SALINA- Germaine "Geri" Thyfault-Brin-Fry passed with family present on January 2, 2026. Funeral: Saturday, May 9, 2026, St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Inurnment to follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, both in Salina, KS. Full obituary to follow....

Deniece Fern (Kohls) Roth, 91, passed away on Saturday, January 24th. She was the 4th child born to Reinhardt and Selma (Schultz) Kohls on July 23, 1934 on the Kohls family farm, just inside Lincoln County, Kansas. On August 26, 1934, Deniece was baptized in the Lutheran faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was confirmed in the Lutheran Church on May 8, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of ...

Diana “Dee” Wassenberg, 80, of Salina, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born July 11, 1945, in Clay Center, Kansas, Dee was known for her compassion, strong work ethic, and deep love of animals. Dee moved to Abilene, KS, in sixth grade and graduated with honors from Abilene High School. She was a dedicated business owner who helped operate R & D Printing in Abilene with her ...

Derrick James Blochlinger passed away in Salina, Kansas on January 21, 2026, he was 47. He was born January 9, 1979, in Concordia, Kansas Derrick will be missed by all the family and friends he leaves behind including his children, Scott Blochlinger, Green KS, Luke and Jaedyn Blochlinger, Concordia, KS, Maddie and Carson McMillan, Green, KS and Sarah and Tyson Tipsword. Clay Center, KS. His gra...

Hedwig (Hedy) Niedens, 93, a long-time resident of Trego County, passed away in Salina, Kansas, on January 19, 2026. Services will be announced at a later date. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, Kansas, is handling arrangements....

Parker Meares was born on January 4, 2014, and passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 12. From the very beginning, Parker’s life was marked by extraordinary challenges, and from the very beginning, he showed the world what true strength looks like. Parker is survived by his loving mother, Jordan Meares (Evan) of Salina, Kansas, and his beloved sisters, Claire and Hadlee. He is also s...

Harry J. Hoffman, 98, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026.  He was born on May 18, 1927 in Salina to Harrison and Sarah Irene (Linkletter) Hoffman. Harry was a lifelong resident of Salina.  In his younger years he worked at Holsum Bakery and operated Mobil and APCO gas stations.  He worked for over 30 years at the Salina Water Department retiring in 1989.  He also owned and ope...

Leticia “Nina” DuBois, 94, of Salina passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026.  She was born in Manila, Philippines to Jose and Teresa (Valero) Burgos. Nina graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila with a history degree.  She met Leverne DuBois and they were married in 1957 in Okinawa, Japan.  Through the years they lived on many military bases including their final assignmen...

Robert “Bob” Irvin Clubine, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away in his home on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the loving care of his family, leaving behind a legacy shaped by hard work, quiet dedication, and the people he loved most. Born on October 28, 1941, in Independence, Kansas, Bob grew up the son of Frances I. (Gillen) and Gerald W. Clubine. He and his brothers Jerry and Steve helped thei...

Roxanna J. Marcotte, age 86, entered into rest on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the North Central Kansas Health Center, Concordia, Kansas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service being prayed at 6:00 p.m. all at the Chaput Mortuary in Clyde, Kansas. The family will receive friends after the Rosary service. Mass of a Christian B...