Lana Diane Birzer, 53, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, August 9th, 2018 unexpectedly, at her residence. Lana was born in Waco, Texas on February 4, 1965, a daughter of Barbara June (Cook) Killgore and Eugene Harold Barnes. Lana attended Valley Mills Elementary School, Valley Mills, Texas, Lott Grade School, Rosebud-Lott, Texas and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High ...

Marvin L. Fahring, age 68, of Attica, KS (formerly of Concordia, KS), died Monday, August 06, 2018 at Attica Long Term Care, Attica, KS. He was born on Dec. 26, 1949 in Stafford, KS to Gordon W. & Virginia (Nolind) Fahring. Marvin graduated from Concordia High School in 1968 and Ft. Hays State Univ. in 1972. He married Carol Greene on Nov. 26, 1971 at The Baptist Church, Concordia. He was a...

Angel Zavala, 90, Salina, passed away Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at his home. He was born March 24, 1928 in Hoisington, KS, the son of Gabriel and Higinia Zavala. Angel graduated from Newton High School in 1946, serving in the U.S. Army from 51 to 53. He married Beatrice Alejos in 1959. He worked at a Salina bakery mixing dough in the early 60’s and as a part time contract hauler for the Salina Jo...

Julia Marie Gorman Fisher Sims, 91, of Salina passed away Wednesday Aug 8, 2018 at her home. She was born in Salina Jan 16, 1927, the daughter of Arthur and Gertrude (Lill) Gorman. Julia graduated from Sacred Heart High School and attended Marymount College. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She woked as head of housekeeping for the Hilton Inn for twenty years and as a nanny for ten years. ...

Tim Brown Sr. joined his Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 7th, 2018. He was surrounded by loved ones as he left this life with inspirational peace. While here on Earth he spread kindness and laughter to everyone he met. His family will miss him deeply, as will many of his friends he has made along the way. To know him was to love him. Left to honor Tim is his wife Ann, their children; Ronda, Tim...

Earl R. Liggett, 95, of Salina died Friday, July 20, 2018.  He was born September 13, 1922 and lived in Lincoln, KS until moving to Salina in 2000. He served four years  in the US Army during WWII. Earl’s business career was at Quartzite Stone Co in Lincoln – he started as a bookkeeper eventually was a co-owner of the firm before selling it and retiring at age 62. He traveled extensively ...

Kim M. Buller, 58, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 9:27 p.m., Saturday, August 4th, 2018 peacefully, at Angel Arms. Kim was born in Belleville, Kansas on February 9, 1960, a daughter of Marvel Berniece (Lyons) and Bobby Lee Lewis. Because of dad's job and often relocating, Kim attended several grade schools. After the family settled in McPherson in 1970, Kim attended Park School, McPher...

Iris (Abbott) Karl, 81, passed away on July 30, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Care after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born on March 12, 1937 in English Township, Jersey County, Illinois to the late Gilbert H and Lena (Thomas) Abbott. Iris was a firm believer in education and excelled in school. She was a 1954 graduate of Jersey Community High School and went on to receive her...

Jenny Lynn Crowe, 60, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was born September 18, 1957 in Hutchinson, KS. She worked for Tony’s Pizza for 32 Years. Jenny loved sports and followed her favorite teams, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and KU. She and her twin sister Julie, went on many adventures, visiting many major league baseball parks around the country. Jenny ...

Harold D. Kearn, age 90 of Concordia, entered into eternal rest, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at the Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas, where he has resided for the last 3 years. He was born on Feb. 17, 1928 in Troy, Kansas to George W. & Dottie O. (Thompson) Kearn, Sr. Harold grew up in Concordia and attended Concordia Schools during his younger years. Harold joined and served in the US Army du...