George Duane “Joe” Crighton, Jr., 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 28th, the result of a heart attack. Joe was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 25, 1968, the son of Sharon (Flynn) and G. Duane Crighton. He graduated from El Dorado High School and attended Butler County Community College. Joe has always worked with his hands. He was a commercial pai...

Judith Kathlene “Judy” Windholz, 78, of Salina, Kan., passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. She was born June 15, 1944, in Topeka, Kan., to Raymond and Martina (Boos) Walters. She married Ernest Windholz on June 16, 1962, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kan. Judy worked at General Battery/Exide, the Salina Journal, and Dillons. She enjoyed her weekly bingo games, volunteering at the Foo...

Terry Kenneth Haug,74, of Smith Center, passed away August 18, 2022.  He was born March 13, 1948, in Seneca, Kansas.   Terry lived in Seneca, from birth until 1995 then moved to Smith Center up until his death.   He held many occupations, son, father grandpa, great-grandpa, friend, farmer, mechanic, and truck driver.   He was preceded in death by his parents Emil ...

Asella M. Lindstrom, 99, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022.  She was born in Hoxie, Kansas on December 24, 1922 to Mathias and Elizabeth (Reinert) Schuetz.  She married Merle Lindstrom and he passed away in 1997.  She was a member of St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, where she was a funeral greeter and helped with luncheons.  She enjoyed visiting with people and le...

Delbert L. Tholstrup, 89, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2022.  He was predeceased by parents, Harry and Grace (Thoman) Tholstrup of Concordia, Kansas and brothers Dale, Donald, Elbert, and Darold Tholstrup.  He is survived by his wife Peggy (Johnson) Tholstrup, formally of Scandia, Kansas.  They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in October.  He is also survive...

Linda (Kathy) Heidel, 78, gained her wings on August 18, 2022. She was a stitch above the rest! Linda was born in Manhattan, KS October 6, 1943 to George and Lillian Welch. She spent her life sewing, cake decorating, and rescuing animals. Linda was a loving person who brought joy to everyone she met. She will be deeply missed but her legacy will still live on. She was preceded in death by her p...

Eileen C. Pratt, 94, of Salina, passed away, Tuesday, August 23, 2022.  She was born August 29, 1927, in Topeka, to Nicholas and Ella (Van Hole) Lux.  She was schooled in Kansas City and worked for Western Auto.  She worked for many years at the Oasis at Kanopolis Lake and at Kansas Department of Transportation.  She married Marvin Pratt, in 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a member of ...

Donald Eugene Garris, 75, of Salina, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. He was born May 21, 1947 in Wichita, KS.   He worked for KC International Airport as a ground crew member for 30 years, and previously served in the United States Air Force as a Sgt, while serving in Viet Nam.   He was preceded in death by his parents; Jay and Freda J. (Driver) Garris.   Surv...

Beverly Karen David, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 19th, 2022. Beverly was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1937, a daughter of Roland Lowell and Zella Lucille (Walters) Ellenberger. Beverly became a cosmetologist; she entered this field because she loved people and cared about making them feel and look their best. Beverly instilled a sense of pride and confidence for all h...

Lisa Marie Kopfer, 57, of Morganville, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born February 17, 1965, in Concordia, Kansas to Denny and Mary Trumble. Her childhood was best known for her love of horses and she spent much time riding. She won many awards for h...