Casper Pahls passed gently into the light on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the age of 69, surrounded by prayer, love, and family after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Scott City, Kansas, on November 15, 1954, to Casper J. and Martha L. (Hill) Pahls.  Casper graduated from Salina South High School in 1972 after which he joined the Air Force. Casper was a proud Air Force Veteran and especia...

Frederick Dean Herman, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 28th, 2024. Fred was born in Luray, Kansas on November 1, 1932, a son of Ollie Pearl (Parks) and Fred C. Herman. Survivors include two daughters, Deanna Williamson (James), of Maple Hill, Kansas; Delores Shively (Rick), of Apache Junction, Arizona; two sons, Ronald Herman, of Oakley, Kansas; Richard Herman (Andrea), of...

Michelle Ann Thigpen was a nurturing, loving mother, grandma, sister, and aunt to many who will miss her dearly. On January 26, 2024, she passed away peacefully at the age of 68. Michelle was born March 25, 1955, in Abilene, KS. She grew up in Abilene until moving to South Carolina with her husband Wayne Thigpen. She loved being a homemaker while raising her three children. After her children s...

Michael Kent Wallace, 72, of Salina, Kansas, was called home on Thursday, January 25th, 2024. Mike was born in Superior, Nebraska on October 3, 1951, a son of Betty (Saathoff) and Carl Glenn Wallace. Mike graduated from Burr Oak high school in 1969. Mike and Marva were united in Marriage in 1994. He was a spiritual man and longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was the owner ...

Ellen Marie Vaupel, 92, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She was born on November 2, 1931, in Salina, to Edward and Berniece (Swanson) Snyder. Ellen enjoyed golfing, camping, playing cards, and going to Arizona in the wintertime. She was a member of the Ladies Golf Association of the Salina Municipal Golf Course and a life-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina. ...

Sister Eulalia Kloeker died January 25, 2024, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 89 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years.  She was born in Marysville, KS, on March 1, 1934, to August and Mary Dwerlkotte Kloeker, the third of four children, and was baptized Eulalia Joann.  She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on February 2, 1952.  On August 14, 1952,...

Paul Dennis Carpenter, a resident of Salina, KS, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on June 18, 1946, in Junction City, KS, to Paul A. Carpenter and Irene R. Carpenter, Paul leaves a legacy of service, dedication, and love. Paul proudly served his country as an engineer in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he embarked on a 41-year career as...

Christopher Wade Thrush, 32, went to be with our Lord Monday, December 25, 2023.  He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado April 11, 1991 to Charlie and Becky (Bunting) Thrush. He was mainly raised in Kansas – Herington, Enterprise and Salina. He has two older siblings from his parents, Tesia and Joshua. He has two older sisters Jinell and Netiasha, and he has two younger sisters Harley and...

William G. (Bill) Rexroat, 94, of Wichita, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, after a short illness. Bill was born July 14, 1929 in Russell County, KS (he was delivered at home and liked to say that the doctor that delivered him also delivered Bob Dole). He married Nedra Michel on August 6, 1950, and farmed in the Downs area until moving to Salina in 1984, where he sold cars and real esta...

Joan Arlene Smith, 83, died January 16, 2024 in Salina.  She was born September 4, 1940, in Wabaunsee County, KS, the daughter of Ted and Doris Clark.  She was a homemaker.  Joan loved horses and German Shepherds. She is survived by her husband, Donnie, her son Rodney Sommer (Janet), and stepsons Donnie (Cheryl), and Ronnie (Janine) Smith, and a brother Ed Clark. A "Life Celebration Reception...