Bruce Lane McClintock, 59, of Derby, KS, passed away March 16, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by this loss. Even though Bruce battled his own struggles for two decades, he had a heart to help others. He never questioned opening up his home to feed or shelter those in need. Through all of life’s obstacles, Bruce’s love for God never wavered, completing several missionary trips to third wor...

Patricia (Patti) McKinney Corum, 86, made her way to Heaven on March 9, 2023 after experiencing a stroke a month earlier. She was born to Mildred (Richardson) and Richard McKinney in Salina, Kansas on October 21, 1936. As a beautiful young woman living in Salina, she was swept off her feet by James (Jim) Corum, who had found the unwavering love of his life. They married July 8, 1956. Jim came f...

Linda Dorlean Daily, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. Linda was born in Salina, Kansas on March 20, 1954, a daughter of Flossie (Mallory) and Arvil Frederiksen. She worked at Tony's, Morris Pharmacy, B&K Pharmacy, and Presbyterian Manor. She loved helping people. On October 27, 1991, Linda married Tim Daily in Salina. Survivors include her husband, Ti...

Carl Angus Niemann, Jr., 83, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehab in Salina, KS. Carl was born on December 22, 1939 in Washington, KS to parents Carl Angus Sr. and Lola (Schneeman) Niemann Carl worked as a dishwasher in several local restaurants. He previously worked at Pepsi and as a Security Guard for Midwest Security. He loved watching football, espe...

Earl Leon Carlson, 92, of Salina, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. Earl was born August 11, 1930 in Salina to the late Leon Frank & Jennie (Goodall) Carlson, one of 7 children. He worked for Swift Company for 20 years and then moved to Oklahoma in 1965 where he spent most of his life. Earl is survived by Sisters: Joann Guttry of California and Carol Baldridge of Missouri; Nephew...

Nancy Louise Kruckenberg Pieschl, 79, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1943, to Hugh and Elaine (McPherson) Armstrong and raised in Kansas. On December 10, 1961, she wed Marlin D. Kruckenberg. The two had three daughters: Tanya Rader, Marla McElderry, and Shana Reed, and were married for 28 years until Marlin died of ALS in 1990. She spent most of her career at Sout...

Sharon Ann Cross, 75, was called home after a battle with cancer on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Sharon was born March 16, 1947 in Herington, Kansas to Charles W. and Alice Mae (Diepenbrock) Dittman. She grew up in the Hope, Kansas area and attended Hope schools. She graduated from Hope High School in 1965 and continued her education at Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina. On April 9, 1966, sh...

Anna Lorene Currie, age 90, died March 11, 2023 at Salina, Kansas. Mrs. Currie was born on December 1, 1932 in rural Saline County to Robert and Almeda Isaacson and was a homemaker in the Gypsum, Kansas area her entire life.  Following graduation from Gypsum High School with the Class of 1950,  she was united in marriage to George J. Currie on October 8, 1950 in Assaria, Kansas.  She was a d...

Teresa Jean Drake, 72, of Overland Park, KS passed away March 12, 2023. A Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia St, Lenexa, KS 66215. _ _ _ Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash...

Irma J. Smith-Copeland, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born on October 9, 1937 in Vesper, Kansas, the daughter of Harry and Bessie Jensen. She was bookkeeper for years for various organizations, and she spent most of her time volunteering for multiple organizations like VFA and Salina's American Legion. She enjoyed traveli...