John was born on June 17, 1930, in Salina, Kansas, the son of John H. and Seraphine M. (Borst) Budke. He was born at St. John’s Hospital in Salina. He was a native Kansan and proud of that. He graduated in 1948 from Sacred Heart High School. He went to work at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in January 1950 as a lineman. He worked in various positions until retiring in 1995, with 45 years ac...

Jonathan Schuyler Moore passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at the age of 39 surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born on January 5, 1985 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Jon's life was filled with adventure, passion, and a deep love for the great outdoors. Jon grew up with a zest for exploration and a curiosity for the natural world that would shape the course of his life. He p...

Peggy Adele McConkey, 91, of Salina, entered Heaven on April 5, 2024. Peggy was born in Junction City, KS on September 24, 1932 to Luke and Mable Owens. Peggy lived her life placing God first. She started each morning and ended every day in prayer, reading her favorite book, the Bible. She was dedicated to her church, First Assembly of God now known as Heartland Worship Center Assembly of God, ...

Jerry L. Watkins, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024.  He was born on March 27, 1953 in Salina to Norma “Norm” and Helen (Kissick) Watkins. Jerry lived and farmed in Tescott his entire life.  In his free time he loved hunting, fishing and his dogs.  He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Lyle Norl...

Lewen Clay Thompson passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 87.  Clay was born on March 22, 1937, in Oklahoma City. After graduation from John Marshall High School in 1955, Clay went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from Phillips University in Enid, OK in 1959 and received a Master of Science from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS in 1967. He did additional post-graduate studies at Empo...

Christopher Keith Hrabe, 65, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at KU Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1958, in Ellis County to Dorothy Ann (Thyfault) and Doyal Keith Hrabe.  Services: Friday April 12, 2024, Visitation 4:00-6:00 p.m. with vigil services starting at 6:00 p.m., rosary following the services at Sacred Heart Cathedral.  Saturday April 13, 2024, Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. ...

Lester Leroy Mockerman, 89, of Holyrood, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Lester was born in Tescott, Kansas on October 16, 1934, a son of Josephine (Meurisse) and Adam Mockerman. He attended most of his school years at Brookville, where he played on the 1952 winning basketball championship team. Lester served in the United States Army in Germany from 1957 - 1959. On March...

Sharon M. Jones, age 77, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS.  She was born on March 12, 1947 in Winfield, KS to Rev. Ralph J. & Violet A. (Swenson) Jones. Sharon graduated from Wichita West High School and then attended Southwestern College in Winfield for 2 years in Pre-Nursing.  She transferred to the University of Kansas of Nursin...

Floyd “Stan” Standridge, Jr., 81, Salina, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024. Stan was born September 19, 1942 in Sallisaw, OK, the son of Floyd Sr.  and Voyce Irene (Brewer) Standridge. He held 2 Masters Degrees and was proud to be an educator for 44 years. Stan spent most of his extensive career as a guidance counselor at Salina South High School where he supported countless young peop...

Marvin D. Copple, age 87, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Friday April 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.    Marvin was born January 22, 1937, in Bennington, KS to the late Allen and Clema (Alderson) Copple.  He was the oldest of five children, one preceded him in death, Patsy Brown Zimmerman Appleby. Marvin was raised and attended School in Delphos, KS.  Marvin worked for his Uncle...