Norris Robert Andersen, 78, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born on January 9, 1947 in Concordia, KS to George Austin and Anna Rosebud Palmquist Andersen. Norris graduated from Concordia High School in 1965 and graduated from Beloit Vo-Tech in diesel mechanics in 1966. Later that same year, Norris married his high school sweetheart ...

Edward Leo Engelbert, beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Salina, Kansas, just two days shy of his 68th birthday. He was born on May 16, 1957, in Kingman, KS. Edward was a cherished son of Edward and Laura Lea (Petz) Engelbert. He leaves a legacy of love and dedication that will be felt for generations. Ed’s life was a testament of hard work, loyal...

Marion Lucille Klein, 97, passed away on May 12, 2025 at Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salina KS. Marion L. Olberding Klein was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Henry G. Klein, brothers Vernon Olberding, Johnny Olberding and step brothers Clem Olberding, Paul Olberding and a step-sister, Monica Olberding Spitsnogle. She is survived by her children, Ronald Eugene ...

Trudy J. Carter Cobbs Pickrell, 80, of Minneapolis, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Minneapolis. Trudy was born on February 20, 1945, in California to William F. and Jean (Krueger) Carter. She graduated from Blue Mound High School in Blue Mound, Kansas, in 1963. On July 29, 1973, she married David E. Pickrell. Trudy dedicated many years to her work as a cook and Certified Medical Aide, ma...

Betty Derine (Sandquist) Clark, 93, went peacefully to her eternal rest Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She was born the oldest of 6 on September 30, 1931, in Doland, South Dakota, to George and Irene (Remily) Sandquist. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1950. After graduation, she married the love of her life, Riley D. Clark on June 24th, 1950, at Sac...

Marietta Jean Gotti, 102, of Salina, Kansas, left this world quietly on May 13, 2025, at Eaglecrest Retirement Community. She was the fourth of eight children born to Hubert and Harriet Spohn of rural Bennington, Kansas. The family relocated to a farmstead near Culver, Kansas, where she attended school. There she met her husband to be, John Gotti. After World War II the couple took up farming. ...

Gregory Lynn “Greg” Balthazor, 62, formerly of Concordia passed away, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home in Chandler, Az. Greg was born on June 18, 1962 in Concordia, Kan., to Armand and Helen (Appleby) Balthazor. Greg grew up in Concordia, Ks and graduated from Concordia High School in the class of 1981.  His most outstanding high school accomplishment was winning the State Wrestling Champi...

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Nancy Louise Jaquay on May 11, 2025 at the age of 73. Born on September 1, 1951, to Edgar Max and Mary Ann (Roesner) Gentry.  Nancy brought warmth, wisdom, and love into the lives of all who knew her. Nancy was a woman of strength, courage, and independence. She left a lasting impression on everyone she met, offering kindness and love with an open hea...

LaDonna Marie Stout, aged 91, passed away on May 12, 2025.  Born on August 31, 1933, in Pratt, Kansas. LaDonna lived a long and meaningful life centered around family, creativity, and her community. Her unwavering roots and quiet strength left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Kenneth Stout and their son Bill Stout. The love they shared ...

William "Bill" Franklin Harris was born on December 19th, 1946, in Naponee, Nebraska to Alice (Moltzahn) and Harvey Harris. Bill served honorably in the United States Navy as a Seabee where he deployed to Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Salina and worked as an ambulance driver, later becoming a Deputy at the Saline County Sheriff’s Department. He was a lifetime memb...