Carroll Dean Jungel
Carroll Dean Jungel, slipped away at 0600 January 1, 2025, age 81. He was born at the former Asbury Hospital, Salina, now known as Salina Regional Health Center, to Mabel M. (Jorg) and Roy D. Jungel on December 30, 1943.
Carroll grew up in the New Cambria area and remembers the many times that Salina Police Chief John Woody would come out to the farm to go “noodling” (catfishing with his hand) on the river, only to bring it back to Mabel for cooking up, getting a good breakfast, then going on his way to work.
He attended a one-room schoolhouse until high school and graduated from Solomon High in 1962. He attended Kansas State for one year, then set his sights on Fort Hays State, graduating with a BS in agriculture.
While in college, the nation was drafting men for Viet Nam. Never one to have someone else make a life-time decision for him, he went to the USAF Recruiting Office, explained his desire to finish what he started at college, and signed up. The RO took his enlistment papers and “conveniently” filed the paperwork away until graduation.
Carroll was in Topeka, assigned there when the tornado went through in 1966. Then off to Del Ray, Texas for Flight school. After training on various fighter jets, Carroll was finally designated to fly C-130s in Taiwan. He moved Helen and his daughter Stacey over and recalled often how he appreciated the lush landscape of Taiwan, the broad-leaf plants and vegetation that grew wild, so different from the plains of Kansas. He flew 100 missions in “his” C-130. He was proud to serve his nation, even if he did not agree with the politicians at the time. He followed his orders.
After Taiwan, he was based in Biloxi, Mississippi, often boating from his home to his base across the harbor. After ten years, he left the service for a new direction in his life’s journey. In 1977, he joined General Foods and became a supervisor in the dog-food plant. When he met his second wife in December 1979, their second date was in his Fire-red two-seater Grumman. Planes and flying remained a highlight of enjoyment. Soon after he married Karilea in 1980, GF plucked him out of food management to run a truck fleet, transferring the family to Battle Creek, Michigan in August 1980. He went through other transfers, ending up Modesto, California, home state of his wife, which allowed him to get the children down to their grandparents’ home for many visits. While there, he purchased a Cessna, and often flew friends and family around the state. He also loved to get in the RV and go camping.
In 1989, during a mass forced retirement, employees were given “golden parachutes,” based on each year of employment. He attempted to find a new position in Modesto and surrounding areas, but it was obvious to him that the only sane answer was to come home to Kansas where he could care for his mother and start fresh.
In 1990, Carroll purchased 38 heifers and engaged in a cow-calf operation which the whole family enjoyed. It was good labor, with many hilarious incidents. But the cows did not fill his day, so he found additional part-time work, his favorite time being at K-State, Salina, moving aircraft to and from the hanger to the taxiway for the college kids during hands-on training sessions. In 2000, Carroll sold the cowherd due to “not feeling right.” Later, he survived two different cancers, one in 2001 and then in 2010, after which he was diagnosed with Parkinsons’. He tried not to let the disease sideline him and took Karilea on several cruises and auto trips. But by 2017, he realized his traveling days had ended.
Carroll’s passions were real and model planes, flying, air shows at Oshkosh and various other locations, EAA, RV camping trips, boating, country music, his many dogs over time, and he thoroughly enjoyed the news, always wanting to know what the world was up to, and there were always discussions on various cultures, traditions, policies and politics.
Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, Roy, and Mabel. He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Karilea, his daughters Stacey (Jeff) Seibel, Kathryn (Michael) Gibson, and Krystal (Cory) Zeferjahn, his grandchildren Morgan, Christopher, Michael, Lauren, Emily, Grant and Jessica, and his great-grandchildren, Aliana, Adalyn, and Wesley.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services on January 24, 2005, beginning at 10 a.m. at First Covenant Church, Salina, followed by a Celebration of Life service, with committal at Highland Cemetery, New Cambria. A luncheon will be provided at Martinelli’s, downtown Salina.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers, Wounded Warriors, Good Shepherd Hospice of Salina, or your local animal shelter, in care of 137 S. 8th Street, Salina, KS, 67401.
Leonard John “Jack” Lambert Jr.
Leonard John “Jack” Lambert Jr., 84, died Dec. 31, 2024. He was born November 25th, 1940, to Leonard John Lambert and Mary Ionia (Rudiger) Lambert in Salina, KS.
Jack graduated from Salina High School in 1958. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1960 serving an active status in California, and then in Berlin, Germany until 1963. Jack enjoyed his time in the Army as an Airborne Army soldier. He was part of the 101st Airborne and the 7th Calvary Divisions during his time in the Army. Jack loved to jump out of airplanes. Once he was out of airborne school, he was tapped to be a writer for Star & Stripes of the US Army and was sent to Berlin as a writer. In 1963 he was given an Honorable Discharge and went back to work on his education and career as an Engineer. Jack graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1968 with a double major in Business Administration and Economics. Jack attended many hours of Kansas Continuing Education in Data Processing, Inventory Production, and Engineering Controls with Manufacturing and Shop Floor Management.
