Catalina Magallanes
Catalina Magallanes, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 27, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1931in Abrego, Zacatecas, Mexico. She lived a long life devoted to her family, faith, and community.
Catalina was a faithful woman whose greatest joy was caring for her loved ones. She was married to Ascension Rodriguez until his passing on February 8, 2002. Together, they built a loving family, raising 13 children. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvino and Antonia Magallanes, her husband Ascension and sons Jose Manuel and Ramon Rodriguez.
She was survived by 11 children: Sara (Santiago) Montoya, Irma (Eliseo) Alvarado of Mexico, Salavador (Socorro) Rodriguez, Maria L Rodriguez, Maria C Rodriguez, Aurelia Rodriguez, Raquel (Raul) Picazo, Celia (Baltazar) Panuco, Betty (Erasmo) Jasso, Miguel (Maria) Rodriguez, Hector (Sara) Rodriguez of Salina Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvino and Antonia Magallanes, her husband Ascension and sons Jose Manuel and Ramon Rodriguez. She had 34 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
She was a devoted follower of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, faithfully praying the novena each month for more than 52 years. Catalina deeply cherished the visits of her family, enjoying every moment she shared with them. In her free time, she loved knitting, tending to her garden, and enjoying ice cream with loved ones.
In the later years of her life, Catalina dedicated most of her time to prayer, not only for her family, but also for the needs of the Church and the entire world. Her warmth, strength, and generosity touched everyone who knew her.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, care, and faith that will be remembered and cherished by her family.
Visitation will take place at the 500 S. Ohio St. on Thursday, October 2 from 4-7 p.m. A Rosary service will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 6 pm on Friday, October 3. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 4 at 10 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Catalina will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband at Mount Calvary cemetery.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all who supported and prayed for Catalina in her final days.
Christopher Gerard Colosimo
Christopher Gerard Colosimo, 61, of Minneapolis, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1963, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chris served in the United States Airforce from 1982 to 1992. He was an EMT in that time as well. He was a part time Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy in the 1980s, in the 90s he was an ASE certified mechanic for Bengston’s Auto, and worked in the Engineering Department for Philips Lighting. He worked for Veolia Industries as an engineer.
He was a proud Jack Daniels Squire and an avid Jack Daniels collector, like his father. He was the proudest of his family and all their achievements in life especially his grand babies.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Nancy Colosimo, of the home; children, Chase (Faith) Colosimo, Garett Folger, Nicole (Jeff) Hauck, and Alexander Colosimo (Chelsea Weir); bonus children, Cody and Chelsea; grandchildren, Everley, Grace, Ely, Bentlee, Bentley, Callie, Adylaen, Kenadi, Caleb, Adam, Spencer, and Natalie; bonus grandchildren, Rylee Roo, Gracyn, Camden, Xandra, Bella and Blaison; many nieces and nephews; especially his favorite niece, Jessica Molina.
He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Colosimo; grandmother, Rose Colosimo; and grandfather, Fred Colosimo.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Bennington Bible Church, 824 North Nelson Street, Bennington, Kansas.
Memorials may be made to Chris Colosimo Memorial Fund at Bennington State Bank. The money will be used to buy funnel cakes at the Ottawa County Fair for kids. Chris loved going to the fair to get funnel cakes.
