Patricia "Pat" Mary Ann Carter, 75, of Salina, KS, was called home to Jesus on January 12, 2023, while surrounded by her children. Pat was born March 10, 1947, in Salina, to Ida Bushyhead (Speer) and Fred Pulk. She was the youngest of Ida’s five children.  She is survived by a whole slew of family spread throughout the US – from Florida to Alaska! Sister: Victoria Brockelman of CA. Niec...

Reggie L. Irvin, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2023. Reggie was born in Hays, Kansas on March 13, 1945, a son Vida Mae (Schraeder) and B.C. Irvin. He was a member of the Smoky Hill R/C Flying Club, riding his motorcycle with the ROMEOS of Salina, building and racing cars, and loved traveling in his motorhome. On March 3, 1968, Reggie married Brenda Wells in Al...

Donna Jean Graybeal, 57, Salina, died January 14, 2023, at Brookdale, Salina. Donna was born Oct. 4, 1965, in Salina, KS. The daughter of Francis and Bernadette (Kreutzer) Augustine. She was the manager of Carol’s Hallmark for many years, followed by working retail for almost 40 years. Every person she met was a friend of hers, as she loved to chat and laugh with anyone who crossed her path. ...

Lore Ruth Meier (Zwanziger), age 86, passed away in Salina, Kansas on January 12, 2023.  She was born on June 6, 1936, in Viernheim, Germany to Hans and Cleopha (Helbig) Zwanziger. She married Clarence Albert Meier on December 29, 1956 at the Mannheim/Kaeffertal Army Base Chapel in Germany.  Following graduation, she attended trade school in Heddesheim, Germany where she earned her seamstress...

David Wade Gawith, 60, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 9, 2023. David was born to the late James E Gawith and Dana Louise (Sheppard) Hagen on July 20, 1962 in LaJunta, Colorado and spent his formative years in Salina, Kansas. David moved to Kansas City and met his future wife Roseanne Sullivan. David was very social and loved being around his family and friends especially hi...

Terrence “Terry” L. Elsasser, of Salina, passed away January 11, 2023. Terry was born in Rockford, Illinois to Eula Mae Budden. At the age of 16, he was adopted by Ralph F. Elsasser. Terry graduated from Harlem High School in 1960. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in August 1961. His basic training was in San Antonio, Texas at Lackland AFB. He had tech school training in Port H...

David "Michael" Williams, 72, of Salina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 8th, 2023. Michael was born in Salina, Kansas on July 20, 1950, a son of Virginia Mae (Sidwell) and David Wilbur Williams. He loved his country and served in the United States Navy and worked at Hawker Beechcraft. On July 26, 1974, Michael married Linda Carol Janzen in Salina...

Thelma V. Patten, 90, of Salina, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation, Salina. Thelma was born on November 22, 1932 in Salina to the late Herschel and Emily J. (McQueen) Yeagley. She worked as a Dietary Aide for the Pinnacle Nursing Home. Thelma is survived by: Son: Joseph E. (Donna Sue) Patten, Jr. of Midland, TX; Daughter: Linda Roe Eberhart of Sali...

Dennis D. Jorgensen, 75, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Salina Regional Healthcare Center, Salina. Dennis was born on February 8, 1947 in Salina to the late Lyle D. Jorgensen and Gladys Marie (Poore) Lagroon. He graduated from Salina Central High School. He worked as a manager at Safeway and also worked for IGA, The Old Home Bread and the Sunflower Restaurant Supp...

Maria Julia Valladares was born to late Antonio Montes and Lucila Funes. She was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on May 27th, 1932. She came from a very large and loving family of 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Coming from a large family would later make her have a large family of her own. She married her best friend Tomas Valladares on February 13, 1953. They had 7 children together (Lillian Val...