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 (M...

Teresa Kaye Nelson was born Sunday January 26th, 1969 in Leavenworth Kansas. She died August 12th, 2024 after a valorous fight with Cancer. Teresa was married to John Nelson August 26th, 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 22nd 2024. Sh...

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...

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 individ...

Our loving father, Keith E. Adams, 88, fell into the arms of Jesus on August 3, 2024. He was born November 19, 1935. His parents were Lawrence and Lorene Adams. He was born and bred in Miltonvale, Ks. After high school, he joined the USAF. Following his honorable discharge, he became a Meteorologist Technician. Many of you heard his voice every day giving the weather report on KNCK. Survivors a...

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 Ser...

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 individ...

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 S...

Ivan Weaver Lobban, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 11th, at Reflections Retirement Resort, in Salina. Ivan was born in Clovis, New Mexico on August 24, 1927, a son of Anna Mabelle (Simpson) and Zora Verne Lobban. He attended McPherson College for 2 years, graduated from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia and served in the United States Army. Ivan was a Postal ...

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 f...