Kurtes Blomquist
It is with deep sadness that we inform our community that Kurtes Axel Blomquist (93 yrs) died in Salina, KS on 5/24/2024. He was born in Lindsborg, KS on 1/12/1931 to Swedish immigrant parents Axel and Greta Blomquist. On 7/29/1951 he married Eleanor Leander with whom he raised 3 children and is survived by them: Janet Blomquist, Shawnee Ks; Sandra Breipohl (Gary), Tulsa OK; and Brian Blomquist (Mary), Gypsum CO. Kurtes is also survived by 4 grandsons: Adam Breipohl, Anders Blomquist, Finn...
It is with deep sadness that we inform our community that Kurtes Axel Blomquist (93 yrs) died in Salina, KS on 5/24/2024. He was born in Lindsborg, KS on 1/12/1931 to Swedish immigrant parents...
Violet Mermis
Violet C. Mermis, age 92, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on August 17,2024. She was born on September 16, 1931, in Munjor, Kansas, to Alex W. Klaus and Adeline Leiker. Violet was a cherished resident of Salina since 1954, having previously lived in McCook, Nebraska.Violet married Robert W. Mermis on June 18, 1952, in Severin, Kansas. She was a dedicated sales associate at JC Penney Co. for 10 years, retiring in 1996, and also worked as a teller at First State Bank of Salina. Her commitment...
Violet C. Mermis, age 92, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on August 17,2024. She was born on September 16, 1931, in Munjor, Kansas, to Alex W. Klaus and Adeline Leiker. Violet was a cherished...
Larry Homeier
Larry Edmund Homeier, known fondly as "Skip,” passed away on August 8, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. Born on November 1, 1943, in Ellsworth, Kansas, Skip was known for his dry sense of humor and deep love for his family.Skip was an avid fisherman and hunter, passions he eagerly shared with his family. As a long-time member and Treasurer of the Salina Kennel Club, Skip was the go-to expert for training hunting dogs, a role he and his wife, Pam, embraced as obedience trainers.For 30...
Larry Edmund Homeier, known fondly as "Skip,” passed away on August 8, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. Born on November 1, 1943, in Ellsworth, Kansas, Skip was known for his dry sense of humor...
LeAnn Berry
LeAnn Marie Berry, 84, of Salina, Kan., passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1939, in Clay County, Kan., to Wilbur and Hazel (Welch) Griffiths.LeAnn grew up in Clay Center, Kan., and graduated from Clay Center High School. She worked for many years at Tony’s Pizza and as a door greeter at Walmart in Salina. She liked to visit with family and loved her dogs and Chico the family cat and watching game shows. She also enjoyed the traveling she was able to do...
LeAnn Marie Berry, 84, of Salina, Kan., passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1939, in Clay County, Kan., to Wilbur and Hazel (Welch) Griffiths.LeAnn grew up in Clay...
Teresa Nelson
Teresa Kaye Nelson was born Sunday, January 26, 1969 in Leavenworth, Kansas. She died August 12, 2024 after a Valorous fight with cancer. Teresa was married to John Nelson August 26, 1988. She was the mother of two boys David and Jacob, and loving mother-in-law to Jessica Janzen and Jessica Nelson. The title she was most proud to attain was Grandma to baby Maria, born on February 22, 2024. She had a strong bond with her two sisters Michelle and Tracy, and she loved her annual sister...
Teresa Kaye Nelson was born Sunday, January 26, 1969 in Leavenworth, Kansas. She died August 12, 2024 after a Valorous fight with cancer. Teresa was married to John Nelson August 26, 1988. She was...
George "Ray" Poague
With the passing of George "Ray" Raymond Poague on August 12th, 2024, we lost a man of many passions. He was not only a loving husband but a loving proud father to his children. Raymond was born August 29th, 1940, to Jack and Hilma Poague. Ray was the youngest of nine children his mother died when he was three. His Aunt Helen Swanson stepped up to the plate to raise him and his siblings. She was a special Aunt to them all.Ray was raised in Salina Kansas his entire life. He was a...
With the passing of George "Ray" Raymond Poague on August 12th, 2024, we lost a man of many passions. He was not only a loving husband but a loving proud father to his children. Raymond...
Randall Carrier
Randall A. Carrier, 72, of Salina, KS passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born in Salina, to Ray Allen and Royce Gaye (Linsenmayer) Carrier, on March 1, 1952. He married Margaret A. McMahon, on January 15, 1972. Randy had a confident and forthright personality. His directness and openness in expressing his thoughts made him reliable, a committed business owner, a kind-hearted individual, and a caring husband, father, and friend. In many aspects of his life, Randy...
Randall A. Carrier, 72, of Salina, KS passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born in Salina, to Ray Allen and Royce Gaye (Linsenmayer) Carrier, on March 1, 1952. He married Margaret A....
Charles Weathers, Jr.
Charles William Weathers, Jr., of Salina, KS, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. He was born January 20, 1931, at Asbury Hospital to Charles Sr. and Gladys (Neilson) Weathers.Mr. Weathers was a long-time Salina resident. He was retired from his work as an independent Consulting Engineer. He formerly owned and operated E.F.D. Package Express, Hutchpack Delivery, Kwik Express, Film Delivery Service, and Weathers Popcorn Companies. He also worked as an engineer for the Quaker...
Charles William Weathers, Jr., of Salina, KS, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. He was born January 20, 1931, at Asbury Hospital to Charles Sr. and Gladys (Neilson) Weathers.Mr....
Allen Kopf
Allen Ray Kopf, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Aug 10th, 2024 with his wife Susan by his side. Born in Missouri to Laverne L. Kopf and Marita “Rita” E. Kopf, Allen spent most of his adolescent and adult life in Saline County, Kansas.As a young child, Allen was a natural country boy. He spent a lot of time with his grandfathers where he developed a love for the outdoors, a passion for fishing and a very colorful vocabulary. A vocabulary so colorful in fact, that he and his...
Allen Ray Kopf, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Aug 10th, 2024 with his wife Susan by his side. Born in Missouri to Laverne L. Kopf and Marita “Rita” E. Kopf, Allen spent most of...
Glenn Shomaker
Glenn J. Shomaker, 65, of Salina passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born in Flagler, CO to Howard and Phyllis (Lund) Shomaker.In his free time Glenn enjoyed working on cars and loved riding his Harley and being with friends.He was preceded in death his parents and brother, Harold Shomaker. He is survived by his daughter, Angel Losquadro (Stephen) of Maryland; brothers, Tommy Shomaker of Salina and Eugene Shomaker (Holly) of Kansas...
Glenn J. Shomaker, 65, of Salina passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born in Flagler, CO to Howard and Phyllis (Lund) Shomaker.In his free time Glenn enjoyed working on cars and...
