Ralph D. Kearn, age 73, entered into rest on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the North Central Kansas Health Center, Concordia, Kansas. He was born on August 21, 1951, in Concordia, Kansas to George W. and Hazel M. (Trowbridge) Kearn. Ralph was a 1969 graduate of Concordia High School. On January 9, 1971, he married Phyllis Ann Vignery in Concordia, Kansas.  They were united in marriage for 51 years...

Justan Ray Smith, 35, passed away on June 30, 2025 in McPherson, KS. Justan was born on July 19, 1989 in Salina, KS to parents Carlson and Sheri Smith. Justan was a high school graduate with some college experience. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He served proudly as a combat veteran in the Iraq war. Justan worked in the field of mechanics. Motorcycles were one of Justan�...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry LaVerne Balaun, who departed this life on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 87, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS. Born on March 15, 1938, in Salina, Kansas to Harry and Alma Belle (Estep) Balaun. Larry was dedicated to his family and assisted others in the community through the program, Meals on Wheels. He graduated...

Jean Evelyn Sutton, 90, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Bryan West Hospital of Lincoln, NE while in hospice care. Diagnosed with sepsis, Jean died peacefully with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Wilma (Keith) Ellis; husband, Harold Sutton; infant sister, Carolee Ann; grandsons, Jonathan and Nathan Sutton (infant); and great grandson, Forrest Sutton...

Lawrence Sander, age 87, of Salina passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025.   He was born February 6, 1938, on the family farm in Walker, Kansas to Anton P. and Rosa (Nemecheck) Sander.  Lawrence was the 10th of 11 children.  He grew up enjoying the outdoors.  He graduated from Victoria High School in 1957.  He worked in Russell for Carter Block plant and eventually met the love of...

Aaron John Klaassen, age 44, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. He was born on April 27, 1981, in Lawrence, Kansas, to David and Margaret Klaassen. Aaron was a member of the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church. In 2003, Aaron earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business from Bethany College, in Lindsborg, Kansas. He then attended ...

Karen Denise Knerr (Russell) (Alvarado), 71, of Salina, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born on April 14, 1954 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Clifford and Gladys Ricks. Karen graduated from Boyce High School, Louisiana, in 1972 and later moved to Salina. She married Keith Russell and together they owned and operated Russell’s Restaurant in Salina. She also worked at Red Lobster for 11...

On Monday, June 23, 2025, Logan Wade Wardyn, 33, of San Ramon, California, passed into eternal life, finding peace in the presence of God. Logan was born in Superior, Nebraska, on September 19, 1991. His family moved to Salina, Kansas, in 1999, where he lived until 2015. Logan graduated from Salina High School Central in 2009. Although he always intended to continue his education, he wasted no ...

Lynda Kay Hassler of Salina passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 28, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on February 27, 1945, to Harold Miller and Helen (Nealy) Miller in Hope, Kansas. Lynda attended school at Hope High School, graduating Valedictorian in 1963. From there, she proceeded to Manhattan and became a Wildcat at Kansas State University. She majored in Home...

Larry Remmenga, 77, Minneapolis, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his home with his wife and girls at his side. Larry was born July 29, 1947, at home in Green Lake, WI, to George and Anna Theresa (Lampman) Remmenga. After high school graduation, Larry served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War in Thailand from 1966-1970. It was there he contacted Agent Orange which led to hi...