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. Geri and her husband, Theodore L. Long, were married in WIchita, Kansas in 1955. Survivors include her husband,...

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, Theresa Light, Kathy Loftin, Robert Loftin and daughter Kim Walden, Brenda Crowder and son Bill Serrault; g...

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 for Bergkamp Inc. In his free time he loved to hunt, ride four wh...

Alex “Butch” Thacker of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on March 10, 1942, in Russell, Kansas, to Percy and Ruby (Corwin) Thacker, Alex grew up on a farm near Paradise, Kansas, and graduated from Paradise High School. Alex attended Fort Hays State University for a year, but he was eventually drafted into the Army, proudly serving in Vietnam a...

Pastor Byron David Newland, 88, of Ottumwa, Iowa died on October 14, 2024 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. He was born September 12, 1936 in LaPorte, Indiana to Garland and Gertrude “Midge” Parish Newland. He married Marthana Bloom on December 8, 1960 in Crescent City, California. A graduate of LaPorte High School, he earned a B.A. in Divinity from Chicago Bible College, a B.A. in Engl...

Martin B. Opat Jr., 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on October 17, 2024.  Martin (Marty) Opat, the son of Martin and Freida Mary (Newman) Opat was born on August 27, 1942, in Salina, Kansas.  The Opat family immigrated from Poland and Marty was the youngest of nine sons: Andrew, Joseph, Leo, Edward, Adam, Thomas, John, and Jim. Marty attended Lindsborg High School in Lindsborg, Kansas, and g...

Earl Dauer, 94, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away October 16, 2024, at Sunflower Terrace Assisted Living. He was born November 19, 1929, the son of Robert Theodore “Ted” Dauer and LaVerne (Oleen) Dauer. On December 9, 1950 Earl was united in marriage to Ione Anderson at Salemsborg Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ione; parents; one sister, Lois Peterson; and one bro...

Danny Lee Copeland, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on October 16th , 2024. Born on February 15, 1967, Danny was known for his vibrant personality and exceptional sense of humor. Throughout his life he was always ready to share a laugh and bring a smile to everyone’s face. A beloved family man and friend, his caring nature touched many lives. Danny graduated from Salina Central High School...

Jacqueline “Jackie” House, 89, of Wichita, beloved daughter, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, grandma, and friend, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Ascension Via Christi Assisted Living, Wichita. Jackie was born on August 25, 1935 in Bennington, Kansas to the late George and Viola (Richardson) Payne. The family later moved to Salina when she was 8 with her younger siste...

Freda A. Vogan, 84 of Salina Kansas passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2024, surrounded by family. Freda was born on Feb 16th to James Hardesty and Mamie Kerr. She grew up in the Salina/Brookville area. Freda was united in marriage to Dale Vogan in 1957 and they were married for 51 years before his death in 2008. Freda worked for various moving companies, was a homemaker, helped her husban...