Obituaries - November 20, 2024

Terry Serocki

Terry Serocki, of Salina, Kan., passed away on November 17th, 2024. Known by his friends as "The Rock," Terry was a friend, a father, and a demolition man to the core. Terry was known to help a person in need, enjoyed putting smiles on people's faces by being goofy, and was playfully ornery to the end. 

Terry was born to John and Irma (Raines) Serocki on June 16, 1964, in Abilene, KS. After completing high school, he went on to vocational school for auto mechanics - his passion. The Serocki Demo team participated in over a hundred demos throughout Kansas and all the way to Daytona. When Terry wasn't wrenching on a car, he was camping/fishing, playing the slots or cheering on his favorite team - Go Chiefs! 

Terry was also a proud father to Ashleigh and Alex. They spent many summers at Worlds of Fun, camping at Kanopolis Lake and watching movies. 

Terry is survived by his father, John Serocki (Claudia); brother, Bryan Serocki (Regina); son, Alex Serocki; and daughter, Ashleigh Schremmer (Brandon). He also leaves behind several friends, while joining others. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irma Serocki; and brothers, Brant Serocki and William Todd Serocki (Debra). 

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with the funeral service following at 10:30 a.m., at 137 N 8th St, Salina. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Salina.

Susan Kay Picking

Susan Kay Picking, 65, of Salina, passed away Monday, November 18th, in Wichita.

Susan was born in Salina, Kansas on December 29, 1958, a daughter of the late Eva Lois (Matthews) and Gerald Arnold Picking.

She worked for the NRCS in Salina and at the Saline County District Court.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Picking, of Wichita, Kansas; brother, Randy (Vivian) Picking, of Salina, Kansas; and nephews, Daniel Picking and Jason Picking (Angelina).

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation was chosen and no services are planned.

Donations and cards of sympathy may be made to Jennifer Picking, sent to 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas. 

Martha Brack

Martha Brack, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 15, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Martha was born in Salina, Kansas on July 1, 1938, to Laura Doris (Roush) and Remer Brack.

She was a proud member of Christ Cathedral in Salina, Kansas.

Survivors include her three nephews, Karl Brack, Martin Brack, Mark Brack; and niece, Melanie Brack.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marjorie Hart Moore; brothers, David L. Brack, Raymond Brack, and James Franklin Brack.

Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time.