Frances “Fran” Evelyn Burdick, 95, died peacefully on March 31, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center.  Frances was born in 1927 to Theodore and Mildred Hartenstein in Kipp, Kansas.  She was the big sister to four younger brothers.  Her family eventually moved to Dickinson County where she graduated from Chapman High School in what was called “Normal Training” in 1945.  This training q...

Rita M Thompson, 81, of Herington, Ks., passed away on June 1, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 14, 1941, in Almartha, Mo. to Gladys M. Fry-Doll and Levingston Fry. Rita was a gentle and loving soul who always had a smile for everyone she met. She loved her family and friends unconditionally and would do anything she could to help others. Rita adored her cat Gabe and enjo...

Phoebe Ann Halter, 85, of Salina, passed away Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at her home.  Phoebe was retired as a Warehouse Operator for Philips Lighting in Salina. Phoebe was born in Kansas City, KS on November 25, 1937, a daughter of William L. Hamons.  She graduated from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, KS   She was the wife of the late Larry L. Halter. She was survived by her son, Wi...

Patricia Ann Wood, 87 of rural Solomon passed away on June 2, 2023 in her home. A graveside service is scheduled at Prairie Mound Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7th. All family and friends are invited to attend. Patricia was born to Clara and Arthur Richardson in St. Louis, Missouri and was stricken with Polio during the epidemic. Pat was wheelchair bound when the family moved to Sol...

Warren Steve Adams, 75, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 31st, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Steve was born in Herington, Kansas on October 13, 1947, the son of the late Louise (Fehrer) and Guilford Adams. He graduated from Herington High School and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 30 plus years, Warren is survived by two daughters, Cassie (Brian) J. Kulas, and Kell...

Michael Royce Guernsey, born on April 21,1953, in Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully early Friday morning at his home on June 2, 2023.  He was a 1971 graduate of Salina Central and later graduated from Kansas State University in 1977. Mike spent most of his adult life in the hospitality business, but he is best known as the owner/operator of the legendary Bahama Mama. Everyone...

Vickie Jane Bell, 58, of Salina, Kan., passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born on February 21, 1965, in Topeka, Kan. Vickie loved her dogs and baking pies. She worked for many years with her family at Bayard’s Café in Salina. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ivalee (Olson) Kalb and Paul Strickland, and infant sister, Angelina. Survivors include her husband, Kevin Bell...

Kathy Blue peacefully drifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 29th, 2023.  Kathy was born February 15, 1955, in Cheyenne Wyoming.  She was a loving daughter of Robert and Louetta (Kate) Woolsey. She is survived by children, Katie Young (Josh) of Canon City, CO, Heidi Blue of Canon City, CO, and Peter Blue (Shelly) of Beloit, KS; fifteen grandkids, Ty (Megan), Breanna,...

Robert “Bob” Raymond Hoffhines, age 82, beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26th, 2023, in Salina, Kansas. Bob was born at home in Esbon, Kansas on December 6, 1940, the oldest son of Edna Frances (Carleton) and Raymond Earl Hoffhines.  In his youth, Bob and his brother, Ross, would spend summers working on their aunt and uncle’s farm, ...

Robert William “Bob” Exline,91, born on April 3, 1932, at St. Johns Hospital in Salina, KS, passed away early Tuesday morning at Presbyterian Manor on May 30, 2023. He was the beloved son of C. Wm. Exline and Inez Lorenz Exline.  As a young boy, Bob enjoyed his early years in Kipp, KS until 1943 when his family relocated to Salina following a destructive tornado. He attended Kipp Elementary u...