Ronald R. Klein, 84, of Russell, formerly of Salina, passed away, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Hays Medical Center.  He was born in Jetmore, Kansas to Lawrence E. and Lulu D. (Clapper) Klein, on June 20, 1941.  He married Sandra V. Martin, she passed away on October 23, 2015.  He served in the United States Army from September 1963 to September 1966.  For many years he worked with sheet metal at ...

Ezra Stickles, 59, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Ezra was born on June 24, 1966, to Doris Farren and Wayne Allen Stickles III. Ezra proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. In his free time, he loved being surrounded by nature. He especially enjoyed collecting rocks and fossils, often bringing them home to share with his family. Ezra also ...

Kenneth Lee Rush went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 1, 2026. He was born October 26, 1936 in Marquette, Kansas to his parents Nelson (Bill) and Ruth Rush. Не grew up in farm life. Ken joined the Navy in 1956 and served on the USS Yorktown and later on the USS Hancock. After serving in the navy, in 1960 he moved to Salina, Kansas to work for Salina Supply Company. He then went to work ...

Dennis J. Cochrane passed away peacefully in his home after a long-time battle with COPD. He was 75 years of age. Dennis was born in Goodland, KS and grew up in Sharon Springs, KS. He graduated high school from Wallace County High in 1969. After graduation he attended Ft. Hays State University, he then went on to the University of Kansas Medical School to complete his BS degree as a Pharmacist....

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pauline C. Schriner of Culver, Kansas on May 04, 2026. Pauline was born in Geneseo, Kansas on April 10, 1932. She married Clarence E. Schriner on June 13, 1949. Their many years together, blessed them with four daughters, Seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Pauline was preceded in death by her ...

Bobbie Dee Davis was born on September 30,1963, in Herington, KS. She was the youngest of three daughters to Calvin and JoAnn Davis. Bobbie grew up in Hope and attended Hope Schools until she graduated in 1981. She married Jeff Hostetter on October 10, 1981, at the Hope United Methodist Church. She was blessed with three boys, Trent, Trevor, and Trace. Growing up Bobbie was heavily involved...

Barbara Rott, 93, of Concordia, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Marquis Place in Concordia. She was born on May 22, 1932, in Concordia, Kansas, to Orin and Mildred (Snook) Heitsman. On June 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Maynard J. Rott at Brantford Covenant Church near Clyde, Kansas. To this union, one daughter, Kathy, was born. Barbara devoted her life to her fam...

Dorothy Ilene Morgan - wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother – went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Concordia. She was 93 years old. Born on June 21, 1932, Dorothy was a life-long resident of Cloud County, attending the Lowland schoolhouse as a child before graduating from Concordia High School. She went on to attend York College in Nebraska, ...

Randy John Roelofsen, 74, passed away on May 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 21, 1952 in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Randy grew up in Toronto, South Dakota, where he developed the strong work ethic and values that would guide him throughout his life. In 1980, he moved to Kansas and founded Abilene Machine, building not only a successful business but a legacy rooted in dedication,...

Joyce “Nin” Louise Jasper was born Joyce Louise Lambert on October 27, 1958, in Wichita Kansas. She was the daughter of Gloria and Raymond Lambert. She attended school in Concordia, Kansas and was a graduate of Concordia High School in 1976. After high school she attended the Academy of Hair Design in Salina, Kansas. She was employed by Barbara Workman’s Beauty Shop until she went to work at...