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Jerry Lee Dewitt

Jerry Lee Dewitt

Sep 8, 2023

Jerry Lee DeWitt, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home at 10:00 am on Friday, March 29th, 2024.

Laura "Laurie" Kay Donmyer

Laura "Laurie" Kay Donmyer

Sep 3, 2023

Laura “Laurie” Kay Donmyer passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 61. Laurie was born August 16th, 1962 to Ralph and Mary Boor in Salina, Kansas. Laurie grew up in Salina and attended Sacred Heart High School and later attended Marymount College and Kansas Wesleyan.

Laurie and her...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Quinn

Patricia "Pat" Ann Quinn

Sep 1, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Shaffer) Quinn on September 1, 2023, at the age of 89. Patricia, affectionately known as Pat, was born on April 6th, 1934, to Clarence A. and Lola E. Shaffer of rural Waldo, Kansas. She graduated from Waldo High School in 1952 and embarked on a remarkable...

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Knox

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Knox

Aug 30, 2023

Cynthia J. Knox, 60, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2023.

Cindy was born in Durham, North Carolina on January 18, 1963, a daughter of Glenna M. (Anderson) and David W. Shannon.

On December 4, 1982, Cindy married Steven Knox in Salina.

She worked in accounts...

Rodney Lynn Helzer

Rodney Lynn Helzer

Aug 22, 2023

Rodney Lynn Helzer, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023.

Rodney was born in Garden City, Kansas on July 31, 1949, a son of the late Virginia "Ginger" B. (Martin) and Herbert "Dutch" Henry Helzer.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he also...

Janis Ann Crow

Janis Ann Crow

Aug 22, 2023

Janis Ann Crow, 67, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023.

Janis was born in Emporia, Kansas on August 6, 1956, a daughter of Velma Louise (Reed) and Hubert Adolph Erker.

She worked for 30 years as a commercial electrician.

Survivors include her sister, Michele Livesay...

James "Jim" C. Mallon

James "Jim" C. Mallon

Aug 16, 2023

James Charles Mallon, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2023.

James was born near Smolan, Kansas on January 4, 1935, a son of the late Minnie (Kelley) Nelson and Laurance Mallon.

In 1958, Jim married Marlene Wilcox in Fairmont, West Virginia.

He worked at...

Mary "Lola" Ginther

Mary "Lola" Ginther

Aug 15, 2023

Mary "Lola" Ginther, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2023.

Lola was born in Rural Barnard, Kansas on November 23, 1934, a daughter of Mary (Nelson) and Sherman Jackson.

After high school, she graduated from Brown Mackie Business College.

Survivors include three daughters, Karla...

Fielden "Butch"  Glenn Figgins

Fielden "Butch" Glenn Figgins

Aug 10, 2023

Fielden "Butch" Glenn Figgins, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 10th, 2023.

Butch was born in Red Cloud, Nebraska on August 15, 1965, a son of Peggy L. (Burns) Hastings and the late Fielden "Glenn" Figgins.

Survivors include his mother, Peggy Hastings, of Bloomington, Illinois; companion, Julie Pickering; sister,...

William "Bill" Riordan

William "Bill" Riordan

Aug 8, 2023

William "Bill" T. Riordan passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023, 5 weeks after the death of his beloved wife, Susan. Bill was the only child of Vincent and Sylvia (Long) Riordan, born October 23, 1948 at St. John’s Hospital in Salina. He lived with his parents in Solomon until the family relocated to the Riordan homestead in Saline...

Tasha Dawn Trout

Tasha Dawn Trout

Aug 6, 2023

Sunday, August 6th, was a sad day, when we all lost someone dear to our hearts. Tasha Dawn Trout, born July 11th, 1968, of Gypsum, Kansas, unexpectedly went to meet her Heavenly Father. Her passing has left a hole in many hearts. She was a beautiful lady who had a contagious smile, and loved with all her heart.

...

Thomas "Tom" C. Markley

Thomas "Tom" C. Markley

Aug 1, 2023

Thomas C. “Tom” Markley was born on July 11th, 1934 in an old farm house with no electricity or running water, on a farm a mile north and two and three quarters east of Bennington, Kansas. He died Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He lived at Presbyterian Manor, on the north side of East Crawford Street in Salina, Kansas where...

Amelia "Amy" Thomas

Amelia "Amy" Thomas

Jul 30, 2023

Amelia “Amy” (Winn) Thomas, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023. She is absent from her earthly body and now is present with the Lord. We give God all the thanks and praises, for He is worthy to be praised.

She leaves under the wings of our Heavenly Father,...

Lisa Ann Burlingham

Lisa Ann Burlingham

Jul 29, 2023

Lisa Ann Burlingham, 59, of Salina, passed away Saturday, July 29th, 2023

Lisa was born in Ottawa, Kansas on September 26, 1963, a daughter of Annie and Earl Sommer.

Lisa was many things in this life. A friend. A confidant. A mother and sister. A grandmother and teacher. She was beautiful...