Jack enjoyed a 34-year career with Premier Pneumatics Inc. and retired in 2002. Jack also spent 20 years working part-time for Water’s Hardware store and retired fully in 2016. The highlight of his retirement was working part-time in the summers as a tram driver at Rolling Hills Zoo in west Saline County.
Jack married Sally (deceased) in 1965 and then married Paula (Wygal) Lambert on May 12th, 1989. Jack often stated that Paula was his Gift from God. He loved her immensely. He also loved his children, Jim (deceased), Melissa Livengood (Topeka, KS) and David (Kristina) Litchman. His pride and joy though, are his grandchildren, Madison Livengood, Chase (Rosa) Livengood, and Elliot Litchman, all of Salina.
Jack was a member and past president of the Salina AMBUCS Breakfast Bandits chapter, a supporter and member of Big Brother Big Sisters of Salina, serving as a “Big”, a board member, and Vice-President. Jack also served 35 years as a volunteer for Boy Scouts of America Coronado Area Council as a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Cub & Webelo Leader and mentor for new troops brought into the council. Scouting was a dream job for Jack. He loved the kids that came in and watched them grow to young men, and many of his scouts earned their EAGLE scout award. He helped mentor 28 young men to their EAGLE award. He always thought it was a privilege to help the scouts plan their camps and their itineraries to Sommers Canoe Base in Minnesota and Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimmaron, New Mexico.
Jack’s labor of love wasn’t done yet. He participated in the founding of All Saints Orthodox Church in Salina, KS in 1994. As an active member of the church, he was active as an ordained reader, chanter, alter server and all around “Jack” of all trades. He made many fixes to the building that often went unnoticed by other members as he didn’t want to worry them.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jack was a great husband, father, grandfather and mentor to many people, and whether he knew it or not, he was well loved by those people. His great loves were his family, outdoors and his train collection!
Jack is survived by his wife, Paula, of the home. His daughter, Melissa Livengood, of Topeka, KS., His son, David (Kristina) Litchman, grandchildren Madison Livengood, Chase (Rosa) Livengood, and Elliot Litchman, and his sisters, Mary Linn & Phillys Rosendahl.
Trisagion services will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday evening, January 10, 2025 at All Saints Orthodox Church, 2818 Scanlan Avenue, Salina. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, Jan. 11, also at All Saints Orthodox Church, The Very Rev. Dr. Chad Hatfield presiding. Burial rites will follow in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to All Saints Orthodox Church, Rolling Hills Zoo, or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina.
Helen Jo "Jody" Kuiper
Helen Jo "Jody" Kuiper, 94, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 4th, at the Memorial Hospital.
Helen was born in Little Field, Texas on October 2, 1930, to Nellie Zora Virgie Thomasson and Charles Edward Gray.
For most of her life she worked at Weber Aircraft in Gainsville, Texas where she worked on aircraft pieces.
In her free time, she loved to be with her cat Vembie or crocheting.
Survivors include two daughters, Paula Ladd (Don), LaDean Atwell; brother, Benny Gray; granddaughters, Jodean Hudson (Brian), Jamie Atwell, Hollie Smith (Curtis); grandsons, Sascha Reyes, J Colton Hendrickson, David Bussing (Kristie), and Buddy Ladd.
She is survived by numerous other family members.
Jody is preceded in death by her parents; son, Jimmy Atwell; and sister, Colleen Barrett.
Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time.
Juanita Ruth (Hamilton) Jeffrey
Juanita Ruth (Hamilton) Jeffrey, 96, died Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born January 25, 1928, in El Dorado, KS., the daughter of George and Margaret Hamilton.
On September 25, 1946, she married Kenneth Jeffrey in Nickerson, KS. She graduated from Sidney's Hairdressing College and owned and operated a hair salon for 15 years. She was a receptionist for her husband's chiropractor office in Claflin, KS for 30 years, retiring December 31, 1999. She has been a resident of Salina since 1995.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Salina, where she was a past
President of the United Methodist Women, a 78 year member of Eastern Star (Past Matron), Daughters of the Nile (Past Queen), Social Order of the Beauseant (Past President), Rebekah Lodge (Past Noble Grand), VFW Auxiliary (Past President), and den mother for Cub Scouts and Brownies.
Juanita loved being with family and friends, to cook, do crafts, especially crochet, and travel. She loved making cookies and planning for family Christmas each year. Juanita loved her family and doing things for them, helping with church dinners, and loved music.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Jeffrey wife Shirley, of McPherson, Tully Jeffrey and Bonnie, of Claflin, and Troy Jeffrey and Melinda, of Newton; 11 grandchildren; and16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; daughter, Bennidetta; and siblings Leslie and Creed.
There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday January 27, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church, Salina. A private inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Church or Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Kansas or the donor's choice.
