All Obituaries

SALINA - Larry Dean Houdek, 88, of Salina, Kansas, peacefully passed away on December 6, 2023. He was born September 2, 1935, in Concordia, Kansas, to the late Bedford and Agnes (Anderson) Houdek. A ceremony to honor and celebrate Larry's life will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Salina, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Kansas Wesleyan Athletics.      

Shirley Rice Howard passed away early Monday morning, December 4, 2023, at her home in Salina at the age of 94 with her children by her side.  Born on February 6, 1929, to Ruth and Roy Rice, Shirley grew up in Ellsworth before moving to Salina with her family.  She attended Franklin Grade School, Roosevelt-Lincoln Junior High and Salina High School, graduating in 1947.  While in high school, Shirley participated in theater and was voted Representative Girl during her senior...

SALINA - James Lung, 78, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from coronary artery disease and dementia. James was born on December 9, 1944, to Percy and Carrie Lung in their home near Newark, Nebraska. He graduated from high school in Superior Nebraska in 1962.  In 1986, James met Lois Nelson, and they were married that same year on July 19, 1986. They were married for 37 happy years and raised Lois’s two children, Philip and Jennifer Nelson. Before his retirement in...

Connie Ray Yates, 77, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. Connie was born on February 9, 1946, in Salina KS. She was the eldest daughter of Bonnie J. (Taylor) (Show) Fuller and John R. Show, Sr.  She worked at Wyatt Manufacturing; Meadowlark Day Care; Durham Bus Service and OCCK. Connie was a loving mother to her two children Debbie and Ronnie. She enjoyed bowling and having fun with friends at the bars, but she never did anything dumb when at the bars. Connie loved anything to...

Marvin LeRoy Cain, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born November 12, 1938, in Peabody, Kansas, to George and Ruby (Knust) Cain. Marvin was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He loved spending time with his family. He was an industrial arts instructor at Bennington High School for seven years and then served as the high school principal for the next 30 years before his retirement. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Janice (Swanson) Cain; children,...

LINDSBORG - Jane Marie (Mattingly) Peterson, 73, was born April 7,1950 in Lindsborg to Hubert and Marlys (Spongberg) Mattingly.  She passed away, unexpectedly, November 29, 2023.  She was born several hours before her identical twin sister, JoAn Lindfors.  Together Jane and JoAn were known as the Mattingly twins. In her youth, Jane was a Lindsborg Swedish Dancer and attended Lindsborg High School.  She was very active with school events, sports, cheerleading, music and...

SALINA - Gregory Mark Compton was born on December 2, 1953 and passed away on November 27, 2023 at the age of 69. He was born to Clifford and Patricia Compton in Topeka, KS. He was preceded in death by both parents; his son, Christopher Compton; sister, Cindy; and his brother, Michael. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, of 50 years; his children, Jancee Schuerger, Daniel Compton, Matthew Compton; his grandchildren, Trevor Hampton, Karastyn Schuerger, Danielle Kirkendoll, Anna...

John “Dave” David Struble, 80, of Salina passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.  He was born in Salina, to James Lester and Kathryn Louise (Brick) Struble, on April 5, 1943.   He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Robert Struble, and infant brother.   He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Lee (Gravatt) Struble; son, John David Struble Jr. and wife Amy, of Abilene; daughter, Lisa Anne Gayheart, and husband Jim, of Wasilla, Alaska; son,...

SALINA, KS - Lois J. Nichols, 92, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born September 29, 1931 to Elmer and Georgia (Houska) Jordan in Claflin, KS. Lois married Wayne Nichols in 1954. Lois loved cooking, crocheting and embroidery. She and Wayne enjoyed many years of travel in retirement. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, Robert Jordan and Cliff Jordan and sister Mae Ecton. Survivors include two daughters, Sharolynn Knox (Kenneth), and Sondra McGee...

Gayle Ann Rush, 70, of Salina, Kan., passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born June 28, 1953, in Salina, to Jerry and Ruth (Breitweiser) Self. Gayle loved the beach and collecting seashells. She was a master gardener, avid bridge player and enjoyed volunteering at Salina Regional Health Center gift shop for many years. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry, and niece, Wendy Muhlberger. Survivors include her mother, Ruth; sons, Matthew Storrer, of Salina, and Jonathan...