Sister Rita Ann Mazanec died February 27, 2024, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 94 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 73 years.  She was born in Colby, KS on February 3, 1930 to Adolph and Hattie Kobza Mazanec, the sixth of seven children, and was baptized Irene Joan.  She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, Kansas on September 8, 1949.  On March 18, 1950...

In loving memory of Kaylee Jo Evans, who was born on November 4, 1991, in Salina, Kansas, and tragically passed away on February 21, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Kaylee Jo was the beloved daughter of Melvin Evans and Darbi Shields. She was preceded in death by her dear grandfathers, Daniel Evans and Butch Hulse, and cousin April Martinez. Kaylee Jo leaves behind a le...

Patricia Crocker passed away on February 24th. She was born November 2nd, 1935, More information will appear as it becomes available....

Mary Rowson passed away on February 23rd. More information will appear as it becomes available....

Shirley Gardenhire passed way on February 21st. She was born May 24th, 1946. More information will appear as it becomes available....

Ronald "Ron" H. DeVolder, 81, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. Ron was born June 16, 1942 to Victor A. and Rachel A. (Hemeryck) DeVolder in Detroit, MI. He married Jacquelyn P. (Laquerre) in 1964. Ron was a shop scheduler and worked at Cashco, a valve manufacturer and retired in 2009. Ron was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish. Ron was preceded in death by his parents. R...

Joyce Gorton, age 78, died at her home with a heart filled with gratitude and love on February 20, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Ellsworth, Kansas, on February 24, 1945 to Henry (Hank) Hoffman and Helen (Branda) Hoffman. Joyce attended grade school and graduated from Kanopolis High School in 1963. She continued her education at Kansas Wesleyan and graduated with a degre...

Roger Lee Beach, a devoted and compassionate man, passed away on February 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on June 11, 1948, in Salina, KS, Roger was the second child of Dale Mardell Beach and Lorraine Beatrice Bolby. Roger's life was marked by bravery and service, as he served with the 101st Airborne Division Combat in Vietnam. His valor was recognized with prestigi...

Virginia Dennison Garrelts, age 101, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.  She was born in Salina Dec. 8, 1922, the daughter of Orval and Alma (Zeh) Dennison, and was a lifelong resident. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Kelly (Robert), Salina, Nancy Garrelts, Johns Creek, Ga.; four grandchildren, Christopher Ruegsegger (Sandra), Carissa Liebowitz (Adam), Tasha Campbell (Timothy), and Forrest ...

Royanne Larson was born on March 16, 1938, and passed away on February 21, 2024. She was born in Salina, the daughter of Wayne and Ailene Young. She was the oldest of 14 children. Royanne and Harold (deceased) were married for 64 years. Together they have six children: Shelly, Julie, Cindy, Mike (deceased), Joe (deceased) and Dawn. She has 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She loved ...