Steven Frank Ward, son of the late Frank and Margaret Ward, was born on March 31, 1958, in Bussac, France. He passed away June 1st, 2024. He graduated from Salina Central High School in 1976. He then went on to proudly serve in the US Army from 1980 to 1983 as a combat engineer. For the last 29 years, Steve worked at Union Pacific railroad as a locomotive engineer. He married the love of ...

Loretta M. McCormick, 88, of Bavaria, KS, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Minneapolis Health and Rehabilitation in Minneapolis, KS.  She received wonderful care during her final weeks in Minneapolis along with Interim Hospice of Salina. Loretta, “Lori”, was born September 11, 1935, in Leechburg, PA.  Daughter of August & Theresa (Vota) Vigna.  From her first marriage to Richa...

Joseph Blake Schaulis, age 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 2nd, 2024, in Salina, Kansas.  Blake was born in West Point, Nebraska, to Nancy and William Schaulis on August 26, 1958. He graduated from Wisner/Pilger High School in 1976 then worked in the tire industry in Wisner, NE, Colorado Springs, CO, and Salina until his retirement in 2010.  In addition, he enjoyed being CEO of Scha...

Gene Sheldon Ganstrom, age 94, left this life for his eternal home on May 31, 2024, at Sunset Home, Concordia.  He was born on January 30, 1930, to Stanley and Olga (Landen) Ganstrom and grew up on a farm northeast of Concordia in the Gotland community.  Gene attended Gotland School before graduating from Concordia High School in 1948.  He married Pearl Johnson on August 23, 1951, at The Baptis...

Ray Wesley Smith died on June 2, 2024, at the Jewell County Hospital ISB in Mankato, Kansas. He was born October 5, 1927, to William W. and Martha Nell (Briggs) Smith on a farm three miles from Wauneta, Kansas. He was the middle of five siblings, Clyde and Mildred being older, and Mary and Vryl, younger. Ray attended a one room country school for eight years, and then graduated from Cedar Vale ...

Billie “Bill” Douglas Stout, age 63, passed away May 31st, 2024 ending his battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill departed the Ranch surrounded by his family. Born to Kenneth and LaDonna (Walker) Stout on 13 March 1961 in Salina, Kansas. You could write a novel about a man who knew no stranger and lived life to the fullest. Bill grew up in New Cambria KS. He was a 1979 graduate of Salina...

Ardis Belle (Bevan) Sutton passed on to her heavenly home on May 31, 2024. She was born at the family farm in Lost Springs, Kansas, on August 27, 1930. Ardis attended the Lost Springs public schools where she was a cheerleader and active participant in her school activities. She was well liked by all her classmates and enjoyed spending time with them and their families. Ardis was a true believe...

Robert Dean Williams, born on November 10, 1941, in Dunlap, Kansas, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Salina, Kansas, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was the beloved son of C. Orville Williams and Ruth Williams. Robert's life was one filled with love, warmth, and dedication to his family and community. He was a loving husband to Janice Carol Williams, whom he married on May 20, 196...

Joseph "Joe" John Tursa, 75, passed away on May 31, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS. Joe was born on November 01, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY to parents Robert and Patricia (Hogan) Pickett. Joe served in the Army as an Army Specialist. Joseph retired from highway construction. He married Diana (Letourneau) on March 26, 1994 in Fort Riley, Kansas. In his younger years he...

George McNabb passed away on May 30th. He was 69-years-old. George was born December 1st, 1954. More information will appear as it becomes available....