Donald “Don” Dean, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Belleville Healthcare and Rehab, Belleville, KS.  He was born on November 28, 1948 in Olney, IL to Robert Henry & Eva A. (Mahan) Dean, Sr.. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in Marion, Ohio in 1966.  He received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Rolla in 1972. He married C...

Dr. Harvey Martin “Doc” passed away on Friday, January 31st, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Husband, and Brother. Harvey was complex, colorful, and many things to many different people. He was equal parts Humorist, Foodie, Flight Surgeon, Rodeo Cowboy, Mentor, and Psychiatrist. He is remembered for his zest for life, willingness...

Howard Eugene Lamer, age 85, of Salina, KS passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Howard was born in Salina, KS on February 12, 1939, to John and Aileen “Billie” Lamer. At the young age of 7, he started working at his father’s grocery store, Lamer’s Market, located at 709 E North St. Later, the store relocated to 145 N Phillips and Howard took over owne...

Mark Allen Kohman, 47, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025. Mark was born in Salina, Kansas on March 18, 1977, to Joleen (Farless) and John Kohman. Mark graduated from Salina South High School in 1995, where he was active in drama. He enjoyed all the behind the scene aspects like lighting, sound, and set design. Mark worked at a variety of jobs over the years. The most ...

Charles Stephen “Steve” Pinnell, age 85, entered into rest on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Hilltop Lodge Health and Rehabilitation, Beloit, Kansas.   He was born on July 10, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas to Willis Mac Pinnell and Josephine Eileen (Stephens) Pinnell.  Steve was a 1960 graduate of Fall River High School, Fall River, Kansas. On August 2, 1968, Steve was united in marriage to...

Carol Jean Girard, age 72, left her earthly body on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home in Concordia, KS.   She was born on September 19, 1952, in Beloit, KS to John N. & Margaret M. (Gradig) Reinert. She grew up and worked hard on a country farm South of Tipton, KS.  She graduated from Tipton High School in 1970. She completed Vocational/Technical Education for business in 1971. Sh...

Phyllis Marie Turner, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, in Abilene surrounded by her family after fighting a long battle against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. Phyllis was born March 30, 1933, in Niles, Kansas, to Mary (Nunn) and Carl (Tootie) Toothman. Phyllis met Lloyd (Turner) while attending Solomon High. After Lloyd’s service in the Navy, he returned home, and the couple ...

Gabrial Joseph Pearson, age 14, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his father’s home in rural Inman, KS. Gabrial was born February 2, 2010, in Wichita, KS, to Rebekah “Becky” Blaine and Christopher Pearson, and was Becky’s only child. Gabe attended elementary school in Inman, KS, and continued his education at Ell-Saline Middle/High School. Gabrial showed great aptitude in...

James "Jim" Dean Markle, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Perryton, Texas on April 19, 1959, to Ernest and DeAnna (Johnson) Markle. Jim graduated from Salina Central in 1977, he then began a career with his father at Stress-Cast, Inc. At 21, Jim moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma...

David Rudolph Samuelson, 78, of Falun, Kansas, died on January 23, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with Lymphoma. He was born on October 4,1946, in Westmoreland, KS, to Harry and Eunice (Duell) Samuelson, the first of 6 children. His faith and church life were very important to him. He was baptized on November 3, 1946, in Olsburg, KS, and was confirmed in his faith on September 18, 19...