All Obituaries

John A. Heublein, 81, a cherished educator and devoted dad, passed away peacefully on April 22. Born on June 15, 1942, in Nashville, Kansas, to Albert and Fern Heublein, John's journey was one marked by dedication, warmth, and an unquenchable passion for mathematics. After graduating high school in Isabel, John pursued a degree in mathematics education at Kansas State University. His career as a high school math teacher began in Dwight, Kansas.  He was then drafted into the United...

SALINA, KS - Mary Hassig Collins passed away peacefully at home in Salina on the morning of April 22, 2024 after a brief illness. She was 74 years old. Mary was born on October 13, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. As a child, she readily made friends wherever our military family fetched up, from Maine to Mississippi and even Germany. During her teens, our family was living in Kansas City, where she graduated from Wyandotte High School. Matriculating first at Wichita State College, she...

Linda Kay Pfeiffer, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on April 19, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. She was born on December 23,1961, to Roscoe and Carol McMurdo. Linda’s departure has left a void in the lives of all who knew her, but her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched. In 1986, Linda exchanged vows with her beloved husband, Mark L. Pfieffer at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their union was a testament to their love and...

Douglas F. O'Connor, 53, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home in Salina. Douglas was born in Salina, Kansas, on February 7, 1971, a son of Marlene (Mick) O’Connor and Wilford E. O’Connor Sr. Doug attended Salina Catholic schools and then South Middle School. He then moved to Norfolk, Nebraska, with his family, where he started his sophomore year. He attended Norfolk Senior High, graduating in 1989. Among Doug's greatest passions was his love for...

Janice Lynn Smith, 71, of Salina, Kan., passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1952, at Camp Atterbury, Ind., to Richard and Eunice (Pitts) McKivergan. Survivors include her sons, Chris Teschke (Kristin), Rob Teschke (Chrystie), Charley Smith, and Sam Smith (Shannon); grandchildren, Cooper Teschke (Alexcis), Maddie Bowles (Keenan), Abigail Teschke, Calahan Smith, Arianna Richard, and Aubrey Richard; brothers, John McKivergan, Delane Lampe; and sister, Tavanna...

Richard William Burnett, 80, of Salina, KS, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Richard was born in Passaic, NJ on July 1, 1943 to William P. Burnett and Catherine E. Burnett (Bistritz). After graduating from Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, NJ, Richard attended Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, and received his Bachelor of Arts in 1965. Soon after, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He returned to the U.S., honorably discharged, and began a 52-year career in social...

Mary Jane Belt, 84, of Salina, KS passed away April 20, 2024. She was born in Salina on July 22, 1939 to Ralph and Mary Loader and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1957 and attended Marymount College. She married Jerry Belt on September 1, 1958. Jane was a homemaker while raising her family and later worked for CB Announcements until her retirement. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an amazing cook, enjoyed...

Peggy Adele McConkey, 91, of Salina, entered Heaven on April 5, 2024. Peggy was born in Junction City, KS on September 24, 1932 to Luke and Mable Owens. Peggy lived her life placing God first. She started each morning and ended every day in prayer, reading her favorite book, the Bible. She was dedicated to her church, First Assembly of God now known as Heartland Worship Center Assembly of God, sitting in the second row, middle section every Sunday. She served the church for many years...

Gladys Louise Reid passed away on April 17, 2024 at the age of 96.  Gladys was born on February 9, 1928, in Westmorland, Kansas. Gladys and her family moved to Osage City, Kansas at the age of 2. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1946 and was the Salutatorian of her class.  Gladys enrolled at the College of Emporia, where she met Lewis. They were married on August 29, 1948 in Osage City, Kansas. They moved to Topeka, Kansas where Gladys worked for Kansas State...

Nancy Lou Greene of Salina passed away on April 18, 2024. She was born in Hillsboro, on January 8, 1949, to Walter and Dorothy (Hamm) Foth. Nancy was first married to Wally Bledsoe, and together they had 3 children, Lisa, Pamela, and a baby boy, Jeffrey, who died shortly after birth. She was then married to Floyd Luther. Nancy loved to visit casinos and play slot machines; she once won a trip to Vegas and that’s where she and Dennis Greene were wed. Dennis sadly passed away in 2023...