her in death. Her upbringing in Louisiana instilled in ...

Jean O. (Cruce) Ludes, aged 99, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Tustin, California, with her loving family by her side. Jean was born on December 10, 1926, in Fulton, Kentucky, to Raymond and Georgie Lee Cruce. After graduating from Salina High School, she began her professional journey at the telephone company. It was during this time that she met and married William Ludes, the son...

Susan Mary (Jenkinson) Hatfield, age 77, died on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home in Salina surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois, the only child of Walter Edward Jenkinson and Luella Mildred (Gleason) Jenkinson. Susan grew up in Meade, Kansas, where her parents owned the Sunset Court Motel and operated a family farm. At an early age, she developed a s...

Kylee Dawn Woods, 6 months and 14 days, of Salina, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born June 30, 2025, in Salina, to Roselyn McAnarney and Lukas Woods. Kylee was the light and salt of the earth. Every room she entered you immediately felt joy and love just by seeing her smile. When you held her, she was truly holding you. Kylee was the grace and glue of all those who loved her....

Daniel Chavez Sr., 76, of Salina, KS, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born March 25, 1949, in San Antonio, TX, to Alfonso Chavez Jr. and Mary H. Chavez Daniel was a welder; he enjoyed music and was an author of four books. He liked doing the research for his books, and was a joker, loving to “embellish” his stories to friends. Survivors include his son, Daniel Chavez Jr (C...