Ella Gier, 91, of Salina, died on May 10, 2023 at the Minneapolis Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Minneapolis, KS. Ella Sophie Gier was born a twin with Della Hendrickson on June 21, 1931 in Sylvan Grove, Kansas to Henry and Amanda Heine. She married Rolland (Bud) Gier on July 30, 1950, and had three children in 9 years. Marcia and Cathy were born while Bud was serving in the Navy and...

Mayo De Herrera, 91, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Mayo was born in Saguache, Colorado on April 29, 1932, a daughter of the late Ruby (Aragon) and James Mondragon. Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Pena, of St. Paul, Minnesota, Lillian De Herrera, of Salina, Vivian Jones (Milton), of Salina, Kansas; three sons, Roger De Herrera, of Topeka, Dan De Herrera (Jac...

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...

Joyce (Lyne) Marrs passed away peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023 with her husband Leon Marrs at her side.  She was 88 years old.  Joyce was born May 21, 1934, to Neal and Eunice (Fuller) Lyne.  She graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School.  Joyce and Leon were married February 23, 1958, at the Methodist Church in Lamar, KS. At the beginning of her career, Joyce held clerical and o...

Judie J. Turnbull, 81, passed away on May 5, 2023, at Legacy nursing home in Salina. She was born to Louis and Mildred (Kobbeman) Obermueller in Lubbock, Texas on February 3, 1942. Judie worked at Phillips Lighting for 38 years. She was married to Dick Turnbull for 44 years and had three children, Kyle, Kisha, and Shawn. Judie loved going to sporting events to watch her grandkids and loved bein...

J Arlyn Dumler (J.R.), also known as “Coach,” passed away May 6, 2023, after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  J.R. was born in Ellsworth, Kansas, on December 2, 1940, and grew up in the farming community of Russell, Kansas, where he would sometimes be caught riding the oil well pumps. J.R. attended Wichita State University on a football scholarship and was a two-time MVC...

Dustin Warren Corey, 45, of Salina, Kansas, passed away of natural causes, on Friday, May 5th, 2023. Dustin was born in Salina, Kansas on November 22, 1977, a son of Theresa Anne (Quinn), and Sanford "Sam" Corey. Survivors include his parents, Theresa and J.D. Picolet, of Wilsey, Kansas, Sam and Ginger Corey, of Lindsborg; two sisters, Traci L. Milliner (Reuben III), of Woodstock, Georgia, A...

Marie E. Higgins, 80, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born in Concordia to D.L. “Heavy” and Rita (Bombardier) Layton on September 7, 1942. She married Lawrence “Larry” Higgins on May 5, 1962 in Concordia, Kansas. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister-in-law Janet Layton; brother-in-law, Raymond Higgins, and one grandchild. Left to ...

E.J. Outland, 78, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 28th, 2023. Cremation was chosen and services are pending....

Vicky Kay Pahls, 65, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Vicky was born in Salina, Kansas on October 19, 1957, a daughter of Donna May (Drummond) and Max Edward Brillhart. On September 18, 1982, Vicky married Kenneth Pahls in Salina. Vicky cherished spending time with her family, friends, and pets, and enjoyed crafting, and vintage shopping. She was always very gen...