Karen K. Hollembeak, 67, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.  She was born in Atchison, KS to Hal and Mildred “Milly” Hollembeak. Karen was a loving mother, dedicated friend, and exceptionally hard worker. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, biking, and communing with nature. Karen enjoyed many craft projects, especially making walking sticks and artwork that she generously gave as g...

John Thomas Wickersham, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on February 25, 2023, of renal failure. John was born August 16, 1936, in Salina, to Howard J. Wickersham, and Mary (Bell) Wickersham. John started his education journey by graduating from Salina High School and then attending Kansas Wesleyan University. He then went on to become a graduate of the first OCS class at Nickel Barracks. Late...

Iven Lee Hollingshead, 87, passed away on March 16, 2023 at his home in Smolan, KS. Iven was born on March 18, 1935 in Woodruff, KS to parents Kenneth Lee and Naomi Elizabeth (Eaton) Hollingshead. Iven retired as a Construction Worker and he enjoyed woodworking. Preceded in death by Sally Hollingshead (Spouse), Naomi Elizabeth (Eaton) Hollingshead (Mother), Kenneth Hollingshead (Father). ...

Bruce Lane McClintock, 59, of Derby, KS, passed away March 16, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by this loss. Even though Bruce battled his own struggles for two decades, he had a heart to help others. He never questioned opening up his home to feed or shelter those in need. Through all of life’s obstacles, Bruce’s love for God never wavered, completing several missionary trips to third wor...

Patricia (Patti) McKinney Corum, 86, made her way to Heaven on March 9, 2023 after experiencing a stroke a month earlier. She was born to Mildred (Richardson) and Richard McKinney in Salina, Kansas on October 21, 1936. As a beautiful young woman living in Salina, she was swept off her feet by James (Jim) Corum, who had found the unwavering love of his life. They married July 8, 1956. Jim came f...

Linda Dorlean Daily, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. Linda was born in Salina, Kansas on March 20, 1954, a daughter of Flossie (Mallory) and Arvil Frederiksen. She worked at Tony's, Morris Pharmacy, B&K Pharmacy, and Presbyterian Manor. She loved helping people. On October 27, 1991, Linda married Tim Daily in Salina. Survivors include her husband, Ti...

Carl Angus Niemann, Jr., 83, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehab in Salina, KS. Carl was born on December 22, 1939 in Washington, KS to parents Carl Angus Sr. and Lola (Schneeman) Niemann Carl worked as a dishwasher in several local restaurants. He previously worked at Pepsi and as a Security Guard for Midwest Security. He loved watching football, espe...

Earl Leon Carlson, 92, of Salina, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. Earl was born August 11, 1930 in Salina to the late Leon Frank & Jennie (Goodall) Carlson, one of 7 children. He worked for Swift Company for 20 years and then moved to Oklahoma in 1965 where he spent most of his life. Earl is survived by Sisters: Joann Guttry of California and Carol Baldridge of Missouri; Nephew...

Nancy Louise Kruckenberg Pieschl, 79, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1943, to Hugh and Elaine (McPherson) Armstrong and raised in Kansas. On December 10, 1961, she wed Marlin D. Kruckenberg. The two had three daughters: Tanya Rader, Marla McElderry, and Shana Reed, and were married for 28 years until Marlin died of ALS in 1990. She spent most of her career at Sout...

Sharon Ann Cross, 75, was called home after a battle with cancer on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Sharon was born March 16, 1947 in Herington, Kansas to Charles W. and Alice Mae (Diepenbrock) Dittman. She grew up in the Hope, Kansas area and attended Hope schools. She graduated from Hope High School in 1965 and continued her education at Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina. On April 9, 1966, sh...