Obituaries - November 17, 2024

Kay Mathilde Gross

Kay Mathilde Gross was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Albert and Mathilde (Beckmann) Kisling on March 25, 1946. She passed peacefully at her home on November 14, 2024.

Kay grew up in Diller, Nebraska, and attended Diller Community Schools, graduating in 1964. She attended Fairbury Junior College. Kay married Douglas Gross in Garden City, Kansas, on October 5, 1985. Kay was a member of St. John Lutheran Church which she attended regularly. She was a member of the Tabitha Group of Women at the Church. They were active in making quilts for Lutheran World Relief. She had so much love for family and friends. She enjoyed sewing, canning, and baking.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Keri Walle (Craig); stepson, James Gross; stepdaughter, Janice Gross; granddaughter, Regan Walle; grandson, Brendan Tucker; brother, Harry Kisling (Diane); and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Kisling.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Salina, Kansas. lnurnment will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, Diller, Nebraska, at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina, or Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina.

Mary Ladene Edwards

Mary Ladene Edwards, 75, of Pinnacle Care Healthcare and Rehab of Salina, Ks passed away November 13, 2024. 

Mary was born June 26, 1949, at Asbury Hospital, to Raymond Archie Edwards and Phyllis Jean Edwards. Mary graduated from Salina High School in 1967. She worked at Elmore Sundries and Gift Shop until it closed. She then worked at Capitol Federal Savings Bank.

Mary was a loving aunt to Chris (Kylie) Hurtig of Wichita, KS; Joshua (Marcee) Edwards of Hansen, ID; Luke Edwards of Rapid City, SD; Lindsey (Travis) Tillett of Salina, KS; Kolby (Andrea) Edwards of Lawrence.

Mary was preceded in death by her father Ray; her brother, Allan; and her mother, Jean.

She is survived by her brother, Dennis (Marlene) Sundance, WY; her sister in law Connie Edwards (Scott Lang) and previously mentioned nieces and nephews.

Mary was an active member of the Grace Baptist Church of Salina, KS and she dearly loved her church family.

Mary had many, many dear friends and loved getting together. Gatherings for coffee, holidays or birthdays were always lots of fun.

There will be a celebration of life on November 23, 2024 at 11 am at the Roselawn Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Grace Baptist Church. Memorial gifts may be made to Grace Baptist Church.

Jayme L. Scofield

Jayme L. Scofield, the son of Elwin F.  and Ellen J. (Levendofsky) Scofield, was born February 6, 1961, in Belleville, Kansas and passed away Monday, November 14, 2024 in Salina, Kansas, at the age of 63 years.

Jayme grew up on a farm north of Belleville.  He attended school in Belleville and graduated from Belleville High School.  During his school years, Jayme was active in sports, especially loving basketball and tennis, which he continued playing in adulthood.   Jayme graduated from Emporia State University.  He worked a little in the accounting field, but mostly worked as an independent contract driver, covering the United States.  He shared many interesting travel stories with family.

Jayme was “dad” to Foreign Exchange Students from several countries.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Charlotte Burton; niece Amber Burton; and three infant nephews, Bradley Boman, Darrel Chatfield, and Darrin Chatfield.

Jayme is survived by four sisters, Carolyn Conwell, of Salina, Sandra (Gary) Boman, of Belleville, JoAnn (Ken) Gurley, of Silver Springs, Nevada, LeAnn (Tim) Sankey, of Salina; one brother, Gary (Lori) Scofield, of Belleville; his significant other, Doreen Tombaugh, of Salina; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Belleville Cemetery.  

Memorials may be made to Salina Tennis Alliance.

Helen "Marie" Pritchard

Helen "Marie" Pritchard, 64, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 13th, at Salina Regional Health Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Marie was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on December 30, 1959, to Helen G (Schartz) and James C Wandel.

She graduated from Buhler High School and later married David Pritchard on June 11, 1977 in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Marie continuously brought joy into everyone’s life and had a heart of gold. She loved her grandkids and great grandkids and was tremendously proud of each and every one of them.

Survivors include her husband, David Pritchard; and two daughters, Valeen Gariepy (Kyle), and Janelle Marie Schartz.

She is also survived by her grandchild, Ciera Gariepy; and four great grandchildren, Oakley Gariepy, Daxe Rogers, Riverlynn Gariepy, and Raelynn Hicks.

Marie is preceded in death by her grandchild, Kaden Gariepy, and parents.

Cremation has been chosen and a celebration of life was held from 1:00 - 3:00pm, Friday, November 15, at 500 S. Ohio St.

The family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association.

Hayden George Ballou

Hayden George Ballou, 15, of Carlton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 10th, at St. Louis Children Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Hayden was born in Salina, Kansas on July 20, 2009, a son of Ashley Nicole (Russell) and William Hayden Ballou.

Hayden lived his life in a way we should all strive for. He cared deeply for others. Seen the good in every situation and person. Always gave his best efforts and didn't know the word give up.

Hayden's world revolved around his cancer journey. But he never let that stop him. He loved the great outdoors. He hunted anything that moved. If it wasn't hunting season, it was fishing season. He also enjoyed camping, golf, disc golf, and corn hole. Anything really that got him outdoors.

Hayden loved his family, friends, and his dog Hunter above all else. He had a soft spot for kids younger than him. It did not matter how badly he was hurting or how sick he was. He was always worried about others and put them before himself. He had a fierce competitive side, but always knew when to hold back to give others a sporting chance. He encouraged everyone to do their best and loved seeing others succeed even if they did better than him.

Hayden truly was a model of what living life to the fullest looked like. He worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. He had very few complaints. He was always just a genuinely happy, loving, and peaceful person.

May we all cherish the very short time we got on this earth with Hayden. May we let his memory remind us to do better and be better. When life gets tough remember Hayden's strength and positivity. He is a light in everyone's life that met him.

Survivors include his parents, Ashley and William Ballou and three sisters, Payton Ballou, Aspen Ballou, Ellason Ballou, all of Carlton, Kansas.

Hayden is also survived by his grandparents, Karlene and Steve Lawson, Mike Russell, Connie and Cody Rogers, Dave Ballou; great grandparents, Lila Neber, Hayden and Georgana Ballou; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Frank and Betty Russell, Frank Neber, Rhonda Sturm, and George and Mary Gantt.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 7:00 PM, Friday, November 22nd at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory and the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

The Funeral Ceremony will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 23rd, The Well, 2095 E. Waterwell Rd, Salina, with Pastor Dave Henry officiating.

Cremation will follow the ceremony.