Obituaries - Saturday, August 15
Robert Michael Perry
December 21, 1968 - August 13, 2026
Robert Michael Perry, 57, of Salina, passed away, Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Salina, to Billy Marshall Perry, Sr. and Irma Jean (Van Ness) Perry, on December 21, 1968.
Survivors include his brother, Bryan Perry (Linda Suelter); and significant other, Angela Sanders.
He preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Billy Perry and David Perry; and grandma Irma Van Ness.
Cremation was chosen and services will be scheduled soon.
Inurnment will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Salina Special Olympics, in care of Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations
Lillian Mae Long
August 9, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Lillian Mae Long was born sleeping on August 9, 2026, to her loving parents, Samuel and LeeAnn (Wilson) Long. Although Lillian never had the opportunity to take her first breath or experience life outside of her mother’s womb, she was deeply loved, cherished, and wanted from the very beginning. Her life, though she was never able to be here with us, will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who loved her.
Lillian is survived by her parents, Samuel and LeeAnn Long; paternal grandmother, Connie Long, maternal grandfather, David Wilson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, John Long and maternal grandmother, Twila Wilson.
A private graveside will be at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina, with Fr. Kevin Weber as celebrant.
Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations
Doris M. Perry
April 7, 1938 - August 11, 2026
Doris M. Perry , 88, of Salina, KS, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Doris was born to John and Anna Katherine Riedel on April 7, 1938, in St. Peter, KS.
Doris later met her late husband, Richard Perry. They got married on April 30, 1966, and were married for 60 years. They had a farm in Tescott, KS, where they raised crops and a few Holsteins but mostly resided in Salina. Doris and Richard raised one son, John Perry. They owned Perry Liquor in Salina, and both were members of the Salina Country Club. Doris was involved in the Salina Auxiliary for SRHC and was also a very active member of her PEO group. In the summers, she would take her grandkids to the country club to swim. Occasionally, you would find her making visits to the wheat field to see how the boys were getting along and take them some food. Doris loved going to church and seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Doris is survived by her son, John Perry, Tescott; sisters, Jeannie Gross, Hays, and Mary Lynn Ryan (Ryan), Salina; brother, Vernie Riedel, St. Peter, KS. Her grandchildren are Shea Walden (Tyler), Bennington, Cole Perry (Shelby), Tescott, Zach Perry (Danni), Sylvan, Katie Goddard (Kayden), Brookville, Johnna Perry (Kamreyn Bonini), Curtis, NE. Doris has 6 great-grandchildren, Eli, Kolter, Kyler, Matthew, Kaysen, Maverick, and Saydee. Along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
She’s preceded in death by her husband, Richard Perry; parents, John and Anna Katherine Rome-Riedel; sisters, Viola, Clara, Leona, Isabelle, Aurelia; and brothers, Ed, Johnny, Joe, and Bob.
Visitation will be at Ryan Mortuary on Thursday August 20, 2026, with family present from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and a rosary to follow. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Friday August 21st at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salina followed by a luncheon. Graveside services will be held at the Culver Union Cemetery after the luncheon.
Memorials may be made to PEO of Salina in care of Ryan Mortuary.
Ryan Mortuary
Robert Michael Perry
December 21, 1968 - August 13, 2026
Robert Michael Perry, 57, of Salina, passed away, Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Salina, to Billy Marshall Perry, Sr. and Irma Jean (Van Ness) Perry, on December 21, 1968.
Survivors include his brother, Bryan Perry (Linda Suelter); and significant other, Angela Sanders.
He preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Billy Perry and David Perry; and grandma Irma Van Ness.
Cremation was chosen and services will be scheduled soon.
Inurnment will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Salina Special Olympics, in care of Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations
Lillian Mae Long
August 9, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Lillian Mae Long was born sleeping on August 9, 2026, to her loving parents, Samuel and LeeAnn (Wilson) Long. Although Lillian never had the opportunity to take her first breath or experience life outside of her mother’s womb, she was deeply loved, cherished, and wanted from the very beginning. Her life, though she was never able to be here with us, will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who loved her.
Lillian is survived by her parents, Samuel and LeeAnn Long; paternal grandmother, Connie Long, maternal grandfather, David Wilson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, John Long and maternal grandmother, Twila Wilson.
A private graveside will be at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina, with Fr. Kevin Weber as celebrant.
Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations
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