Obituaries - Wednesday, May 20
Sara Lopez-Garcia
December 28, 1951 - May 15, 2026
SALINA- Sara Lopez-Garcia, lovingly known to many as “Momma Sara” or “Nana,” passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on December 28, 1951, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, and later made her home in Salina, Kansas.
Sara was a strong and independent woman who faced life’s challenges with resilience and grace. She worked tirelessly to provide for her children, always putting her family before herself. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a nurturing spirit that naturally drew people to her, and many affectionately adopted her as their own “Nana.” Sara loved dancing, listening to music, and spending time surrounded by the people she loved most. Her Christian faith remained an important foundation throughout her life and carried her through both joyful and difficult times.
Those who knew Sara will remember her beautiful heart, her strength, and her laughter. Her love was unconditional, and her presence was unforgettable. Though her family’s hearts are deeply broken, they find comfort in knowing her legacy of love, strength, and compassion will continue through the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.
She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory: her children, Jose J. Franco, Rosie Sickler, Gabriela Lucio (Jesus Lucio), Sara Franco (Luis Meza), Claudia V. Franco, and Ana Ingram. She is also survived by her brother, Jehu Lopez of Mexico; her sisters, Ana Romo and Patricia Rogers; along with 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, extended family members, and countless friends.
Sara was preceded in death by her father, Jesus Lopez; her birth mother, Gloria Garcia; the mother who raised her, Rosario Gonzalez; her husband, Arturo Isabel Franco Prado; her son, Arturo Franco; her granddaughter, Hannah Franco; and her great-grandson, JJ Arias.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 4-8 p.m., and Thursday, May 21, from 5-9 p.m., at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina. The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 22, at 9 a.m., at Ryan Mortuary, with burial to follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Ryan Mortuary
Mary Jo Bussart
May 10, 2026 - March 19, 1942
Mary Jo Bussart, 84, of Abilene, Kansas passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, May 10th, 2026.
Mary Jo was born March 19, 1942 in Minneapolis, Kansas to John Wesley and Laura Myrtle (Phillips) Bussart.
Mary Jo loved her children, grandchildren, and her great grandchildren. She loved to crochet Afghan blankets, watch her favorite soaps and game shows, and listen to classic country music.
After retiring Mary Jo loved watching her grandchildren after school, never missing an opportunity to be a part of their lives.
Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Jamison; honorary son and grandson, Caleb A Jamison; honorary daughter/granddaughter, Brittany Hanson (Joey Hanson) grandson’s, Shawn Jamison (Andrea); grandson Kody Bowers; Debra Bowers; Cynthia Jamison; granddaughter, Teea Jamison; grandson, Bradley N Jamison (Alainie); Reilly Hanson (Hunter).
Great grandchildren, Chase and Olivia Hanson, Remington Jamison, Heaven Garcia, Emma Parsons, Bradley D, Braxton, Brooklynn, Cadence Jamison, Ayden Bowers, Noah Sprouse; step great grandchildren, Landon and Liam Wyers; and her 1st husband, Leslie D Jamison.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leon, John (Jackie), Charles (Charlie), Donald “Don”; her sister, Ernestine Malek; son, Bradley “Brad” Jamison; son-in-law, Bruce Bowers, and her ex-husband, Ronald Jamison.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.
The family requests donations be made out to Chase and Olivia Hanson for College Fund in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.
Carlson Funeral Home