Beverly J. Hower, 85, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born August 26, 1938, in Russell, Kan., to Herman and Opal (Wheeler) Dumler. Beverly met her future husband, Larry Hower, on the first day of kindergarten in Russell, and they were later married on March 4, 1960, in Liberal, Kan. Beverly loved her cats and dogs, playing bridge, word games, and she was a big re...

Mary Carolyn Thiel passed away Tuesday January 30, 2024 at Pine Village nursing home in Moundridge, Kansas. She was born on December 20, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Merle and Matilda (Binger) Holbrook. Carolyn grew up in Topeka and attended school there graduating from Topeka High in 1957. She excelled at school and found her footing as a member of the theater department bringing a p...

Marilyn Dee (McCausland) Schleiger, 88, formerly of Salina, died Thursday, January 25th in Schertz, TX where she has resided since 2016. Marilyn was born August 8, 1935 in Beloit, KS to Harry Clifton and Anna Edith (Humes) McCausland. She graduated from Salina High School in 1953 and married Ralph Schleiger that same year. Marilyn worked for Southwestern Bell for over 25 years. After retirem...

Casper Pahls passed gently into the light on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the age of 69, surrounded by prayer, love, and family after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Scott City, Kansas, on November 15, 1954, to Casper J. and Martha L. (Hill) Pahls.  Casper graduated from Salina South High School in 1972 after which he joined the Air Force. Casper was a proud Air Force Veteran and especia...

Frederick Dean Herman, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 28th, 2024. Fred was born in Luray, Kansas on November 1, 1932, a son of Ollie Pearl (Parks) and Fred C. Herman. Survivors include two daughters, Deanna Williamson (James), of Maple Hill, Kansas; Delores Shively (Rick), of Apache Junction, Arizona; two sons, Ronald Herman, of Oakley, Kansas; Richard Herman (Andrea), of...

Michelle Ann Thigpen was a nurturing, loving mother, grandma, sister, and aunt to many who will miss her dearly. On January 26, 2024, she passed away peacefully at the age of 68. Michelle was born March 25, 1955, in Abilene, KS. She grew up in Abilene until moving to South Carolina with her husband Wayne Thigpen. She loved being a homemaker while raising her three children. After her children s...

Michael Kent Wallace, 72, of Salina, Kansas, was called home on Thursday, January 25th, 2024. Mike was born in Superior, Nebraska on October 3, 1951, a son of Betty (Saathoff) and Carl Glenn Wallace. Mike graduated from Burr Oak high school in 1969. Mike and Marva were united in Marriage in 1994. He was a spiritual man and longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was the owner ...

Ellen Marie Vaupel, 92, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She was born on November 2, 1931, in Salina, to Edward and Berniece (Swanson) Snyder. Ellen enjoyed golfing, camping, playing cards, and going to Arizona in the wintertime. She was a member of the Ladies Golf Association of the Salina Municipal Golf Course and a life-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina. ...

Sister Eulalia Kloeker died January 25, 2024, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.  She was 89 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years.  She was born in Marysville, KS, on March 1, 1934, to August and Mary Dwerlkotte Kloeker, the third of four children, and was baptized Eulalia Joann.  She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on February 2, 1952.  On August 14, 1952,...

Paul Dennis Carpenter, a resident of Salina, KS, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on June 18, 1946, in Junction City, KS, to Paul A. Carpenter and Irene R. Carpenter, Paul leaves a legacy of service, dedication, and love. Paul proudly served his country as an engineer in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he embarked on a 41-year career as...