Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

Helen "Flo" Nelson

Jan 4, 2023

Helen "Flo" Nelson, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 4th, 2023.

Helen was born in Milo, Kansas on April 18, 1927, a daughter of Hazel B. (Saunders) and Royal S. Hills.

She was a member of University United Methodist Church in Salina.

On February 17,...

Carl Michael Yost

Dec 24, 2022

Carl Michael Yost, 80, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 24th, 2022.

Carl was born in Goodland, Kansas on September 29, 1942, a son of Louise (Davidson) and Frank Yost.

Carl served in the United States Air Force.

On November 29, 1988, Carl married Phyllis Brown, in...

Judith "Judy" May Lockhart

Dec 23, 2022

Judith May Lockhart, 83, of Salina, passed away Friday, December 23rd, 2022.

Judith was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 7, 1939, a daughter of the late Edith (Jackson) and Charles Krisher.

Survivors include her daughter, Diana Blount-Newman (Paul), of Salina; son, Freddie Mack Kinard (Darlus), of Salina; three step...

Carole Joan Pfeifer

Dec 18, 2022

Carole Joan Pfeifer, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 18th, 2022.

Carole was born in Hays, Kansas on August 3, 1937, a daughter of the late Ruth Marie (Gfeller) and Everett Garold Schmedemann.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin Pfeifer, of the home; son, Todd Pfeifer, (Tresa) of Salina, Kansas;...

Thomas "Tom" William Miller

Dec 14, 2022

Thomas William “Tom” Miller, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 14th, 2022.

Tom was born in Salina, Kansas on September 4, 1945, to the late Inez (DeMars) Miller and L. W. “Bill” Miller.

Tom graduated from Salina High School in 1963 and KTI in 1975. He served 4 years...

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.

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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.

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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...