Lore Ruth Meier (Zwanziger), age 86, passed away in Salina, Kansas on January 12, 2023.  She was born on June 6, 1936, in Viernheim, Germany to Hans and Cleopha (Helbig) Zwanziger. She married Clarence Albert Meier on December 29, 1956 at the Mannheim/Kaeffertal Army Base Chapel in Germany.  Following graduation, she attended trade school in Heddesheim, Germany where she earned her seamstress...

David Wade Gawith, 60, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 9, 2023. David was born to the late James E Gawith and Dana Louise (Sheppard) Hagen on July 20, 1962 in LaJunta, Colorado and spent his formative years in Salina, Kansas. David moved to Kansas City and met his future wife Roseanne Sullivan. David was very social and loved being around his family and friends especially hi...

Terrence “Terry” L. Elsasser, of Salina, passed away January 11, 2023. Terry was born in Rockford, Illinois to Eula Mae Budden. At the age of 16, he was adopted by Ralph F. Elsasser. Terry graduated from Harlem High School in 1960. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in August 1961. His basic training was in San Antonio, Texas at Lackland AFB. He had tech school training in Port H...

David "Michael" Williams, 72, of Salina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 8th, 2023. Michael was born in Salina, Kansas on July 20, 1950, a son of Virginia Mae (Sidwell) and David Wilbur Williams. He loved his country and served in the United States Navy and worked at Hawker Beechcraft. On July 26, 1974, Michael married Linda Carol Janzen in Salina...

Thelma V. Patten, 90, of Salina, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation, Salina. Thelma was born on November 22, 1932 in Salina to the late Herschel and Emily J. (McQueen) Yeagley. She worked as a Dietary Aide for the Pinnacle Nursing Home. Thelma is survived by: Son: Joseph E. (Donna Sue) Patten, Jr. of Midland, TX; Daughter: Linda Roe Eberhart of Sali...

Dennis D. Jorgensen, 75, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Salina Regional Healthcare Center, Salina. Dennis was born on February 8, 1947 in Salina to the late Lyle D. Jorgensen and Gladys Marie (Poore) Lagroon. He graduated from Salina Central High School. He worked as a manager at Safeway and also worked for IGA, The Old Home Bread and the Sunflower Restaurant Supp...

Maria Julia Valladares was born to late Antonio Montes and Lucila Funes. She was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on May 27th, 1932. She came from a very large and loving family of 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Coming from a large family would later make her have a large family of her own. She married her best friend Tomas Valladares on February 13, 1953. They had 7 children together (Lillian Val...

Charles Laurence Rindt, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2023. Charles was born in White City, Kansas on August 7, 1937, a son of Nora Emilie (Heideman) and Oscar Robert Rindt. He retired from the Salina Police Department after 22 years, worked for Salina Concrete, and Durham School Services. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, Kansas. Survivors i...

Billy Ray Booe, passed away on 7 January 2023 at Smokey Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salina, KS. at the age of 92. He was born on 7 August 1930 in Gravitte, Arkansas, to Ennis and Marcena (Henry) Booe. He was the first of four children which includes brothers Kurt, Richard and his sister Edith. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1947 and retired from the U.S. Air Force, havin...

Helen "Flo" Nelson, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 4th, 2023. Helen was born in Milo, Kansas on April 18, 1927, a daughter of Hazel B. (Saunders) and Royal S. Hills. She was a member of University United Methodist Church in Salina. On February 17, 1946, Flo married Keith W. Nelson in Salina. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Lola Nelson, of Salina; 5 gra...