Evangeline “Vangie” (Bowser) Sutton, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 9, 2026. She was born on April 22, 1936, on the family farm at Talmage, Kansas to James Hubert and M. Izella (Moore) Bowser. Vangie attended school in Chapman, Kansas, where she met and married the love of her life, Keith Sutton. They made their home and spent their married lives south of Solomon. ...

Barbara Ann Troyer, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 11th, 2026. Barbara was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on June 15, 1943, a daughter of Della (Picket) Sawhill and Ralph Sheets. On February 24, 1970, Barbara married Robert Troyer in Commerce City, Colorado. She was one of the smartest people her family knew. Though her formal education ended after the eighth grade, her natural talent was ...

Irene McCormick, also known by some as Stella, a long time resident of Salina, Ks and Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Ks, passed away on February 11, 2026 at the age of 99. Irene was born on January 9, 1927 to Jesse and Stella Morrical at the home of her grandparents Jim and Minnie Morrical in rural Lincoln County Ks.  Irene grew up on the farm.  She attended Logan Grade School, 12 Mile Grade Scho...

Debra (Debbie) Ann Brenneman, 72, died on February 10, 2026, after a long and hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Debbie was born on February 20, 1953, in Russell, Kansas, to Orval “Casey” and Velma (Kaufman) Siefers. She was the second of four children and grew up in Russell and later in Dorrance, Kansas, where she graduated from Dorrance High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science...

Sherry Reusch, age 82 (by just a few days), peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones.  She had lived at Nicol Home in Glasco, Kansas for the last 5 years to the exact date.  Sherry was born on February 5, 1944, to Frank (Spike) and Bonnie Hall.  She was the oldest of three siblings.  She was raised on an acreage in Fairbury, Nebraska. She dearly loved her childhood and told stories abou...

Ronda R. Howard, 74, Bennington, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born Ronda R. Werner on July 4, 1951, in Salina to Harold (Sam) and Vivian (Vaupel) Werner. Ronda was a graduate of Bennington High School. She and Leonard “Bud” Howard were united in marriage on February 28, 1976. She served on the Bennington City Council and also as mayor....

Sylvia P. Shramek, 93, of Ellsworth, KS, and previously of Salina, KS, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born February 5, 1932, on the family farm in rural Ottawa County, KS, to Mark and Eva (Jagger) Garst. Sylvia married James J. Shramek Jr. on August 18, 1949. They lived in Omaha, NE, before making their home in Salina. She was a homemaker, known as a great cook who made awesome ...

Heidelinde "Heide" Tarin, 69, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 9th, 2026. Heide was born in Wurzburg, Germany on September 19, 1956, a daughter of the late Brunhilde (Guder) and Steve Garman. She lived with a fun, gentle spirit and a kindness that never wavered. She helped anyone who needed her, and her door was always open to friends, family, and strangers alike. Survivors include...

Kevin C. Heigele, 62, of Salina, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. Kevin was born on November 15, 1963, in Salina. Kevin was the son of Judy Noyes (DeLaney), Salina and Doug Heigele, Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by his mother, father, sister Deborah Rothenberger (Steve) of Salina, 1 nephew and 2 nieces. In accordance with Kevin’s wishes, he was cremated. A memorial s...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Susan Ann Englert, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away at home on February 7th, 2026. Born in Peterborough, England on September 20, 1955, Susan grew up in the San Diego area, where she met her husband, Ed, before settling in Salina. She was a loving mother to her son and a devoted foster parent through OCCK. Her kindne...