Edna Faye Baldwin, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on July 29, 2025 at Dignity Care Home, her last days surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 21, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas, and raised in Alma, Kansas often spending time on her family’s farm. The fourth child from a family of eleven, Edna was the daughter of John and Eleanor (Tenbrink) Schwalm. Edna earned her nursing degree...

Elaine Marie Charbonneau (née Fraley, formerly Hayse) of Wichita, Kansas, exited this world on July 28, 2025, at age 76. She went out the same way she lived—stubbornly, unexpectedly, and on her own terms. Born in Chester, Nebraska to Lloyd and Alta Fraley, Elaine attended Chester High School and later earned her GED before pursuing nursing. She launched her career at Kiowa County Memorial Hospi...

Glenn E. Baugh, 78, Bennington, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home. He was born November 22, 1946, near Bennington, to Max D. and Avis K. (Constable) Baugh. Glenn was a graduate of Bennington High School, and he served in the United States Navy for three years. After 19 years at Raytheon, he retired and worked for Metro Courier for 10 years. Glenn was an avid outdoorsman and an excellent ...

Gary William Newbrey, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and quiet strength. Born on September 24, 1957, in Beloit, Kansas, Gary was the beloved son of Wanda Faye (Michel) and William Irwin Newbrey. He carried their values throughout his life—honesty, kindness, and a deep devotion to family. Gary found joy in the simple...

Darrel Dean Fosdick, 87 years of age, of Clyde, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, Kansas. He was born on May 2, 1938, in Miltonvale, Kansas, to Earl Frank and Alice Elvira (Smith) Fosdick. He attended Miltonvale schools and graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1955. He joined the US Army and served overseas in Germany during peacetime. He spen...

Robert Douglas “Bob” Homolka, of Lake of the Forest, Bonner Springs, Kansas, died on Friday, July 25th, 2025, after a courageous battle with numerous health conditions. Born on December 15, 1942, Bob spent more than 70 years in Salina, Kansas. He was a pillar of the community who never met a stranger. He was a man of both style and substance who lived a very complete life. Bob was ...

Michael Wayne Huiett, 59, of Salina, passed away on July 23, 2025. Mike was born on October 17, 1965, to Frank and Colene (Smith) Huiett. He was a dedicated FedEx Freight driver for many years. Mike loved riding his Harley with friends and going to rallies. He was a hard worker and always willing to help others. Mike was a private man who didn’t ask much of others, but all the family an...

Pauline J. Collins, age 76, entered into rest on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Kanab, Utah. She was born in Miltonvale, Kansas on July 16, 1948, to Dennie and Della (Demanett) Forton. On March 1, 1974, she married Donald D. Collins in Concordia, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2021. Pauline worked for 25 plus years at Mount Joseph Nursing Home in Concordia as the Business Manag...

Gerald “Gary” Schroeder passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Gary was born on October 30, 1942, in McPherson, Kansas, to Lyle and Dorothy (Houston) Schroeder. He spent his early years in McPherson before the family moved to Salina for a short time. They later settled in Lincoln, Kansas, where Gary grew up and attended Lincoln high school. Gary joined the U.S. Army and was stat...

Claire Elizabeth Anderson, age 60, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at Salina Regional Health Center of complications due to pancreatic cancer. Claire, born in Murray, Utah to Carl David and Claire Marie Johnson, grew up in and around the Salt Lake City area. An avid lover of animals, she began grooming dogs in high school. She later attended Utah State University, Northern Oklahoma College, U...