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Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
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Rita Marie Casanova
Dec 9, 2022
Rita Marie Casanova, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9th, 2022.
Rita was born at home in Western Kansas to Martin and Leona Wasinger. She was raised in Salina.
On April 26th, 1983, Rita married John Casanova. They were married 39 years and lived most of...
Harry Edwin Reinecke
Dec 5, 2022
Harry Edwin Reinecke, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 5th, 2022.
Harry was born in Kinsley, Kansas on November 12, 1926, to Edna Florence (Strube) and Harry Clifford Reinecke.
Harry served in the United States Army and was a veteran of WWII serving in Manila, Philippines.
...
Reginald "Reggie" Treville Benoit
Dec 4, 2022
Reginald Treville "Reggie" Benoit, 37, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022.
Reginald was born in Salina, Kansas on March 13, 1985, a son of Darlene (Benoit) Carter, and Reginald Price.
Reggie owned The Detail Shop in Salina.
Survivors include his mother, Darlene Carter (Murphy)...
Samantha L. Allen
Dec 4, 2022
Samantha L. Allen, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022.
Samantha was born in Roseville, California on November 22, 1964, a daughter of Kaaren Jean (Christensen) and Michael Frederick Allen, Sr.
Survivors include her parents, Kaaren and Michael Allen Sr., of Fremont, California; daughter, Brandi Serbanich (Steven); son,...
Larry Don Carlson
Dec 3, 2022
Larry Don Carlson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.
Larry was born in Gypsum, Kansas on November 14, 1938, a son of Elizabeth (Heller) and Melvin Carlson.
He served in the United States Army.
On September 25, 1965, Larry married JoAnn Henoch.
...
Darrel R. Copeland
Nov 26, 2022
Darrel R. Copeland, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center.
He was born on August 6, 1933 in Sparks, Nebraska, the son of Fred and Clara Ethel Copeland. He was a farmer/rancher in South Dakota until retirement.
He served in the United States...
Donald Earl Daniels
Nov 25, 2022
Donald Earl Daniels, 77, died at a Salina Regional Health Center on November 25, 2022.
Don was born on June 16, 1945 in Joplin, Missouri to Jeannie Wood. He later moved to Savannah, Georgia and then to Tulsa, Oklahoma, He graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Don drove for many years for...
John D. Gregory
Nov 25, 2022
John D. Gregory, 70, of Wichita died on November 25,2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John was born John DeRoam Gregory to Sylvia Patricia Wilhoit and Truman Gregory on October 28, 1952, in Osborne, Kansas. As an only child, he grew up helping his father on the farm in Woodston, Kansas. John attended primary school in Woodston,...
Nathaniel "Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben
Nov 23, 2022
Nathaniel “Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben, 27, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022.
Nate was born in Henderson, Kentucky on July 31, 1995, a son of Stephanie Goben.
He was a Machine Sander at Crestwood Cabinetry.
Survivors include his mom and dad, Steve and Pam Rontti...
Marvin Duane Keeler
Nov 20, 2022
Marvin Duane Keeler, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 20th, 2022.
Marvin was born in Seward, Kansas on November 27, 1931, a son of the late Iva Mary (Wetig) and Claude L. Keeler, Sr.
He served in the United States Navy and was the Store Manager at Dillons for...
Russell Leach
Nov 13, 2022
Russell Leach was born into this world on August 12th, 1967. Russell peacefully passed away on November 13, 2022, surrounded by people that loved him. Russell had a love for music and always had a smile on his face. He brought joy and happiness to all that he knew. OCCK staff had the privilege of supporting Russell to live...
Catherine "Kitty" Pricilla Fixx
Nov 13, 2022
Catherine (Kitty) Pricilla Fixx was born on September 18, 1934 in New York City. She and her brother, James (Jimmy) Fixx, bestselling author of “The Complete Book of Running,” grew up in a loving home in Jackson Heights, NY. Her father, Calvin Fixx, was an editor at Time Magazine and their mother, Marlys Fuller Fixx, had been a ballerina....
Donna Anderson
Nov 11, 2022
Though she may have been small in stature, Donna Anderson’s love and kindness, grace and dignity were immeasurable. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Donna Joleen Anderson on November 11 in Salina, Kansas.
Donna was a surprise to her parents, Earl...
Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr.
Nov 6, 2022
Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr., 79, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 6th, 2022.
