Jeff E. Backstrom, age 64, formerly of Concordia, KS, played his final round of golf and cast his last fishing line on Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by his family at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems, Beloit, KS.  He was born on May 18, 1960 in Wakefield, NE to Dean H.L. & Norma L. (Erwin) Backstrom. Jeff graduated from Wayne High School in 1978, Wayne, NE.  In his early years ...

Gilbert August Haug, 94 years old, of Manhattan, Kansas and formerly of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Gilbert was born to Fred and Emma Haug May 1, 1930 in Bailyville Kansas. Gilbert was one of many in the family including Cletus, Albertus, Marie, Kenneth, Richard, Elmerina, Virgil, Vernice, Kathleen, Elsie, Loyola, and Mary Hope. Gilbert was born a...

Jessica Dudley, age 41, entered into rest on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home in Concordia, Kansas.   She was born on August 14, 1982, in Mountain View, California to John Morse and LouAnn Dudley. She attended high school in San Jose, California. She enjoyed coloring, thrift stores, garage sales, playing the lottery and most of all her beloved animals. She is survived by her significant othe...

Randy Herbel, born on October 21, 1958, in Great Bend, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at his home in Salina, Kansas, with his wife, Amy by his side. Randy spent his life in central Kansas, where he was cherished by his family and community. Randy is survived by his wife of 45 years, Amy Herbel, their three sons, Toby, Tim (Brooke), and Tanner (Katie), his mother, Peggy Blandin...

Frieda Lucille Priddy, 100, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1923, in Dorrance, Kan., to Reinhart and Katherine (Senner) Dick. Frieda was united in marriage to Ralph Edgar Priddy on January 29, 1949, in Salina. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and was a dedicated member of the Salina VFW Post 1432 Woman’s Auxiliary. She worked at...

Max Eugene Redding, aged 89, passed away peacefully in Salina, Kansas. Born on June 12, 1935, in Culver, Kansas, he was the cherished son of the late John F. Redding and Annie May (Fitzpatrick) Redding.Max attended Culver High School and attended Kansas Wesleyan. He proudly served in the Army Reserve. On April 14, 1956, Max married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, LaDonna M. Re...

Gladys Louise Reid passed away on April 17, 2024 at the age of 96.  Gladys was born on February 9, 1928, in Westmorland, Kansas. Gladys and her family moved to Osage City, Kansas at the age of 2. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1946 and was the Salutatorian of her class. Gladys enrolled at the College of Emporia, where she met Lewis. They were married on August 29, 1948 in Osage C...

Justice Autumm Ratcliff, 26, of Salina, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 8, 2024. Justice was born July 28, 1997, in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her son Mylo, Mother Alicia Wallace, Father Jason Ratcliff, Stepmother Lacey, Sisters Kyra, Kylie, Alyx and Brother Cohen. Grandmother Lois Brinkman, Grandfather Frank Wallace, Grandparents James (Sue) Ratcliff and Joey (Becky) Jackson. Justice...

Charles “Chuck” Gregory Monroe, born on March 6, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away on June 9, 2024, in Salina, Kansas, after a long illness. Chuck was the beloved son of Herb and Ima Jean Monroe (Prather). Chuck, known to his friends and family as a vibrant and colorful soul, leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and creativity. He touched the hearts of some and will be deeply mi...

Patricia "Trisha" Ann Marietta, 75, of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2024 in her home. Trisha was born on May 13, 1949 to Robert Louis Marietta and Betty Lee Carson in Salina, KS. Trisha graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1971 where she was a member of the Delta Kappa Chi sorority, receiving her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Biomedical Sciences. Trisha was ...