Gene LeRoy Stithem passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born May 31, 1941, in Zurich, Kansas, to Clifford A. and Bessie Rosalie (Smee) Stithem, and was the third of five children. He graduated from Palco High School in 1959 and Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina in 1960. On May 6, 1961, he married R. Elaine Stoppel, who preceded him in death, along with his parents and brothers Ronald ...

Carol Dee Wilson passed away Thursday evening June 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by her two sons, daughters in law, sister, brother-in-law, and niece. Carol Dee Robertson was born on September 17, 1931, in Ordway, Colorado, the first child of Bev and Ula Robertson. Carol spent her early years at the family ranch near Arlington, Colorado, it was here that she learned to be a cowgirl. At a ve...

Edward Leroy Steinle, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Born in Bunker Hill, Kansas, on August 16, 1931, Edward was the son of Lydia Waymaster Steinle and David G. Steinle. On October 24, 1954, Edward married the love of his life, Florene Casper Steinle. Together, they built a life rooted in love, and family. Edward was a man who never sat still fo...

Mitchell Scott Saunders, 71, Topeka, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Mitch was born on May 10, 1954, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Keith “Pete” and Patricia “Pat” Beck Saunders. He graduated from Minneapolis High School in Minneapolis, Kansas with the Class of 1973 and attended Sterling College and Kansas State University. Mitch married Lynne Stout on July 23, 1977, in Bur...

Norma Jean Andrews, 94, died at home on Monday, June 16, 2025, surrounded by her children and their spouses. Norma Jean was born on April 15, 1931, in Ellsworth County. She was a terrific flower gardener who worked at Salina County Club for many years keeping flowers looking beautiful. At home, her flower specialty was zinnias, and she always planted many huge beds of zinnias to share and enjoy...

Thomas "Tom" Frederick Cutter Jr., aged 70, passed away June 13, 2025, at Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation Center. Tom was born January 8, 1955, in Canton, OH to Thomas Cutter and Elizabeth Whitacre. Tom enjoyed being out in nature and marching to the beat of his own drum. In his youth, he spent a lot of time at Mr. Lee's farm and many late evenings at the local Doghouse Restaurant wit...

Nita M. Boster, 91, Bennington, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. She was born Nita Young on January 24, 1934, in Salina, to John Alvin and Bennie (Hite) Young. Nita was a graduate of Bennington High School. She and Charles D. Boster were married on August 6, 1955, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. She and Charlie owned and operated Boster ...

Laura Jean Jennings Moore, 64, of Salina, Kan., passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born March 17, 1961, in Beatrice, Neb., to Robert and Barbara (Foulk) Dingle. Laura grew up in Salina and graduated from Salina South High School. It was in Salina that she met and married Jim Jennings. After Jim passed away, she moved to Tucson, Az., where she owned and operated a successful leatherwork ...

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Pennington, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. Jackie was born on August 3, 1943, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Estella Vogt. On March 20, 1962, she married the love of her life, Dr. Richard Pennington. Together, they were blessed with four children, who were the center of her world. A talent...

Jack Blaine Duffin, age 71, of Mentor, Kansas, passed away on June 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 18, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, Jack lived a life defined by perseverance, humor, optimism, and unwavering dedication to his family. Jack was known for his steady determination to face life’s challenges, always meeting them with quiet strength and a can-do spirit. He ...