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Janet Leigh Sauber

Janet Leigh Sauber

Oct 18, 2023

Janet Leigh Sauber, 59, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.

Janet was born in Winchester, Kansas on February 18, 1964, a daughter of Etta Mae (Jacobs) Matthias, of Rural Horton, Kansas, and the late Larry Carl Matthias.

She was the wife of Keith Edward Sauber. They met while...

Marlan Carroll Comfort

Marlan Carroll Comfort

Oct 11, 2023

Marlan Carroll Comfort

Marlan Carroll Comfort, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 11th, 2023.

Marlan was born in Miltonvale, Kansas on October 15, 1940, a son of Florence Elizabeth (Simpson) and Carroll Dale Comfort.

He retired from the City of Miltonvale as the City Superintendent...

Leon Glen Prester

Leon Glen Prester

Sep 30, 2023

Leon Glen Prester

Leon Glen Prester, 80, of Salina, passed away Saturday, September 30th, 2023.

Leon was born in Lucas, Kansas on February 4, 1943, a son of Lilly Mae (Heinze) and Alexander Prester.

He served in the United States Army.

Survivors include...

Carolyn Lea Hardy

Carolyn Lea Hardy

Sep 29, 2023

Carolyn Lea Hardy, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Carolyn was born in Sterling, Kansas on February 22, 1952, a daughter of Ida (Morton) and Richard Eatinger.

Survivors include her son, Travis Hardy (Denise) of Edgerton, Kansas; two sisters, Judy (Debbie), of Texas and Barb (Larry), of...

Jerry Paul Norris

Jerry Paul Norris

Sep 29, 2023

Jerry Paul Norris, 78, Salina, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 29, 2023, at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Jerry was born March 3, 1945, to Israel and Esther (Swan) Norris in Beloit, Kansas.

Jerry, the loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Jerry is survived...

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons

Sep 29, 2023

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons, 25, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Hunter was born in Lancaster, California on April 28, 1998, a son of Alison Denise (Engberg) Sammons, of Missouri and Bobby Dean Sammons, of Salina, Kansas.

On January 17, 2020,...

Morton Kenneth Nikkel

Morton Kenneth Nikkel

Sep 26, 2023

Morton Kenneth Nikkel, 92, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Mr. Nikkel was born 5 miles northeast of Corn, Oklahoma on December 24, 1930. the son of Jacob E. and Martha (Koch) Nikkel. His early childhood was spent living on a farm near Corn and Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he also attended the first three years of school.

...

Shirley Ann Isin

Shirley Ann Isin

Sep 24, 2023

Shirley Ann Isin, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away with her family by her side, on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Salina to Teddy and Lola (Rupe) Pihl. She graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1964 with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a Preschool and Kindergarten teacher for 41 years,...

Connie Lee Watson

Connie Lee Watson

Sep 22, 2023

Connie Lee Watson, 81, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

Connie was born in Tescott, Kansas on June 7, 1942, a daughter of Helen (Berkley) and Gerald Webb.

On June 4, 1967, Connie married Larry Watson at the First United Methodist Church in Salina.

Survivors...

Jerry Lee  Bunch

Jerry Lee Bunch

Sep 20, 2023

Jerry Lee Bunch, 63, of Concordia, Kansas died on September 20, 2023 at Salina Regional Hospital after heart difficulties. At Jerry's request, he was generously able to make life changing donations through Midwest Transplant Network.

Jerry was born in Beloit, Kansas on March 9, 1960 to Lila Mae (Staley) Bunch and James "Jim" Wesley Bunch...

Kenneth  "Bruce" Parson

Kenneth "Bruce" Parson

Sep 8, 2023

Kenneth Bruce Parson, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Bruce was born in Salina, Kansas on July 7, 1947, a son of Lily Marie (Coffelt) and Harley M. Parson.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 - 1974.

Bruce retired...

Jerry Lee Dewitt

Jerry Lee Dewitt

Sep 8, 2023

Jerry Lee DeWitt, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home at 10:00 am on Friday, March 29th, 2024.

Laura "Laurie" Kay Donmyer

Laura "Laurie" Kay Donmyer

Sep 3, 2023

Laura “Laurie” Kay Donmyer passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 61. Laurie was born August 16th, 1962 to Ralph and Mary Boor in Salina, Kansas. Laurie grew up in Salina and attended Sacred Heart High School and later attended Marymount College and Kansas Wesleyan.

Laurie and her...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Quinn

Patricia "Pat" Ann Quinn

Sep 1, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Shaffer) Quinn on September 1, 2023, at the age of 89. Patricia, affectionately known as Pat, was born on April 6th, 1934, to Clarence A. and Lola E. Shaffer of rural Waldo, Kansas. She graduated from Waldo High School in 1952 and embarked on a remarkable...

