Kylee Deeann Fringer, 32, of Oakley, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Kylee was born on February 28, 1993, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Daniel Fringer and Kimberly (Tanner) Fringer. She was a devoted mother and cherished her family deeply. She is survived by her beloved children: Jessie Doetz, Chase Hillman, and Paisley Hann; and her siblings: Ameree Lovell, Justine Fringer,...

Peggy Ann (Peg) Martin Colborn was born June 18, 1933 in Attica, KS, to Carlysle and Bessie (Mayfield) Martin. She died January 3, 2026 in Newton, KS. She met Frank (Don) Colborn in Emporia and they married on March 12, 1954. Seven children were born of this union. As a young mother in Newton, KS, Peg attended Wichita State University and, in 1977, after completing Baccalaureate and Masters ...

Robert “Bob” Willis Northcutt (Papa) passed away Jan. 2, 2026, at his home in Salina, KS, surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 29, 1950, in Wichita, KS, to Dewey and Eva Northcutt and grew up with three brothers. On June 10, 1978, he married Joy Gale DeWitt, the love of his life. As their family grew, they enjoyed memories made with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Th...

Joshua Ryan Norris, 36, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Born September 24, 1989, in Salina, Kansas, Joshua was the beloved son of Sherri Ann (Murray) Krug. After completing school, he pursued his passion for cooking and worked as a cook in numerous restaurants, finding joy in serving others through his work. Joshua was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and KU. ...

Karen Eby, age 82, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS.  She was born on June 12, 1943 in Newton, KS to Edwin & Zella (Marshall) Grace. She graduated from Newton High School in 1961. When she came to Concordia in 1967 she began working as a secretary for the physical therapy & later nursing departments at St. Joseph Hos...

Sondra Jo (Brownell) Bergstrom, 63, of Clyde, Kansas, entered into rest on December 31, 2025, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. She was born on April 26, 1962, in Concordia, Kansas to Harry and Janice (Miller) Brownell. Sondra attended Concordia Grade School, Concordia Middle School, and Concordia High School, graduating in 1980. She received an associate’s degree from Cloud ...

Deloris Ruth (Gawith) Bergez Pachta was born November 6, 1932, in rural Miltonvale, KS to Vernie & Vivian (Kline) Gawith, the 4th of 8 children. On Tuesday December 30, 2025, she left this world to meet her Lord & Savior. On December 27, 1959, Deloris married her first love, Marc Bergez. They were immediately blessed with two children of Marc’s first marriage, Sherry & Marc Steven. ...

Pheng Rordsalee, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 28, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1967, in Vientiane, Laos, to Bunmee and Lad (Pakhamma) Rordsalee. Pheng was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her sons, Deth Rordsalee, Saengphet “Joey” Soulivong, Xaya Jonathan Soulivong, and Victor Phanthankeo; her daughter, Heather Rordsalee; and her son-...

Bobbie “Bob” Lee Hodge was born on September 25, 1932, on the family farm near Phillipsburg, Kansas, to Charlie and Myra Belle (Yowell) Hodge. The youngest of three children, Bob grew up in rural Kansas, where farm life taught him the value of hard work. He often recalled hauling water, tending animals, and working alongside his family before electricity ever reached the farm. Bob attend...

Larry Lee Horting, 86, Bennington, died suddenly on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home. He was born December 25, 1939, in Tescott, to John Lee and Helen Horting. Larry graduated from Tescott High School and attended Kansas University and Kansas Wesleyan. He was united in marriage to Carolyn M. Nisbeth in Bennington on June 27, 1959. To this union were born two children, Carol Sue and Wil...