Robert Douglas “Bob” Homolka, of Lake of the Forest, Bonner Springs, Kansas, died on Friday, July 25th, 2025, after a courageous battle with numerous health conditions. Born on December 15, 1942, Bob spent more than 70 years in Salina, Kansas. He was a pillar of the community who never met a stranger. He was a man of both style and substance who lived a very complete life. Bob was ...

Michael Wayne Huiett, 59, of Salina, passed away on July 23, 2025. Mike was born on October 17, 1965, to Frank and Colene (Smith) Huiett. He was a dedicated FedEx Freight driver for many years. Mike loved riding his Harley with friends and going to rallies. He was a hard worker and always willing to help others. Mike was a private man who didn’t ask much of others, but all the family an...

Pauline J. Collins, age 76, entered into rest on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Kanab, Utah. She was born in Miltonvale, Kansas on July 16, 1948, to Dennie and Della (Demanett) Forton. On March 1, 1974, she married Donald D. Collins in Concordia, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2021. Pauline worked for 25 plus years at Mount Joseph Nursing Home in Concordia as the Business Manag...

Gerald “Gary” Schroeder passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Gary was born on October 30, 1942, in McPherson, Kansas, to Lyle and Dorothy (Houston) Schroeder. He spent his early years in McPherson before the family moved to Salina for a short time. They later settled in Lincoln, Kansas, where Gary grew up and attended Lincoln high school. Gary joined the U.S. Army and was stat...

Claire Elizabeth Anderson, age 60, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at Salina Regional Health Center of complications due to pancreatic cancer. Claire, born in Murray, Utah to Carl David and Claire Marie Johnson, grew up in and around the Salt Lake City area. An avid lover of animals, she began grooming dogs in high school. She later attended Utah State University, Northern Oklahoma College, U...

Dustin Michael Fross, 40, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Born on February 22, 1985, Dustin was the beloved son of Karla Rohr Fross and Stephen Fross. He graduated from Salina Central High School in 2003 and remained a proud member of the community throughout his life. Dustin was a man of many passions. He found joy in the outdoors and had so many adventures – hi...

Gary Clifford Burt, 77, of Bennington, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on January 27, 1948 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Clifford and Lucille Burt. Gary graduated from Solomon High School in 1966. He dedicated the last 25 years of his life as the owner operator of Burt’s Pasture Clearing. Cutting tre...

Kenneth James “Kenny” Nelson, Jr., 23, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Salina on September 24, 2001, Kenny was the beloved son of Cassaundra Hill Waitt and Kenneth James Nelson, Sr. A proud graduate of Salina Central High School, Class of 2020, Kenny was a dedicated and passionate wrestler. His love for the sport extended ...

Kelly W. Jones, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away July 21, 2025, at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born, August 27, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, to Dennis and Lorena (Duran) Jones. He was a graduate of Salina High Central High School Kelly had built a career at Southwestern Bell Telephone and later at Salina Public Library. He was known for his playful tactics, storytelling and kind spirit....

Margie June Spiers, age 79, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.  She was born on February 13, 1946 to Ira and Lela Spiers of Oakley, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University in 1969 and Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia) in 1972.  She lived a life filled with love, curiosity, and dedication to her family and community. ...