Kevin Gregory Noonan, formerly of Salina, “finally made it home” on January 5, 2024. Coach Noonan was born to Walter and Mary Noonan on November 17, 1949 in Morristown, New Jersey and grew up in nearby Kenvil. After graduating from Roxbury High School in 1967, he accepted a scholarship to play baseball at Kansas Wesleyan University. There he helped the team to win the 1969 and 1970 KCAC Cham...

Shane Lee Scates, 53, passed away on January 03, 2024 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Shane was born on February 08, 1970 in Carroll County, AR to parents Kenneth Dale and Kathleen Margo (Johnson) Scates. Shane was a hardworking man working as a repairman for many years of his life. He loved fishing, camping, sports and many more hobbies. A diehard fan of the c...

Rick Duane Cline, 66, passed away on January 5, 2024. He was born in Salina to Bernie and Rosella (Nelson) Cline. Rick was a long-time resident of Gypsum, an avid reader, and a western movie buff. Rick graduated from Southeast High School in 1975 and later achieved a bachelor’s and master’s degree at Friends University. Rick was preceded by his father, Bernie Cline. Survivors include ...

Cheryl Swaim, 76, of Salina, completed her journey in life on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Cheryl was born on August 14, 1947 in Salina, the daughter of Evelyn and John Munson. She graduated from Salina High in 1965, married and had 2 children. Survivors include her daughter, Chris Heitsman (John), of Salina; son, Rick Engberg, of Salina; brother, John Munson Jr. (Jody), of Tescott; 2 grand...

Georgia Lea Kincaid, 80, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 4th, 2024. Georgia was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 22, 1943, a daughter of Dorothy (Johnson) and Howard Otis Larson. She was a library aide at Southeast of Saline and was always willing to help anyone who needed assistance. Leading a life of selfless service for God and community, she had a calling to brin...

Imogene Luce, 98, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Imogene was born in Osborne, Kansas on November 22, 1925, daughter of Vera F. (Eaton) and William W. Storer. On March 28, 1945, Imogene married Eugene “Gene” Luce. Their marriage lasted 57 years until his death. Imogene worked as an Avon Lady while a stay-at-home mother. She later worked for Weeks Store and t...

Heather Dawn Inscho, 50, of Salina, passed away at her home on Friday, December 29,2023. Heather was born in Salina, Kansas, on December 15, 1973, a daughter of Lou Ann (Munger) and Darrel Inscho. Heather would call Culver home for most of her life. Of the many endeavors Heather had, she enjoyed her work as a Correction Officer at the Saline County Jail the most. She held multiple jobs over ...

Mary Jane Helm, 65, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, January 3, 2024.  She was born Mary Jane Taylor November 27, 1958, in Salina to Chester and Eidth (Solbach) Taylor. On August 16, 1980, she married Dan Helm.  She worked with her family at Taylor Building Supply until her dad passed away.  She worked at various other jobs in Salina, retiring early to be a full time homemaker. She lo...

Mary Kathern (Callaway) Vandenburg, a resident of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 28th, 2023, at the age of 72. Mary was born to Lloyd Edgar Callaway and Stella Irene (Baker) Callaway on March 4, 1951, in Pratt, Kansas. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University and had a brief career as a teacher in Walker, Missouri. She was also the coach of the first female bask...

Shirley Louise Janssen, 87, passed away December 29, 2023, at her home in Great Bend, Kan.  She was born January 8, 1936, in Glendale, Kan., to Merrill and Ruth (Brown) Smither.  Shirley married Larry Lee Larson June 11, 1961, in Salina, Kan.  Larry passed away June 14, 1978.  She then married William Lorin “Bill” Janssen Nov. 1, 1986, in Great Bend, Kan.  Bill died March 7, 2015. Shir...