Shirley Kay Robbins-Rodriquez

Shirley Kay Robbins-Rodriquez

Jul 26, 2023

Shirley Kay Robbins-Rodriquez, 65, of Longford, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.

Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on June 19, 1958, a daughter of Pauline Harder.

Survivors include her daughters, Felicia Higgins, of Inman, Kansas, Melissa Rodriquez, of Salina, adopted daughters, Charolette Everhart, of Salina, Amanda Neef, of Clay...

Blanche "Lavone" Clark

Blanche "Lavone" Clark

Jul 25, 2023

Blanche "Lavone" Clark

Blanche Lavone Clark, 97, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, July 25th, 2023.

Lavone was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 11, 1926, a daughter of Bessie MayBelle (Milleson) and Carl Vernon Nelson.

On October 10, 1944, Lavone married Herbert Clark in Salina.

...

Jerry Andrew Lehman

Jerry Andrew Lehman

Jul 16, 2023

Jerry Andrew Lehman, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 16th, 2023.

Jerry was born in Salina, Kansas on October 21, 1942, a son of the late Florence Ursula (Nichols) and Marvin Andrew Lehman.

Jerry was well into his 50s before stumbling across his dream job at Screen Factory and...

Susan D.  Riordan

Susan D. Riordan

Jul 3, 2023

Susan D. (Kinney) Riordan passed away on July 3, 2023. The oldest of five children, Susan was born on October 12, 1947 to William and Mary (MacRae) Kinney in Atchison, Kansas. Her passion for creating visual art spanned her entire life and almost all media–fiber, watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, jewelry, photography, glass blowing, collage, puppetry and more. She...

Alvin Leroy League

Alvin Leroy League

Jun 9, 2023

Alvin Leroy League, 86, died at his home in rural Salina on June 9, 2023

Alvin was born in rural Furley, Kansas on October 24, 1936, the son of Harold and Leva League. He attended Furley grade school and Whitewater high school. He then joined the U.S. Navy in September 1954 (a month before his...

Eunice "Elaine" Williams

Eunice "Elaine" Williams

Jun 7, 2023

Eunice "Elaine" Williams, 79, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, June 7th, 2023.

Elaine was born in Salina, Kansas on March 6, 1944, a daughter of Eunice Elaine (Gawith) and Emmett Srna.

On May 23, 1964, Elaine married Arnold Williams in Minneapolis, Kansas.

Survivors include her grandsons, Joey...

Jerry Lee Dewitt

Jerry Lee Dewitt

Sep 8, 2023

Jerry Lee DeWitt, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home at 10:00 am on Friday, March 29th, 2024.

Laura "Laurie" Kay Donmyer

Laura "Laurie" Kay Donmyer

Sep 3, 2023

Laura “Laurie” Kay Donmyer passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 61. Laurie was born August 16th, 1962 to Ralph and Mary Boor in Salina, Kansas. Laurie grew up in Salina and attended Sacred Heart High School and later attended Marymount College and Kansas Wesleyan.

Laurie and her...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Quinn

Patricia "Pat" Ann Quinn

Sep 1, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Shaffer) Quinn on September 1, 2023, at the age of 89. Patricia, affectionately known as Pat, was born on April 6th, 1934, to Clarence A. and Lola E. Shaffer of rural Waldo, Kansas. She graduated from Waldo High School in 1952 and embarked on a remarkable...

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Knox

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Knox

Aug 30, 2023

Cynthia J. Knox, 60, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2023.

Cindy was born in Durham, North Carolina on January 18, 1963, a daughter of Glenna M. (Anderson) and David W. Shannon.

On December 4, 1982, Cindy married Steven Knox in Salina.

She worked in accounts...

Rodney Lynn Helzer

Rodney Lynn Helzer

Aug 22, 2023

Rodney Lynn Helzer, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023.

Rodney was born in Garden City, Kansas on July 31, 1949, a son of the late Virginia "Ginger" B. (Martin) and Herbert "Dutch" Henry Helzer.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he also...

Janis Ann Crow

Janis Ann Crow

Aug 22, 2023

Janis Ann Crow, 67, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023.

Janis was born in Emporia, Kansas on August 6, 1956, a daughter of Velma Louise (Reed) and Hubert Adolph Erker.

She worked for 30 years as a commercial electrician.

Survivors include her sister, Michele Livesay...

James "Jim" C. Mallon

James "Jim" C. Mallon

Aug 16, 2023

James Charles Mallon, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2023.

James was born near Smolan, Kansas on January 4, 1935, a son of the late Minnie (Kelley) Nelson and Laurance Mallon.

In 1958, Jim married Marlene Wilcox in Fairmont, West Virginia.

He worked at...

Mary "Lola" Ginther

Mary "Lola" Ginther

Aug 15, 2023

Mary "Lola" Ginther, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2023.

Lola was born in Rural Barnard, Kansas on November 23, 1934, a daughter of Mary (Nelson) and Sherman Jackson.

