Obituaries
Irma J. Smith-Copeland
Irma J. Smith-Copeland, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center.
Sterling Lee Kalm
Sterling Lee Kalm, 69, United States Navy Veteran, passed away on March 1, 2023 in Hutchinson, Ks. He was born on April 19, 1953 in Salina, Ks to Archie and Lola (Howard) Kalm.
Sharron Hamilton
Sharron Hamilton was born Dec. 19, 1933, at Ellsworth Hospital, but she soon headed for Lincoln, Kan., where she would spend most of her 89 years. Sharron, born into the Great Depression, was the first child of Thomas and Haddie (Brockett) King. Her father supplemented the family larder by fishing – catfish, mostly – from the Saline River, which led to Sharron’s lifetime aversion to seafood of all kinds.
Kevin Lee Bolte
Kevin Lee Bolte, 63, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home in Lindsborg, KS. He was born June 30, 1959 in Lincoln, KS to Roland W. and G. Bernice (Ricker) Bolte. Kevin was a master electrician who worked for B&W Electric for 26 years. For the past 17 years he founded and operated Bolte Electric. He married Terry (Dinkie) Wishcop in South Lake Tahoe, CA on September 18, 2004. Kevin was a gun enthusiast who enjoyed target and trap shooting as well as hunting. He loved 4-wheeling in the mountains and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and family.