Mary Joyce Klotzbach, 86, died Aug. 6, 2020. She was born May 23, 1934 in Salina, the daughter of Elric and Geraldine (Lavoie) Dandurand. She was a dance teacher for over 40 years. A charter member of Catholic Daughters and a member of Ladies of Columbus and the St. Mary’s Ladies Guild. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Marion “Mick”. She is survived by her children: Cindy (Bri...

Suzanne Layne, 84, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 9:48 p.m., Thursday, August 6th, peacefully, at Cedars Health Care Center. Suzanne was born in Elmira, New York on August 18, 1935, a daughter of Virginia (Stevens) and Donald Eugene Balcom. Suzanne attended schools in upstate New York. Suzanne was a member of the St. Anne's Episcopal Church, McPherson, Kansas. She was a devoted wife,...

Thelma Marie Rowden, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 7th, 2020. Thelma was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on November 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Ann (Jacobs) and Anastasies Werth. She was a seamstress for Sheffield's, a homemaker while the children were young, and worked at Tony's Pizza after the kids were grown. Survivors include three daughters, Jodi Agin, (Jim), of ...

Elizabeth “Betty” Saunders, age 90, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. She was born on July 20, 1930 in Clyde, KS to W. Robert & Grace (Johnson) Parrish. She married Chester L. Saunders, Sr. on July 20, 1946 at the Four Square Parsonage in Concordia, KS. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2005. Betty owner/operated the Yellow Cab & E.F.D...

Michael F. Fears, 72, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2020. Michael was born in Hastings, Nebraska on August 21, 1947, a son of the late Mary Frances (Cannon) and Alfonso Fears. Michael served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and also served in the Army Reserves. Survivors include his longtime companion, Mary Jennifer Smith-Fears, of Salina; son, Sean Fears, of...

Leona A. Weir, 83, of Salina, passed away August 2, 2020 in Manhattan. She was born in Norton, to John and Catherine (Trommeter) Boor, on May 14, 1937. She graduated from Leoville High School and was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She took great care in watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She married Charles "Mart" M. Weir on June 2, 1956 in Hoxie, Kansas....

Ruthie C. Ledet, 88, of Salina, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born May 20, 1932 in Brinkley, Arkansas. Ruthie worked for Asbury Hospital as a Nurse Assistant for 30 years. She also worked on the Election Board in the 15th precinct. She was a Supervising Judge for 25 years. Ruthie was the one who opened and closed the poll. She was also a Sunday School teacher and a Deaconess. S...

Darryl J. Hodges, 70, of Salina, and formerly of Ark City, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born July 6, 1950 in Russell to Jim and Aileen (Schneider) Hodges. Darryl served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He is survived by: his wife of 42 years, Shirley Gilmore; daughter, Tracy McLaughin; son, Barry Hodges; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preced...

Rowena C. Montgomery, 90, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 2nd, 2020. Rowena was born in Salina, Kansas on June 25, 1930, a daughter of the late Cleo (Elliott) Burg,and William F Burg. She was a Bus Driver for Southeast of Saline USD 306 for over 46 years. Survivors include daughter, Karla J Spiller (Tom), of Smolan, Kansas; two sons, Kim Alan Montgomery (Sue Ann), of Hutchi...

Sharron Lee Hansen, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 27th, 2020. Sharron was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on August 12, 1937, a daughter of the late Agnes "Aneda" (Worrall) and Ralph Clare. She was a teacher for over 35 years in Salina, specifically 2nd grade at Sunset Elementary. Survivors include her son, Wayne Hansen, of Salina and grandson, Noah Hansen, Indianapolis, Indian...