Arnold Orval Grant, age 99, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 in Salina. He was born on September 8, 1926 in Penokee, Kansas to the late Orval and Nannie Grant. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Ila Fay Gillberg Grant and his sister Katherine Ellen Grant. He is survived by his children Kevin (Frances), Kim (Mira Zevin), and Jane Kaufman (Jason), grandchildren Jessica, ...

Lori Ann Kirby (DeLaney), 58, of Salina, Kansas passed away May 20, 2026. Lori was born April 18, 1968, to Robert “Bob” DeLaney Sr of Salina, Kansas and Iona “Nona” DeLaney (Irby) of Bogue, Kansas. While only having 5 biological children, Lori was called “mom” by so many more. She opened her home to any in need of a hot meal, a place to sleep, or a word of wisdom...

Sister Donna Otter died May 19, 2026, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 87 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 67 years.  She was born in Clayton, KS on September 22, 1938 to Frank and Margaret Bates Otter, the fifth of eight children, and was baptized Donna Regina.  She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, Kansas on September 8, 1958.  On March 18, 1959, Donna r...

Violet was born Pauline Hollis on November 24, 1934, to Harold C. and Rosa Pauline (Daugherty/Galloup) Hollis on the Hollis Homestead southwest of Delphos, Kansas. She passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. Shortly after her birth, her father began calling her “his little Violet,” as her eyes were a bright blue-violet color, and the name stayed with her for the rest of her life. She attended Ced...

Walter C. Pahls, 95, of Salina, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2026. Walt was born March 15, 1931, to Adolph Sr. and Margaret Pahls on their rural farm west of Tipton, Kansas. Walt enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and married Joan Eilert in June 1953 in Beloit, Kansas. The couple moved to Bryan Air Force Base in Texas, where they started their family. Walt attended Nebraska Stat...

Sara Lopez-Garcia, lovingly known to many as “Momma Sara” or “Nana,” passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on December 28, 1951, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, and later made her home in Salina, Kansas. Sara was a strong and independent woman who faced life’s challenges with resilience and grace. She worked tirelessly to provide for her children,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diana Lynn Wiegand, 71 on May 15th 2026 surrounded by family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend. She was known for her quick wit, strong spirit and the way she could make people laugh. Diana was born January 28th, 1955 in Peoria, Illinois to Donna Jellison. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Donna and a grandda...

Jim R. Staggs, 87, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 12th, 2026. Jim was born in Skedee, Oklahoma on March 30th, 1939 to Vida(Bell) and Kenneth Staggs. Jim moved to Lindsborg, KS to farm and raise livestock in 1957, he also was employed by Big A in the research and development department. On June 24th, 1960 Jim married Joyce(Johnson)Staggs in Lindsborg. They spent many happy ...

Albert “Allie” Joseph Yarochowicz, 85, died May 13, 2026. He was born April 4, 1941, the son of John and Julia (Naboriny) Yarochowicz in New Milford, Connecticut. He married Sharon Ann Fletcher, on June 22, 1963, in New Milford, CT. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Yarochowicz; parents, John and Julia (Naboriny) Yarochowicz; brothers, Frank, John and sister in law Judy; and sist...

Deanna K. “Dee” Brown, age 59, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.  She was born on January 15, 1967 in Concordia, KS to Rex E. & Charlotte (Charbonneau) Strait, Jr. She graduated from Concordia High School in 1985 and she later earned her bachelor's degree in elementary special education from Ft. Hays State University....