Helen M. Wallace, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. Helen was born on March 28, 1929, in Marysville, California, to Gunnar Knudsen and Margarethe Katharine (Madsen) Knudsen. The family moved to New York and then to Hurley, Mississippi, where Helen resided on a small farm until she was 19. Helen graduated from Moss Point S...

Betty Jean (Nelson) Isaacson, 97, left this world, November 3, 2025, in the company of five generations. (daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, and great-great grandson, among others.) She was born at the family farm on October 17, 1928, to Clarence Nelson and Elva (Frost) Nelson. Unfortunately her mother died nine days later and as an infant and toddler, she was shuffled to various relati...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Steven Kasper, age 68, on November 3, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on July 29, 1957, in Salina, Kansas, Gregory was the beloved son of Esther and Wallace "Wally" Kasper. He was a cherished brother, devoted father, and proud grandfather. Greg grew up in Kansas, where he began his lifelong care...

James E. “Jim” Agin died November 1, 2025.  He was born February 16, 1943, in Salina, Kansas to Harold F. and Agnes E. (Curry) Agin, who both preceded him in death.  He married Sally S. White in 1972 in Indianapolis, IN. Jim grew up in Salina, Santa Ana, CA, Tulsa, OK, Lubbock, TX, Topeka, KS and then back to Salina where he graduated from Sacred Heart High School.  He proudly served in ...

Richard Michael “Mike” Tyner, 45, of Salina, KS, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born in Salina on December 27, 1979. Mike grew up in Salina and graduated from high school in Stafford, KS. He spent time as a warehouse manager for companies in Salina and McPherson and worked at Tony’s Pizza. He enjoyed fishing and golfing and spending as much time as he could with his son and ...

Ellen Lee (Daws) Deegan, 77, died November 1, 2025, peacefully at her home in Milford, KS. She was born March 15, 1948, in Salina, KS to Clifford Merle Daws and Genevieve Mae (Arnold) Daws. She married Victor Alan Deegan on June 4, 1966, in the base chapel, Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, CA. They recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Ellen was a homemaker. She was especially t...

Kala Ann Woodruff, 63, Minneapolis, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home. Kala was born May 25, 1962, in Kansas City, MO and was adopted by Robert G. and Beverly A. (Pogue) Woodruff. Kala was a 1980 graduate of Minneapolis High School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and helped with their Rockin' God's Kids program every Wednesday afternoon. She was preceded in dea...

Darline Delores Hill, age 87, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025.  She was born January 6, 1938, to Lloyd and Alice "Pat" (Winsel) Campbell in Beloit, Kansas. Darline attended Abilene High School and later Northeastern Oklahoma State University.  Darline was a loving mother that raised six children.  She led an interesting life with many career explorations.  She was co-owne...

Michael "Mike" Porter, 82, passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2025, in Salina, Kansas. A lifelong resident of Salina, Mike was born on April 26, 1943, in Hays, KS, the son of Jerry and Margaret (Dillon) Porter. Mike graduated from Sacred Heart High School. Throughout his working years, Mike held many varied jobs, but was a true salesman at heart. Mike spent many years selling cars be...

Margaret Ann Bergstrom, age 89, of Courtland, KS, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. She was born on August 2, 1936, in Concordia, Kansas to John Rae and Alice (Moore)Hefner. Margaret was a graduate of Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas. She married Elden Bergstrom, on June 3, 1956, at The Baptist Church, Concordia.  He preceded her...