Mark Zelenka
Mark Zelenka, 64, of Salina, died Dec. 7, 2025 in Great Bend, Ks while on a hunting trip. Mark was born April 23, 1961 in Great Bend, the son of John Zelenka, Jr. and the former Marie Margaret Kultgen Zelenka. He was an Electrician for Western Electric.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
Robert "Bob" DeLaney Sr.
Robert "Bob" DeLaney Sr., 83 of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Born on July 7, 1942 in Salina, Kansas, Bob was the son of Charles "Pat" DeLaney Sr. and Helen (McCarty) DeLaney of Tescott, Kansas.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a 44-year career with the United States Postal Service, where he worked with dedication until his retirement in 2008. Known for his steady presence, reliability, and good humor, Bob was respected by coworkers and loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by his daughters, Lori Kirby and Jeana Opel, both of Salina; his son, Robert "Rob" DeLaney Jr. of Rolla, Missouri; his brother, Charles "Chuck" DeLaney Jr. (Donna) of Salina; his sisters, Carolyn Gibson (Glen) of Salina, Judy Noyes of Salina and Patti Durbin (Bob) of San Diego, California; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Nona.
In accordance with Bob's wishes, he was cremated.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, January 10, 2026 at Emmanuel Church in Salina, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF) which provides funding for current or retired postal employees who have lost their homes due to natural disasters.
"Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night..." United States Postal Service Creed.
Tracie Carlene Walter
Tracie Carlene Walter, daughter of Duane and Eva (Mohler) Wiley, was born December 7, 1961, in Concordia, Kansas. She departed this life on December 8, 2025, in Salina, Kansas, at the age of 64 years and 1 day, following a courageous battle with cancer and other health complications.
Tracie grew up in Mankato, Kansas, and graduated from Mankato High School with the class of 1980. She later attended college in Salina, where she met the love of her life, Frederick “Fritz” Walter. They were united in marriage in September 1982 and made their home in Salina.
Tracie dedicated most of her career to the medical field, working at St. John Hospital as an ICU Heart Monitor Technician and later as a Scrub Technician. She continued her work until her health no longer allowed.
Tracie was an avid pet lover. She and Fritz enjoyed several four-legged babies over their married life.
She is survived by her siblings: Barbara Wiley of Camillo, Australia; Terry Wiley (Arlene) of Guide Rock, Nebraska; stepdaughter Terrie Rankin of Washington State; step-grandchildren Alyssa, A.J., and Benjiman Rankin; nephew Shaun Wiley; niece Lacy Wiley; great-nephew Taylor Wiley (Mackenzie); great-niece Charlotte Wiley; great-nephew Jack Wiley; great-great-niece Millie Wiley; her aunt Marian Turner; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fritz; her parents; and a great-niece, Madelin Wiley.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 12, 2025, at Mankato Christian Church, 102 E South St., Mankato, Kansas. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mankato.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with expenses or Tammy Walker Cancer Center in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.
Timothy Roy Killingsworth
Timothy Roy Killingsworth passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday December 9th 2025.
Tim was born January 23 1954 in Ellinwood Kansas. And even though his parents Margaret and Roy moved to multiple places during his early childhood he always considered BushtonKansas his home town.
Tim graduated from Bushton High School in 1972 and until the day he passed he had lasting meaningful friendships with many of his classmates.
He started off his career path working at CO-OPs, and later would spend a majority of his work life as a mechanic working on either large engines or in the pipeline industry.
On January 22 1983 Tim married Marcia Kay Bendel in Bushton, KS.
In 1984 he became a father welcoming home twins Tony and Traci. In 1989 Tim became a father for a third time with the birth of Tara.
Traci and her husband Cory Steinert made Tim a grandfather in 2012, with the birth of his granddaughter Hadley Kay Steinert and in 2018, with the birth of grandson Hudson Carl Steinert.
Tim was a long-time member of the Sons of the American Legion for Holmes-Anderson-Foster Post 241 and the Geneseo United Methodist Church.
In March of 2019 Tim retired and enjoyed spending his free time traveling with his wife Kay and friends to casinos, cheering on his Wildcats, and visiting his grand babies in Texas. But probably where he spent most of his time was sitting in the garage with Leon, the history channel, and a full kegerator of beer.
He was proceeded in death by his Parents and sisters Kathryn Phillips and Sharon Habiger.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Geneseo SAL Post 241.
Tim graduated from Bushton High School in 1972 and until the day he passed he had lasting meaningful friendships with many of his classmates.
He started off his career path working at CO-OPs, and later would spend a majority of his work life as a mechanic working on either large engines or in the pipeline industry.
On January 22 1983 Tim married Marcia Kay Bendel in Bushton, KS.
In 1984 he became a father welcoming home twins Tony and Traci. In 1989 Tim became a father for a third time with the birth of Tara.
Traci and her husband Cory Steinert made Tim a grandfather in 2012, with the birth of his granddaughter Hadley Kay Steinert and in 2018, with the birth of grandson Hudson Carl Steinert.
Tim was a long-time member of the Sons of the American Legion for Holmes-Anderson-Foster Post 241 and the Geneseo United Methodist Church.
In March of 2019 Tim retired and enjoyed spending his free time traveling with his wife Kay and friends to casinos, cheering on his Wildcats, and visiting his grand babies in Texas. But probably where he spent most of his time was sitting in the garage with Leon, the history channel, and a full kegerator of beer.
He was proceeded in death by his parents and sisters, Kathryn Phillips and Sharon Habiger.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Geneseo SAL Post 241. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.
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