Pauline Ruth Tally passed away peacefully at Life Care Center in Burlington, KS, surrounded by her family on June 4, 2025. She was 98.

James C. Adkins passed away in Salina June 17, 2025. Jim was born on February 21, 1949, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to J.C. and Sylvia Nichols Adkins.

Cuyler R. McAtee, age 76, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away June 28, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove.

Michael Lee Adams, age 75, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center.

Marlene Kay Smith, 79, of Farlington, KS, passed away at her residence on June 15, 2025.

Stephen “Steve” M. Lee, 77, died on June 1, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1948, in Council Grove to John and Rose (Wodke) Lee.

Jerry Gale Kraus, 80, of Ottawa, Kansas died Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Stephen “Steve” M. Lee, 77, died on June 1, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1948, in Council Grove to John and Rose (Wodke) Lee.

6-4-1941 to 6-5-2022 Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. We miss you, Connie, Rick, Brad, Laurie and families

George William Shellenberger, a man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and dedication, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove, Kansas, just one week shy of his 86th birthday. Born on May 26, 1939, in the family home on his grandparents’ ranch in Agnes City Township, Lyon County, Kansas, George was the beloved son of Virgil R. Shellenberger Sr. and F. Rose Leffler Shellenberger. His grandparents had purchased the ranch in 1903, and George’s parents acquired the original section in 1931, continuing the legacy of stewardship and care for the land.