Obituaries - August 23, 2024

Wanda Marie Budke

Wanda Marie Budke, 67, of Lindsborg, passed away Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 in Salina surrounded by her loved ones. Wanda was born in Hays, on October 11, 1956, a daughter of the late Virgil and Esther (Dechant) Stegman.

On November 6, 1976, Wanda was united in marriage to John Budke at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

She worked for 27 years as a custodian for USD 305. Wanda loved the students and staff.

Her hobbies were painting little figurines, drawing, and sewing. Wanda's biggest passion was shopping and had a way of buying the perfect gift.

She was most proud of her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered by her warm smile, loving heart, and her beautiful brown eyes.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Verlin and Steven Stegman.

Survivors include her husband, John Budke; two daughters, Trena Carlson (Heath), Tammy Livengood (Jon); grandchildren, Tarin, Hadin, Elias, Alina, Leland, Axel; siblings, Zandra Rotrock (Chester), Brenda Nitsch (Danny) and several loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 26th at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401, with Fr. John Schmeidler, as officiant. Rosary will begin at 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Robert A. Goben

Robert A. Goben, 62, of Solomon, passed away Friday August 16, 2024.  He was born to John and Helen (Reno) Goben.

He graduated in 1980 from Salina South High School and went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad on May 31, 1981.  He retired from the railroad on June 1, 2022 after 41 years of service as a trackman.

Robert was a sports fanatic.  He enjoyed all sports talk shows and watching any sport college or pro.  

He was a member of the Salina Blue Lodge #60 and the Valley of Salina Scottish Rite.  

Robert married Glenda (Milleson) in 1988.  He had no biological children but gained three stepdaughters when he married Glenda.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen; two brothers, William Goben, Micheal Spears; and sister, Nancy Crenshaw.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 36 years, Glenda; sisters, Margi Berendzen (Larry) of Burien, WA, Margaret Henderson of Bermuda Dunes, CA; brothers, John Goben (Kathy) of Walla Walla, WA, Doug Goben (Jenny) of Cedar Hill, MO; stepdaughters, Amy Rose (Shannon) of Denver, Nicole Dickerman of Glasgow, MO, Brandy Sargent of Salina; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Brendon, Cody, Brittany, Kaitlyn, Triston, Dolcey, Daisey, Dolton; 11 great-grandchildren, Coralyn, Calli, Scarlett, Connor, McKenna, Aubrey, Hadley, Amaira, Archie, Ez, Amiyah; and his lifelong friend since the 4th grade, Richard Simmons (Linda).

A special thank you to Dr. Hooker and Gentiva Hospice.  

Cremation was chosen and a private memorial service will take place at a later date.

Kerry Lee Walton

Kerry Lee Walton, 55, of Marquette, KS passed away Friday August 16th at 3:15 pm at Salina Regional Health Center after several months of battling an illness. Kerry was born July 18, 1969, in Macomb, IL to Charles and Bonnie (Riser) Walton.

Kerry was united in marriage to April Wilkewitz on November 21, 1994, in Carthage, IL. Kerry was the proud father of five children: Chelsey (Kodi) McDaniel of Salina, KS, Joshua (Chelsea)Walton of McPherson, KS, Caleb (Maggie) Walton of Riverside, MO, Tessalyn (Simon) Gadberry of Marquette, KS and Gabriel Walton of Marquette, KS. Kerry had five beautiful grandchildren: Carter, Brantley, Treygan, Starla and Emmalyn. Kerry is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Kerry was the middle child between his older brother, Stacy Walton of Plymouth, IL, and younger sister Alice (Walton) Wall of Bardolph, IL and foster sister Gloria (Pettet) Simmons of Macomb, IL. They survive, along with numerous nieces and nephews, several aunts and uncles, cousins and his grandma, Gert Walton of Macomb, IL.

Kerry was a 1987 graduate of Colchester High School in Colchester, IL. He joined the Army in 1987 and served his country until he was honorably discharged in 1998. He proceeded to drive over the road trucks from 1998 until he was disabled by cancer in 2007. Kerry was a proud citizen of Marquette KS for the past 20 years and enjoyed helping coach youth sports and volunteering at Marquette Motorcycle Museum as his health allowed.

Kerry is preceded in death by his mother and father, Uncle Jim Walton and best friends Todd Persinger and Patrick “Potsy” Weber.

Kerry's wish was to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be hosted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Marquette Motorcycle Museum, the Marquette Youth Sports Program, and the Marquette Art Room in c/o the City of Marquette. P.O. Box 401, Marquette, KS 67464.