Melvin “Sonny” was born in Salina, Kansas on August 19, 1943, a son of Grace Irene (Roseberry) Igo and Melvin Ray Crowder, Sr. Early in his childhood the family moved to a home near Anderson, Missouri, then later in Iowa. His family...
Harold Russell Waggoner
Nov 6, 2022
Harold Russell Waggoner, 80, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born in Lyons, Kansas and was the son of Mary (Oden) Waggoner and Royal Glenn Waggoner, Sr. He attended Sterling Elementary School and graduated from Sterling High School in 1960. He was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Dental Unit in...
Alvina Nelson
Nov 6, 2022
Alvina (Dirks) Nelson was born on January 16, 1924, to Abraham and Anna (Buller) Dirks at their farm home near Buhler, Kansas, and she passed November 6, 2022, in Salina, Kansas.
She graduated from Buhler High School in 1941 and McPherson College in 1945. On August 29, 1948, she married Harold Nelson. She taught elementary...
Melvin "Mel" Elmer Potts
Nov 3, 2022
Melvin "Mel" Potts, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Melvin was born in Salina, Kansas on July 30, 1937, a son of the late Erna Margreht (Bonin) and Elmer Henry Potts.
Mel owned and operated Bob's Auto Repair and he was very well known as a race...
Ed M. Zimmerman, Sr.
Nov 3, 2022
Ed Maurice Zimmerman, Sr., 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Ed was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on June 15, 1936, a son of Ruth (Immel) and Leroy Herman Zimmerman.
He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a welder at ElDorado Bus and Kenison Inc....
Debbie Renee Toothman
Nov 3, 2022
Debbie Renee Toothman, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Debbie was born in Salina, Kansas on November 1, 1954, a daughter of Helen "Jerry" (Wagner) and Duane Rhodenbaugh.
On December 20, 1980, Debbie married Darreld Toothman.
Survivors include her husband, Darreld; three sons,...
Kathy Gayle Arroyo
Nov 1, 2022
Kathy Gayle Arroyo, 67, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 1st, 2022.
Kathy was born in Linden, Texas on June 29, 1955, a daughter of Jackie (Smith) and Roland Harrod.
She served in the United States Women's Army Corps.
On June 1, 1974, Kathy married Anthony...
Rita Marie Casanova
Dec 9, 2022
Rita Marie Casanova, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9th, 2022.
Rita was born at home in Western Kansas to Martin and Leona Wasinger. She was raised in Salina.
On April 26th, 1983, Rita married John Casanova. They were married 39 years and lived most of...
Harry Edwin Reinecke
Dec 5, 2022
Harry Edwin Reinecke, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 5th, 2022.
Harry was born in Kinsley, Kansas on November 12, 1926, to Edna Florence (Strube) and Harry Clifford Reinecke.
Harry served in the United States Army and was a veteran of WWII serving in Manila, Philippines.
...
Reginald "Reggie" Treville Benoit
Dec 4, 2022
Reginald Treville "Reggie" Benoit, 37, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022.
Reginald was born in Salina, Kansas on March 13, 1985, a son of Darlene (Benoit) Carter, and Reginald Price.
Reggie owned The Detail Shop in Salina.
Survivors include his mother, Darlene Carter (Murphy)...
Samantha L. Allen
Dec 4, 2022
Samantha L. Allen, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022.
Samantha was born in Roseville, California on November 22, 1964, a daughter of Kaaren Jean (Christensen) and Michael Frederick Allen, Sr.
Survivors include her parents, Kaaren and Michael Allen Sr., of Fremont, California; daughter, Brandi Serbanich (Steven); son,...
Larry Don Carlson
Dec 3, 2022
Larry Don Carlson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.
Larry was born in Gypsum, Kansas on November 14, 1938, a son of Elizabeth (Heller) and Melvin Carlson.
He served in the United States Army.
On September 25, 1965, Larry married JoAnn Henoch.
...
Darrel R. Copeland
Nov 26, 2022
Darrel R. Copeland, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center.
He was born on August 6, 1933 in Sparks, Nebraska, the son of Fred and Clara Ethel Copeland. He was a farmer/rancher in South Dakota until retirement.
He served in the United States...
Donald Earl Daniels
Nov 25, 2022
Donald Earl Daniels, 77, died at a Salina Regional Health Center on November 25, 2022.
Don was born on June 16, 1945 in Joplin, Missouri to Jeannie Wood. He later moved to Savannah, Georgia and then to Tulsa, Oklahoma, He graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Don drove for many years for...