After high school, she graduated from Brown Mackie Business College.

Survivors include three daughters, Karla...

Fielden "Butch"  Glenn Figgins

Fielden "Butch" Glenn Figgins

Aug 10, 2023

Fielden "Butch" Glenn Figgins, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 10th, 2023.

Butch was born in Red Cloud, Nebraska on August 15, 1965, a son of Peggy L. (Burns) Hastings and the late Fielden "Glenn" Figgins.

Survivors include his mother, Peggy Hastings, of Bloomington, Illinois; companion, Julie Pickering; sister,...

William "Bill" Riordan

William "Bill" Riordan

Aug 8, 2023

William "Bill" T. Riordan passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023, 5 weeks after the death of his beloved wife, Susan. Bill was the only child of Vincent and Sylvia (Long) Riordan, born October 23, 1948 at St. John’s Hospital in Salina. He lived with his parents in Solomon until the family relocated to the Riordan homestead in Saline...

Tasha Dawn Trout

Tasha Dawn Trout

Aug 6, 2023

Sunday, August 6th, was a sad day, when we all lost someone dear to our hearts. Tasha Dawn Trout, born July 11th, 1968, of Gypsum, Kansas, unexpectedly went to meet her Heavenly Father. Her passing has left a hole in many hearts. She was a beautiful lady who had a contagious smile, and loved with all her heart.

...

Thomas "Tom" C. Markley

Thomas "Tom" C. Markley

Aug 1, 2023

Thomas C. “Tom” Markley was born on July 11th, 1934 in an old farm house with no electricity or running water, on a farm a mile north and two and three quarters east of Bennington, Kansas. He died Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He lived at Presbyterian Manor, on the north side of East Crawford Street in Salina, Kansas where...

Amelia "Amy" Thomas

Amelia "Amy" Thomas

Jul 30, 2023

Amelia “Amy” (Winn) Thomas, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023. She is absent from her earthly body and now is present with the Lord. We give God all the thanks and praises, for He is worthy to be praised.

She leaves under the wings of our Heavenly Father,...

Lisa Ann Burlingham

Lisa Ann Burlingham

Jul 29, 2023

Lisa Ann Burlingham, 59, of Salina, passed away Saturday, July 29th, 2023

Lisa was born in Ottawa, Kansas on September 26, 1963, a daughter of Annie and Earl Sommer.

Lisa was many things in this life. A friend. A confidant. A mother and sister. A grandmother and teacher. She was beautiful...

Shirley Kay Robbins-Rodriquez

Shirley Kay Robbins-Rodriquez

Jul 26, 2023

Shirley Kay Robbins-Rodriquez, 65, of Longford, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.

Shirley was born in Salina, Kansas on June 19, 1958, a daughter of Pauline Harder.

Survivors include her daughters, Felicia Higgins, of Inman, Kansas, Melissa Rodriquez, of Salina, adopted daughters, Charolette Everhart, of Salina, Amanda Neef, of Clay...

Blanche "Lavone" Clark

Blanche "Lavone" Clark

Jul 25, 2023

Blanche "Lavone" Clark

Blanche Lavone Clark, 97, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, July 25th, 2023.

Lavone was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 11, 1926, a daughter of Bessie MayBelle (Milleson) and Carl Vernon Nelson.

On October 10, 1944, Lavone married Herbert Clark in Salina.

...

Jerry Andrew Lehman

Jerry Andrew Lehman

Jul 16, 2023

Jerry Andrew Lehman, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 16th, 2023.

Jerry was born in Salina, Kansas on October 21, 1942, a son of the late Florence Ursula (Nichols) and Marvin Andrew Lehman.

Jerry was well into his 50s before stumbling across his dream job at Screen Factory and...

Susan D.  Riordan

Susan D. Riordan

Jul 3, 2023

Susan D. (Kinney) Riordan passed away on July 3, 2023. The oldest of five children, Susan was born on October 12, 1947 to William and Mary (MacRae) Kinney in Atchison, Kansas. Her passion for creating visual art spanned her entire life and almost all media–fiber, watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, jewelry, photography, glass blowing, collage, puppetry and more. She...

Alvin Leroy League

Alvin Leroy League

Jun 9, 2023

Alvin Leroy League, 86, died at his home in rural Salina on June 9, 2023

Alvin was born in rural Furley, Kansas on October 24, 1936, the son of Harold and Leva League. He attended Furley grade school and Whitewater high school. He then joined the U.S. Navy in September 1954 (a month before his...

Eunice "Elaine" Williams

Eunice "Elaine" Williams

Jun 7, 2023

Eunice "Elaine" Williams, 79, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, June 7th, 2023.

Elaine was born in Salina, Kansas on March 6, 1944, a daughter of Eunice Elaine (Gawith) and Emmett Srna.

On May 23, 1964, Elaine married Arnold Williams in Minneapolis, Kansas.

Survivors include her grandsons, Joey...

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