Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

Nov 10, 2023

Nathan Lee Haggard, 63, of Salina, passed away Friday, November 10th, 2023.

Nathan was born in Salina, Kansas on February 14, 1960, a son of Doretha (Haggard) Brown and Eugene Bracy.

Survivors include his sister, Edna Thomas; brother, James Haggard, both of Salina; special nieces, Erin Boyle (Cody), Chanel Thomas, Erica...

Nov 5, 2023

Marian Arlene LeBlanc, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Holiday Resort, Salina.

Marian was born in Waldo, Kansas on February 7, 1941, a daughter of

Minnie Kathryn (Lewis) and Harry Adelbert Clow.

She was an Airman 1st Class in the United States Air Force...

Oct 22, 2023

Karen Elizabeth Rhodes, 80, of Solomon, passed away Sunday, October 22nd, 2023.

Karen was born in McPherson, Kansas on June 24, 1943, a daughter of Myrtle Lucille (Achilles) and Julius Andrew Nelson. She was happily married to Lynn Rhodes for over 40 years. They were married in Enid, Oklahoma.

She and...

Oct 19, 2023

Judy Ann VanHorn

Judy Ann VanHorn, 79, of Salina, passed away Thursday, October 19th, 2023.

Judy was born in Abilene, Kansas on November 24, 1943, a daughter of Waunetta C. (Parks) and Edward Hughes Wray.

She was Crew Chief at Beech Aircraft/Raytheon and installed electronics in airplanes....

Oct 18, 2023

Janet Leigh Sauber, 59, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.

Janet was born in Winchester, Kansas on February 18, 1964, a daughter of Etta Mae (Jacobs) Matthias, of Rural Horton, Kansas, and the late Larry Carl Matthias.

She was the wife of Keith Edward Sauber. They met while...

Oct 11, 2023

Marlan Carroll Comfort

Marlan Carroll Comfort, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 11th, 2023.

Marlan was born in Miltonvale, Kansas on October 15, 1940, a son of Florence Elizabeth (Simpson) and Carroll Dale Comfort.

He retired from the City of Miltonvale as the City Superintendent...

Sep 30, 2023

Leon Glen Prester

Leon Glen Prester, 80, of Salina, passed away Saturday, September 30th, 2023.

Leon was born in Lucas, Kansas on February 4, 1943, a son of Lilly Mae (Heinze) and Alexander Prester.

He served in the United States Army.

Survivors include...

Sep 29, 2023

Carolyn Lea Hardy, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Carolyn was born in Sterling, Kansas on February 22, 1952, a daughter of Ida (Morton) and Richard Eatinger.

Survivors include her son, Travis Hardy (Denise) of Edgerton, Kansas; two sisters, Judy (Debbie), of Texas and Barb (Larry), of...

Sep 29, 2023

Jerry Paul Norris, 78, Salina, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 29, 2023, at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Jerry was born March 3, 1945, to Israel and Esther (Swan) Norris in Beloit, Kansas.

Jerry, the loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Jerry is survived...

Sep 29, 2023

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons, 25, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Hunter was born in Lancaster, California on April 28, 1998, a son of Alison Denise (Engberg) Sammons, of Missouri and Bobby Dean Sammons, of Salina, Kansas.

On January 17, 2020,...

Sep 26, 2023

Morton Kenneth Nikkel, 92, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Mr. Nikkel was born 5 miles northeast of Corn, Oklahoma on December 24, 1930. the son of Jacob E. and Martha (Koch) Nikkel. His early childhood was spent living on a farm near Corn and Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he also attended the first three years of school.

Sep 24, 2023

Shirley Ann Isin, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away with her family by her side, on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Salina to Teddy and Lola (Rupe) Pihl. She graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1964 with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a Preschool and Kindergarten teacher for 41 years,...

Sep 22, 2023

Connie Lee Watson, 81, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

Connie was born in Tescott, Kansas on June 7, 1942, a daughter of Helen (Berkley) and Gerald Webb.

On June 4, 1967, Connie married Larry Watson at the First United Methodist Church in Salina.

Survivors...

Sep 20, 2023

Jerry Lee Bunch, 63, of Concordia, Kansas died on September 20, 2023 at Salina Regional Hospital after heart difficulties. At Jerry's request, he was generously able to make life changing donations through Midwest Transplant Network.

Jerry was born in Beloit, Kansas on March 9, 1960 to Lila Mae (Staley) Bunch and James "Jim" Wesley Bunch...

Sep 8, 2023

Kenneth Bruce Parson, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Bruce was born in Salina, Kansas on July 7, 1947, a son of Lily Marie (Coffelt) and Harley M. Parson.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 - 1974.

Bruce retired...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...