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Knox

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Knox

Aug 30, 2023

Cynthia J. Knox, 60, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2023.

Cindy was born in Durham, North Carolina on January 18, 1963, a daughter of Glenna M. (Anderson) and David W. Shannon.

On December 4, 1982, Cindy married Steven Knox in Salina.

She worked in accounts...

Rodney Lynn Helzer

Rodney Lynn Helzer

Aug 22, 2023

Rodney Lynn Helzer, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023.

Rodney was born in Garden City, Kansas on July 31, 1949, a son of the late Virginia "Ginger" B. (Martin) and Herbert "Dutch" Henry Helzer.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he also...

Janis Ann Crow

Janis Ann Crow

Aug 22, 2023

Janis Ann Crow, 67, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023.

Janis was born in Emporia, Kansas on August 6, 1956, a daughter of Velma Louise (Reed) and Hubert Adolph Erker.

She worked for 30 years as a commercial electrician.

Survivors include her sister, Michele Livesay...

James "Jim" C. Mallon

James "Jim" C. Mallon

Aug 16, 2023

James Charles Mallon, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2023.

James was born near Smolan, Kansas on January 4, 1935, a son of the late Minnie (Kelley) Nelson and Laurance Mallon.

In 1958, Jim married Marlene Wilcox in Fairmont, West Virginia.

He worked at...

Mary "Lola" Ginther

Mary "Lola" Ginther

Aug 15, 2023

Mary "Lola" Ginther, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2023.

Lola was born in Rural Barnard, Kansas on November 23, 1934, a daughter of Mary (Nelson) and Sherman Jackson.

After high school, she graduated from Brown Mackie Business College.

Survivors include three daughters, Karla...

Fielden "Butch"  Glenn Figgins

Fielden "Butch" Glenn Figgins

Aug 10, 2023

Fielden "Butch" Glenn Figgins, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 10th, 2023.

Butch was born in Red Cloud, Nebraska on August 15, 1965, a son of Peggy L. (Burns) Hastings and the late Fielden "Glenn" Figgins.

Survivors include his mother, Peggy Hastings, of Bloomington, Illinois; companion, Julie Pickering; sister,...

Janet Leigh Sauber

Janet Leigh Sauber

Oct 18, 2023

Janet Leigh Sauber, 59, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.

Janet was born in Winchester, Kansas on February 18, 1964, a daughter of Etta Mae (Jacobs) Matthias, of Rural Horton, Kansas, and the late Larry Carl Matthias.

She was the wife of Keith Edward Sauber. They met while...

Marlan Carroll Comfort

Marlan Carroll Comfort

Oct 11, 2023

Marlan Carroll Comfort

Marlan Carroll Comfort, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 11th, 2023.

Marlan was born in Miltonvale, Kansas on October 15, 1940, a son of Florence Elizabeth (Simpson) and Carroll Dale Comfort.

He retired from the City of Miltonvale as the City Superintendent...

Leon Glen Prester

Leon Glen Prester

Sep 30, 2023

Leon Glen Prester

Leon Glen Prester, 80, of Salina, passed away Saturday, September 30th, 2023.

Leon was born in Lucas, Kansas on February 4, 1943, a son of Lilly Mae (Heinze) and Alexander Prester.

He served in the United States Army.

Survivors include...

Carolyn Lea Hardy

Carolyn Lea Hardy

Sep 29, 2023

Carolyn Lea Hardy, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Carolyn was born in Sterling, Kansas on February 22, 1952, a daughter of Ida (Morton) and Richard Eatinger.

Survivors include her son, Travis Hardy (Denise) of Edgerton, Kansas; two sisters, Judy (Debbie), of Texas and Barb (Larry), of...

Jerry Paul Norris

Jerry Paul Norris

Sep 29, 2023

Jerry Paul Norris, 78, Salina, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 29, 2023, at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Jerry was born March 3, 1945, to Israel and Esther (Swan) Norris in Beloit, Kansas.

Jerry, the loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Jerry is survived...

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons

Sep 29, 2023

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons, 25, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Hunter was born in Lancaster, California on April 28, 1998, a son of Alison Denise (Engberg) Sammons, of Missouri and Bobby Dean Sammons, of Salina, Kansas.

On January 17, 2020,...

Morton Kenneth Nikkel

Morton Kenneth Nikkel

Sep 26, 2023

Morton Kenneth Nikkel, 92, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Mr. Nikkel was born 5 miles northeast of Corn, Oklahoma on December 24, 1930. the son of Jacob E. and Martha (Koch) Nikkel. His early childhood was spent living on a farm near Corn and Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he also attended the first three years of school.

