Mary Elvina (Armstrong) Laas passed away October 14, 2022.  Mary was born February 22, 1928, in Gypsum, Kansas to Robert Armstrong and Ruth (Mortimer) Armstrong.  She was united in marriage to Elmer Fred Laas on November 9, 1947.  They spent their married life farming near Brookville, Kansas. Mary was the oldest of 10 children and never met a stranger.  In addition to helping with the farm...

Crystal R. Fuller, 43, of Salina passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was born to Raymond and Heather (Peters) Fuller on June 27, 1979, in Salina, Kansas. Crystal enjoyed her country music and going to the Country Stampede. She was well loved by her co-workers and friends. When not at work she loved cookie jam and horror movies. After her mother’s passing Crystal continued to watch ...

Betty Davis, 86, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022.  She was born in Gardner the daughter of George Scott and Josephine Murphy. She worked for many years at Hutchinson Community College and enjoyed countless adventures with her husband and their RV club. Betty was also a member of the Hutchinson First United Methodist Church and was active with the United Women ...

Jerald O. Peterson, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Jerald was born in Bennington, Kansas on July 31, 1931, son of Helen (Geske) and Alfred Peterson. Survivors include his wife Shirley (Cline, Gans), Salina; son Jerald Robert (Iris-Rusty) of Rose Hill, Kansas; son Richard (Diane) of Waxahatchie, Texas; step-son Gary Gans of Bennington; step-daughter Debbie Ber...

Bernice Irene (Timbers) Lilly, 96, passed away October 11, 2022 at her home in Mentor, Kan., surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 4, 1926 in rural Glen Elder, Kan., to Dwight A. Timbers and Ethel O. (Margreiter) Timbers. She was united in marriage to C. Keith Lilly on February 14, 1948. They moved from Salina to Mentor and lovingly raised their six children. She was an amazing wif...

Lynn Jo Grabner, 69, of Salina passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lynn was born in Salina, Kansas on December 25, 1952, the daughter of the late Jay and Joan (Siler) Rexroad. Lynn completed her Bachelor’s degree in Education at Kansas State University, where she was also a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After college, Lynn returned to Salin...

Marthe Therese' Shafer, 87, Salina, passed on to her heavenly home on Tuesday October 11, 2022, surrounded by her family. Marthe was born on May 2, 1935, in La Rochelle, France to Gottlieb and Agnes Misch. At the age of three, World War II swept across Europe, and shortly after the path of Marthe’s life would be forever changed. Marthe’s parents had immigrated to France from Poland in the 1...

Mary Margaret Boor, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 10th, 2022. Mary was born in Salina, Kansas on August 23, 1940, a daughter of Marguerite (Harper) and Stephen J. Berigan. Mary graduated from Sacred Heart High School and was a member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. She was very involved in the Catholic Diocese, spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. Her fa...

Gregory Lynn Downing, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Greg was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 11, 1959, a son of Virginia L. (Hancock) Downing, and Jimmie L. Downing. Survivors include his mother, Virginia Downing, of Salina, Kansas; two brothers, Scott Downing (Connie), of Flower Mound, Texas, Cory Downing (Tammy), of Bennington, Kansas. He is also sur...

Jim Packard was joyfully reunited with his wife Bonnie. Together for 66 years. He was preceded in death by Bonnie, Steve, and Michael. Survivors include Randy (Lydia) Packard, Susie Packard. Grandchildren, Rachel, Kelsey, and John, and great grandchildren. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Ryan Mortuary. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Presbyte...