Roland Dee Kuntz, age 77, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, from diabetic complications. Born on October 5, 1947, Roland was the youngest child of Harry and Laura Kuntz. He grew up in the Buckeye community, just outside Abilene, Kansas, where he developed a strong work ethic and a love for the land while farming and ranching alongside his father and brother. Roland attended ...

James D. “Jim” Murk, age 68, of Aurora, KS, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at his home in Aurora, KS surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 21, 1956, in Westmoreland, KS to Donald & Dixie (Chayer) Murk. He graduated from Glasco High School in 1974. He married Patricia (Pat) LeDuc on August 22, 1975 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, Kansas. Jim op...

David Eugene Michael was born on March 10, 1938, in Winona, Kansas, to Guy Michael and Nellie Flynt. He passed away on June 3, 2025, at Village Manor in Abilene, Kansas, at the age of 87. David grew up in Winona and graduated from Winona High School. He went on to attend Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, where he met his wife, Arlena. The two were married on August 17, 1958, and welcomed th...

Donna Lea Godsey, 82, of Salina, Kan., passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1943, in Scott City, Kansas, to Orlie and Bertha (Thomas) Paynter. In 1972, Donna married Jerry Godsey. Together, they built a loving home and shared many years of marriage. Donna was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed...

Moyne Irene Hanes Siler passed away peacefully on June 2, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, adventure, and dedication to family. Born in Minneapolis Kansas, in her grandmother’s home. Moyne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother—whose life was marked by strength, resilience, and grace. On May 6, 1945, Moyne married her 4th grade sweethear...

Mary Ellen Spidell, 80, of Solomon, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Born in Conway, Iowa, on October 30, 1944, to Edrie Arlene (McCreary) and Frank Mackillen Gardner. Mary’s compassionate spirit led her to work in various caregiving roles throughout her life, including in the nursery, as a hairstylist, and in the kitchen at St. Francis Boys Home. Her nurturing nature extende...

CMSgt Salvatore G. DiMatteo, USAF retired, was born October 10, 1939, and passed away May 27, 2025, in Colorado Springs. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Pierce DiMatteo; his two daughters: Salena DiMatteo-Dobbs (Bill) and Laurie Sherman (Tom); four grandchildren: Nathan, Annamarie, Jonathan, and Andrew Dobbs; his sister, Frances Collins; brother, Phil DiMatteo; and many nieces an...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Lee Isaacson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Tom left this world on May 30, 2025, at the age of 81. Tom was born on June 15, 1943, in Salina, Kansas, to Lee and Mary (Jacobs) Isaacson. On May 1, 1965, Tom married the love of his life, Jean Ann Hoover. Together, they shared a beautiful life filled with l...

Patricia J. Baldwin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2025, at the age of 85. Patty was born on January 6, 1940, to Clarence and Hazel (Bellis) Miller in Atchison, Kansas. Patty was raised on a farm where she learned her strength and compassion that she passed to her children. Patty was preceded in death by her ...

Charles (Chuck) Raymond Stein, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 29, 2025. He was born in Ashland, KS on December 1, 1938, to Benedict A. & Fredeline F. (LaBarge) Stein. He moved with his family to Minneapolis in 1940. He graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1956. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy, serving 27 months overseas. After returning h...