Robert William Mermis, age 99, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025.  He was born on October 28, 1925, in Walker, Kansas to John A. Mermis and Anna Kisner Mermis.  Robert was a resident of Salina since 1954, having previously lived in McCook, Nebraska.  Robert served honorably in the Army Air Corps as a Sergeant from December 1943 to May 1946. Robert married Violet C...

Lou Ann Dunn, 84, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born July 20, 1940, in Wamego, KS to Thomas A. McKinnon and Mildred Kitchener McKinnon. Following graduation from Manhattan High School, she went on to graduate from Kansas State University with a B.S. degree in Education and the University of Kansas with a M.S. degree in Education.  She was a member of Phi Beta Phi sorority. O...

Ian Moye, 34, of Salina, son of Corey (Kristin) Moye, Rhonda (Vince) Vawter-Moye, Dean (Diane) Holzhuter died Friday, January 31, 2025. His legacy will continue on through his sons JT, Easton and Arthur Moye.  He will forever be missed by his grandparents, Millie Moye, Ron Vawter and Laurie (Pat) Brady; his siblings, Mariah (Luis) Moye, Vannetta, Vince, Vance Johnson and Justice (Preston) William...

Carol Sue Dean, age 75, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Belleville Healthcare and Rehab, Belleville, KS.  She was born on January 16, 1950 in Flora, IL to Gerald “Jud” and Betty L. (Dawkins) Frye. She graduated from Louisville High School in Louisville, IL in 1968.  She received her undergraduate degree from Eastern Illinois University in Mathematics and a minor in Library Scie...

Donald “Don” Dean, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Belleville Healthcare and Rehab, Belleville, KS.  He was born on November 28, 1948 in Olney, IL to Robert Henry & Eva A. (Mahan) Dean, Sr.. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in Marion, Ohio in 1966.  He received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Rolla in 1972. He married C...

Dr. Harvey Martin “Doc” passed away on Friday, January 31st, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Husband, and Brother. Harvey was complex, colorful, and many things to many different people. He was equal parts Humorist, Foodie, Flight Surgeon, Rodeo Cowboy, Mentor, and Psychiatrist. He is remembered for his zest for life, willingness...

Howard Eugene Lamer, age 85, of Salina, KS passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Howard was born in Salina, KS on February 12, 1939, to John and Aileen “Billie” Lamer. At the young age of 7, he started working at his father’s grocery store, Lamer’s Market, located at 709 E North St. Later, the store relocated to 145 N Phillips and Howard took over owne...

Mark Allen Kohman, 47, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025. Mark was born in Salina, Kansas on March 18, 1977, to Joleen (Farless) and John Kohman. Mark graduated from Salina South High School in 1995, where he was active in drama. He enjoyed all the behind the scene aspects like lighting, sound, and set design. Mark worked at a variety of jobs over the years. The most ...

Charles Stephen “Steve” Pinnell, age 85, entered into rest on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Hilltop Lodge Health and Rehabilitation, Beloit, Kansas.   He was born on July 10, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas to Willis Mac Pinnell and Josephine Eileen (Stephens) Pinnell.  Steve was a 1960 graduate of Fall River High School, Fall River, Kansas. On August 2, 1968, Steve was united in marriage to...

Carol Jean Girard, age 72, left her earthly body on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her home in Concordia, KS.   She was born on September 19, 1952, in Beloit, KS to John N. & Margaret M. (Gradig) Reinert. She grew up and worked hard on a country farm South of Tipton, KS.  She graduated from Tipton High School in 1970. She completed Vocational/Technical Education for business in 1971. Sh...