James Kenneth Bednarz, 61, planned to see a movie with his wife, Ellen, on Thursday Sept. 27, 2018, but instead passed away at his home in Wells, Kansas. James was born in Chicago, Oct. 25, 1956 to Elaine (Kochanny) Bednarz. He grew up in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Salina before following his father Edward Bednarz into the armed services. The Army led James to Massachusetts and Louisiana, where ...

Ronald H. Hanchett, 45, of Salina, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. He was born December 12, 1972 in McPherson, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald H. Hanchett. Survivors include his mother, Sharon Drake; wife, Lisa Symmonds; children. Cody Lynn, Elizabeth Hanchett, Taylor Hanchett, Tyler Hanchett, Brianna Hanchett, Katelyn Hanchett, Mystique Hanchett, Jessica Hanch...

Sharon D. Norris, 66, of Salina, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Sharon Diane Bender was born Dec. 1, 1951 to Edwin and Ella Mae Bender of Russell. She married Jerry Norris, Nov. 28, 1977 in Minneapolis. Sharon was a wonderful cook and loving mother to their seven children. She enjoyed live music and always found ways to help those around her. She worked customer service jobs where she ne...

Colonel Harold L. “Bud” Rothgeb, Jr, 76, Lindsborg, KS. went to heaven on Sept. 22, 2018, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Seattle, WA, Dec. 31, 1941. Bud served in the Air Force for over 25 years as a Public Affairs Office; at Tinker AFB, Ok; Bien Hoa, Vietnam; Air Force Academy & Peterson AFB, CO; two Pentagon tours; Vandenberg AFB, CA; and Wright-Patterson ...

Kenneth Grant Shirey, Sr., 84, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 23rd. Kenneth was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1934, a son of the late Dorothy (Thomas) and Clarence Shirey. Mr. Shirey served in the US Air Force. After leaving the service, he worked as a Tool and Die Setter for about 30 years at Robert's Industry, Federal Mogul, and Rema Bakeware. Surviv...

Doug Hanson, age 79, entered into rest on September 22, 2018 at the Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born on October 22, 1938 in Huron South Dakota, to Theodore and Alice (Figgins) Hanson. Doug was a 1957 graduate of Concordia High School. On October 4, 1957 Doug married Sandra VanLaningham in Concordia, Kansas. Doug was a US Postal carrier and reserve for the Cloud County S...

Donald W. Jones, age 83, entered into rest on Friday, September 21, 2018 with Betty at his side at the Mt. Joseph Senior Village in Concordia, Kansas. He was born on July 29, 1935 to John Elbert and Frances Marie (Knocke) Jones. Donald graduated from Concordia High School in 1953. Donald served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged. Donald owned...

Charlotte Evelyn “Ev” Wineteer, 82, died Wednesday, Sept 19, 2018. She was born Jan. 28, 1936 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Earl and Helen (Bartlett) Dailey and attended Topeka Hayden High School. She was a nurse’s aide and enjoyed taking care of children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael T. Wineteer Survivors are her children, Linda (Galen) Eckhardt, of Hildreth, NE, ...

Funeral Service for Clyde A. Jr. and Frances K. (Trumble) Richter The graveside funeral service for Clyde A. Jr. and Frances K. (Trumble) Richter, Salina, will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 11am. Rose Meron Cemetery, Oak Hill, Ks. Lunch will be served at the Coachlight Resturant, 114 Weda St., Longford, Ks., immediately after the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to join and ...

Betty J. Humes, age 91, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, Kansas. She was born September 29, 1926 to Clifford and Irma (Griffee) Gillan in Concordia, Kansas. She was a 1944 graduate of Concordia High School. She attended Colorado Women’s College and later Kansas State University. She was a sorority member of Pi Beta Phi while at K...