...

Shirley Ann Isin

Shirley Ann Isin

Sep 24, 2023

Shirley Ann Isin, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away with her family by her side, on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Salina to Teddy and Lola (Rupe) Pihl. She graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1964 with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a Preschool and Kindergarten teacher for 41 years,...

Connie Lee Watson

Connie Lee Watson

Sep 22, 2023

Connie Lee Watson, 81, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

Connie was born in Tescott, Kansas on June 7, 1942, a daughter of Helen (Berkley) and Gerald Webb.

On June 4, 1967, Connie married Larry Watson at the First United Methodist Church in Salina.

Survivors...

Jerry Lee  Bunch

Jerry Lee Bunch

Sep 20, 2023

Jerry Lee Bunch, 63, of Concordia, Kansas died on September 20, 2023 at Salina Regional Hospital after heart difficulties. At Jerry's request, he was generously able to make life changing donations through Midwest Transplant Network.

Jerry was born in Beloit, Kansas on March 9, 1960 to Lila Mae (Staley) Bunch and James "Jim" Wesley Bunch...

Kenneth  "Bruce" Parson

Kenneth "Bruce" Parson

Sep 8, 2023

Kenneth Bruce Parson, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Bruce was born in Salina, Kansas on July 7, 1947, a son of Lily Marie (Coffelt) and Harley M. Parson.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 - 1974.

Bruce retired...

Jerry Lee Dewitt

Jerry Lee Dewitt

Sep 8, 2023

Jerry Lee DeWitt, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home at 10:00 am on Friday, March 29th, 2024.

Laura "Laurie" Kay Donmyer

Laura "Laurie" Kay Donmyer

Sep 3, 2023

Laura “Laurie” Kay Donmyer passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 61. Laurie was born August 16th, 1962 to Ralph and Mary Boor in Salina, Kansas. Laurie grew up in Salina and attended Sacred Heart High School and later attended Marymount College and Kansas Wesleyan.

Laurie and her...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Quinn

Patricia "Pat" Ann Quinn

Sep 1, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Shaffer) Quinn on September 1, 2023, at the age of 89. Patricia, affectionately known as Pat, was born on April 6th, 1934, to Clarence A. and Lola E. Shaffer of rural Waldo, Kansas. She graduated from Waldo High School in 1952 and embarked on a remarkable...

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Knox

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Knox

Aug 30, 2023

Cynthia J. Knox, 60, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2023.

Cindy was born in Durham, North Carolina on January 18, 1963, a daughter of Glenna M. (Anderson) and David W. Shannon.

On December 4, 1982, Cindy married Steven Knox in Salina.

She worked in accounts...

Rodney Lynn Helzer

Rodney Lynn Helzer

Aug 22, 2023

Rodney Lynn Helzer, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023.

Rodney was born in Garden City, Kansas on July 31, 1949, a son of the late Virginia "Ginger" B. (Martin) and Herbert "Dutch" Henry Helzer.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he also...

Janis Ann Crow

Janis Ann Crow

Aug 22, 2023

Janis Ann Crow, 67, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023.

Janis was born in Emporia, Kansas on August 6, 1956, a daughter of Velma Louise (Reed) and Hubert Adolph Erker.

She worked for 30 years as a commercial electrician.

Survivors include her sister, Michele Livesay...

James "Jim" C. Mallon

James "Jim" C. Mallon

Aug 16, 2023

James Charles Mallon, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2023.

James was born near Smolan, Kansas on January 4, 1935, a son of the late Minnie (Kelley) Nelson and Laurance Mallon.

In 1958, Jim married Marlene Wilcox in Fairmont, West Virginia.

He worked at...

Mary "Lola" Ginther

Mary "Lola" Ginther

Aug 15, 2023

Mary "Lola" Ginther, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2023.

Lola was born in Rural Barnard, Kansas on November 23, 1934, a daughter of Mary (Nelson) and Sherman Jackson.

After high school, she graduated from Brown Mackie Business College.

Survivors include three daughters, Karla...

Fielden "Butch"  Glenn Figgins

Fielden "Butch" Glenn Figgins

Aug 10, 2023

Fielden "Butch" Glenn Figgins, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 10th, 2023.

Butch was born in Red Cloud, Nebraska on August 15, 1965, a son of Peggy L. (Burns) Hastings and the late Fielden "Glenn" Figgins.

Survivors include his mother, Peggy Hastings, of Bloomington, Illinois; companion, Julie Pickering; sister,...

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