Wanda Marie Budke, 67, of Lindsborg, passed away Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 in Salina surrounded by her loved ones. Wanda was born in Hays, on October 11, 1956, a daughter of the late Virgil and Esther (Dechant) Stegman. On November 6, 1976, Wanda was united in marriage to John Budke at Sacred Heart Cathedral. She worked for 27 years as a custodian for USD 305. Wanda loved the students and s...

After giving it all she had in a fight with cancer, Elizabeth “Beth” R. Whisler, age 71, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.  She was born on March 5, 1953, in Concordia, KS to R. Wilson & Ruth C. (Nelson) Carlgren. She graduated from Concordia High School in 1971 and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and allied health from the Univers...

Kerry Lee Walton, 55, of Marquette, KS passed away Friday August 16th at 3:15 pm at Salina Regional Health Center after several months of battling an illness. Kerry was born July 18, 1969, in Macomb, IL to Charles and Bonnie (Riser) Walton. Kerry was united in marriage to April Wilkewitz on November 21, 1994, in Carthage, IL. Kerry was the proud father of five children: Chelsey (Kodi) McDaniel ...

Beryl Josephine Robinson, 95, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 15th, at Village Manor in Abilene, Kansas. Beryl was born in Colon Republic of Panama on July 6, 1929, to Ann Marie (Mallvett) and Wilfred Augusta Atkinson. She married Jesse Robinson in Panama and they traveled to many countries while he was in the military. They later divorced and she moved to Salina in 1973. ...

Barbara Jean Swearingen, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 16th, 2024. Barbara was born in Scandia, Kansas on November 15, 1928, a daughter of Lois May (Johnson) and Glenn Myron Housholder. Barb graduated from Scandia High School in 1946. She was a homemaker, (in the words of Barb) professional goof off, and helped her sons as a bookkeeper in their grain elevator business....

Jane A. Eikleberry, 88, of Salina, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Salina. She was born on November 29, 1935, to Evelyn and Burton Jackson of Barnard, Kansas. Jane graduated from Barnard High School, where she was Homecoming Queen. She attended Kansas State University and Bethany College. Jane moved to Salina, where she worked for various county offices in the old Saline County Courthouse. She...

On Sunday, August 18th, 2024, Charlene Nelson, our loving mother, passed away at the age of 96. She will be sorely missed, for everyone who knew her appreciated her kindness and joy. Charlene was born October 20th, 1927 in Augusta, KS to Francis and Theodore Davis. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. She was baptized June 28th, 1936 and confirmed June 7, 1942. Charl...

Richard Garry Hake, 82, Concordia, Kansas passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1942 in Esbon, Kansas to Henry “Hank” and Marial “Mae” (Fielder) Hake. Richard attended Concordia schools and graduated from Concordia High School in 1961. He married Caroline McDaniel and had one son, Randy. They later divorced. He moved to Colorado where he worked as a mechanic,...

Larry Dwayne Barham, 73, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Larry was born in Rector, Arkansas on September 21, 1950, a son of Elvia (Davis) Risner and Thomas Allen Barham. He was a welder for most of his life and retired from Russell Stover Chocolates, working in maintenance. When he was younger, he wanted to be a professional baseball player. He was also very pas...

Violet C. Mermis, age 92, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on August 17,2024. She was born on September 16, 1931, in Munjor, Kansas, to Alex W. Klaus and Adeline Leiker. Violet was a cherished resident of Salina since 1954, having previously lived in McCook, Nebraska. Violet married Robert W. Mermis on June 18, 1952, in Severin, Kansas. She was a dedicated sales associate at JC Penney Co. for 10 ...