Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...