Douglas Glen Gray was born January 29, 1934, and died April 25, 2023, in the care of hospice at home in Salina, Kansas. Doug was known by many as a man of great faith and principle. He lived life with an attitude of joy and sharing God’s love with those who crossed his path. He loved and supported his family, and his granddaughters were ‘his joy’. Doug was born in Wichita, and, during hi...

Sue Herrman, age 74, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her home.  She was born September 25, 1948, in Wichita, KS, to Verne Stiles and Margaret Alice (McClenahan) Franklin. Sue spent most of her career working for Schwan’s in various locations before settling in Salina, where she eventually retired from the company.  She loved to spend time with family, friends, and her dogs.  Her smile an...

Sheila Rose Petty, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 21st, 2023. Sheila was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 21, 1938, a daughter of Catherine (Toney) and Hugh Smith. On March 21, 1959, Sheila married Robert Petty in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star - Oriental Chapter #228 of St. Louis for over 50 years. Survivors include her ...

Jesse V. Downs, 99, of Salina, passed away, Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center.  He was born in Industry, Kansas, to Jesse C. and Verna F. (Loader) Downs, on January 15, ,1924.  He graduated Salina High School in 1942 and joined the Army Airforce, that same year.  He served for four years during World War II.  On November 3, 1946, Jesse married Margaret Elizabeth Burk, in W...

Larry Lane was born on April 30, 1948, to Everton and Lillian (Christ) (Dowden) Lane, in Salina, Kansas. He Passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, surrounded by family in his home. Larry suffered from COPD and had returned to his home under the care of Gentiva Hospice. He graduated from Salina High School in 1967. He then was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. Larry returned to Sal...

Mary L. Gringere, 78, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  She was born April 8, 1945 in Salina, to Ralph W. and Mildred I. Miller.  Mary worked at Mowery Clinic most of her adult life.  After retirement, she worked in home health care because she enjoyed helping others in need.  She attended 1st Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school for many years.  She was als...

Bill “William” Hubnik, 76, of Salina, KS passed away on April 13,2023. Bill was born in Abilene, KS on March 11, 1947. Bill was the son of Frank and Arlene (Deines) Hubnik of Abilene, KS. Bill also served in the US Army. Survivors include his son, Patrick Hubnik (Amy) of Salina, grandkids Ava Hubnik, Abel Hubnik, and Kiley Aldridge. Other survivors include his aunt and uncle Dale and Lin...

Mary Ellen Maxey, age 87, died on April 17, 2023, in her home in Salina, Kansas. She was born on her parent’s farm at Lost Springs, Kansas in Morris County on September 25, 1936, to Isaac and Nettie Bergen.  She lived with her parents until 1950 when she moved to Herrington, Kansas. She attended school in Burdick, Kansas graduating from High School in 1956.  In 1979 she moved to Salina, ...

Lyle Irwin Jilka, 63, of Salina, Kansas passed away on April 18, 2023. Lyle was born to the late Adolph and Zelma (Glenn) Jilka in Salina on July 11, 1959. He was a graduate of Salina Central and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from Fort Hays State University.  He grew up working at the Sale Barn in Salina where his father worked as well as helping Bill Giersch on...

Judge John Weckel passed away on Thursday,December 29, 2022, at Salina Presbyterian Manor surrounded by his family. John will be remembered as a loving husband to Kathryn (Katie) Weckel, and a wonderful father to his daughters: Sarah Hays (Fred) and Stephanie Weckel (Betsy Marietta). He adored his two grandchildren: Ryan Hays(Stephanie Lee) of New York City and Nicholas Hays (Caycee) of Lincoln, ...