Mel O. Strait of Salina KS passed away Friday November 10, 2023.  He was born on October 2, 1933 in Concordia, KS to David Burrison and Rachel Ann (Hill) Strait, Mel graduated from Concordia High School.  He was a Seabee in the United States Navy stationed at Subic Bay, Philippines in the 1950’s. Mel was a mechanic his whole life. Mel married Martha Ann Breault on June 1, 1959 in Concor...

Loren V. Erickson, 84, passed away on November 9, 2023. Loren was a lifelong resident of Salina, born to Charles and Elizabeth on September 28, 1939. He was a 1957 graduate of Sacred Heart high school. Following high school Loren served in the Army and then returned to Salina and started a career as a mechanic. He will be remembered for his dedication as an AA sponsor, and a regular volunteer a...

Gladys Elaine Egan, 98, left this world peacefully Nov. 9, and was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her husband Tom Egan and her two daughters, Margaret and her daughter lost at birth.  She was born Dec. 1, 1924, in Pawnee Rock, KS, to John and Mary Kindsvater, and graduated from Kinsley, KS, High School in May, 1942.  She married Tom Egan January 16, 1943, and they were devoted to each other i...

Nathan Lee Haggard, 63, of Salina, passed away Friday, November 10th, 2023. Nathan was born in Salina, Kansas on February 14, 1960, a son of Doretha (Haggard) Brown and Eugene Bracy. Survivors include his sister, Edna Thomas; brother, James Haggard, both of Salina; special nieces, Erin Boyle (Cody), Chanel Thomas, Erica Bowers; and a host of extended family members. He is preceded in deat...

Charles "Charlie" William Armstrong III, 74, passed away November 8, 2023, in Salina, KS. He was born in Salina, KS on August 18, 1949, to Charles W. Armstrong II and Ida M. (Whittecar) Armstrong. Charlie married Linda K. (Beach) Armstrong on August 20, 1971. They had two children, Andrea Swenson (Steve) and Chip Armstrong (Justin). Charlie has three grandchildren, Danielle Shelton (Brandon)...

Elizabeth Victoria Anne Everhart, 38, passed away on November 07, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS. Elizabeth was born on April 16, 1985 in Manhattan, KS to parents Fred Park and Marion Elizabeth (Rosales) Muscare. Izzy was a mother to 3 beautiful children and a sister to 5 siblings. She was previously employed as a coffee barista, food store manager, healthcare aid provid...

Alfred Appelhans Jr., died peacefully on November 4, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1957 in Quinter Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Appelhans Sr., stepdad, Dean Area, his sister Jacalyn DeVere and his brother Randy Appelhans. His survivors include his mother, Thelma Rowson, his sister Raelene Mapes, brother-in-law, Ronnie Hopkins, his daughter Kesa Knopik, a nephew, Bre...

Louetta Marie (George) Albers, 86, was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her husband LeRoy, grandson, Blaine Smith, parents, Alva and Verna George along with her brother, Bob George on November 8th, 2023. Louetta was born April 11th, 1937, to Alva and Verna (Schroeder) George in Grinnell, Ks. where she attended school and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1955. She married LeRoy Albers on Aug...

Marian Arlene LeBlanc, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Holiday Resort, Salina. Marian was born in Waldo, Kansas on February 7, 1941, a daughter of Minnie Kathryn (Lewis) and Harry Adelbert Clow. She was an Airman 1st Class in the United States Air Force for 6 years and was very proud to be a woman Veteran. On December 3, 1962, Marian married James E. LeB...

Jack Gebhart, 87, died on 11/3/23 at Salina Regional Health Center after a short bout with heart disease. Born in Hollywood, California, Jack’s family relocated to Salina, Kansas, where Jack graduated from Salina High in 1954 and earned a degree in Agriculture and Applied Sciences from Kansas State University. Jack held a variety of jobs throughout his long working career. He began young, ru...