Ronald Eugene Currie, age 77, entered into rest on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation in KC, Kansas.  Ronald was born the first child of Merle E. & Helen (Regnier) Currie on March 3, 1947 in Concordia, Kansas. He attended his first five years of grade school at District 28 rural school, where his great grandfather lived.  He graduated from Hopewell rura...

James Dale Lindblad, 85, of Assaria, Kansas passed away November 21, 2024. Born on January 23, 1939, Jim dedicated his life to the land as a proud Kansas farmer, a vocation that reflected his love for community and family. Jim leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Sarah (Toburen) Lindblad and their daughter Jenny Casey, son-in-law Tom, and grandsons Caleb and Josh. He is also survived by ...

Randall Bradley Hiechel, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, in Salina, Kansas, at the age of 34. Born on April 21, 1990, in Holton, Kansas, Randall was a beacon of warmth and kindness to all who had the privilege of knowing him. His life, though too short, was filled with love, laughter, and a deep commitment to his family. Randall was the ...

Esther E. McClure, 88, died Friday, November 22, 2024 in Salina.  She was born September 26, 1936 in Goodland, Kansas, the third child of Elmer and Lena (Lugesh) Edwards. She was raised on a farm northwest of Goodland, going to a country school for her elementary education.  Esther then graduated from Goodland High School in 1954, continuing her education at Kansas State University where she ...

Eileen Frances Mull, 102, passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2024 in Salina, Kansas. She was born on Sept. 3, 1922, to John J. and Helena (Geerdes) Barenberg in Herndon, Kansas.  Eileen was the 4th of 12 children in the family.  She grew up on their family farm in Herndon and graduated from Herndon Rural High School in 1940. After high school she attended St. Francis Hospital School of Nur...

Christy (Ade) Smith, 49, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family after a brief but courageous battle with illness. Born in Salina on October 3, 1975, Christy was the cherished eldest child of Brenda (Swisher Ade) Peterson and Eldon Ade. She grew up as a proud Southeast of Saline Trojan, graduating in 1994, before pursuing her dr...

Verle D. Florea, age 88, entered into rest on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Sunset Nursing Home in Concordia, Kansas.  He was born on June 30, 1936, in Republic, Kansas to Irvin and Verda (Beck) Florea.  Verle was a 1955 graduate of Belleville High School, Belleville, Kansas. Verle was a truck driver for the Cloud County Highway Department for many years.  Prior to that he worked for Quar...

Dr. Matthew Joel Wimer, 39, of Geneseo, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. Matthew was born in Salina, Kansas on January 24, 1985, son of Joel W. Wimer and Jeri LeLynn (Swagerty) Wimer. After graduating high school, he attended Kansas State University before graduating Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine. Matthew finished his ...

Gary Lee Gilpin, 76, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born April 9, 1948, at Ellsworth Hospital, Ellsworth, KS, to Sam Gilpin and Dorothy (Wachtler) Gilpin. He attended school in Holyrood, KS, served in the United States Air Force and was active in the Isis Shrine of Salina. Gary moved from Great Falls, MT, to begin the last phase of his career at Salina Regional Health Center in R...

Don E. Scantlin, 74, Hays, died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at HaysMed. He was born October 25, 1950 in Pratt, the son of Edmund E. and Edith M. (McIntire) Scantlin.  Don was a graduate of Pratt High School with the class of 1968, and he earned an Associate Degree from Barton County Community College. In 1972, Don was united in marriage to Debra Wisdom and to this union were born two childr...