Samuel Ray Owens passed away on October 24, 2025 at his home in Salina, KS. He was born, along with his twin sister, Sally, on June 26, 1953 in Independence, KS to Jack and Lorna (Koehling) Owens.  In the early 60’s, Jack moved their young family to Chapman and ran the local grocery store.  Sam spent his younger years working at the store until he graduated from Chapman High School in 1971.  ...

Dennis Lowell Burt, age 75, entered into rest on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home in Belleville, Kansas. He was born on June 25, 1950, in Concordia, Kansas to Raymond and Berniece (Lewis) Burt. Dennis grew up in the Norway community attending grade school in Norway.  He was a 1968 graduate of Concordia High School. Dennis graduated from Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS, Kansas...

Charles Eugene Leister, 93, passed away October 26, 2025. He was born April 8, 1932, in Salina, Kansas to Glenn H. and Clara Haupt Leister. He was raised on the farm at Kipp, KS, and graduated from Kipp High School in 1950. Charles married Marlene Cassel in August, 1952. He then served in the U.S. Army in Korea, where he was wounded in combat. He returned home to farm at Kipp for 60 years and h...

Charlotte A. Crough, age 82, passed away peacefully Thursday October 23, 2025 at her home in Salina.  She was born December 2, 1942 in Kensington, Kansas to Louis and Edna Gemaehlich. After graduating high school, she moved to Salina and attended Brown Mackie College, achieving an Associate’s Degree.  She worked for Southwestern Bell Phone Company as an operator before marrying Tom Crough a...

Daniel Hyde Moss, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Beloit, Kansas, on August 9, 1934, to Eva (Vanschoick) and Leroy Moss, Dan lived a full and adventurous life. In his younger years, he found joy in skydiving and scuba diving around island destinations. He was also a passionate big game hunter and a dedicated collector of firearms. In 1954, Dan marrie...

Deborah Searcy, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born on July 18, 1952, in Junction City, Kansas, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Mary (Barrett) Brown. Deborah spent much of her career as a Unit Secretary at Salina Regional Health Center, where she was known for her dedication and steady presence. In retirement, she found joy in spending t...

Betty Ann (Rolfs) Waters, 98, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 20, 2025. Betty was a lifelong resident of Junction City and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Betty had a keen mind and a gracious heart, loved singing in the Presbyterian Church Choir, being active in PEO and Ladies Reading ...

Marilyn Joyce Correll Helmer, 84, of Tescott, KS died October 22, 2025, at St. Francis Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, KS. Marilyn was born August 29, 1941, in Detroit, KS to Alice McCosh Correll and Frank Edison Correll. Marilyn’s mother Alice was a homemaker and Marilyn’s father Frank was the superintendent of Dickinson County schools and Secretary of the Mutal Aid Association of the Church...

Duane Lee Ferguson, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on October 25, 2025, in Salina, KS. Born on October 1, 1934, in Grand Island, NE. Duane was the son of Harry Ferguson and Clarabelle (Burst) Ferguson. He later moved to Salina where he attended Salina High School and laid the foundation of the of a life marked by dedication to family, faith and hard work. Throughout his working years...

Linda Collins, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world peacefully on October 21, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born in December of 1950, in Hays, Kansas, to Jerry and Corinne Wilson, and spent her life enriching those around her with her unwavering spirit and love for music. In June of 1976, Linda married the love of her life, Barry Collins, of Salina, Kan...