Arlene Elizabeth Anna Gerhardt, 97, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was born May 22, 1925, on the Grefe dairy farm in Ottertail, MN. She worked for USD 305 at Central High School as a Food Service worker. Affectionately known as a “cafeteria lady.” She had a passion for sewing as well as helping others. She completed hundreds of quilts for World Relief and volunteered ...

Kay Coleen Hanchet, 64, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was born June 11, 1958. She was the 3rd daughter born to Earl and Coleen Hanchett. She is survived by two older sisters, Linda (Hanchett) Schrag and Tara (Hanchett) Cupps, brother-in-laws, Jerry Schrag and Terry Cupps, niece Jody Schrag McCoy and nephew Troy Schrag; great nieces, Gracie, Jada, Trey Childs, and Sidney Schrag...

Kay M. Hembrough, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at her home in rural Hutchinson, Kansas.   Kay’s lifelong love for animals began as a young girl. She participated in 4-H, competed in Lil' Britches Rodeo and High School Rodeo. Later, as a young woman, she also worked polo horses at the Wichita Polo Club. She grew up near Wichita and graduated fr...

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...