Arlene M. (McElhiney) Boutz, age 88, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS.  She was born on April 29, 1935, in Malvern, IA. To James Thomas & Ruth Catherine (Moore) McElhiney. Arlene was a homemaker where she spent her time raising her children and taking care of all her family needs. She enjoyed gardening, embroidery, travelin...

Don Bishop, 93, of Salina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday March 14, 2024. He will always be known as a friend and mentor to everyone he met. Don was born on Aug 27, 1930, and raised in Gypsum, KS to Bertha C. (Glen Holcomb) and Wallace L. Bishop. He was a graduate of Gypsum High School in the class of 1950. Don joined the Navy in 1951 and was in the Construction Battal...

Beatrice M. Robles, 79, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. Beatrice was born in Asherton, Texas on March 16, 1945, a daughter of Beatrice (Navarro) and Mariano Martinez. On August 5, 1965, Beatrice married Paul Robles in Plainview, Texas. She worked as a Dietitian at Salina Regional Health Center for 37 years. Survivors include her daughters, Veronica Robles Marcinowsk...

Lowell Howard Delker, a lifetime member of the Salina community, passed away on March 21, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. He was born on December 30, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, to his parents Lester Delker and Dorothy Delker. Lowell was preceded in death by his father Lester, his mother Dorothy, and his sister Deanna Feltes. Lowell is survived by his loving children, Emily DeRocco and her husband, Steve...

It is with heavy hearts, we share the news of Doctor Ronald Lee Young's departure from this world on March 9, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. Born on August 27, 1953, in Salina, Kansas, Ron's journey was one of passion, dedication, and immeasurable love. From his early days, Ron was driven by a quest for knowledge and an eagerness to serve. His path led him to Palmer College of Chiropractic, where he ...

John Munson, Jr., was born June 2, 1943 in Salina, Kansas. The son of John and Evelyn Munson and departed this life on Monday, March 18, 2024. John is survived by his wife, Jody Munson of Tescott; son, Mike and Cerci Munson of Salina; stepsons, Casey and Shannon Caughron of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Corey and Jill Caughron of Haslet, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. John was prec...

Brian M. Pancake, 65, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on October 8, 1958, in Salina, to Gerald and Albina (Zvolanek) Pancake. Brian worked for many years for Systems 4, R&R Plumbing and Heating, and Pavers Construction. He enjoyed being outside and spent his later years farming and caring for the Zvolanek family homestead in...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Vance Ryan McComber, 17, who left us far too soon on March 15, 2024.  He was a cherished and beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend. Vance was born on November 28, 2006, in Emporia Kansas to Thomas McComber and Kristina Rowland (McComber). He was raised in Salina and attended Salina public schools through his Junior year i...

Larry Wayne Dicke, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. He was born April 27, 1940 in Nashville, KS, the son of Henry Dicke and Martha (Westerman) Dicke. Larry retired from Raytheon (Beech Aircraft) in Salina.  He was Lutheran by faith, an avid golfer and in the U.S. Airforce for 4 years. Survivors are h...

Donice Elaine Edgerton went to be with Jesus, surrounded by her family, in the early hours Sunday March 17th, 2024 at her home in Miltonvale. Donice was born December 13, 1947, to Leo and Eleanor Meurisse, in Brookville, KS, where she grew up and graduated from Brookville High School in 1965. Siblings:  RoseAnna Elam (Monte) and Lester Dale. Donice married the love of her life, Ray on D...