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Mary Jeanita Goetz

Mary Jeanita Goetz

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Jeanita Goetz, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 21st, 2024.

Mary was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 24, 1928, a daughter of Barbara (Riedel) and Joseph A. Bieker.

She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Ellis and was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Salina, from...

Matthew Joel Wimer

Matthew Joel Wimer

Nov 20, 2024

Dr. Matthew Joel Wimer, 39, of Geneseo, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.

Matthew was born in Salina, Kansas on January 24, 1985, son of Joel W. Wimer and Jeri LeLynn (Swagerty) Wimer.

After graduating high school, he attended Kansas State University before graduating...

Susan Kay Picking

Susan Kay Picking

Nov 18, 2024

Susan Kay Picking, 65, of Salina, passed away Monday, November 18th, in Wichita.

Susan was born in Salina, Kansas on December 29, 1958, a daughter of the late Eva Lois (Matthews) and Gerald Arnold Picking.

She worked for the NRCS in Salina and at the Saline County District Court.

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Martha Brack

Martha Brack

Nov 15, 2024

Martha Brack, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 15, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Martha was born in Salina, Kansas on July 1, 1938, to Laura Doris (Roush) and Remer Brack.

She was a proud member of Christ Cathedral in Salina, Kansas.

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Helen Marie Pritchard

Helen Marie Pritchard

Nov 13, 2024

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...

Curtis Howard Thompson

Curtis Howard Thompson

Nov 12, 2024

Curtis Howard Thompson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 12.

Curtis was born in Matador, Texas on February 5, 1940, to Lucious Thompson and Bobby Reed.

Curtis became an ordained minister in 1968 and was a Pastor at Zion Baptist Church and Allen Chapel for many years.

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Hayden George Ballou

Hayden George Ballou

Nov 10, 2024

Hayden George Ballou, 15, of Carlton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 10, 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...

Alma Elizabeth Gordon

Alma Elizabeth Gordon

Nov 9, 2024

Alma Elizabeth (Simons) Gordon, 100, died peacefully on November 9, 2024, in Hesston, Kansas.

Alma was born on August 14, 1924, in Sparks, Nebraska, the fourth out of nine children born to Joseph and Elizabeth Mae (Hayford) Simons. She grew up in Nebraska and South Dakota.

Alma married Charles Patrick Marshall on June...

John Burton Pinder

John Burton Pinder

Nov 5, 2024

John Burton Pinder, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.

John was born in Concordia, Kansas on September 9, 1951, to Chauncy and Marie Pinder.

John and Mary Ann (Zachmann) Pinder were married August 19th, 1977.

After graduating from Salina High School, he received...

Patricia Lee Crenshaw

Patricia Lee Crenshaw

Oct 31, 2024

Patricia Lee "Cho Cho" Crenshaw, 84, of Fairburn, Georgia, passed away Thursday, October 31st, at Salina Regional Health Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Patricia was born in Herington, Kansas on September 13, 1940, to Juanita (Morris) and Charles Brown.

After graduating from Herington High School, she had a career as a respiratory...

Robert Wayne "Bob" Mccoy

Robert Wayne "Bob" Mccoy

Oct 30, 2024

Robert Wayne McCoy, 75, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Born in Kittery, Maine, on December 31, 1948, Bob was the son of the late Evelyn M. (Lewis) and Robert M. McCoy. He graduated from Crawford High School in San Diego, California, in 1967.

Bob proudly served...

Vicki Lynn Robinson

Vicki Lynn Robinson

Oct 30, 2024

Vicki Lynn Robinson, 78, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, October 30th, 2024.

Vicki was born in Wichita, on October 22, 1946, a daughter of Dorine Emily (Davis) and Royal Fred Sanders.

She was a kindergarten teacher at Oakdale, Gleniffer Hill, and Hageman.

Survivors include her husband, Steve...

Michiel Scott Unrein

Michiel Scott Unrein

Oct 27, 2024

Michiel Scott Unrein, 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 27th.

Michiel was born in Concordia, Kansas on June 28, 1968, to Barbara Fink and Alvin Unrein.

After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army as a Sergeant for over 20 years. After the military, he...

Robert "Bob" Rickard

Robert "Bob" Rickard

Oct 20, 2024

Robert "Bob" Rickard, 62, passed away Sunday, October 20th, 2024 in Salina.

