Chris Carlson passed away on January 11th, 2026. “I did it my way” could best describe Chris’ life. He was born to Lucy (Buck) and Charles Carlson on August 22, 1956. He passed away at his home in rural Minneapolis just as he said he would. No nursing home and no hospital. He lived to be 69 years of age at great surprise to himself and others. He was a risk taker as every country boy was in...

Wilbur L. Chartier, age 80, entered into rest on Monday, January 12, 2026, at North Central Kansas Regional Medical Center, Concordia, Kansas.  He was born on January 12, 1946, in Concordia, Kansas to Archie C. and Verda F. (Kelly) Chartier. He attended grade school at District 59 School at Ames, Kansas and high school at Clyde High School graduating with the class of 1964. Wilbur started far...

Gary D. Webb, lovingly known as “Papa,” age 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by his devoted family who will forever feel the strength of his love and treasure his memory. Born in Beverly, Kansas, on August 31, 1939, to Helen F. (Berkley) Webb and Gerald Webb, Gary grew into a man whose presence made life feel steadier. He lived with quiet strength,...

Brenda Sue (DeWester) Russ, 63, of Salina, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026.  She was born in Bagdad, Arizona, on June 23, 1962, to Ralph and Ardis (Reinwalt) DeWester.  She worked as a devoted Certified Nurse Assistant for many years. She was a stubborn woman full of love and faith. There’s not a person she met that she didn’t take under her wing. She is survived by her children, Rach...

Dennis Alan Wahlgren, 77, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Salina, Kansas. Born on March 3, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois, Dennis was the fourth son of Swedish immigrants, Carl and Eleanor Wahlgren. He graduated from Bethany College where he met his wife of 54 years, Jeanie Wahlgren (Beverly J. Peterson). They resided in Salina for more than 46 years. Denny was a loving husband, supportive f...

Wayne Keith Westblade, 85, of Salina, KS, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Eagle Crest Assisted Living. He was born April 20, 1940, in Lindsborg, Kansas, the eldest son of the late Clifford Westblade and Florence (Hall) Westblade. On August 14, 1965, he married the love of his life, Erma Baker Westblade, at Fort Riley Kansas. Wayne received his Bachelors in Music Education from Bethan...

Donna Jeanne Blaha, 96, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2025. Born in Jackson, Michigan, on December 5, 1929, Donna was the daughter of the late Ella Cleora (Edmondson) and Philip Peters. She graduated from Simpson High School and later dedicated her life to caring for children through her beloved business, Donna’s Daycare, where she nurtured hundreds of k...

Michael J. Bourne passed away at his residence in Oklahoma City, OK, on January 4, 2026 at the age of 78. He was born in Concordia, Kansas on January 26, 1947, a son of Raymond and Joyce Bourne, the third of four boys. Mick had a wonderful and active childhood with his brothers, as well as neighborhood and school friends. He attended Lincoln Grade School - both the old building and new building...

Anita Mae (Powell) Nicholson, 85, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, in Salina, KS. She was born on September 23, 1940, in Wichita, KS., the daughter of Durland and Harriett Powell. She married Robert Morris (Bob) Nicholson on July 29, 1961, in Wichita, KS. They were introduced to each other at a church function. They lived in several places; Topeka Kansas, where both of her sons were born, H...

In Loving Memory of Kenneth David “Ken” Garst February 20, 1952 – January 5, 2026 Kenneth David Garst, known to all as Ken, age 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on January 5, 2026. Born February 20, 1952, in Concordia, Kansas, he was the son of Alva and Ruby Johnson. A hardworking man with a wandering spirit, Ken spent most of his life behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler. He took gre...