Mark S. Chaffee, 59, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, following a courageous 18-year battle with MS. He was born in Cozad, Neb., May 10, 1959, to Harold G. and W. Jean Chaffee. Mark was a 1977 graduate of Wheatland High School, Grainfield, and attended Kansas Wesleyan University where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He began his career in electrical wholesale with American...

Robert D. Wilson, age 83, left this earthly life on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018, surrounded by his family at his home in Clyde, KS. He was born on Nov. 2, 1934 in Clyde, KS to Albert R. & Daphna M. (Wurtz) Wilson. Robert graduated from Clyde High School in 1953. He married Blanche A. Racette on May 14, 1955 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde. Robert was a sales manager for many years and ...

John Franklin Irwin Jr, 93, of Salina, stepped from this world into eternity Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. He was born in Garden City, April 17, 1925, to John Franklin Sr. and Lulu M. (Webb) Irwin. John was a Navy WWII veteran, serving on a mine sweeper from 1943-46. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Salina Coin Club, Masonic Lodge #60, Isis Temple Oriental Band, and Jesters Court #94....

Patty Lou (Predmore) Ouellette, age 86, entered into rest on, Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, Kansas. She was born September 30, 1932 in Aurora, Kansas to Carl and Reeta (Camp) Predmore. Patty married Alamore H. Ouellette in November 28, 1953 at Concordia, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1999. She was a 1950 graduate of Concordia High Schoo...

James Franklin Mullen, 76, died Oct. 6, 2018. “Jim” was born June 25, 1942 in New Castle, WY, the son of Joseph and Alice (Horr) Mullen. He was a salesman for Moore Business Forms. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet. He is survived by his son, Trevor (Laurie) Mullen and a daughter, Crystal (Howard) Richman; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren and brothers, Dode Mullen and ...

Mary Agnes Copp, 61, of Nickerson, Kansas, passed away at 12:45 p.m., Saturday, October 6th, 2018 while in the company of family members, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Mary was born in Hays, Kansas on September 3, 1957, a daughter of Lidwina (Pfannenstiel) and Lucas J. Copp. Mary attended Gorham Elementary School and Gorham High School, Gorham, Kansas and graduated in 1976. Mary then attende...

Robert Dale “Bob” Tinkler, 67, died Oct 1, 2017. He was born Aug. 17, 1951 in Salina, the son of Neal and Maxine (Shirack) Tinkler. He graduated from Southeast of Saline High School and attended K-State in Manhattan and received a degree in refrigeration from Salina Area Vo-tech. Bob spent many years driving a truck and stopping to visit family all over the country. His many interests inclu...

Jerry I. Battles, of Salina, passed over Sunday, September 30, 2018, at the age of 86. Jerry was born September 8, 1932 in Whitney, Alabama to Ross and Ruby Battles. He retired as a technical sergeant in 1968 from the US air force after 20 years of service. He was also with the civil service, Beach aircraft and the US postal service in Salina. He was preceded by his parents, Ross and Ruby...

Biship Klinger, the 2 month old son of Kurt Klinger and Jessica Sumahit, passed away Tuesday, September 25th. Biship was born in Salina, Kansas on July 26, 2018. Survivors include his parents; siblings, Bella and Brycen Sumahit; grandparents, Wayne Barham, Reta Hamilton, and Toni Klinger; Aunt, Amber Hamilton; and cousins Nahani, Omaria, and Phynlee. Memorial service will be at 1:00 PM...

Jebora "Jebbie" Redden, 60, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 30th at home with her husband by her side. She was born in Concordia, Kansas on March 29, 1958, a daughter of the late Betty Mae (Garst) and John Louis Perret. After working as a EKG Technician at Asbury Hospital Intensive Care Unit, she thoroughly enjoyed caring for and raising her sons full- time, and watching...