SALINA - Walter Wayne Fuller, 87, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born in Salina to Charles and Emily (Phillips) Fuller. Wayne and his father started the Fuller Septic Service and in later years added the portable toilet service. Wayne ran the business for 65 years, selling the business in 2016 and retiring. He and his twin brothers had a true love for racing and were never too...

Ronald "Ron" D. Vance from Salina, KS, passed away at his home on July 25, 2022. He was born August 28, 1950, to Donald and Alma (Archbold) Vance. He married Janny Vance (Dauber) on July 28, 1989. He was also blessed to have two wonderful children and 3 grandchildren, who he loved deeply. He is survived by his wife: Janny, daughter: Shannon Vance of Salina KS, son: Darin Vance (Janice Nipper...

Bryan Wayne Baier, 61 of Salina, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was born July 1, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked for 26 years as a maintenance tech at Exide Battery. He was preceded in death by his mother; Donalda (Augustowski) Baier, and father; Harold Baier, 2 brothers; Justin Baier, and Daryl Baier, a grandson; Attycus Zelenka and a granddaughter; Athyna Zelenka. Surv...

Ladora Joan Fedele, 85, of Salina, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was born May 8, 1937, in Salina. She was a housewife and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; August L. and Margorie (Wolfe) DeLaney, and a granddaughter; Hailey Fedele (Jan. 15, 2000). Survivors include her beloved husband of 66 years; John E. Fedele, Jr., and her 4 children; John B. Fedele of Havel...

Michael J. Schmiedeler, 69, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22nd after a short illness. He was surrounded by his two children and his beloved wife of 45 years. Michael was born on October 13, 1952 in Beloit, Kansas. He was the fifth of five children of Francis E. and Lucille A. (Pahls) Schmiedeler. As a child, Mike enjoyed working in his parent’s grocery store in Tipton, Kansas, whic...

Rosalee Mary Steimel, 61, of Salina, Kansas, died July 25, 2022. Rose was born on May 26, 1961, in Ellinwood, Kansas. She was the youngest child of Herman and Waneta Steimel, granddaughter of Martin and Adela Vogel and Adolph and Anna Steimel. As the youngest of six children, Rose was close to her siblings, nieces, and nephews her entire life. She graduated from Claflin High School in 1979 and ...

SALINA - Ortencia Martinez-Zaragoza, 68, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. She was born to Alfredo Martinez and Maria De Los Angeles Mendiola on October 10, 1953. She is preceded in death by her father and stepfather, Crecencio Mendiola G. Ortencia is survived by her mother, Maria De Los Angeles Mendiola; son, Luis Alberto Martinez; daughter, Antonia Lili Martinez-Furgison; brothers, Jose S...

Mark R Bennett, 51, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday July 20, 2022, in Salina. He was born April 8, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent his childhood in Ellsworth, where he graduated from Ellsworth High School. Mark used his skills from growing up in his family’s flooring business and had a career as a flooring installer. He had a great reputation for his ...

Raymond Howey, 85, of Salina, passed away peacefully at his home Jul. 23, 2022. He was born May 19, 1937, in Miami, OK, to Raymond and Irene (Cummings) Crosby. At one year old Raymond was adopted by Cecil and Marceil (Schoen) Howey of Dodge City, KS. Raymond is survived by his children, Jill Drummond (Gary) of Wichita, Kan., Michael Howey (Elaine) of Wichita, Kan., Steven Howey (Becky) of Salin...

Telsey Lynn Marie Dennison, 18, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Telsey was born August 5, 2003, in Houston, TX. She spent most of her life in Salina. Telsey attended school at USD 305 where she received her diploma in May of 2022 from Salina South High. She was apart of the USD 305 Adult Transitions program. At Transitions, Telsey loved learning to cook in th...