He was born on October 30, 1961 to Bobby and Wanda (Landers) Rickard in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Cremation was chosen.

Geraldine L Long

Geraldine L Long

Oct 19, 2024

Geraldine L. "Geri" Long, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 19th.

Geri was born in Vesper, Kansas on February 27, 1933, to Josie and Harry Bunch.

Geri graduated from Vesper High School and spent most of her life working in sales at Sunflower Pool and Spa.

...

Harold Lee Hawkins

Harold Lee Hawkins

Oct 17, 2024

Harold Lee Hawkins, 81, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 17th, 2024.

Harold was born in Lucas, Kansas on April 26, 1943, to Madonna Louise “Crimen” Gear and Olin Lee Hawkins.

Harold served in the United States Marine Corps.

On March 24, 1972, Harold married Toni...

Linda Maxine Davis

Linda Maxine Davis

Oct 17, 2024

Linda Maxine Davis, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 17th, 2024.

Linda was born in Carson City, Nevada on July 27, 1944.

She was a Certified Nurses Aide most of her life and wholeheartedly enjoyed taking care of others.

Survivors include her children Bruce Light,...

David John Youtsey

David John Youtsey

Oct 16, 2024

David John Youtsey, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 16th, in Salina, Kansas.

David was born in Galva, Kansas on March 16, 1937, to Jesse and Theodore Youtsey.

David served in the United States Army for 2+ years. He was stationed in Japan.

He graduated...

Justin Wayne Mcquillan

Justin Wayne Mcquillan

Oct 16, 2024

Justin Wayne McQuillan, 43, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 16th, 2024.

Justin was born in Salina, Kansas on June 1, 1981, to Ronald and Jody McQuillan.

After graduating from Tescott High School, he attended Salina Area Technical College where he studied welding technology. After graduating he was a welder...

Shirley Irene Jewell

Shirley Irene Jewell

Oct 9, 2024

Shirley Irene Jewell, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 9th, 2024.

Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on September 4, 1959, a daughter of Gladys Irene (Newell) Edwards, of Salina, Kansas and the late James Earl Strath.

Survivors include her mother, Gladys Edwards, of Salina; son, Jesse Jewell (Adrianna),...

Mary Jeanita Goetz

Mary Jeanita Goetz

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Jeanita Goetz, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 21st, 2024.

Mary was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 24, 1928, a daughter of Barbara (Riedel) and Joseph A. Bieker.

She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Ellis and was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Salina, from...

Matthew Joel Wimer

Matthew Joel Wimer

Nov 20, 2024

Dr. Matthew Joel Wimer, 39, of Geneseo, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.

Matthew was born in Salina, Kansas on January 24, 1985, son of Joel W. Wimer and Jeri LeLynn (Swagerty) Wimer.

After graduating high school, he attended Kansas State University before graduating...

Susan Kay Picking

Susan Kay Picking

Nov 18, 2024

Susan Kay Picking, 65, of Salina, passed away Monday, November 18th, in Wichita.

Susan was born in Salina, Kansas on December 29, 1958, a daughter of the late Eva Lois (Matthews) and Gerald Arnold Picking.

She worked for the NRCS in Salina and at the Saline County District Court.

...

Martha Brack

Martha Brack

Nov 15, 2024

Martha Brack, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 15, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Martha was born in Salina, Kansas on July 1, 1938, to Laura Doris (Roush) and Remer Brack.

She was a proud member of Christ Cathedral in Salina, Kansas.

...

Helen Marie Pritchard

Helen Marie Pritchard

Nov 13, 2024

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...

Curtis Howard Thompson

Curtis Howard Thompson

Nov 12, 2024

Curtis Howard Thompson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 12.

Curtis was born in Matador, Texas on February 5, 1940, to Lucious Thompson and Bobby Reed.

Curtis became an ordained minister in 1968 and was a Pastor at Zion Baptist Church and Allen Chapel for many years.

...

Hayden George Ballou

Hayden George Ballou

Nov 10, 2024

Hayden George Ballou, 15, of Carlton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 10, 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...

Alma Elizabeth Gordon

Alma Elizabeth Gordon

Nov 9, 2024

Alma Elizabeth (Simons) Gordon, 100, died peacefully on November 9, 2024, in Hesston, Kansas.

Alma was born on August 14, 1924, in Sparks, Nebraska, the fourth out of nine children born to Joseph and Elizabeth Mae (Hayford) Simons. She grew up in Nebraska and South Dakota.

