Douglas Kirk Schwan was born in Davenport, Iowa on April 5, 1949 to Al and Doris Schwan. He went to meet his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. After graduating from Marshall Senior High School in Marshall, MN, Doug enlisted in the Navy on June 5, 1967 and was honorably discharged on June 4, 1973. After basic training at the Naval Base in San Diego, CA, Doug served on the USS...

Steven Joel Thompson, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at his home. Steven was born to Gerald and Patricia Thompson on November 25, 1961. He enjoyed spending time with his animals and loved being outdoors, particularly at Kanopolis Lake. Steven also found joy in playing darts and bowling. Known for his stubbornness, he could be difficult at times, but deep down, he was a...

Marilyn JoAnn Lloyd, 90, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. JoAnn was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on February 7, 1934, the daughter of Edna Pauline (Holmgren) and Fredolph Bernard Oberg. Although an only child, she grew up in a tight-knit family with several cousins living in the Salina and Lindsborg communities. After graduating from Salina High in 1952, JoAnn atte...

Ellis Rushton Norton, 96, passed away on January 3rd, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Ellis was born September 29, 1928, in Bennington KS. to Thomas E. Norton and Iva M. (Struble) Norton. He graduated from Salina High School and attended Kansas Wesleyan University. On July 14, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Leckington. They shared 71 years of marriage before her ...

Terrance "Terry" Joseph Bohm, died January 6th 2025 at the age of 50. Terry was born in Salina, Kansas on November 23rd 1974. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1993. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus council 601 and Sacred Heart Cathedral. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coaching youth sports, spending time with friends and family, and he was always building, fixing, or had...

Carroll Dean Jungel, slipped away at 0600 January 1, 2025, age 81. He was born at the former Asbury Hospital, Salina, now known as Salina Regional Health Center, to Mabel M. (Jorg) and Roy D. Jungel on December 30, 1943. Carroll grew up in the New Cambria area and remembers the many times that Salina Police Chief John Woody would come out to the farm to go “noodling” (catfishing with his ha...

Helen Jo "Jody" Kuiper, 94, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 4th, at the Memorial Hospital. Helen was born in Little Field, Texas on October 2, 1930, to Nellie Zora Virgie Thomasson and Charles Edward Gray. For most of her life she worked at Weber Aircraft in Gainsville, Texas where she worked on aircraft pieces. In her free time, she loved to be with her cat Vembie o...

SALINA - Juanita Ruth (Hamilton) Jeffrey, 96, died Saturday, January 4, 2025.  She was born January 25, 1928, in El Dorado, KS., the daughter of George and Margaret Hamilton. On September 25, 1946, she married Kenneth Jeffrey in Nickerson, KS. She graduated from Sidney's Hairdressing College and owned and operated a hair salon for 15 years. She was a receptionist for her husband's chiropractor...

Margaret Louise (Mohler) Hofer, Kelly, Schroth, 89, of Salina, Kan., passed away on December 31, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center after a brief illness. Peg was born February 5, 1935, to Milton and Ferne Mohler in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Milton was working for General Electric in Rio at the time. After graduating from Baker University in Baldwin Kansas, Peg married Dr. Phil Hofer. Two chi...

SALINA - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Darius Guadalupe Lopez Blue, who left this world far too soon at the age of 3 on December 30, 2024. Darius was born on June 16, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center to Breanna Ashley Blue and Dario Antonio Lopez. Darius brought boundless joy to everyone who knew him, with his infectious laughter, love for toys, and appreciatio...