John D. Gregory
Nov 25, 2022
John D. Gregory, 70, of Wichita died on November 25,2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John was born John DeRoam Gregory to Sylvia Patricia Wilhoit and Truman Gregory on October 28, 1952, in Osborne, Kansas. As an only child, he grew up helping his father on the farm in Woodston, Kansas. John attended primary school in Woodston,...
Nathaniel "Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben
Nov 23, 2022
Nathaniel “Nate" Thomas Ryan Goben, 27, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022.
Nate was born in Henderson, Kentucky on July 31, 1995, a son of Stephanie Goben.
He was a Machine Sander at Crestwood Cabinetry.
Survivors include his mom and dad, Steve and Pam Rontti...
Marvin Duane Keeler
Nov 20, 2022
Marvin Duane Keeler, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 20th, 2022.
Marvin was born in Seward, Kansas on November 27, 1931, a son of the late Iva Mary (Wetig) and Claude L. Keeler, Sr.
He served in the United States Navy and was the Store Manager at Dillons for...
Russell Leach
Nov 13, 2022
Russell Leach was born into this world on August 12th, 1967. Russell peacefully passed away on November 13, 2022, surrounded by people that loved him. Russell had a love for music and always had a smile on his face. He brought joy and happiness to all that he knew. OCCK staff had the privilege of supporting Russell to live...
Catherine "Kitty" Pricilla Fixx
Nov 13, 2022
Catherine (Kitty) Pricilla Fixx was born on September 18, 1934 in New York City. She and her brother, James (Jimmy) Fixx, bestselling author of “The Complete Book of Running,” grew up in a loving home in Jackson Heights, NY. Her father, Calvin Fixx, was an editor at Time Magazine and their mother, Marlys Fuller Fixx, had been a ballerina....
Donna Anderson
Nov 11, 2022
Though she may have been small in stature, Donna Anderson’s love and kindness, grace and dignity were immeasurable. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Donna Joleen Anderson on November 11 in Salina, Kansas.
Donna was a surprise to her parents, Earl...
Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr.
Nov 6, 2022
Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr., 79, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 6th, 2022.
Melvin “Sonny” was born in Salina, Kansas on August 19, 1943, a son of Grace Irene (Roseberry) Igo and Melvin Ray Crowder, Sr. Early in his childhood the family moved to a home near Anderson, Missouri, then later in Iowa. His family...
Harold Russell Waggoner
Nov 6, 2022
Harold Russell Waggoner, 80, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born in Lyons, Kansas and was the son of Mary (Oden) Waggoner and Royal Glenn Waggoner, Sr. He attended Sterling Elementary School and graduated from Sterling High School in 1960. He was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Dental Unit in...
Alvina Nelson
Nov 6, 2022
Alvina (Dirks) Nelson was born on January 16, 1924, to Abraham and Anna (Buller) Dirks at their farm home near Buhler, Kansas, and she passed November 6, 2022, in Salina, Kansas.
She graduated from Buhler High School in 1941 and McPherson College in 1945. On August 29, 1948, she married Harold Nelson. She taught elementary...
Melvin "Mel" Elmer Potts
Nov 3, 2022
Melvin "Mel" Potts, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Melvin was born in Salina, Kansas on July 30, 1937, a son of the late Erna Margreht (Bonin) and Elmer Henry Potts.
Mel owned and operated Bob's Auto Repair and he was very well known as a race...
Ed M. Zimmerman, Sr.
Nov 3, 2022
Ed Maurice Zimmerman, Sr., 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Ed was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on June 15, 1936, a son of Ruth (Immel) and Leroy Herman Zimmerman.
He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a welder at ElDorado Bus and Kenison Inc....
Debbie Renee Toothman
Nov 3, 2022
Debbie Renee Toothman, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
Debbie was born in Salina, Kansas on November 1, 1954, a daughter of Helen "Jerry" (Wagner) and Duane Rhodenbaugh.
On December 20, 1980, Debbie married Darreld Toothman.
Survivors include her husband, Darreld; three sons,...
Kathy Gayle Arroyo
Nov 1, 2022
Kathy Gayle Arroyo, 67, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 1st, 2022.
Kathy was born in Linden, Texas on June 29, 1955, a daughter of Jackie (Smith) and Roland Harrod.
She served in the United States Women's Army Corps.
On June 1, 1974, Kathy married Anthony...
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