Marlene F. Neilson, 91 years of age, of Mankato passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home peacefully surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on July 12, 1934, in Fairfield, Nebraska, to Wesley and Vera (Wallenberg) Shunkwiler. She married Murlin Neilson on September 13, 1952. Six children were born to this union, Donald, Roger, Debra, Kathy, Mona, and Michael. She enjoyed garde...

passed away at Presbyterian Manor on August 15, 2025 at the age of 92.  She was born April 7, 1933, in her maternal grandmother’s home in Tescott, Kansas to Delbert D. (Buck) Bergmen and Flora Aileen Nelson Bergmen.  Growing up, Lyla traveled with her parents and went to many schools in her early years but attended all four years of high school in Tescott, graduating as Valedictorian in May of...

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Michael Gestl, a devoted Christian, loving family man, loyal friend, and proud veteran. Steven passed away on August 10, 2025—just one day before his 73rd birthday. Born to the late Paul and Claire Gestl, Steven grew up with a deep sense of family and community. He was preceded in death by his brothers Paul Jr. and Frank...

Larry Dean Nelson, 69, of New Cambria, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, surrounded by the family he built and loved. Born June 22, 1956, in Salina, Kansas, Larry was the son of Dorcas (Smith) and Darrell Nelson. He grew up with grit, heart, and a strong sense of loyalty—traits that stayed with him for life. Larry married Claudia on October 11, 1997, his partner through thick an...

Patricia L. Greer, 77, of Salina passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.  She was born January 12, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina, Kansas 67401. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 23, at Emmanuel Church, 1325 East Cloud, Salina, with Pastor Blaine Herron as offici...

With heavy hearts yet steadfast hope in the promises of Christ, we celebrate the life and legacy of Timothy Arthur Fogle—a man whose journey on earth was marked by passion, purpose, and a deep, abiding love for his Lord and Savior. Born in Arizona on October 29, 1959, to Harold “Dean” Fogle and Mildred (Applegarth) Fogle, Tim entered the world with a spark in his eye and a zest for life tha...

Katherine Louise “Kathy” Tinkler, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.  She was born in Salina on January 15, 1938 to Ray and Helen (Kean) Lopshire. Kathy married Vernon O. Tinkler on August 10, 1956.  Together they worked at the Assaria Telephone Company and were both school bus drivers for Southeast of Saline. She is survived by her son, John (Rhonda) Tinkler; grandson, Steven...

Clara A. Vignery, 91, of Bennington passed away peacefully at her home on August 10, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 21, 1934 in Minneapolis, KS to William Clarence and Mary Kathryn (Felton) Krone. Clara and Garold “Wayne” Vignery Sr. were united in marriage on May 20, 1961. Clara was a salad girl at Asbury Hospital from age 16 until she married Wayne. After marriage she w...

Charles Edward Atkinson passed away on August 13, 2025, at his home after a year of battling cancer. Charles was born to George and Esther (Salstrand) Atkinson in Spencer, Nebraska on October 28, 1934. He attended Central Christian College in McPherson, KS where he met his future wife, Phyllis Hess. They were married on August 24, 1955, at the Caldwell Free Methodist Church, and would have been...

Gary Dean Enfield Sr., 67, of Salina, passed away on August 11, 2025. Gary was born on October 30, 1957, in Pratt, Kansas, to Vincent LeRoy Enfield and Mae E. (Enfield) Millen. Growing up in Pratt, Gary played baseball with local recreational teams. He was also an accomplished musician, playing guitar, bass, and singing. After high school, Gary worked in the oil fields in and around Pratt. H...