Barbara J. Long, 79, of Salina, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025.  She was born in Norton, Kansas on March 29, 1946, to Vera (Fossett) and Joseph Lour. She is preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Gerold Laurent; sister, Vicky Cyphers; brothers, Dany Lour and Terry Lour. Left to mourn her passing, is her husband, Lewis “Luke” Long; sons, Allen Long (Jessica) and Scott Long (A...

Rosemary Divilbiss, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Salina on February 7, 1938, Rosemary was the daughter of Elverda Malstrom and Richard Hemmy. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1955. Rosemary met the love of her life, David Divilbiss, at a 4-H barn dance during high school. They were married on ...

Edith “Edie” Mae Davis, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Sunset Nursing Center, Concordia, Kansas. She was born at St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia, Kansas on October 17, 1948, to Lenford Fry Davis and Vera Mae (Hughes) Tieking. She graduated from Concordia High School in 1966, where she had many friends. Edith was shy, ornery and spoiled rotten as a kid. She loved...

Kristine “Kris” Ann Trow Dickson, 75, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born on March 15, 1950, in Bennington, Kris was the beloved daughter of Phyllis E. (Larson) and Calvin Eugene Trow. After graduating from Bennington High School, Kris attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, and then the University of Colorado at Denver, Colorado. ...

Stewart Chief, 47, of Salina, passed away Monday August 11, 2025. He was born May 26, 1978, in Tuba City Arizona, the son of Herbert Chief Sr. and Lillie Mexican. He served in the Army and worked at Advance Auto Parts. He greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his Mother Lillie Mexican, Father Herbert Chief Sr, Brother Ray Willie Sr. He le...

Harold Gene Shannon, 82, of Salina, passed away on August 16, 2025. He was born in Hays, Kansas, on August 27, 1942, to Harold A. and Cathrine (Karlin) Shannon. Harold grew up in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. After graduating, he married Cecelia Martinson on May 26, 1963. Harold worked as a custodian for the Officers’ Club at Shilling Air Force Base in Salina. He ...

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...