Norman D. Doehring, age 86, died March 6, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Mr Doehring was born, October 21, 1934 to Paul and Gladys Doehring at Hebron, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska and served in the US Army. He was retired from the Soil Conservation Service. He married Leora L Ritterling on September 6, 1959 and enjoyed 61 years of marriage. He was precede...

Herman Charles Nestler, Jr. 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 10th, 2021. Bud was born in Russell, Kansas on May 9, 1929, to the late Herman Charles Nestler, Sr. and Bessie (Golding) Nestler. On October 17, 1948, Bud married Helen "Rita" (Kelley) Nestler in Russell, Kansas. Bud was a many of many talents. He was a Saline County Undersheriff, railroad crew chauffeur, tv r...

Thomas Huiett, 96, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born December 30, 1924 in Salina, KS. Tom served in World War II with the 172nd Army Unit. He was in the Pacific Theater at New Guinea and Luzon as a light machine gunner. Tom was awarded 3 Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. After the army, Tom worked for Graves Trucking as a Driver for 20 years. He was a proud Veteran...

Harold Duane Poland passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Mount Joseph Senior Village, Concordia. Harold was born on December 15, 1922 in Barnes, Kansas. He was the son of Jesse and Alice Poland. Harold graduated from Barnes High School in 1940, worked in the Barnes Post Office for two years, and then enrolled at Kansas State University. Harold was drafted into the U.S. Army in February 1943...

HerShe, 8 years, of Salina, passed away with her devoted pet parent by her side. HerShe struggled for good a day before God called her to cross the “Rainbow Bridge”, Friday, March 12, 2021. HerShe came to Salina when her pet parent; Helen adopted her from a no kill shelter in Clarksville, TX. Arrangements were made to meet half way in Norman, OK., where introductions were made, and the two ...

Keith Henry Lauer ascended to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 4th at Abilene Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1936 to Clarence & Alma (Nagely) Lauer in Abilene. He attended Bell Valley, a one room school, in Holland, KS and Chapman High School graduating in the class of 1954. In high school his interests included FFA, playing trumpet in band and playing football. It was there a ...

Sandra Marlene Swick, 78, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 7th, 2021. Sandy was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Anne Linda (Lardieri) and Albert Clarence Flegler. She graduated from Russell High School in 1961 and graduated from Brown Mackie College in 1962. On March 23, 1963, Sandy married Geral Swick in Russell, Kansas. Survivors...

William H. Bingham passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. He was born December 8, 1930 in Abilene, Kan., to William H Oliver, Jr. and Charlotte Oliver. He was later adopted by Harry and Lucille (Allen) Bingham. The family moved around to find work in the early 1930’s, eventually moving to Montrose, where they lived with his grandfather on his farm, south of town. Bill attended grade school in Mo...

Gerald Bernard Taylor was born June 29, 1928 in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Leroy ‘Dutch' G. Taylor and Avis R. (Rodgers). He left this earth February 24, 2021 at the age of 92. Jerry graduated from Abilene High School with the Class of 1946, and served in the Army National Guard Kansas Reserves from 1950-1953. He married Virginia Lou Davis on March 30, 1952 in Abilene. Over the years he worked ...

James Ray Bennett, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 23rd, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Jim was born in Salina, Kansas on October 27, 1950, a son of the late Lila Faye (Wann) and Richard M Bennett. He did many things over the years including home remodeling, was a driver for Salina Charter Coach, apartment upkeep for Bennett Rentals and was ...