Richard Hahn, 90, of New Cambria, KS, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 19, 2025 surrounded by family. Richard was born November 7, 1934 in Salina, KS, to Francis “Bud” and Julia (McGee) Hahn. He attended a country school northeast of Salina until eighth grade and then was in the last graduating class from Washington High School in 1952. Richard married the love of his lif...

James “Jim” Leland Murray, 94, of Salina, KS, died on April 17, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1930, in Marysville, KS to James Frances Murray and Louise Christine (Godbout) Murray. They moved to Joplin, MO in 1937. Jim had his first job at age 11 selling The Saturday Evening Post and The Ladies Home Journal door to door. He then worked a milk route with a horse drawn wagon. From the age 14 t...

Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Crowder, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 14th, 2025. Kenny was born in Salina, Kansas on November 24, 1964, to Sharon Kay (Carter) Crowder and Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr. In his free time, he loved to fish, go to car shows, and be with his family. He was a talented artist and even tattooed a few of his family members. Survivors include his fiancé, Apr...

Michael (Zeke) Chartier, 55 years of age, of rural Concordia passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at NCK Medical Center in Concordia, Kansas.  He was born on September 30, 1969, in Concordia, Kansas to Rex and Jo Ann (Baggett) Chartier. Zeke was a graduate of Clifton-Clyde High School in the Class of 1988. Zeke was the owner/operator of MacFab in Rural Concordia, Kansas. His hobbies ...

Donald J. Olson, born on January 16, 1930, in Streeter, North Dakota, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Concordia, Kansas. He was 95 years old. Donald grew up on a farm in North Dakota, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the outdoors—qualities that would remain with him throughout his life. His early years on the farm shaped his character and instilled in him a...

Edward “Ed” Eugene Ingram, 81, of Salina, Kansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 6, 2025. He was born in Wichita, KS, on September 29, 1943, to Eugene and Ernestine Ingram. Ed spent 4 years in the Navy and trained as an electrician on nuclear subs, launching a career in working on and around electronics in both the service and manufacturing industries. He enjoyed the puzz...

Clara Mary (Staudinger) Stithem of Salina passed away on April 15, 2025 at age 81.  She was born in Great Bend, Kansas on March 17, 1944, the eldest daughter of Anton and Agnes (Zeman) Staudinger. Clara grew up on a farm near Beaver, Kansas and attended St. Joseph Grade School in Beaver through 8th grade. She then attended Prep School with the Dominican Sisters at the Immaculate Conception Conven...

Doris Lorene (Sawatzky) Nikkel, 92, died Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born January 3, 1933, to Abraham A. Sawatzky and Agnes Nettie Nachtigal, in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The youngest of 10 children, Lorene grew up on the family farm four miles south and three-quarter miles west of Weatherford, Oklahoma. She attended the Missouri School #55, located four miles south and three-quarter miles eas...

Amy O’Neal, 55 of Wamego passed away Sunday April 6, 2025. Amy was born January 6, 1970 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Bill and Mary Ann (Stegman) Adams. She graduated from Salina South in 1988. Amy worked as an engineering technician for K-DOT in Topeka. Amy is survived by her two sons, Tayler and wife Morgan O’Neal of Abilene and Parker O’Neal and fiancé Olivia of Kansas City...

Jane Grosland, 81, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 12th, 2025 with her family by her side. Jane was born in Northwood, Iowa to Nora and R. Howe Pacey. Jane proudly served as a Registered Nurse in the United States Air Force. She continued her career as an RN at various hospitals in Missouri and Kansas for over 30 years. On November 4, 1967, Jane married Lanny Grosland in...