Ralph Edwin Polly, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 75. Ralph was born on April 13, 1949, at Ellsworth Hospital in Ellsworth, Kansas, to Myra and Willie "Bill" Polly. He was lovingly welcomed into the world by his parents and his older sister, Marilyn. Ralph grew up in Brookville, Kansas, where he shared a special bond with his grandparents, Bertha and...

Susan Marie Padgett, 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Susan was born in Salina, Kansas on December 1, 1949, to Eva B. (Ticehurst) and Robert "Bob" Eugene Padgett. Survivors include a daughter, Eva Costigan (Kenneth), of Mentor, Kansas; son, Daniel Couch (Elizabeth), of Salina, Kansas; and sister, Connie Williams. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sam...

Richard “Max” Pendergrass, age 82, entered into rest on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the North Central Medical Center in Concordia, Kansas.   He was born on December 27, 1942 in McPherson, Kansas to Harvey “Pat” and Verda (Mayhew) Pendergrass. He attended school in El Dorado, Kansas, graduating in 1960. He attended Butler County Community College before joining the US Air Force. H...

Douglas Kirk Schwan was born in Davenport, Iowa on April 5, 1949 to Al and Doris Schwan. He went to meet his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. After graduating from Marshall Senior High School in Marshall, MN, Doug enlisted in the Navy on June 5, 1967 and was honorably discharged on June 4, 1973. After basic training at the Naval Base in San Diego, CA, Doug served on the USS...

Steven Joel Thompson, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at his home. Steven was born to Gerald and Patricia Thompson on November 25, 1961. He enjoyed spending time with his animals and loved being outdoors, particularly at Kanopolis Lake. Steven also found joy in playing darts and bowling. Known for his stubbornness, he could be difficult at times, but deep down, he was a...

Marilyn JoAnn Lloyd, 90, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. JoAnn was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on February 7, 1934, the daughter of Edna Pauline (Holmgren) and Fredolph Bernard Oberg. Although an only child, she grew up in a tight-knit family with several cousins living in the Salina and Lindsborg communities. After graduating from Salina High in 1952, JoAnn atte...

Ellis Rushton Norton, 96, passed away on January 3rd, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Ellis was born September 29, 1928, in Bennington KS. to Thomas E. Norton and Iva M. (Struble) Norton. He graduated from Salina High School and attended Kansas Wesleyan University. On July 14, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Leckington. They shared 71 years of marriage before her ...

Terrance "Terry" Joseph Bohm, died January 6th 2025 at the age of 50. Terry was born in Salina, Kansas on November 23rd 1974. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1993. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus council 601 and Sacred Heart Cathedral. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coaching youth sports, spending time with friends and family, and he was always building, fixing, or had...

Carroll Dean Jungel, slipped away at 0600 January 1, 2025, age 81. He was born at the former Asbury Hospital, Salina, now known as Salina Regional Health Center, to Mabel M. (Jorg) and Roy D. Jungel on December 30, 1943. Carroll grew up in the New Cambria area and remembers the many times that Salina Police Chief John Woody would come out to the farm to go “noodling” (catfishing with his ha...

Helen Jo "Jody" Kuiper, 94, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 4th, at the Memorial Hospital. Helen was born in Little Field, Texas on October 2, 1930, to Nellie Zora Virgie Thomasson and Charles Edward Gray. For most of her life she worked at Weber Aircraft in Gainsville, Texas where she worked on aircraft pieces. In her free time, she loved to be with her cat Vembie o...