Joseph Alan “Joey” Hawkinson, 40, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Born on Christmas Day in 1984 to Craig and Melody Hawkinson, at 2 lbs. 10 oz, Joey brought warmth and joy to those around him from the very beginning. A resident of Salina, he graduated with honors from South High School in 2005. Though an avid KU basketball fan (attending every basketball game...

Eleanor Mary Ward (Hahn), 90, of Salina, passed away peacefully at the family farm on September 20th, surrounded by her loved ones. Her deep sense of strength and determination was rooted in her faith in Jesus Christ, guiding her through every season of life. She lived by the words of Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” a verse that served as her lifelong...

“Every child belongs to mankind’s family, children are the fruit of all humanity. Let them feel the love of all the human race, touch them with the warmth, the strength of that embrace.”      From “Children of Sanchez” by Chuck Mangione Martin William Burke, 66, passed away on September 22, 2025.  He was born October 6, 1958 the first child to John and Rosemary Burke on a farm nea...

Charlotte Sue Wilson, 79, of Salina, KS, entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.  Charlotte was born on July 23, 1946 to Doran D. Dewald and Elma L. (Miller) Dewald at Russell County Hospital.  She attended school in Russell, KS where she graduated in 1964.  After high school, she attended business school in Wichita, KS.  Following graduation she retur...

Lorene Faye Fengel, 93, passed away Monday, September 15th, at Village Manor in Abilene, Kansas. She was born November 6th, 1931 in Oak Hill, the daughter of Larry and Marguerite (Rickely) Lash. Growing up in the Oakhill area, Lorene attended school at Union School and Oak Hill through her grade school years. Her high school days were spent in Longford High School graduating with the class of 1949...

Jo Ann Zachary went home to be with the Lord, September 20, 2025. She was born October 8, 1959 in Salina, Kansas, the youngest of seven children. On Valentine’s Day, 1987, she married the love of her life, Wayne Zachary, in the Bethel Church, rural Cloud County. Jo Ann was employed at IBP in Emporia and Bosselman Truck Shop in Salina. She enjoyed riding horses, especially Hank, and spending t...

Lonny Pucket, 84, departed this world on the morning of Friday, September 19, 2025, at 3:50 a.m., while in hospice care at Village Manor of Abilene, KS, with his oldest grandson watching over him. Lonny Lee Pucket was born in Concordia, KS, on June 30, 1941, the son of George W. and Irene Lillie (Orebaugh) Pucket. He was a twin to Larry Lee Pucket and one of five children: Garrel, Clyde, Larry,...

Karl Ray Stutterheim passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on September 16, 1937, in Long Island, Kansas, the only son of Henry and Fanny (Raymaker) Stutterheim. Karl lived in Long Island until second grade, when he and his parents moved to Phillipsburg, Kansas. He graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1955, where he was a standout multi-sport athlete, with baske...

Glenna Louise Heald, 84, formerly of Concordia, Kansas, died at her home in Manhattan, Kansas. Glenna was born near Haddam, Kansas on September 2, 1941, to Verlin Ryser and Agnes Cibolski Ryser. She was one of ten children. Glenna graduated from Concordia High School with the Class of 1959. Two years later, she married Larry L. Heald. She married Larry L. Heald at the Baptist Church in Concordia...

Sharon Kay Beach (Simmons), age 75, of Salina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 15, 1949, in Salina, Sharon’s life was one filled with love and devotion to her family and friends. A dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Salina for many years, Sharon’s compassionate nature touched the lives of many,...