Saundra Lola Trocheck, 89, passed away on July 11, 2024 at Dignity Care in Salina, KS. Saundra was born on September 11, 1934 in Bannock, OH to parents Nick and Katherine (Jones) Spano. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 44 years, John Trocheck. Saundra is survived by; Son: Chris Trocheck and spouse Christina of Solomon, KS, Daughters: Cheryl Ingermanson and spouse Mark o...

Dusty Lee Murray, 61, of Salina, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1962, in Pawhuska, Okla., to Walter and Grace (Clark) Murray. Dusty grew up in Oklahoma and worked for many years as an oil rig roughneck. He was a proud member of the Kaw Nation and loved OU football and spending time with his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents; sibling...

Barry Charles Warner, 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 1st, 2024 after a long struggle with his health. Barry was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 2nd, 1968 to Larry and Janice Warner. Barry attended Salina South High School and Washburn University where he excelled at football and basketball in his younger years. Barry still holds the Salina South record for most passed rec...

Barbara Joan Short passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024 and joins her husband Jerry and her daughter Kristy at home with her Heavenly Father. Barbara was born on October 29, 1945 in Canton OH-the firstborn of Dr. Joseph and Barbara O’Grady. She was a redheaded spitfire from day one, the oldest of five O’Grady kids. Her family moved often and she grew up in Ohio, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas a...

Joan (Blasi) Kelley, born May 30, 1939, was wife, mother, sister, friend. She passed away on July 9, 2024. Joanie was a small but mighty woman who loved her Church, her family and her friends. She never knew a stranger. Joanie is preceded in death by her parents and 15 beloved brothers and sisters. She leaves behind her husband of 65 years Jack Kelley; her children Victoria, Kathleen (Tom), Bil...

Charles W. Barnett, 88, of Salina, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024.  He was born in Oklahoma City, OK, on May 18, 1936, to Arthur Ray and Ruth Nahoma Barnett.   After graduating High School, Chuck joined the United States Army, he later joined the Army Reserve.  Throughout his working life, he was an inspector for Beech Aircraft and later retired. Survivors include his children, Jacque Ric...

Vonda E. Pumarlo, age 80, formerly of Burr Oak, KS and Concordia, KS passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit, KS.  She was born on August 16, 1943 on the family farm in Mahaska, KS to C. “Mike” Marvin & Luella Maye (Smith) Hauschel. She graduated from Morrowville High School. She received her CNA from Cloud County Community College and later her RN....

Anita L. Ouellette was born on June 9, 1949, in Concordia, Kansas to Norman and Jean (Beauregard) LeDuc.  She passed from this life on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas at the age of 75. Anita graduated from Clyde High School in the class of 1967. Anita married Larry Ouellette on Nov. 9, 1968, at the St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Clyde, KS. An...

Earle Lynwood Bess, Jr., 88, passed away on July 01, 2024 at Smokey Hill Health and Rehab in Salina, KS. Earle was born on June 19, 1936 in Springfield, OH to parents Earle Lynwood, Sr. and Ruth (West) Bess. Upon graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1954 he entered the Air Force and after many duty stations his career ended in 1959 with an honorable discharge. He met and married J...

Victor Vernon Randolph passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 84 in Salina, KS. Victor was born May 24, 1940 in Glade, KS to John and Elma Schneider. At age 6, he was adopted by his step-dad, Merlin Randolph while still maintaining a life-long relationship with his birth dad. He was raised in Phillipsburg, KS where he graduated high school in 1958. Victor stepped into the role of a fami...