Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

Chris Edward Stephenson

Oct 7, 2022

Chris Edward Stephenson, 63, went to be with our Lord on October 7th, 2022. He had an adventurous soul and loved to travel through America taking priceless moments and capturing them in photos. He truly lived the quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” His family will truly miss him....

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Linenberger

Oct 6, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Linenberger, of Salina, Kansas, passed away October 6th, 2022 at the age of 58.

She is survived by her husband, David Linenberger; her children, Jason (April) Augustine, Nathan Augustine, and Christian (Meagan) Linenberger; step-children, Jason Linenberger, Alysha (Cary) Jones; her grandchildren, Hunter, Brooklyn, Mason, Conner, and Brinley; her sisters Kim (Jeff) Dechant,...

Carol Jane Hansen

Sep 28, 2022

Carol Jane Hansen, 98, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 28th, 2022.

Carol was born on the family farm near Carlton, Kansas on June 17, 1924, a daughter of Mary (Karr) and Walter Wilson. She attended a rural country school and graduated in 1942 from Abilene High School.

On June...

Carolyn Jean Heald

Sep 25, 2022

Carolyn Jean Heald, 87, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 25th, 2022.

Carolyn was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 4, 1934, a daughter of Doris Jean (Dobson) and John Roe Fenton. Her family moved around many times as a child, but her home was in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

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Dickie Darrel Nily

Sep 24, 2022

Dickie Darrel Nily, 89, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 24th, 2022.

Dickie was born in Hunter, Kansas on June 6, 1933, a son of Ida Bertha (Seehafer) and Charles Nily.

He served in the Korean War in the United States Army.

Survivors include his daughter,...

Kay Donna Savage

Sep 22, 2022

Kay Donna Savage, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 22nd, at Salina Regional Health Center.

Kay was born in Plainview, Texas on April 13, 1943, a daughter of Gayle Anise (Leachman) and Paris Vance Cargill.

On August 24, 1961, Kay married Roy Eldridge Savage, Jr.

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Paul Wayne Rader

Sep 21, 2022

Paul Wayne Rader, 75, of Falun, Kansas was born on May 13, 1947 and passed away September 21, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center. Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents, both his mother and father, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mr. Rader is survived by his wife, Joyce; two sons, Edward and Clinton Rader; one uncle, Wallace...

Barbara Marie Smischny

Sep 17, 2022

Barbara Marie Smischny, 90, of Salina, Kansas passed peacefully with family present on September 17, 2022 after a brief illness. Barbara was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 21, 1932 to Victor and Mary (Guarino) Passiglia. She attended North High School, Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Park College, Parkville, Missouri in 1952 with a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Johnathan "John" Lee Ahlvers

Sep 14, 2022

Johnathan Lee "John" Ahlvers, 39, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, September 14th, 2022.

Johnathan was born in Denver, Colorado on February 5, 1983, a son of Karen (Melvin)Ahlvers and the late Dennis Lee Ahlvers.

He worked for the Salina Journal.

Survivors include his mother, Karen Ahlvers; daughters,...

Cong Quoc Pham

Sep 12, 2022

Cong Quoc Pham, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 12th, 2022.

Cong was born in Nam Dinh, North Vietnam on July 20, 1948, a son of Xuan (Nguyen) Nguyen and Phan Pham.

He served in the Vietnamese Army in Special Services.

Survivors include his wife,...

Maudina Douglas

Sep 8, 2022

Maudina (Kelley) Douglas, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8th, 2022.

Maudina was born in Franklin, Alabama on January 23, 1939, a daughter of Pearl (Borden) and Homer Kelley.

Maudina married Jesse L. Douglas on July 30, 1955, at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Margaret Kim Neaderhiser

Sep 8, 2022

Margaret Kim Neaderhiser, 65, of Smolan, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 8th, 2022.

Margaret was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 28, 1956, a daughter of Jean (Griggs) and Don McConnell.

In 2004, she and her daughter, Laura, opened The Tangled Thread, a legacy that will continue on.

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William "Bill" Roy Mattison

Sep 6, 2022

William Roy "Bill" Mattison, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 6th, 2022.

Bill was born in Salina, Kansas on April 20, 1957, a son of Waunita (Gawith) and Kenneth Mattison.

He owned Man and Truck Tree Service.

Survivors include his life companion, Valerie Brown; daughters,...

Winifred "Winnie" Kay Hall

Sep 6, 2022

Winnie K "Asbridge" Hall of Salina, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center after a courageous battle of health issues.

Winnie was born May 4th, 1962, in Salina, Kansas to the late Jerry "Jake" Asbridge, Sr and Connie J. (Aills) Asbridge Wilson of Salina,...

George "Joe" Duane Crighton, Jr.

Aug 28, 2022

George Duane “Joe” Crighton, Jr., 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 28th, the result of a heart attack. Joe was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 25, 1968, the son of Sharon (Flynn) and G. Duane Crighton. He graduated from El Dorado High School and attended Butler County Community College. Joe has always...

Terry Susan Mansur

Aug 27, 2022

Terry Susan Mansur, 71, of Salina, died peacefully on Saturday, August 27th at Legacy at Salina. She was born in Arlington, Virginia November 15, 1950 to Elbert Mansur and Thelma Helen (Lyons) Enright. Having spent her early years in Europe, she retained a fondness for the culture and always considered Frankfurt, Germany her “hometown”. Terry’s family relocated to New...

Lisa Marie Kopfer

Aug 19, 2022

Lisa Marie Kopfer, 57, of Morganville, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born February 17, 1965, in Concordia, Kansas to Denny and Mary Trumble. Her childhood was best known for her love of horses and she spent...

Beverly Karen David

Aug 19, 2022

Beverly Karen David, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 19th, 2022. Beverly was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1937, a daughter of Roland Lowell and Zella Lucille (Walters) Ellenberger. Beverly became a cosmetologist; she entered this field because she loved people and cared about making them feel and look their best. Beverly instilled a sense of...

Stuart "Stu" Lynn Gronewoller

Aug 18, 2022

Stuart “Stu” Lynn Gronewoller Stuart Lynn Gronewoller, 50, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home, August 18, 2022 from a courageous battle with cancer. Stu was born July 25, 1972 to Robert Gronewoller and Sharon (Malsbury) Gronewoller in Hutchinson, Kansas. Born into a military family, Stu was a well-traveled youngster, moving to Long Island, New York as a...

Tom Holt

Aug 14, 2022

Tom Holt, 79, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 14th, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas, after a 9 year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Tom was born in Salina, Kansas on September 4, 1942, a son of Ruth Edith (Armbruster) and Alton Holt. He grew up outside of Gypsum and lived on the...