Alma married Charles Patrick Marshall on June...

John Burton Pinder

John Burton Pinder

Nov 5, 2024

John Burton Pinder, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.

John was born in Concordia, Kansas on September 9, 1951, to Chauncy and Marie Pinder.

John and Mary Ann (Zachmann) Pinder were married August 19th, 1977.

After graduating from Salina High School, he received...

Patricia Lee Crenshaw

Patricia Lee Crenshaw

Oct 31, 2024

Patricia Lee "Cho Cho" Crenshaw, 84, of Fairburn, Georgia, passed away Thursday, October 31st, at Salina Regional Health Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Patricia was born in Herington, Kansas on September 13, 1940, to Juanita (Morris) and Charles Brown.

After graduating from Herington High School, she had a career as a respiratory...

Robert Wayne "Bob" Mccoy

Robert Wayne "Bob" Mccoy

Oct 30, 2024

Robert Wayne McCoy, 75, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Born in Kittery, Maine, on December 31, 1948, Bob was the son of the late Evelyn M. (Lewis) and Robert M. McCoy. He graduated from Crawford High School in San Diego, California, in 1967.

Bob proudly served...

Vicki Lynn Robinson

Vicki Lynn Robinson

Oct 30, 2024

Vicki Lynn Robinson, 78, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, October 30th, 2024.

Vicki was born in Wichita, on October 22, 1946, a daughter of Dorine Emily (Davis) and Royal Fred Sanders.

She was a kindergarten teacher at Oakdale, Gleniffer Hill, and Hageman.

Survivors include her husband, Steve...

Michiel Scott Unrein

Michiel Scott Unrein

Oct 27, 2024

Michiel Scott Unrein, 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 27th.

Michiel was born in Concordia, Kansas on June 28, 1968, to Barbara Fink and Alvin Unrein.

After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army as a Sergeant for over 20 years. After the military, he...

Robert "Bob" Rickard

Robert "Bob" Rickard

Oct 20, 2024

Robert "Bob" Rickard, 62, passed away Sunday, October 20th, 2024 in Salina.

He was born on October 30, 1961 to Bobby and Wanda (Landers) Rickard in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Cremation was chosen.

Geraldine L Long

Geraldine L Long

Oct 19, 2024

Geraldine L. "Geri" Long, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 19th.

Geri was born in Vesper, Kansas on February 27, 1933, to Josie and Harry Bunch.

Geri graduated from Vesper High School and spent most of her life working in sales at Sunflower Pool and Spa.

...

Harold Lee Hawkins

Harold Lee Hawkins

Oct 17, 2024

Harold Lee Hawkins, 81, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 17th, 2024.

Harold was born in Lucas, Kansas on April 26, 1943, to Madonna Louise “Crimen” Gear and Olin Lee Hawkins.

Harold served in the United States Marine Corps.

On March 24, 1972, Harold married Toni...

Linda Maxine Davis

Linda Maxine Davis

Oct 17, 2024

Linda Maxine Davis, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 17th, 2024.

Linda was born in Carson City, Nevada on July 27, 1944.

She was a Certified Nurses Aide most of her life and wholeheartedly enjoyed taking care of others.

Survivors include her children Bruce Light,...

David John Youtsey

David John Youtsey

Oct 16, 2024

David John Youtsey, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 16th, in Salina, Kansas.

David was born in Galva, Kansas on March 16, 1937, to Jesse and Theodore Youtsey.

David served in the United States Army for 2+ years. He was stationed in Japan.

He graduated...

Justin Wayne Mcquillan

Justin Wayne Mcquillan

Oct 16, 2024

Justin Wayne McQuillan, 43, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 16th, 2024.

Justin was born in Salina, Kansas on June 1, 1981, to Ronald and Jody McQuillan.

After graduating from Tescott High School, he attended Salina Area Technical College where he studied welding technology. After graduating he was a welder...

Shirley Irene Jewell

Shirley Irene Jewell

Oct 9, 2024

Shirley Irene Jewell, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 9th, 2024.

Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on September 4, 1959, a daughter of Gladys Irene (Newell) Edwards, of Salina, Kansas and the late James Earl Strath.

Survivors include her mother, Gladys Edwards, of Salina; son, Jesse Jewell (Adrianna),...

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