Kristy Ann (Pickett) Foster
Kristy Ann (Pickett) Foster, 45, passed away on July 1, 2025 in Wichita, KS surrounded by her family.
Kristy was born on May 20, 1980 to Thomas and Linda Pickett. She was the youngest of their three girls. She attended Ellsworth High School and graduated in 1999 and went on to earn her Associated Degree in Business Administration.
On September 16, 2006 Kristy married Nathan Foster and they had two beautiful children together, Jacob Thomas and Katelyn Ann Foster.
Kristy had lived and worked in Salina, KS for many years before moving to Park City, KS. Her last employment was with Southeast of Saline as a food service director. She then became a full time stay at home mom.
Kristy was a devoted mother and member of the First United Methodist Church. Her favorite past time was cheering on her kids at their sporting events and spending time with her family.
Kristy was survived by her husband, Nathan and children Jacob and Katelyn, her mother Linda Pickett, grandmother Vivian Cranston, sisters Tammy Pickett (Jerry) and Amy Hubnik (Pat), in-laws Jim and Darlene Foster, brothers-in-law Jeremy (Tara) and Paul (Kary) Foster and 6 nieces and 3 nephews.
Kristy was proceeded in death by her grandparents Thomas and Beatrice Pickett and Donald Cranston, and her father Thomas Pickett Jr.
A memorial will be held for her at the First United Methodist Church at 122 N 8th St in Salina, KS at 11:00 A.M. on July 19, 2025.
Donations can be made to Ryan Mortuary for the Jacob and Katelyn’s education fund.
Maggie Jo Butterfield
Maggie Jo Butterfield was born on September 1, 1982, in Wichita, Kansas, to Don and Judy Harkin. She was a beloved sister to Don’s son Bryan, and the eldest of Don and Judy’s two daughters. Maggie shared a lifelong, extraordinary bond with her sister Katie—a connection that was as deep as it was enduring.
Judy later married Steve Stout, a man whom Maggie deeply respected and loved. Maggie gained two beloved step-siblings, Tabitha and Nick, and they made their home in Derby, Kansas. Maggie graduated from Derby High School in 2001.
Maggie joined a mission plant in Manhattan, KS to help build up the campus ministry and enrolled at Kansas State University. She spent one year with the K-State marching band as a color guard but cut this experience short because she wanted to put more energy into serving at her church. It was through one of these ministry events—co-hosted with the University of Kansas—that she met Arlee Butterfield. Arlee quickly became the love of her life, and the two were soon inseparable. Their shared faith deepened their relationship, and on June 4, 2005, Maggie and Arlee were married, beginning a life together built on love, faith, and purpose. Maggie graduated from Kansas State in 2006 with a degree in Education.
Just two months after getting married, Maggie and Arlee starting serving in full-time ministry across the globe—touching lives in Omaha, Nebraska, where their oldest daughter, Madelynne, was born; Austin, Texas, where their middle daughter, Maylee, was born; Tulsa, Oklahoma, where their youngest daughter, Abigail, was born; Dublin, Ireland; Springfield, Missouri; and most recently in Cincinnati, Ohio. Maggie had an infectious smile and a calming presence that often disarmed others. Her quiet strength, patience, and deep faith drew people to her—she had the rare ability to make most feel like her closest friend.
Besides being devoted to Christ and her husband Arlee, Maggie’s greatest joy in this life was being a mom to her three beautiful daughters. As a wife and mother, Maggie radiated love, grace, and joy. She nurtured her family with unwavering devotion and celebrated every milestone with pride and excitement. Adventurous and open-hearted, Maggie embraced life with a spirit of curiosity and kindness.
Even after her diagnosis with glioblastoma, Maggie faced each day with courage, grace, and dignity, inspiring everyone around her with her unwavering positive attitude and belief that the Lord is good. Maggie once said, “Everything changes—that’s the only thing that stays the same about life. Grateful for God always being the same.” Her faith and boundless love will continue to live on.
Maggie’s legacy will be carried on by her beloved husband Arlee and their three beautiful daughters, Madelynne, Maylee & Abigail; her parents Judy and Steve Stout of Mulvane, KS; her sister Katie (Joe) Gleichman of Ottawa, Ks; her brother Bryan (Jodi) Harkin of Topeka, KS; her brother Nick Stout (Deanna) of Portland, OR; her sister Tabitha Stout of Prairie Village, KS; and her many nieces and nephews who she loved so much.
Maggie was preceded in death by her dad Donald Harkin.
She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, faith, and joy—and will be deeply missed by her family and the hundreds who were lucky enough to call her a friend.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Butterfield family: @Arlee-Butterfield (Venmo)
Sherry Jo (Wolff) Brown
Sherry Jo (Wolff) Brown, 78, of Salina passed away on June 29, 2025 at her home after a long battle with brain cancer.
Sherry was born May 29, 1947, at Asbury Hospital in Salina, KS. Sherry married Bruce Brown on May 26, 1989 at the Salemsborg Lutheran Church, Salemsborg, KS.
Shery is the daughter of the late Eugene Wolff and Electa Janice (Price) Wolff. She is survived by her husband, Bruce, Salina; brother, Tomy Wolff and sister in law, Cindy Wolff, Brookville; her brother in law, James L. Brown, Flagstaff, AZ and niece, Antjea Wolff, Pittsburg, KS.
Sherry was a 1965 graduate of Brookville High School. She attended Brown Mackie college for business as well as attending the Salina Vo-Tech for art. Later, Sherry went to work as a Secretary for Exide Battery. She then worked for the NBA Bank until she went to work for Westinghouse making light bulbs here in Salina. Sherry made it through the transition to Phillips Lighting, working 22 years. After Phillips Lighting, Sherry went back into banking, working for UMB and the Bank of Tescott before retiring. In retirement, she focused on her sewing as well as other artistic creations including numerous sewing projects for the county fair where she won many awards. She loved horses and butterflies.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 19, 2025 at the 137 N. 8th St., Salina. Inurnment will be in the Brookville Cemetery, Brookville, KS.
