Dean Ahl Brungardt, 59, of McPherson, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, at his home with family by his side under hospice care. He had courageously fought his cancer for two and half years. He was born October 8, 1962 in Omaha, NE, to Al Brungardt (deceased) and Marilyn (Brungardt) Bishop. Dean moved to McPherson, Kansas in 1990 and worked as an electrical lineman for the Board of Public Uti...

Martina JoAnn May, 64, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born January 16, 1957, in Mankato, KS. Martina was self-employed as a cosmetologist. She was preceded in death by her parents; Harold and Betty (Crouch) May. Survivors include her children; Chance Morris of Salina, Jenna Forsberg and husband Joseph of Herington, Chad Lehrling and wife Chris of Hastings, NE,...

Dale Alvin Knopf was born April 2, 1948, in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Samuel and Bernice Knopf. Dale left this world to be in the arms of his savior on Nov. 4, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. Dale was the most loving and caring person – unafraid to fight for those who are unable to fight for themselves. How do you put into such few words the impact one person has made on this world?...

Carla May Gustin, age 74, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2021. Carla was born in Salina, KS., on October, 7, 1947, to Rosa and Clyde Turner, where she spent most of her life. She was married to Fred Gustin for 47 years. They had two daughters and a son. After graduating from Central High School, Carla attended cosmetology school. In addition, Carla worked f...

Frank Donald “Don” Colborn was born November 14, 1927 in Kiowa, Kansas. He was one of eight sons of Frank F. and Grace (Van Huss) Colborn. He died at Salina Regional Hospital, November 8, 2021, six days before his 94th birthday. Don attended grade schools in Barber County and graduated from Medicine Lodge (Kansas) High School in 1946. He joined the United States Navy and spent two years in ...

SALINA - Marlene A. Keil, 51, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  She was born in Dunkirk, NY to Larry and Barbara Rosario. Marlene was a member of the Eagles Club and enjoyed playing bingo.  She loved to cook and bake and spend time with her grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara. Marlene is survived by her husband, Michael Keil; daughter, Bryanna Keil; grand...

Kathleen Joy Cassell, 93, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born October 12, 1928 to Elmer Hagstrand and Mildred Pihl Hagstrand in Lindsborg, Kansas. Kathleen graduated from Marymount College in 1950. In 1951 she married John Humbargar; they had six children: daughters Linda Draper, Connie Lyon, Teri Humbargar, and Jackie Sharp (all of Salina) and sons Michael John Humbargar (Hays...

Judy Kay Gaston, 54, of Salina, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born October 12, 1967, in Burlington, Colorado. Judy was the kind of person whose personality lights up a room. She was always a caring, driven individual, earning her bachelor’s degree in Business online from the University of Phoenix while raising two children and working a full-time job. She was a loving spirit, ...

Joan Marie Brockway, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 6th, 2021. Joan was born in Lincoln County, Kansas on May 15, 1933, a daughter of the late Flossie Merle (English) and Harry Milton Loy. On June 12, 1949, Joan married Archie Brockway in Barnard, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Archie; two daughters, Sheryl Howard (Clare), of Salina, Kansas, Cindy Lou Altman...

Wayne L. "Bud" Boyd Sr., 82, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born in Salina on October 23,1939 to Ruby and Della (Garrison) Boyd. He married Deloris on October 28, 1960. Wayne worked in various positions for the United States Postal Service for 34 years. He and Deloris then moved to Lincoln, KS where he helped start Faith Baptist Church, and served in the nursing home ministry a...