Mary Ellen (Britton) Wright, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, in Salina, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 16, 1945, in Norton, Kansas, Mary was the daughter of Harrison and Leona (McKenna) Britton. Mary grew up on a farm east of Clayton, Kansas, where she developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for family and community. She attend...

Esther Louise (Fritz) Jording passed away on Feb. 14, 2025, at Bethany Home in Salina, Kansas.  She was born on June 12, 1930, in Indianola, Nebraska to Max and Alice (Fidnarick) Fritz. She graduated from Curtis Agriculture High School in 1949, and married Leonard Jording on Nov. 15, 1952, at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook, Nebraska A career homemaker, Esther was known for her kindness, givin...

Rosella June (Nelson) Cline passed away February 15, 2025. Born on October 22, 1926, in Salina, Kansas to George E. & Adelia (Frost) Nelson. She was raised on a farm near Smolan until the government took the farm to build Camp Phillips in 1942. Rosella’s parents moved to a farm south of Kipp, Kansas and she graduated from Kipp High School in 1944. She attended Brown Mackie School and worked ...

Nadine Griffin, 93, of Salina died February 14, 2025. She was born July 25, 1931, in Abilene Kansas to Frank and Pearl (Gump) Entrikin. She grew up on a farm near Abilene and was actively involved in 4-H in her youth. She continued her involvement with 4-H throughout her life. She was a proud alumnus of Chapman High School and Kansas State. She graduated with honors from K-State in 1953. She parti...

Merrill James Standley, age 72, entered into rest on Monday 27, 2025, in Smith Center, Kansas. He was born February 21, 1952, in Beloit, Kansas to James and Dorintha (Becker) Standley. He was a 1970 graduate of Esbon High School, Esbon, Kansas. Merrill was an active member of the E.L.Church of Mankato, Mankato, Ks. Merrill grew up on a family farm which made his love for the outdoors stro...

Edith Marie Herbin, formerly of Jamestown, KS, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the age of 98 at Stormont Vail Health Center, Topeka, KS. She was born on March 29, 1926, in Marysville, KS, to Frank and Josepha (Dwerlkotte) Nordhus and raised on a farm near Marysville. Edith attended St. Gregory’s Catholic School and graduated from Marysville High School in 1943. She attended Mo...

Damon C. Christensen, age 88, of Concordia, KS passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the North Central Kansas Medical Center, Concordia, KS. He was born on July 1, 1936 in Jamestown, Kansas to Rufus E. Christensen & Ann (Madox) Parker. Damon received his diploma though Concordia High School while in the military. Damon served in the U.S Navy for 24 years where he earned the rank of Sr...

Penny Jane (Phillips) Birdsong, 69, of Abilene, Kansas, formerly of Salina Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2025, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Born on September 29, 1955, in Salina, Kansas, Penny was the daughter of Leonard Phillips and Bernetta (Cooley) Phillips. She graduated from Central High School in 1973 and on July 2nd, 1977 was united in marriage to her h...

Leon Charles Lutgen, age 88, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS. He was born on the family farm North of Downs, KS on September 27, 1936 to Carl & Della (Ottley) Lutgen. Leon graduated from Downs High School in 1954 and served in the National Guard for 8 years following high school. He attended Wichita Drafting College for a year before attending an...

William Prentice “Bill” Knox, 91, died February 13, 2025, in Salina, KS.  He was born August 11, 1933, in Oklahoma City to Prentice Blaine Knox and Kathleen (Campbell) Knox.   Bill was preceded in death by his wife Patricia “Pat”, his parents, and his brother Patrick. Survivors include four children: Shaun Havard (Patrick) of Nevada City, CA; Jeffrey Knox (Paula) of Salina; Sandra Kn...