SALINA - Meri Jayne (Heidel) Williams, 53, went home to our heavenly father on August 5, 2021. She was born in Norman, Oklahoma March 31, 1968 to Paul and Kathy (Welch) Heidel. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, wife and GiGi. Meri is survived by her husband, Chris Williams, Salina; daughters, Morgan (Ian) Hogg ,Salina, and Abby Bishop, Wichita; her mother, Kathy Heidel, Salina; brother...

Timothy Clay Null, age 65, of Salina, KS, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 6, 2021. Tim was born on April 12, 1956 in WaKeeney, KS and is the son of Lewis “Jack” Null, Peggy Null (Hildebrand), Benjamin Koralek, and Lillian Koralek (Choitz). A 1972 graduate of Ellsworth High School, Tim went on to proudly serve in the United States Marine Corps. Tim was a lineman for KP&am...

Devin Lee Kurtz passed away unexpectedly in Salina on August 5, 2021. Devin was born September 7, 1961, to Bob Kurtz and Rea (Taylor) Kurtz. His childhood was spent in Chapman, KS and Burlingame, KS. He graduated from Chapman High School in 1979 and attended Kansas Wesleyan University. In 1981, Devin began work unloading tires for the Western Auto (now Advance Auto Parts) Distribution Center i...

Rose Ann Taylor, 57, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 4, 2021, surrounded by family.  She was born in Topeka, Kansas, on April 25, 1964. Rose Ann graduated from Southeast of Saline High School in 1983.  In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, spending time with her children and grandchildren, riding motorcycles and taking care of family and friends. Survivors include: daughter, Ti...

Born in Reno, NV, Rod was an avid Star Wars fan from a very young age with his favorite character being Yoda. He loved to be outdoors exploring and riding trails on his mountain bike.  With this love of the outdoors, he enjoyed playing Disc Golf for many years achieving an Amateur Championship in 2014! Rod worked as a pressman for over 17 years with Consolidated Printing company in Salina, KS ...

Mary Ellen Higby, 70, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born on May 9, 1951 in Salina to Harold and Felicia (Sander) Reid. Mary Ellen graduated from Salina High School. After high school, traveling abroad, and staying in Denver, she eventually came back to Salina where she met her husband. Mary Ellen and Clinton were married at Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1976. Mar...

Von E. VanMeter, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  He was born in Concordia, KS on March 14, 1951, to Ivan and Lela VanMeter. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Vonda Kaye. Von was married to Alma Dean Johnson and to this union three daughters were born, Vonda (Mike) Hahne, Hastings, NE, Deana (Taitum) Wood, Salina, and Kelli (Shane) Bruce, Phoenix, AZ. Von is...

Walter Klaus Suhr, 93, of Salina, was called to his eternal home Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  He was born to August and Margaret Suhr in Freiburg Elber, Germany, on December 10, 1927. Walter grew up in West Germany during World War II where he worked in several different fields: farming, steel construction work, and submarine building. He met his true love, Ingrid, in 1953 and they were married ...

Ruth J. Strecker, 83, Salina, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born January 18, 1938, in Topeka to Jacob and Amelia (Schiffelbein) Rohr. Ruth was a homemaker prior to working for Western Auto as a bin filler for 25 years.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  She volunteered for several charities and organizations after retirement.  Some of those included Sacred ...

Cecil Leslie Haney, 80, of Salina, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born October 1, 1940 at Olney, Oklahoma, to Earlon Leslie Haney and Adel Haney.  Cecil graduated from Bromide High School, Oklahoma  in 1958, and moved to Johnson, KS after graduation. From 1961 to 1963 he served in the United State Army.   He was a police officer for the Garden City Police Department from 1966 to 1...